“After wading into the grossest animal pee, poop, and vomit humans have consumed in Dung for Dinner, Christine dives back into the muck with an equally humorous and informative exploration of the most revolting jobs throughout history. From the ancient Egyptian mummy makers who removed brains by shoving iron hooks up peoples’ noses, to the 19th century Toshers who hunted for treasure deep in the London sewers, to modern day forensic entomologists who study the fly eggs, maggots, and other creepy crawlies that live on-and crawl through-human corpses, we’ll learn about jobs that deal with poop, pee, blood, medicine, and dead bodies. Combining history, science, and a slew of fascinating facts, it’s middle grade nonfiction with real kid appeal”–
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Saudade: Our Longing For Brazil
Saudade is a Portuguese and Galician word with no perfect translation to English; it’s a strong, melancholy longing for something you once had. Hiking in the hills, a little girl and her Brazilian immigrant mother contemplate what makes them feel saudade. A cool salty breeze miles from the ocean, the smell of Mamãe’s perfume; memories of playing with cousins under trees or waterfalls, riding waves with grandparents who are now stuck in the square of a video call. Though deeply woven through Brazilian music and literature, saudade is a familiar companion to us all. Readers who live far from loved ones or have adopted new homes will especially connect with this exploration of nostalgia and yearning.
Insha’allah, No, Maybe So
Ranya gets frustrated when her mom just says, Insha’allah, whenever Ranya asks for something, but as the two talk, both Ranya and mom realize Insha’allah means so much more.
A Mind Of Her Own: The Story Of Mystery Writer Agatha Christie
Uncover the fascinating, inspiring, and sometimes mysterious true story of world renowned detective novelist Agatha Christie’s journey to authorship in this picture book biography.
A Crane Among Wolves
In a kingdom gripped by turmoil, privileged seventeen year old Iseul defies danger to rescue her sister Suyeon from the absolute power of tyrannical King Yeonsan, while Prince Daehyun, desperate to overthrow his despotic half brother, forms an uneasy alliance with Iseul, leading them to join forces in a perilous gamble against the oppressive regime.
Wrath Of The Rain God (1) (Legendarios)
Nine year old twins Emma and Martín travel into a book of legends and where they must try to stop the rain god’s flood.
Erno Rubik And His Magic Cube
This first picture book biography of Erno Rubik, creator of the Rubik’s Cube, reveals the obsession, imagination, and engineering process behind the creation of a bestselling puzzle that will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2024.
The Elephant And The Sea
Gabriel the elephant reminisces on his younger days and his dreams of being a member of a brave lifeboat crew.
I Am Both: A Vietnamese Refugee Story
For Hương, life in Saigon, Vietnam is mostly normal at least, as normal as it can be while a war is going on. But when her family decides to take the last flight out of the country to build a new life in America, Hương worries about missing her home. Through new friends and old traditions, Hương learns that no matter where we go, the smell of home and the taste of love can be found anywhere, as long as we have our family. In this timely and hopeful story of immigration, author/illustrator Kerisa Greene captures the vibrancy of life in both Vietnam and America with wonderfully textured illustrations and descriptions of the sights and sounds of each country. Fun and educational extras include the true story behind Hương’s journey and a glossary of Vietnamese terms.
The Last Bloodcarver
Nhika, a young woman hiding in the fringes of society, must use her forbidden healing ability to cure the only witness to a murder.