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Suffice to say National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book of Who is amply illustrated.

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a lucid and humorous expose of how particular facial features help 25 animals survive.”

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Catalan architect Anotni Gaudí may have been laughed at by many for his whimsical creations, but he went on to become one of the most important architects of the 19th century.

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“. . . readers feel like they are going along on the journey—minus the disease and frostbite.”

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“Kadir Nelson has created a beautiful, heartfelt tribute to an icon of social justice.”

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“The sweetly repetitive language delivered with just the right amount of parental love emphasizes a larger concept: similarity by virtue of the simple state of being human.”

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“. . . an uplifting tale of compassion and triumph. . . . a humble hero worthy of admiration.”

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“. . . channeling Michael Lewis sets a pretty high bar, and the attempt makes Confessions of a Microfinance Heretic more fun to read than most financial books.”

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“In the end the message of Temple Grandin: How the Girl Who Loved Cows Embraced Autism and Changed the World is one of acceptance and inclusion, using autism awareness and educatio

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“In The Polar Bear Scientists, author Peter Lourie makes a fascinating and compelling case for the importance of studying polar bears.

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“As this amiable picture book demonstrates so sweetly, love comes in all shapes, colors, and languages.”

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“While it has practical uses, Gifts from the Gods does not represent the author’s most compelling writing.

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“Go out this instant and purchase Swirl by Swirl: Spirals in Nature by Joyce Sidman.

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“Tales from India is exemplary, a model of narrative and visual storytelling by two talented and inspired artists.

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“In living color and with a multitude of young voices, Children of the World testifies to the power of art in making our lives meaningful, in both personal and public ways.”

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“Who knew that buildings had so much to say? All we had to do was listen—and Isabel Hill absolutely speaks the mysterious language of buildings.”

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“Ms. Sommer’s reference book is both time and student tested. It is also intended to both assist and amuse. These factors make the work unique . . .”

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“It might help teens newly diagnosed with cancer to hear the voices of young survivors . . .

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"This poetry conveys a story of real-world challenges that many American youth face today."

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The April release of this colorful and interesting guide to renewable energy and broader environmental concerns coincides with Earth celebrations around the world, the annual international focus on

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While this engaging middle-grade novel is set in contemporary suburban Los Angeles, it takes readers back to the days when kids actually played outdoors in their neighborhoods from morning to dusk,

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Eight-year-old Abigail Iris calls her three best friends, Cynthia, Rebecca and Genevieve, “The Onlies” because they have no siblings.

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Pam Turner is a highly lauded juvenile nonfiction writer, often garnering starred reviews for her work.

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