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An excellent choice for elementary classrooms, young naturalists, homeschooling families, and any child fascinated by animals, ecosystems, or environmental stewardship, filled with sensory language, and captivating images.
This charming pictorial work will be devoured by budding ornithologists and nature lovers alike. Highly recommended for all nonfiction collections.
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Open: Every Seed Has Its Moment
This would be a good choice for libraries needing SEL books about change and growth, or natural science books about seeds and the needs of plants.
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Hammers, Drills, and Wrenches
This lively overview is straightforward and engaging and will encourage young readers to dream of what they can create.
An inspiring look at architectural, engineering, and community creativity in response to climate change.
An evocative and engaging book that turns deep-sea science into a thrilling exploration. This is an excellent, educational addition to any library and perfect for readers fascinated by the natural world’s greatest mysteries.
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The Shark Book
Whether Shark Week or not, this is a good choice for collections where shark books are popular.
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Because of a Bee
A worthwhile addition to collections where books about bees, gardens, and pollinators are popular, this is sure to spark curiosity about how even the smallest creatures make a big impact.
This is a stunning collection of animals and their nests that will make an ideal addition to any nonfiction picture book collection.
A unique globe-trotting scientific exploration sure to pique the interest of budding young mycologists and naturalists.
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El porqué de las estaciones
A great purchase for early elementary school collections and curriculum and for communities serving Spanish speakers.
A beautiful reminder that America is shaped by many different stories and experiences, and that the goal is to continue expanding who is included in that “we.” Perfect for all libraries.
A necessary purchase, this glorious collaboration between author and illustrator brings the world of jellyfish to unforgettable life.
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Tay Naja Nitajtaketzki Achtu Tik Nawat: Mis Primeras Palabras en Nahuat/My First Words in Nahuat
A must-purchase for the elementary shelves, offering aspects of under-represented languages and cultures for well-rounded collections.
Purchase for early elementary school collections and communities serving Spanish speakers and learners.
A delightful, curious, and engaging collection; if there is only one poetry book to add this year, this is it.
The evocative language, layered illustrations, and purposeful historical framing make this a meaningful addition to classroom libraries and a valuable anchor text for conversations about history, identity, and contribution.
A visually appealing and browsable offering that will be appropriate for many nonfiction collections.
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Watch Me Grow: Sunflowers
This strong nonfiction picture book is a first purchase for all children’s collections.
Not suitable for a science lesson, but the visual and sonic energy, plus the unusual format, may provide enough oomph for infant and preschool story hours.
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chi miigwech, big thank you
A crisp light text accompanied by compelling graphics, this book will entertain small children and prompt older readers learning about Indigenous culture and language to explore further.
These informational works for kids of all ages shine a light on the many contributions Black icons, such as Zora Neale Hurston, Serena Williams, and Malcolm X, and more, have made on American culture.
STEM titles cover lunar phases, turtles, and carbon atoms. Picture book biographies celebrate artists, such as Matisse and Yo-Yo Ma, and current changemakers, such as Ketanji Brown Jackson and Lionel Messi.
The latest history books from Ann Bausum, Gail Jarrow, and Kate Messner will astonish. Empowering offerings about incredible women will inspire. And high-interest cookbooks will entice young foodies.
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The Tiniest Giant
A lovely choice for potential nature lovers everywhere, and their caretakers.
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Make Tracks: Great Outdoors
A lovely choice for outdoorsy families and curious young explorers.
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Dirt’s Journey
A strong nonfiction choice for children who love learning every detail about the world around them, and helpful for parents getting lots of questions.
A unique and valuable addition that belongs on shelves everywhere; Jewish or not, children need to know about its meaning.
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Babies at the Zoo
A supplemental purchase for collections in need of additional animal titles.
With its strong focus on the historical context of segregation and its comprehensive coverage of the sport’s indomitable heroes, this title is an excellent addition for upper-elementary and middle school collections, appealing strongly to both sports enthusiasts and readers seeking diverse historical perspectives.
While it may have benefited from more in-depth non-Western coverage, this work is still a useful addition for libraries looking to build up their STEM collections.
This biography is an honest depiction of the cruelty in Canada’s First Nation residential schools from the perspective of a survivor. An important addition to every library’s juvenile biography section and classroom.
A fun, humorously written but superficial first introduction to chemistry and chemical reactions that may spark scientific curiosity.
A compelling, narrative-driven collection of astonishing ocean stories. Purchase for collections where incredible true accounts are in high demand.
An interesting addition to any collection serving older teen readers. This highly practical guide provides essential, relatable lessons for success by translating the mechanics of baseball and softball into meaningful life skills.
This hopeful take on confronting climate change is perfect for young readers experiencing climate anxiety.
A fun and eye-opening road trip travelogue perfect for young students of American history.
Short, compelling chapters present good read aloud opportunities to share in a family or classroom setting.
A solid purchase for libraries with plenty of animal lovers and nonfiction browsers.
Fans of basketball and Griner will enjoy this memoir; the themes of racism, body image, and LGBTQIA+ rights will appeal to a larger audience.
An essential memoir for all school libraries about an influential individual impacting our country who used their experiences to show how the law can provide solutions that change people’s lives and bring about monumental change.
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I Want to Be a Scientist
An informative and attractive introduction to science careers, useful in most libraries catering to children and their interests.
A visual delight and excellent take on Houdini’s life through his love of books and learning. Sure to be popular with book and magic lovers alike plus those interested in unusual illustration styles. A must have for most libraries.
A solid entry into the basics of soil and a solid purchase where needed.
A fascinating and beautifully designed exploration of an under-examined topic. A must-have for all collections.
A great class read-aloud to accompany lessons on ecosystems and environmental conservation.
Is this a poetry book packed full of information or a nonfiction study with a sprinkling of poetic joy
This is an excellent addition to any nonfiction picture book collection.
With its brief, thoughtfully chosen words, parts of this book could easily serve as an introduction to climate issues, environmental justice, and biodiversity for young children. The book can broaden and strengthen collections while gently introducing young children to what can happen when the Earth’s resources are misused.
This would make an excellent classroom book for units on history, but it also works for its uplifting message and positive affirmations.
A charming and informative look at life inside an egg that will work beautifully for read-alouds and is an essential addition to all collections.
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Hooray for My Brain!
A buoyant shout out to our body’s most important organ (though look what’s telling us that)
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Attack of the Hangries
An additional purchase for libraries and a first purchase for classroom collections.
A heavy book that is done with tact; with meaningful prose and incredible artwork, this is a recommended purchase for collections.
Coonradt and Hardy’s high-spirited and helpful survival tips offer food for thought (and a heavy dose of humor) for readers who can take potential apocalypses with a grain of salt.
A solid offering for elementary readers, who might be inspired by Baez to use their own voices and find causes they care about.
High-stakes and wholly unique, this true story highlights the environmental value of bees in addition to celebrating the bond between dog and owner. Recommended for all collections.
This compelling account of a historical civil rights event is a must-purchase for all collections.
Poignant and educational, this is a necessary addition to World War II literature collections for elementary school readers.
This lovely picture book is sure to be enjoyed by all patrons.
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Land of the Free: America’s ABC
While not an essential purchase, this book, when paired with more inclusive texts, can help students build a broader and more equitable understanding of American history and identity.
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Welcome to the Anthill
Steer young enquirers in search of accurate information about ants toward other titles.
This Dolly Parton–centered picture book offers a message of self-worth and a few details about the singer’s life and career.
Useful for personal curiosity, or for an introduction to a unit on endangered and extinct animals.
An interesting, dynamic resource that makes complex environmental science accessible. Good for research or readers very interested in oceanography.
This bold memoir is a strong choice for biography and nonfiction collections serving Spanish-speaking families.
Recommended for those interested in introspective and reflective memoirs of family life during periods of change and international moves.
A fresh, motivating guide recommended for students and educators who want to encourage independence, curiosity, and real-world adventures, and a fun reminder that life off-screen can be just as exciting as the digital world, if not more.
A beautiful and inspirational book that blends art and informational text to create a visually stunning, accessible history of Black hair.
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Outer Space
A highly interactive and fun addition to most collections for young astronomy lovers.
A useful text for students examining the history of England, as well as a poignant look at six women who lived their lives and bore the consequences of their marital match with style, boldness, and class.
An interesting, dynamic resource that makes complex environmental science accessible. Good for research or readers very interested in oceanography.
Useful for personal curiosity, or for an introduction to a unit on endangered and extinct animals.
The Young Adult Library Services Association announced the finalists for the Morris Award for a YA title by a previously unpublished author and the Excellence in Nonfiction Award for YA nonfiction books for ages 12 to 18.
Calderón’s concise celebratory text is an essential bilingual reference for the middle grade classroom.
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El tiburón blanco
Realistic illustrations and lovely Spanish text come together to create an informative, enjoyable, and almost peaceful nonfiction picture book about what is often thought of as a fierce predator. A wonderful addition to Spanish-language nonfiction for children.
This engaging and detailed book is an excellent addition to school library collections. Its unique blend of artistic digital illustrations and fascinating biological content about these often-misunderstood ocean creatures makes it a worthwhile purchase for science and nature sections.
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H Is for Hiking
For shelves about the great outdoors, here’s a way to invite young children into the joys of hiking and connecting with nature.
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Puffins!
An appealing dive into the life and environment of puffins for classroom or individual reads.
An informative visual feast that celebrates the natural world on the other side of the door.
This phenomenal historical account of the Alabama River is a must-purchase for all library collections.
A well-designed, engaging, and accessible celebration of math’s most famous number. Highly recommended for upper-elementary and middle grade math enthusiasts.
An attractive layout and visually appealing design will draw in young readers who are interested in learning more about Lamar and his work.
A thoroughly enjoyable resource for cephalopod facts.
Highly recommended for school and public libraries; this book bridges social science, history, and education. The narrative provides an illuminating, thoughtful, and rich exploration of schooling then and now.
Just in Case: Saving Seeds in the Svalbard Global Seed Vault by Megan Clendenan and A Sea of Lemon Trees: The Corrido of Roberto Alvarez by María Dolores Águila are the Orbis Pictus and Charlotte Huck award winners, respectively.
A good choice to introduce babies and toddlers to the celebration of Ramadan.
This uplifting and encouraging sports biography is sure to be a great addition to any library’s preschool collection.
Recommended only where interest in the Cuyahoga River Valley is high and supplementary resources are available.
Florance’s experimental cosmic handbook is an inventive and informative nonfiction addition for middle to upper elementary students.
A fun and engaging addition to nonfiction collections, especially appealing to children who enjoy reading science-focused works like the DK’s “Eyewitness Books” or learning through hands-on exploration.
A delightfully informative addition to any career or science section, geared towards older readers.
A suspenseful and heartwarming true rescue story to captivate readers and budding conservationists.
Brimming with superficial sentiment and bad prose, this is not recommended for libraries.
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