NCW Libraries

"This illustrated nonfiction book for middle grade readers tells the story of how Larry Kwong became the first player of Asian descent in the NHL."-- Provided by publisher.

"A story about loneliness and the warmth of live communication, about how sometimes it is enough just to invite another into your world for life to find joy and meaning." --

"This inspiring picture book biography follows Kalpana Chawla from childhood in India to becoming the first Indian American female astronaut, highlighting her dedication, perseverance, and patience"-- Provided by publisher.

"Where is Yaya, and what mischief is Boo getting into? Look for Yaya and Boo at a lemonade stand by the end of the driveway, hidden in the flower beds near the front porch, waiting for a snack at the kitchen table, and more! Learn new words by searching for objects in each picture, and spot Yaya and Boo in the unlikeliest places. Whether they're hiding in a cardboard castle or snuggling in a pile of stuffed animals, Yaya and Boo show us that staying...

A compilation of fun-filled episodes with everyone's favorite cat and mouse. Includes: Buddies Thicker than Water; Northern Light Fish Fight; and Snow Mouse.

Purports to be the journal of Zoticus de Lesseps, written on an ill-fated 1863 voyage accompanying Captain Nemo to explore the mysteries of the deep sea.

Wyatt Westlock has returned to her childhood home of Willow Heath, intending to burn it down--until she finds Peter hanging in the basement, a boy whom she considered a friend, semi-immortal and ritually sacrificed every year to keep the ancient forces in the nearby forest at bay.

Animal signs are everywhere in nature and this guide will help kids learn all about them. Kids will find out how to spot and identify common clues that 17 wildlife species leave behind in the woods, in fields and along ponds. This guide is a fun way to turn everyday walks into exciting mysteries and make any child a nature detective.

"With their stunning black-and-orange wings, monarch butterflies are one of the most recognizable insects on the planet. But despite their delicate beauty, these creatures are warriors. The moment they hatch, they're fighting for their lives. Everything is the enemy: from the very leaf they live on to the humans and animals around them to nature itself. How does such a tiny egg survive to become a butterfly? And even after emerging from the cocoon,...