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"And the people stayed home is a beautifully produced picture book of Kitty O'Meara's popular, globally viral prose poem about the coronavirus pandemic, which has a hopeful and timeless message. Kitty O'Meara, author of And the People Stayed Home, has been called the poet laureate of the pandemic by O, The Oprah Magazine. This illustrated and beautifully produced children's book (ages 4-8) will also appeal to readers of all ages. O'Meara's prose poem,...
2) Spineless
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"When his asthma lands him at a health resort in the wilds of Gilded Age South Florida, twelve-year-old Algie Emsworth is over the moon. The scientific treasure trove of unexplored swamps may launch his dream career as a naturalist. But even Algie is startled when he happens upon a brand-new species and her brood in the karst springs surrounding the resort. Algie quickly realizes he must keep his discovery a secret: a famous collector of exotic animals...
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"Ever since Daddy returned from overseas, he's been different. At first, Butta Bean thinks it's his fault--maybe his daddy doesn't love him anymore. But Mama explains that Daddy's mind is hurt from things that happened while he was away. When the family starts going to yoga class at their local YMCA, Butta Bean thinks it looks weird. But as Daddy and Butta Bean get better at the yoga poses (Daddy calls him a real boyogi), Butta Bean sees a change...
5) Exercise
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Features color photographs depicting children exercising, and simple text describing the importance of exercise. Includes a color diagram and a picture glossary.
6) Sleep
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Features color photographs depicting children sleeping, and simple text describing the importance of sleep. Includes a color diagram and a picture glossary.
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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.
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This title explains what a virus is, what a coronavirus is, and how it spreads. The rest of the title is dedicated to explaining simple ways kids can stay healthy, like eating a nutrient-rich snack, getting lots of sleep, exercising by playing outside, and of course washing their hands!
10) Vegetables
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Features simple text and color photographs depicting various vegetables and discussing how the vitamins of each one benefit the human body. Includes a color diagram and a picture glossary.
11) Grains
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Presents facts and photos about grains and nutrition. Discusses types of grains, foods made of grains, and their place in healthy diets. Includes a picture glossary, index, and resources for further information.
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"Before he was Dr. Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, Anthony Fauci was a curious boy in Brooklyn, delivering prescriptions from his father's pharmacy on his blue Schwinn bicycle. His father and immigrant grandfather taught Anthony to ask questions, consider all the data, and never give up-and Anthony's ability to stay curious and to communicate with people would serve him his entire life. This engaging narrative,...
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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.
14) Fruits
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Presents facts and photos about fruit and healthy eating. Discusses different types of fruit and the benefits they provide to the human body. Includes a picture glossary, index, and resources for further information.
15) Dairy foods
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Features simple text and color photographs depicting the importance of milk, where milk comes from, and other types of dairy products. Includes a color diagram and a picture glossary.
16) Protein foods
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Features simple text and color photographs depicting various types of protein and discussing how protein benefits the human body. Includes a color diagram and a picture glossary.
18) Dairy on MyPlate
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Dairy foods are smooth, creamy, and healthy. Learn about how MyPlate helps kids make great food choices every day, including dairy!