Thursday, January 8, 2009

New Children's Books

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Animals/Animales - Eric Carle
Simple text in English and Spanish and colorful illustrations with sliding pieces introduce animals to young readers.

Penguins
- Liz Pinchon
Penguins at the zoo have an exciting afternoon when one finds a camera left behind by a visitor.

Constellations: A Glow-in-the-Dark Guide to the Night Sky - Chris Sasaki
Identifies groups of stars known as constellations and discusses their origins and the legends behind them.

Wonders of the World - Philip Steele
An introduction to different wonders from ancient to modern times including the Colossus of Rhodes and the internet.

Into the Volcano - Don Wood
While their parents are away doing research, brothers Duffy and Sumo Pugg go with their cousin, Mister Come-and-Go, to Kokalaha Island, where they meet Aunt Lulu and become trapped in an erupting volcano.

World War II - Reg Grant
This book combines images with eyewitness accounts of the people who were there during WW II : the courageous soldiers fighting on land, at sea, and in the air, and the civilians at home, telling stories of fear, courage, and hope. Includes DVD.

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