Recommended Titles the Week of 1/4/2020
Astro-Nuts
By Jon Scieszka
AstroWolf, LaserShark, SmartHawk, and StinkBug are animals that have been hybridized to find other planets for humans to live on once we've ruined Earth. So off they rocket to the Plant Planet! An outer space adventure that allows young readers to learn about our planet and environment while laughing and having fun.
Bugs in Danger: Our Vanishing Bees, Butterflies, and Beetles
By Mark Kurlansky
By now you've probably heard that bees are disappearing--but they aren't the only species at risk. Populations of fireflies, butterflies, and ladybugs have all been declining in recent years, too. This middle grade nonfiction explains the growth, spread, and recent declines of each of these four types of insects.
Just in Case You Want to Fly
By Julie Fogliano
Funny and sweet, told with lyrical text and bright, unexpected illustrations, Just in Case You Want to Fly is a celebration of heading off on new adventures--and of knowing your loved ones will always have your back when you need them.