From origami to biographies...

We have some fabulous new nonfiction titles at the library!

Halls, Kelly Milner, Rick Spears and Roxyanne Young. Tales of the Cryptids: Mysterious Creatures That May or May Not Exist. Darby Creek Publishing, 2006.
j 001.944 Hal
Discover cryptozoology!

Llewellyn, Claire. Why Should I Help? Barron's, 2005.
Illustrated by Mike Gordon
j 158.1 Lle
Find out why it is important to be helpful!

Moore-Mallinos, Jennifer. The Colors of the Rainbow. Barron's, 2005.
Illustrated by Marta Fabrega
j 303.385 Moo
This book explores why we do not all look exactly the same.

Mitton, Tony. Amazing Airplanes. Kingfisher, 2002.
Illustrated by Ant Parker
j 387.7 Mit
A nice introduction to airplanes for children ages 3 and older.

Forest, Heather, ad. The Little Red Hen: An Old Fable. August House LittleFolk, 2006.
Illustrated by Susan Gaber
j 398.2 For
A refreshing take on a classic tale! Plus, the dog is a Corgi!

Truss, Lynne. Eats, Shoots and Leaves: Why, Commas Really Do Make a Difference! G.P. Putnam's Sons, 2006.
Illustrated by Bonnie Timmons
j 428.2 Tru
You can really see the difference a little punctuation makes in this title!

Davies, Nicola. Extreme Animals: The Toughest Creatures on Earth. Candlewick Press, 2006.
Illustrated by Neal Layton
j 590 Dav
Learn about some amazing animals including the Arctic Musk Ox, huddling penguins and Thermophiles!

Davies, Nicola. One Tiny Turtle. Candlewick Press, 2001.
Illustrated by Jane Chapman
j 597.92 Dav
Check out these fascinating creatures that need the land and sea!

Marrin, Albert. Oh, Rats!: The Story of Rats and People. Dutton Children's Books, 2006.
Illustrated by C.B. Mordan
j 599.352 Mar
Read how humans and rats have helped and hurt each other throughout history!

Markle, Sandra. Little Lost Bat. Charlesbridge, 2006.
Illustrated by Alan Marks
j 599.4 Mar
Can a baby Mexican free-tailed bat survive without his mama?!

Llewellyn, Claire. Why Should I Eat Well? Barron's, 2005.
Illustrated by Mike Gordon
j 613.2 Lle
A little girl learns why eating fruits and vegetables can really make a difference!

Corman, Catherine and Edward M. Hallowell, M.D. Positively ADD: Real Success Stories to Inspire Your Dreams. Walker and Company, 2006.
j 616.8589 Cor
This is a great title for older kids and parents filled with stories of real people who have overcome or cope with their Attention Deficit Disorder to become a professional baseball player, a Rhodes Scholar and a journalist, just to name a few!

Star, Fleur. Castle and Knight. DK Publishing, Inc., 2005.
j 623.1 Sta
An exciting look at medieval life with pictures of armor, castles and weapons.

Mitton, Tony. Busy Boats. Kingfisher, 2002.
Illustrated by Ant Parker
j 623.82 Mit
A colorful introduction to boats for children ages 3 and older.

Mitton, Tony. Tremendous Tractors. Kingfisher, 2003.
Illustrated by Ant Parker
j 629.225 Mit
A descriptive look at a very important piece of farm machinery geared towards ages 3 and older.

Thimmesh, Catherine. Team Moon: How 400,000 People Landed Apollo 11 on the Moon. Houghton Mifflin Company, 2006.
j 629.454 Thi
Check out this title that details all the challenges that had be overcome in order for the moon landing to happen!

Macleod, Elizabeth. Chock Full of Chocolate. Kids Can Press, 2005.
Illustrated by June Bradford
j 641.6 Mac
Make all sorts of cocoa-filled treats!

Boursin, Didier. Easy Origami. Firefly Books, 2005.
j 736.982 Bou
From fish to hamsters to butterflies, you can make this really cool origami come to life!

Bolton, Vivienne. Papercrafts for Children: Fun Projects Using Paper, Paints and Stamps. New Holland, 2006.
j 745.54 Bol
Filled with fun projects from a stock car to a sparkly bracelet!

Schwarz, Renee. Birdfeeders. Kids Can Press, 2005.
j 745.593 Sch
Like birds? Here are a bunch of neat birdfeeders you can make at home!

Schubert, Leda. Ballet of the Elephants. A Deborah Brodie Book/Roaring Brook Press, 2006.
Illustrated by Robert Andrew Parker
j 791.3 Sch
The story of a seemingly impossible animal ballet!

Rhatigan, Joe and Rain Newcomb. Run, Jump, Hide, Slide, Splash: The 200 Best Outdoor Games Ever. Lark Books, 2005.
j 796 Rha
Get ready to go outside and play!

Sandler, Michael. Soccer: The Amazing U.S. World Cup Team. Bearport Publishing Company, Inc., 2006.
j 796.334 San
Read the history of the 1950 U.S. World Cup Soccer Team!

Sandler, Michael. Tennis: Victory for Venus Williams. Bearport Publishing Company, Inc., 2006.
j 796.342 San
Learn about one of tennis' most popular players!

Sandler, Michael. Cycling: Lance Armstrong's Impossible Ride. Bearport Publishing Company, Inc., 2006.
j 796.6 San
Read how this amazing athlete overcame cancer to become a seven-time winner of the Tour De France.

Sandler, Michael. Hockey: Miracle On Ice. Bearport Publishing Company, Inc., 2006.
j 796.962 San
Learn about one of sports' most exciting events ever!

Rex, Adam. Frankenstein Makes a Sandwich. Harcourt, Inc., 2006.
j 811.6 Rex
A collection of truly monstrous poetry!

Lock, Deborah. Pirate. DK Publishing, Inc., 2005.
j 910.45 Loc
From Vikings in the North to Buccaneers in the Caribbean this book is full of pirates!

Lasky, Kathryn. John Muir: America's First Environmentalist. Candlewick Press, 2006.
Illustrated by Stan Fellows
j 921, Muir, J.
Discover this great figure in United States' history and learn why nature was so important to him and should be to us!

Brown, Don. Bright Path: Young Jim Thorpe. Roaring Brook Press, 2006.
j 921 Thorpe, J.
A nice picture book introduction to this American athlete for younger readers!

Bruchac, Joseph. Jim Thorpe: Original All-American. Dial Books, 2006.
j 921 Thorpe, J.
And for the older readers, this longer title, detailing the importance Thorpe held for Native Americans.

Cooper, Michael L. Hero of the High Seas: John Paul Jones and the American Revolution. National Geographic, 2006.
j 973.3 Coo
Read about this fearless leader and his naval victories that were integral to the success of the American Revolution.