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The 21st Century Junior Library Extraordinary Engineering series explains how important feats of engineering are accomplished. Tunnels examines the engineering concepts that make these important structures possible. Sidebars encourage listeners to engage in the material by asking deeper questions or conducting individual research. 

The 21st Century Junior Library Extraordinary Engineering series explains how important feats of engineering are accomplished. Skyscrapers examines the engineering concepts that make these awe inspiring structures possible. Sidebars encourage listeners to engage in the material by asking deeper questions or conducting individual research. 

Listeners will meet the fascinating main characters featured in many myths and legends. Award-winning children's book author and former US Children's Poet Laureate J. Patrick Lewis not only examines creatures of popular legends such as mummies, werewolves, and zombies, but he also introduces lesser-known-but-just-as-menacing monsters such as the Roc and the giant called Xing Tian.

From "Mary, Mary, Tall and Scary" to "Wee Willie Werewolf", this collection of classic nursery rhymes turned on their heads will give listeners the chills - and a serious case of belly laughs. With clever rhyme, Mother Ghost is perfect for getting in the Halloween spirit. Boo! 

The 21st Century Junior Library Extraordinary Engineering series explains how important feats of engineering are accomplished. Roller Coasters examines the engineering concepts that make these fun and exciting structures possible. Sidebars encourage listeners to engage in the material by asking deeper questions or conducting individual research. 

Persistent pet owners and prehistoric pedants of all ages will love this laugh-out-loud story of one kid's tireless mission to bring his big best friend to the big city. Will a young boy convince the mayor of New York City to let him bring his friend - a saber-toothed cat - on a field trip to the Big Apple? The imaginative narrative brings listeners to iconic New York landmarks, as Saber shows Ms. Mayor just how helpful a feline friend can be.

The 21st Century Junior Library Extraordinary Engineering series explains how important feats of engineering are accomplished. Dams examines the engineering concepts that make these critical structures possible. Sidebars encourage listeners to engage in the material by asking deeper questions or conducting individual research. 

Listeners are introduced to the many careers available at a hospital. Colorful sidebars encourage children to think, create, guess, and ask questions about a career working in a hospital.... 

What do teachers do for summer vacation? Mrs. Hartwell's students worry that their teacher will miss them while they are gone for the summer. The class comes up with a way to make sure Mrs. Hartwell won't be too sad. But Mrs. Hartwell and the other teachers have some plans of their own. Once again Julie Danneberg brings to life the crazy antics of Mrs. Hartwell and her class and show that teachers and students are more alike than we sometimes think.

The 21st Century Junior Library Extraordinary Engineering series explains how important feats of engineering are accomplished. Water Parks examines the engineering concepts that make these fun and exciting structures possible. Sidebars encourage listeners to engage in the material by asking deeper questions or conducting individual research. An activity, a glossary, and a listing of additional resources all enhance the learning experience. 

Once upon a time there was a boy who presented a well-thought out proposal for his teacher, Ms. Johnson, convincing her that bringing a pterodactyl to school would be a good idea. The boy is back, and this time he has several reasons why bringing a woolly mammoth to the library would be advantageous to the librarian, Ms. Reeder, and the library’s patrons. 

Listeners are introduced to the many careers available at a TV station. Colorful sidebars encourage children to think, create, guess, and ask questions about a career working in a TV station. 

Camille is excited to start a new project at school. She’s given two choices: She can build a kite or plant a vegetable. Making a decision is difficult for Camille. With the support of friends and her teacher, Camille soon learns to make thoughtful, timely choices. 

It's the first day of Zoo School, and outgoing Amanda the Panda is ready. She's excited and can't wait to go! But for anxious Alfred the Alligator, the first day fills him with dread. Why does he have to go? Isn't he smart enough already? When Amanda gets to school and sees that everyone seems to have a best friend, she decides that Alfred would be the perfect best friend for her. But what does it mean to be a best friend? Does it mean enjoying the same things or feeling the same way? 

How can a leaf become a fish? Join two young children and their dads to find out, as they observe life in and around a stream. Simple, lyrical text depict the ways plants and animals are connected in the food web. 

When Nora hears a soft "tap, tap, tap" at her bedroom window, she never expects it to be the tentacle of a very large octopus, but that's exactly what it is - an octopus on her apartment building. The octopus turns out to be a very neighborly sort of octopus, helping the residents to wash their cars or weed the window boxes, and Nora makes fast friends with him. But one morning, the octopus is nowhere in sight. Has he moved on already? And just when Nora wanted to bring him for Show and Tell! 

Perfect for the lover of all things that go, Alphabet Trucks provides a fun and accessible way for the littlest of listeners to learn their trucks and their ABCs. Each letter of the alphabet is accounted for in this introductory concept book for young listeners. From the familiar to the unusual, Samantha Vamos writes in snappy verse to present 26 different kinds of trucks, explaining where they work and what they do, from a dump truck that unloads a pile of dirt containing the letter "D" to a fuel truck filling up at a tank shaped like the letter "F".  

Listeners are introduced to the many careers available at a computer store. Colorful sidebars encourage children to think, create, guess, and ask questions about a career working in a computer store. 

Hannah is feeling just a bit peckish and knows exactly what she wants to eat: an A to Z sandwich on thick whole wheat bread! From avocado to zucchini, Hannah's whims throw Mr. McDougal at the cafe into a sandwich-building frenzy. But what happens when Hannah discovers the towering sandwich isn't quite what she ordered? This messy romp through the alphabet will have listeners in fits of giggles from beginning to end. 

Feeling quite ordinary, a plain gray moth sadly compares itself to its more exotic kin, such as the Luna Moth, the Spider Moth, and the Hummingbird Moth. And the little moth feels even worse when a young girl sees it and says "Eww!" But things change when her brother explains that this particular type of moth is his favorite kind of insect. Maybe an ordinary moth is really extraordinary after all.