Grace Hansen

This title explains the many new terms kids are hearing, like virus, coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, and COVID-19. It also explains the difference between a virus and the illness it causes, as well as how viruses spread, and how to stay healthy!

This title begins by explaining what COVID-19 is, what social distancing is, what "flattening the curve" means, and how they're all related. It also gives kids fun ways to connect with their friends, extended family members, and neighbors who they likely miss seeing in person.

This title gives credit to the incredible people who have stepped up during the COVID-19 pandemic, including hospital workers like doctors and nurses. It also recognizes the unlikely heroes, such as grocery store and convenience store workers, as well as volunteers, teachers, and parents, who are all making sure our communities are cared for and our students are learning.

This title takes a look at some of the amazing medicine and technology being created (like a COVID-19 vaccine and antibody therapy) and being utilized (like drones and ventilators) to help in the fight against COVID-19. This book shows the incredible things that scientists and engineers can accomplish when faced with a problem as big as a pandemic.

Readers will learn about the two main types of grassland biomes, which are tropical grasslands (savannas) and temperate grasslands. The text will focus on the climate, plants, and animals that are found on grasslands around the world.

This title introduces young readers to Amanda Gorman, best known as the first Youth Poet Laureate and for her inaugural poem, "The Hill We Climb." Readers will enjoy learning about Gorman's early years, education, bibliography, and many accomplishments.

Provides a brief history of the Pokémon franchise, profiling the game's creator and describing popular game and merchandise releases. Includes a list of facts, a glossary, and online resources.

Readers will learn about the two main types of freshwater biomes, which are standing (ponds and lakes) and flowing (streams and rivers). The text will focus on mainly on the importance of freshwater, as well as the plants and animals that inhabit it.

Readers will learn about the two main tundra biomes, which are arctic and alpine. The text will focus on the extreme climate, and the unique plants and animals that inhabit the tundra.

Highlights what a fossil is and how it is made.