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Glitter everywhere

where it came from, where it's found (see title!) & where it's going
2023
"An informative picture book about the origins and present day uses of--and obsession with--glitter"--Provided by publisher.
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Whoosh!

Lonnie Johnson's super-soaking stream of inventions
2019
A biography of Lonnie Johnson, an engineer at NASA who is best know for inventing the Super Soaker water gun.

Moving forward

from space-age rides to Civil Rights sit-ins with Airman Alton Yates
2022
"A picture book biography on Alton Yates, a Black man who served in the Air Force in the 1950s and contributed to key research on flight safety for pilots and passengers. After returning home, Alton dedicated his life to standing against Jim Crow and fighting for racial equality"--Provided by publisher.

Whoosh!

Lonnie Johnson's super-soaking stream of inventions
Chronicles the life and achievements of the NASA engineer and inventor, from his childhood to his accidental invention of the Super Soaker water gun.

How to make a book (about my dog)

2021
Find out how books are made in this entertaining and engaging exploration of how to make a nonfiction picture book about author Chris Barton's real-life dog, Ernie.
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Whoosh!

Lonnie Johnson's super-soaking stream of inventions
2016
A biography of Lonnie Johnson, an engineer at NASA who is best know for inventing the Super Soaker water gun.

Whoosh!

Lonnie Johnson's super-soaking stream of inventions
Chronicles the life and achievements of the NASA engineer and inventor, from his childhood to his accidental invention of the Super Soaker water gun.

Fire truck vs. dragon

"Friends Fire Truck and Dragon demonstrate what a good team they make at campfires, cookouts, birthday parties, and more, but in unexpected and unimpressive ways"--OCLC.

Can I see your I.D.?

true stories of false identities
Looks at the lives of ten imposters, including Keron Thomas, Princess Caraboo, and Frank W. Abagnale, Jr., describing their motivations and exploits.

All of a sudden and forever

help and healing after the Oklahoma City bombing
2020
Sometimes things happen that are scary or sad, and it's not always easy to know what to do. But, even in a bad situation, life finds a way to move forward, and people help and connect with each other, too. Years ago, a tree continued to grow, even in the shadow of a terrible act. People took care of it, and each other, and grew seedlings from the tree. Those seedlings became gifts to comfort people who needed them. Today, the tree still offers solace to everyone around the world who are grappling with tragedy and loss.
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