Helen Plum Library

"My Name is Palestine follows a Palestinian superhero who has a magical eye that sees a Free Palestine. When she discovers the return key in a hidden treasure chest, she realizes what she must do to let all the children have her magical power too."--

"Hummingbirds are tiny and pretty, so you might find yourself taking them for granted. But these little birds are remarkable, fierce, and talented. In Behold the Hummingbird, readers will learn about species that can hover like a helicopter, fly backwards and upside down, and consume half their body weight in a single day"--

"Together, the branches of the US military defend the nation at sea, in the air, and on land. This title explores the history of each military branch, how it has evolved over time, and what its role is today."--

Discover the coolest female animals in the natural world with biologist Dr. Carly Anne York. In this illustrated animal book, filled with fun facts and incredible artwork from Kimberlie Clinthorne-Wong, readers will be inspired by other examples of girls getting it done. They'll meet orca grandmothers who are in command of their pods, sex-changing clownfish, and backflipping female ants. They'll be stunned by the female blanket octopus, who is 80...

"An exploration of the reintroduction of wolves into Yellowstone Park, and the positive cascade effect they caused on its environment and surroundings"--

"A tour of the body, in which the reader learns about cells, the senses, the stomach, bones and muscles, the lungs and heart, and everything that makes the body tick. Complete with backmatter and activities"--

"Uncover the secrets of communication in this vibrant educational children's book. From the art of speech and body language to the wonders of modern technology, we will explore the varied forms of human interaction. With its bright and colorful illustrations, this book teaches young readers all about speech, gestures, facial expressions, touch, symbols, writing, and more. To add a fun twist, kids can search for various emotions hidden on the endpapers....

"A book about the rich ecosystem that springs up around the death of a whale in the deep sea"--

"Lyrical text and gorgeous illustrations plunge readers into an undersea exploration of the mysterious, accomplished octopus and its astonishing abilities"--

"There's never been a timelier moment for kids to learn the importance of voting. Your Vote Matters walks readers through all the ins and outs of voting in America-and more specifically, voting in presidential elections. This easy-to-understand illustrated guide explains every step in the presidential election process-from who is eligible to run for president to what the president does once they are sworn into office. Learn about campaigning and debates,...