Saturday, February 10, 2007

Even more new nonfiction for February!

Spirn, Michelle. Smart Animals: Octopuses. Bearport Publishing, 2007.
j 594 Spi
How does the mind of an octopus work?

Orme, Helen. Rhinos in Danger. Bearport Publishing, 2007.
j 599.668 Orm
Discover different kinds of Rhinos and find out how to keep them safe!

Orme, Helen. Elephants in Danger. Bearport Publishing, 2007.
j 599.67 Orm
You can help the Elephant population from disappearing!

Orme, Helen. Lions in Danger. Bearport Publishing, 2007.
j 599.7 Orm
Can lions survive the loss of their habitat?

Orme, Helen. Polar Bears in Danger. Bearport Publishing, 2007.
j 599.786 Orm
Learn what you can do to stop the polar ice cap from further melting and save Polar Bears!

Fetty, Margaret. Smart Animals: Sea Lions. Bearport Publishing, 2007.
j 599.7975 Fet
So intelligent that the Navy and other scientists have sea lion assistants!

Orme, Helen. Orangutans in Danger. Bearport Publishing, 2007.
j 599.883 Orm
Find out what difficulties these mammals face!

Orme, Helen. Rhinos in Danger. Bearport Publishing, 2007.
j 599.8846 Orm
How can we protect Gorillas?

Schmauss, Judy Kentor. A Truck Can Help. Barron's, 2006.
j 629.224 Sch
What kinds of situations require truck assistance?

Nicolson, Cynthia Pratt. Discover Space. Kids Can Press, 2005.
Illustrated by Bill Slavin
j 629.4
An introduction to space for younger readers!

Gunter, Veronika Alice and Rain Newcomb. Pet Science. Lark Books, 2006.
Illustrated by Tom LaBaff
j 636.088 Gun
Fun projects for you and you pet to accomplish!

Gibbs, Lynne. A Word About Horses. Brighter Child, 2005.
Illustrated by Kristine Nason
j 636.1 Gib
Learn about horses, their gear and where they live!

Bidner, Jenni. Is My Dog a Wolf?: How Your Pet Compares to Its Wild Cousin. Lark Books, 2006.
j 636.7 Bid
Discover the differences and similarities between domesticated dogs and wild wolves!

Ruffin, Frances E. Medical Detective Dogs. Bearport Publishing, 2007.
j 636.73 Ruf
See how dogs can help their human companions!

Hart, Christopher. Xtreme Art: Draw Mini Manga! Watson-Guptill Publications, 2006.
j 741.5 Har
Learn to draw cute little manga characters!

Masiello, Ralph. Ralph Masiello's Ocean Drawing Book. Charlesbridge, 2006.
j 743.6 Mas
From Squid to Sharks you can draw ocean dwellers!

Pratt, Leonie. Fairytale Things to Make and Do. Usborne Publishing, Ltd., 2006.
j 745.5 Pra
Magical crafts!

Gibbs, Lynne. A Word About Ballet. Brighter Child, 2005.
Illustrated by Shelagh McNicholas
j 792.8 Gib
There are many facets to ballet! See if you can perform an arabesque!

Gibbs, Lynne. A Word About Soccer. Brighter Child, 2005.
Illustrated by Jan Smith
j 796.334 Gib
Learn how to practice soccer moves, how a game is played and how you can prepare to be a soccer star!

Gibbs, Lynne. A Word About Gymnastics. Brighter Child, 2005.
Illustrated by Shelagh McNicholas
j 796.44 Gib
Discover the importance of warming up, the different apparatus and what rhythmic gymnasts use in their routines!

Schaefer, A. R. Bristol Motor Speedway. Capstone Press, 2007.
j 796.72 Sch
Learn why this short track is so popular to NASCAR fans!

Thomas, Keltie. How Hockey Works. Maple Tree Press, 2006.
Illustrated by Greg Hall
j 796.962 Tho
Everything you ever wanted to know about hockey can be found in this comprehensive title!

Edgers, Geoff. Who Were the Beatles? Grosset and Dunlap, 2006.
Illustrated by Jeremy Tugeau
j 921 Beatles
Read about this historic British band!

Sloate, Susan. Ray Charles: Find Another Way! Bearport Publishing, 2007.
j 921 Charles, R.
Learn about this musician's journey to becoming a legend!

Mattern, Joanne. Princess Diana. DK Publishing, Inc., 2006.
j 921 Diana
Want to know more about the "people's princess?"

Sandler, Michael. Jean Driscoll: Dream Big, Work Hard! Bearport Publishing, 2007.
j 921 Driscoll, J.
Get inspired by this wheelchair-bound athlete!

Apte, Sunita. Michael J. Fox: I Can Make a Difference! Bearport Publishing, 2007.
j 921 Fox, M.
Find out how an actor is helping out in the field of medical research!

Sandler, Michael. Bethany Hamilton: Follow Your Dreams! Bearport Publishing, 2007.
j 921 Hamilton, B.
Read about this courageous young woman who lost an arm while surfing!

Fetty, Margaret. Helen Keller: Break Down the Walls! Bearport Publishing, 2007.
j 921 Keller, H.
Learn more about this amazing woman who, though blind and deaf, made an enormous impact on society!

Gigliotti, Jim. Peyton Manning. The Child's World, 2007.
j 921 Manning, P.
He's a Super bowl champion now!

Miller, Connie Colwell. Rosa Parks and the Montgomery Bus Boycott. Capstone Press, 2007.
Illustrated by Dan Kalal
j 921 Parks, R.
Learn about this brave woman in this graphic novel!

Milton, Joyce. Who Was Ronald Reagan? Grosset and Dunlap, 2005.
Illustrated by Elizabeth Wolf
j 921 Reagan, R.
What role did jelly beans play in this man's presidency?!

Sawyer, Kem Kapp. Eleanor Roosevelt. DK Publishing, Inc., 2006.
j 921 Roosevelt, E.
Check out this title about a very proactive first lady!

Kent, Deborah. Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Bearport Publishing, 2007.
j 921 Roosevelt, F.
Read about this president who led the country during World War II.

Edwards, Roberta. Who Was King Tut? Grosset and Dunlap, 2006.
Illustrated by True Kelley
j 921 Tutankhamen
Think your life is difficult? Imagine becoming king at age nine or ten!

Leardi, Jeanette. The Great Pyramid: Egypt's Tomb for All Time. Bearport Publishing, 2007.
j 932 Lea
How were the pyramids built? And what treasures can be found inside?

Knox, Barbara. Edinburgh Castle: Scotland's Haunted Fortress. Bearport Publishing, 2007.
j 941.3 Kno
Who is haunting the castle?

Riley, Gail Blasser. Tower of London: England's Ghostly Castle. Bearport Publishing, 2007.
j 942.1 Ril
Find out about the headless ghosts that still wander the grounds of this castle!

Englar, Mary. The Pilgrims and the First Thanksgiving. Capstone Press, 2007.
Illustrated by Peter McDonnell
j 974.4 Eng
A historic event captured in graphic novel format!

Gunderson, Jessica. The Lewis and Clark Expedition. Capstone Press, 2007.
Illustrated by Steve Erwin, Keith Williams and Charles Barnett III
j 978 Gun
A graphic novel depiction of this famous exploration journey!

Thursday, February 08, 2007

New Juvenile Nonfiction for February!

Searcy, John. Signs In Our World. DK Publishing, Inc., 2006.
j 388 Sea
From "Falling Rocks" to "Surfer Crossing" discover the many signs posted in our world!

Repchuk, Caroline. The Race. Chronicle Books, 2001.
Illustrated by Alison Jay
j 398.24 Rep
A couple of new twists on the classic tale of the tortoise and the hare.

Nicolson, Cynthia Pratt. Discover Space Rocks. Kids Can Press, 2006.
Illustrated by Bill Slavin
j 523.2 Nic
Learn about comets, meteors and asteroids in this title!

Nicolson, Cynthia Pratt. Discover the Planets. Kids Can Press, 2005.
Illustrated by Bill Slavin
j 523.4 Nic
Check out this book about our solar system, back when Pluto was still a planet!

Tomecek, Steve. Sun. National Geographic Society, 2001.
Illustrated by Carla Golembe
j 523.7 Tom
A pleasant introduction to the sun for younger readers.

Nicolson, Cynthia Pratt. Discover the Stars. Kids Can Press, 2006.
Illustrated by Bill Slavin
j 523.8 Nic
If you are looking for an introduction to astronomy this book is for you!

Tomecek, Steve. Stars. National Geographic Society, 2003.
Illustrated by Sachiko Yoshikawa
j 523.8 Tom
A colorful introduction to stars for younger readers.

Prager, Ellen. Sand. National Geographic Society, 2000.
Illustrated by Nancy Woodman
j 553.622 Pra
A close-up on different types of sand!

Goldish, Meish. The Fossil Feud: Marsh and Cope's Bone Wars. Bearport Publishing, 2007.
j 560 Gol
Who will win the feud of the fossil hunters?!

Padma, T.V. The Albertosaurus Mystery: Philip Currie's Hunt in the Badlands. Bearport Publishing, 2007.
j 567.9 Pad
Can a man and his team find the bones of the carnivorous Albertosaurus?

Searl, Duncan. The Maiasaura Nests: Jack Horner's Dinosaur Eggs. Bearport Publishing, 2007.
j 567.9 Sea
What will Jack Horner find out about baby dinosaurs?!

Sereno, Paul and Natalie Lunis. Supercroc: Paul Sereno's Dinosaur Eater. Bearport Publishing, 2007.
j 567.9 Ser
Could a crocodile have eaten a dinosaur?!

Lunis, Natalie. A T. Rex Named Sue: Sue Hendrickson's Huge Discovery. Bearport Publishing, 2007.
j 567.9129 Lun
Find out how Sue Hendrickson discovered the largest Tyrannosaurus Rex ever!

Goldish, Meish. The Oviraptor Adventure: Mark Norell and the Egg Thief. Bearport Publishing, 2007.
j 567.97 Gol
What happens when an unexpected dinosaur is discovered?

Winner, Cherie. Animal Minis! NorthWord, 2006.
j 590 Win
Check out these tiny animals!

Gillis, Jennifer B. Can It Live Here? Barron's, 2006.
j 591.564 Gil
Find out who lives where in the animal kingdom!

New Juvenile Fiction for February!

Erickson, John R. The Case of the Tender Cheeping Chickens. Puffin Books, 2005.
Illustrated by Gerald L. Holmes
j FIC Eri v 47
Hank the Cowdog is back and has to protect some baby chickens, but will he end up finding them a little too tasty?!

Erickson, John R. The Case of the Monkey Burglar. Puffin Books, 2006.
Illustrated by Gerald L. Holmes
j FIC Eri v 48
Hank must stop some serious monkey business!

Holm, Jennifer L. and Matthew Holm. Babymouse: Our Hero. Random House, 2005.
j FIC Hol v.2
Babymouse has to find a way to be tough to face her enemy in the dreaded game of dodge ball!

Holm, Jennifer L. and Matthew Holm. Babymouse: Queen of the World. Random House, 2005.
j FIC Hol
Will Babymouse get invited to the slumber party?

Keene, Carolyn. Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew #1: Sleepover Sleuths. Aladdin Paperbacks, 2006.
Illustrated by Macky Pamintuan
j FIC Kee v 1
Can a young Nancy Drew solve the mystery of the missing doll?

Keene, Carolyn. Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew #2: Scream for Ice Cream. Aladdin Paperbacks, 2006.
Illustrated by Macky Pamintuan
j FIC Kee v 2
Will Nancy's recipe win first prize in an ice cream contest?

Lewman, David. Zoo Day Disaster. Simon Spotlight, 2005.
Illustrated by Robert Dress
j FIC Lew v 10
SpongeBob and Patrick have the opportunity to witness the amazing Clamu, so what could possibly go wrong?

Matthews, L.S. Fish. Delacorte Press, 2004.
j FIC Mat
Can Tiger and his folks escape the war?

Star Wars: Clone Wars Adventures. Dark Horse, 2006.
j FIC Sta
A collection of four adventures!

Walt Disney's Comics #661. Gemstone Publishing/Disney Enterprises, Inc., 2005.
j FIC Wal
Donald, Mickey and other familiar characters are featured in this comic collection!

Walt Disney's Comics #663. Gemstone Publishing/Disney Enterprises, Inc., 2005.
j FIC Wal
Spot the Viking duck in this series of comics!

Walt Disney's Comics #664. Gemstone Publishing/Disney Enterprises, Inc., 2006.
j FIC Wal
What will happen to Mickey Mouse in "Snow Beast?"

Walt Disney's Comics #666. Gemstone Publishing/Disney Enterprises, Inc., 2006.
j FIC Wal
Visit "Mickey's Inferno!"

Watson, Jude. Star Wars The Last of the Jedi: Underworld. Scholastic, Inc., 2005.
j FIC Wat v 3
Can Ferus Olin save the Jedi and their future?

Watson, Jude. Star Wars The Last of the Jedi: Death on Naboo. Scholastic, Inc., 2006.
j FIC Wat v 4
Will Ferus be able to keep the secret that he discovers on the planet Naboo?!

Willson, Sarah. Mother Knows Best. Simon Spotlight, 2006.
Illustrated by Robert Dress
j FIC Wil v 11
SpongeBob gets a talk show!

Wednesday, February 07, 2007

New Beginner Books!

Brown, Marc. Buster's Sugartime. Little, Brown and Company, 2006.
j BEG Bro
Buster might get sticky in this syrupy tale!

Brown, Marc. Buster Hunts for Dinosaurs. Little, Brown and Company, 2006.
j BEG Bro
Buster and his dad take a trip to Dinosaur National Monument!

Chipponeri, Kelli. Hoedown Showdown. Simon Spotlight, 2006.
Illustrated by Vince DePorter and Barry Goldberg
j BEG Chi
See what happens when it is Rodeo Night in Bikini Bottom!

Chipponeri, Kelli. SpongeBob Rocks! Simon Spotlight, 2006.
Illustrated by Heather Martinez
j BEG Chi
Can you handle the power of SpongeBob's band "Tidal Wave?"

Herman, Gail. Under Construction. Reader's Digest Children's Books, 2006.
Illustrated by Thomas LaPadula
j BEG Her
See how a new house is built!

Hood, Susan. Pup and Hound Lost and Found. Kids Can Press, 2006.
Illustrated by Linda Hendry
j BEG Hoo
What will happen to Pup when he wanders off?!

Hood, Susan. Pup and Hound at Sea. Kids Can Press, 2006.
Illustrated by Linda Hendry
j BEG Hoo
Pup and Hound go on a wet adventure!

Inches, Alison. Hooray for Polka Dots! Simon Spotlight, 2005.
Illustrated by Ian Chernichaw
j BEG Inc
Take a trip to the fair with Blue!

Inches, Alison. Just Like Dora! Simon Spotlight, 2005.
Illustrated by Dave Aikins
j BEG Inc
Get ready for a surprise with Dora!

Katschke, Judy. I Love My Mami. Simon Spotlight, 2006.
Illustrated by Dave Aikins
j BEG Kat
Why does Dora love her Mami so much?!

McNamara, Margaret. Eloise at the Wedding. Aladdin Paperbacks, 2006.
Illustrated by Tammie Lyon
j BEG McN
Will Eloise make a good flower girl?

Riggs, Sandy. Lan's Plant. Barron's, 2006.
Illustrated by Bob Masheris
j BEG Rig
What kind of prickly plant does Lan love?

Rovetch, Lissa. Ook the Book and Other Silly Rhymes. Chronicle Books, 2006.
Illustrated by Shannon McNeill
j BEG Rov
Get ready to giggle with these rhymes!

Rylant, Cynthia. Henry and Mudge and a Very Merry Christmas. Aladdin Paperbacks, 2005.
Illustrated by Sucie Stevenson
j BEG Ryl
Happy holidays with Henry and Mudge!

Schmauss, Judy Kentor. The Caterpillar. Barron's, 2006.
Illustrated by Mary Collier
j BEG Sch
What happens to the caterpillar after being "snug as a bug in a rug?"

Teitelbaum, Michael. Trucking Across America. Reader's Digest Children's Books, 2006.
Illustrated by Thomas LaPadula
j BEG Tei
What sort of trucks travel across America?

Wilson, Anna. The Foolish Turtle. Gingham Dog Press, 2005.
Illustrated by Mike Gordon
j BEG Wil
Can a turtle learn to fly?!

Monday, February 05, 2007

New Picture Books for February 2007...

Albee, Sarah. One for Me, One for You: A Book About Sharing. Simon Spotlight, 2006.
Illustrated by Karen Craig
j E Alb
What will Blue do when there is only one cookie? Will she find something to take to school for Sharing Day?

Aylesworth, Jim. Naughty Little Monkeys. Puffin Books, 2003.
Illustrated by Henry Cole
j E Ayl
Do you think 26 monkeys can behave when left alone?

Banks, Steven. The Art Contest: No Cheating Allowed. Simon Spotlight, 2006.
Illustrated by Robert Dress
j E Ban v 12
Who will win the Bikini Bottom Art Society's Art Contest?

Banks, Steven. Lost in Time: a Medieval Adventure. Simon Spotlight, 2006.
Illustrated by the Artifact Group
j E Ban v 10
Find out what happens when Patrick and SpongeBob try out the medieval restaurant in Bikini Bottom.

Brown, Marc. Arthur and the Dog Show. Little, Brown and Company, 2006.
j E Bro
Will Pal win the canine competition?

Brown, Marc. Arthur to the Rescue. Little, Brown and Company, 2006.
j E Bro
See where Arthur's imagination leads him!

Brown, Marc. Buster Changes His Luck. Little, Brown and Company, 2006.
j E Bro
Will Buster find doughnuts on his trek to San Francisco?

Carlson, Nancy. My Family Is Forever. Puffin Books, 2006.
j E Car
A fine read for generating discussion and answering questions about adoption.

Freedman, Claire. Oops-a-Daisy! Tiger Tales, 2006.
Illustrated by Gaby Hansen
j E Fre
Daisy is learning to hop! Can her mother convince her that everyone has to learn how to take their first hop, step and jump?

Inches, Alison. Dora's Big Dig. Simon Spotlight, 2006.
Illustrated by Robert Roper
j E Inc
Find out if Dora and Boots have discovered an ancient treasure!

Klinting, Lars. Harvey the Gardener. Kingfisher, 2006.
j E Kli
Will Harvey and Chip succeed in growing tasty beans?!

Klinting, Lars. Harvey the Painter. Kingfisher, 2006.
j E Kli
How will Harvey and Chip paint their shelves green if they do not have green paint?

Kovalski, Maryann. Take Me Out to the Ballgame. Fitzhenry and Whiteside, 2006.
j E Kov
Grandma surprises the girls by letting them skip school to sing a familiar song!

Markes, Julie. Good Thing You're Not an Octopus! HarperCollins Publishers, 2001.
Illustrated by Maggie Smith
j E Mar
Can you imagine what life would be like if you were an animal?!

Metzger, Steve. My Bossy Dolly. Scholastic, Inc., 2006.
Illustrated by Chris Demarest
j E Met
Is Sally's doll really the bossy one?

Moss, Miriam. Don't Forget I Love You. Puffin Books, 2006.
Illustrated by Anna Currey
j E Mos
Some very important things are forgotten when Billy dilly-dallies and makes his mother late!

Ohi, Ruth. Clara and the Bossy. Annick Press, 2006.
j E Ohi
Will Clara put up with her new friend's behavior?

Tekavec, Heather. What's That Awful Smell? Puffin Books, 2006.
Illustrated by Margaret Spengler
j E Tek
How can a piglet so cute smell so bad?

Van Patter, Bruce. Farley Found It! Boyds Mills Press, 2006.
j E Van
Edna tries her best to get a good night's rest in her doghouse. Unfortunately for her, a sheep named Farley likes the cozy house!

Willson, Sarah, ad. It's Hug Day! Simon Spotlight, 2006.
j E Wil
Get ready to give someone you love a lot of hugs!

Willson, Sarah. Class Confusion. Simon Spotlight, 2006.
Illustrated by Robert Dress
j E Wil
See if SpongeBob gets his license to drive!

New tunes to keep you warm!

Disney and Pixar's "Cars" Soundtrack. Original score composed and conducted by Randy Newman. Disney Enterprises Inc./Pixar, 2006.
j CD 781.542 New
Enjoy music from one of last year's best movies with tracks by Sheryl Crow, Chuck Berry, Rascal Flatts, Brad Paisley, James Taylor, The Chords, John Mayer and Hank Williams.

"Diego, Dora and Friends' Animal Jamboree" Viacom International, Inc., 2006.
j CD 781.546 Dor
Have a rockin' good time with tunes like "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" and "Crocodile Rock!"

"Dora's World Adventure!" Viacom International, Inc., 2006.
j CD 781.546
Dora teams up with stars like Aaron Neville and Ziggy Marley on this international disc!

The Baby Loves Jazz Band. "Baby Loves Jazz: Go Baby Go!" The Verve Music Group, 2006.
j CD 782.42 Bab
From "Happy and You Know It" to "The Wheels on the Bus" this album will keep babies and young children on their toes!

"Classical Tunes: Bach, Mozart, Vivaldi and More!" The Brainy Baby Co. LLC, 2002.
j CD 782.42 Cla
Enhance your child's musical experience with classic works from famous composers!

Gill, Jim. "Jim Gill Sings Moving Rhymes for Modern Times" Jim Gill Music, Inc. 2006.
j CD 782.42 Gil
Children's favorite Jim Gill returns with some fun, new tunes!

"More Silly Songs" Walt Disney Records, 1998.
j CD 782.42 Mor
If you enjoy "The Purple People Eater" then check out this disc full of funny tracks.

Orozco, Jose-Luis. "Canto y Cuento" Arcoiris Records, Inc., 2000.
j CD 782.42 Oro
Famed educator Jose-Luis Orozco performs pieces that deal with Latin American Children's Folklore!

Orozco, Jose-Luis. "Navidad y Pancho Claus" Arcoiris Records, Inc., 1995.
j CD 782.42 Oro
Santa and Christmas are the themes of this Spanish recording!

The Wiggles. "Sing Along: Crunchy Munchy Music" TheWiggles Ply Ltd., 2006.
j CD 782.42 Wig
From "Wags the Dog" to "Get Ready to Wiggle" this disc includes tracks with and without vocals!