New Children's and YA Books

I Am Scout: The Biography of Harper Lee - Charles J. Shields
This biography tells the story of how Harper Lee struggled to become an author and created one of the most popular novels of the 20th century.

The Merchant of Venice - William Shakespeare, retold by Gareth Hinds
A stylish, modern adaptation of Shakespeare's dark comedy, with backgrounds drawn on location in Venice. The text is adapted for clarity, and transitions from simple, modern prose to original Shakespearean verse as the play progresses.

Physics: Why Matter Matters - Dan Green
Mixes science and art to bring the world of physics to life, with a gaggle of wacky characters to explain the building blocks of our universe.

Biology: Life As We Know It - Dan Green
Provides an overview of biological topics, discussing cells and the building blocks of life; describing the characteristics of living creatures, from viruses to mammals; and examining body parts and plants.

Snakes - Gail Gibbons
Illustrations and simple text describe the characteristics, habitats, and life cycle of various species of snakes around the world.

Baseball Hour - Carol Nevius
Follows a multicultural group of boys and girls through their team's baseball practice.

Necks Out for Adventure! - Timothy Basil Ering
Unlike the other wiggleskins who live happily in the mud and only stick their necks out to eat, Edwin is eager for different experiences and follows his mother's advice to stick his neck out for adventure.

Groundhog Day! - Gail Gibbons
Illustrations and simple text teach children about Groundhog Day, describe its origin, and provide facts about groundhogs.

Big Yellow Sunflower - Frances Barry
Describes how a little seed grows into a sunflower, in a book where the pages fold out to form a large sunflower.