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★ ★ ★ New Spring Featured Picks ★ ★ ★

BIRDS MAKE NESTS

by Michael Garland

"The colorful illustrations and lyrical, spare language highlight not only the variety of avian habitats in the world but also the life cycle of birds."—School LIbrary Journal

A strikingly illustrated introduction to the familiar and not-so-familiar homes of birds across the globe—and a perfect first-grade science book.

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E-book available

NONFICTION PICTURE BOOK

	Super Women Six Scientists Who Changed the World by Laurie Lawlor An inspiring biographical collection stars six female scientists (Katherine Coleman Johnson, showcased in the feature film Hidden Figures, Eugenie Clark, Marie Tharp, Florence Hawley Ellis, Gertrude Elion, and Margaret Burbidge) who broke barriers in the 20th century and advanced humanity's understanding of our world in the process. E-book available Read More >> NONFICTION

	Genevieve's War by Patricia Reilly Giff Becca Stadlander, Illustrator Set at the same time as Patricia Reilly Giff's Newbery Honor-winning Lily's Crossing, Genevieve's War brings to life the shining moments of courage, and sheer terror, of wartime as a young girl attempts an act of heroism right under the Nazis' noses. E-book available Read More >> MIDDLE-GRADE HISTORICAL FICTION

	Revenge of the Star Survivors by Michael Merschel Middle school meets the Dark Side in this grimly hilarious survival story of a sci-fi-obsessed, social-misfit eighth grader. E-book available Read More >> MIDDLE-GRADE FICTION

This Month's Classroom Picks . . . It's All About STEM!

Magnets Push, Magnets Pull
by David A. Adler
Anna Raff, Illustrator

A dynamic, hands-on introduction to the fascinating powers of magnets; this perfect book on physical science for early elementary school includes a glossary.

E-book available

CCSS:
RI.3.1,2,3,4,5,7,9,10
W.3.1,2,3,4,7,8,10
SL.3.1,1c,1d,2,3,4,6
L.3.4,4a,4b,4c,4d,5,5b,6
RF.3.3,3b,3c,4,4a,4c