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Loch Ness Monster's Unbelievable Science
Anne Appert

Loch Ness Monster has written a fabulous book about why certain birds have their unusual coloring. According to Ness, the stories have drama, excitement, adventure! And most important of all, scientific truths. There's only one problem, as Puffin keeps pointing out: the "facts" in the stories aren't true! 
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Welcome to WhaleBone Mansion: Creatures that Lurk at a Whale Fall
Laken Slate
Two small fish discover a haunted house deep below the surface of the ocean. Are there ghosts inside? Vampires? What even IS this spooky place?
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The Rise and Falls of Jackie Chan
Kristen Mai Giang
An action-packed picture book biography about Hollywood actor, stuntman, and beloved superstar Jackie Chan! 
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If You Went to the Bottom of the Ocean
Brooke McIntyre

Dive into this compelling, content-rich nonfiction picture book and find yourself on an underwater adventure: a marine mission that takes you past reefs, beyond the near-shore sea floor, down, down, down through the sunlight layer, the twilight layer, the midnight zone--all the way (as in seven miles!) down to the bottom of the ocean!
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Henry Like Always
Jenn Bailey
Henry, a student on the autism spectrum, attempts to navigate friendships, and sudden changes in classroom routines--like a parade on Friday instead of share time.
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José Feeds the World
David Unger
​The true story of José Andrés, an award-winning chef, food activist, and founder of World Central Kitchen, a disaster-relief organization that uses the power of food to nourish communities after catastrophe strikes.
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The Great Stink: How Joseph Bazalgette Solved London’s Poop Pollution Problem
Colleen Paeff
London had a smelly, disgusting problem until Joseph Bazalgette stepped up to find a way to make it cleaner and even save lives in the process! Featuring tips on how to prevent water pollution yourself!
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Why Johnny Doesn’t Flap: NT is Okay!
Clay and Gail Morton
A clever look at what it’s like to be on the autism spectrum, looking through the eyes of a boy commenting on the actions of his non-autistic friend.
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Dancing Hands: How Teresa Carreño Played the Piano for President Lincoln
Margarita Engle​
Learn about the story of Teresa Carreño, a child prodigy who played piano for Abraham Lincoln.
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Contenders: Two Native Baseball Players, One World Series
Traci Sorell
The true story of John Meyers and Charles Bender, who in 1911 became the first two Native pro baseball players to face off in a World Series.
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