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Meghan P. Browne
In 2013, beekeepers begin caring for hives on the roof of Notre-Dame Cathedral. Six years later, a fire changes the situation for the bees above the landmark. Lyrical text and mixed-media illustrations recount the hives, the beekeepers’ work, and the threat posed by the 2019 cathedral fire. Back matter adds further information to this true event.
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The Sky Is Not the LimitJérémie DecalfVoyager 2 narrates its own journey through outer space in this account of the space probe’s mission. Built in 1977 with its twin, it departs Earth and spends years traveling through darkness toward Jupiter and Saturn. It then reaches Uranus and Neptune, farther than earlier missions, before continuing beyond the solar system. The craft carries a Golden Record as it travels through interstellar space.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Nature Is a Sculptor: Weathering and ErosionHeather Ferranti KinserWater, ice, wind, rain, rivers, and glaciers alter the land over time. These forces create large formations such as canyons and caves as well as smaller results, including smooth pebbles and fine sand. The book considers weathering and erosion as processes that shape natural landscapes. Poetic text, photographs, and back matter accompany this examination of the natural forces acting on land.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Boo-Boos of Bluebell ElementaryChelsea Lin WallaceAt Bluebell Elementary, a brown-skinned school nurse spends her workday caring for students with problems large and small. Children arrive with bumps, runny noses, sadness, and other complaints, often bringing dramatic reactions with them. The nurse responds with humor and warmth throughout the day, before going home to receive some care herself. Rhyming text follows her busy school routine.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details