juvenile nonfiction / general

"Digestion starts the minute you put food or a drink in your mouth. And by the time the process ends, your body has taken every bit of nutrition possible from your food. Did you know that the average person produces enough saliva in one year to fill a bathtub? Or that the small intestine is the longest part of the digestive system? Learn all this and more in [this book]"--Provided by publisher.

"A new installment in the A True Book series focusing on Survival Skills"--.

Provides an introduction to sewing and includes step-by-step projects and fashion tips.

"You don't have to be an athlete, genius, or superhero to do amazing things! Inside Amazing Me! for Boys are more than 350 fun, off-the-wall challenges that let guys just like you set your own personal records! Challenge yourself and your pals to see what amazing things you can do. Then, reward yourselves with the super cool press-out awards and stickers. You'll discover skills you never knew you had, and shine with pride at the things you've accomplished. Along the way, you'll laugh nonstop! Ready to start? Your record book is waiting!"--.

Describes a series of events in the natural world to provide an exploration of how people think about time.

Provides information to girls on what to expect from middle school, offering advice on establishing a morning routine, finding classes, keeping lockers and backpacks organized, getting along with teachers, handling increased homework and harder subjects, dealing with friends, and becoming involved in after-school activities.

Provides the history of the small, icy world of Pluto from its discovery and naming to its recent reclassification, and explains how scientists organize and class our solar system as they gain new insights into how it works and what types of things exist within it.

"A beauty guide with tips on hair, makeup and beauty in general by celebrity Lauren Conrad"--.