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National Geographic for Kids (2026)



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I truck : a big rig's epic trip /

Schmitt, Kelly Rice,


Follows a professional truck driver and her dog as they travel across the country, transporting cargo that supports communities and industries. The narrative highlights the work involved in long-haul trucking, including navigation through varied landscapes and weather conditions, interactions with other drivers, and the processes that ensure goods are delivered safely and efficiently.
Date Published:2025

Lord of the Fleas

Pilkey, Dav, 1966-,


Kirkus Starred, August 2018. Booklist, Horn Book Guide, Kirkus Review, When a new bunch of baddies bust up the town, Dog Man is called into action -- and this time he isn't alone. With a cute kitten and a remarkable robot by his side, our heroes must save the day by joining forces with an unlikely ally: Petey, the World's Most Evil Cat. But can the villainous Petey avoid vengeance and venture into virtue?
Date Published:2018

Kirkus Starred, August 2018. Booklist, Horn Book Guide, Kirkus Review, When a new bunch of baddies bust up the town, Dog Man is called into action -- and this time he isn't alone. With a cute kitten and a remarkable robot by his side, our heroes must save the day by joining forces with an unlikely ally: Petey, the World's Most Evil Cat. But can the villainous Petey avoid vengeance and venture into virtue?

Date Published:2018

The king of the world

Clanton, Ben, 1988-,


Chiefly illustrations. "Rot is ready for another adventure, and this time he's going spud-lunking! But while Rot is excited to dig through the muck for treasure, all his friends seem to be more interested in their own plans. When Rot uncovers a shiny old crown, he's sure it'll change their minds. And it does in a most unexpected way. When Rot wears the crown, he feels powerful.... He feels invincible.... He feels like. the King of the World! And everyone has to do what the king says. Rot is much happier now that everyone's joined in on his plans, but when he realizes he's the only one having fun in his kingdom, he suddenly wonders whether he might have let the crown go to his head...."--Back cover.
Date Published:2024

Chiefly illustrations. "Rot is ready for another adventure, and this time he's going spud-lunking! But while Rot is excited to dig through the muck for treasure, all his friends seem to be more interested in their own plans. When Rot uncovers a shiny old crown, he's sure it'll change their minds. And it does in a most unexpected way. When Rot wears the crown, he feels powerful.... He feels invincible.... He feels like. the King of the World! And everyone has to do what the king says. Rot is much happier now that everyone's joined in on his plans, but when he realizes he's the only one having fun in his kingdom, he suddenly wonders whether he might have let the crown go to his head...."--Back cover.

Date Published:2024

Max, a little axolotl : an original graphic novel /

Spiotto, Joey,


Includes fun facts about axolotls"--Back cover. "It's Max's first day at Coral Elementary school. The school is filled with marine animals, like dolphins, crabs, and octopus. But none of the other students have ever seen an axolotl before... and they have SO MANY QUESTIONS. Where did Max live before? Is it true he can regrow any of his limbs? What happened to his old friends? This is too much attention for Max! Hiccup! Uh-oh... Max gets the hiccups when he's nervous. Can this little axolotl adjust to his new underwater school or will the pressure just be too much? This silly and sweet graphic novel explores themes of friendship, nature conservation,and so much more!"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2025

Includes fun facts about axolotls"--Back cover. "It's Max's first day at Coral Elementary school. The school is filled with marine animals, like dolphins, crabs, and octopus. But none of the other students have ever seen an axolotl before... and they have SO MANY QUESTIONS. Where did Max live before? Is it true he can regrow any of his limbs? What happened to his old friends? This is too much attention for Max! Hiccup! Uh-oh... Max gets the hiccups when he's nervous. Can this little axolotl adjust to his new underwater school or will the pressure just be too much? This silly and sweet graphic novel explores themes of friendship, nature conservation,and so much more!"--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2025

The One and Only Ivan /

Applegate, Katherine,


Wilson's Children, October 2012. School Library Journal starred, January 2012. Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books starre, February 2012. Publisher's Weekly, November 2011. Kirkus Starred, October 2011. Booklist, February 2012. Horn Book, January 2012. Publisher's Weekly, November 14, 2011. School library journal, January 2012. The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books starred, February 2012. Booklist, February 15, 2012. Wilson Children's core collection. Horn Book, November 2012. Horn book guide starred, Bulletin of the Center for Children's Bo, Horn Book Guide, Kirkus Review, Publisher's Weekly, School Library Journal, ALA Booklist. Bulletin(Center for Children's Books). Horn Book. Kirkus Reviews. Teacher Librarian, April 2019. Wilson's Children. Newbery Medal/Honor. School Library Journal starred. When Ivan, a gorilla who has lived for years in a down-and-out circus-themed mall, meets Ruby, a baby elephant that has been added to the mall, he decides that he must find her a better life.
Date Published:2012

Wilson's Children, October 2012. School Library Journal starred, January 2012. Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books starre, February 2012. Publisher's Weekly, November 2011. Kirkus Starred, October 2011. Booklist, February 2012. Horn Book, January 2012. Publisher's Weekly, November 14, 2011. School library journal, January 2012. The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books starred, February 2012. Booklist, February 15, 2012. Wilson Children's core collection. Horn Book, November 2012. Horn book guide starred, Bulletin of the Center for Children's Bo, Horn Book Guide, Kirkus Review, Publisher's Weekly, School Library Journal, ALA Booklist. Bulletin(Center for Children's Books). Horn Book. Kirkus Reviews. Teacher Librarian, April 2019. Wilson's Children. Newbery Medal/Honor. School Library Journal starred. When Ivan, a gorilla who has lived for years in a down-and-out circus-themed mall, meets Ruby, a baby elephant that has been added to the mall, he decides that he must find her a better life.

Date Published:2012

Rubylicious /

Kann, Victoria,


"Based on the book Pinkalicious written by Victoria Kann"--Tilte page verso. When she and her brother uncover a magic rock that will grant them one wish, Pinkalicious and Peter must think long and hard about what they want most in the whole wide world.
Date Published:2021

The pine cone's secret : a life cycle poem /

Barnaby, Hannah Rodgers,


School Library Journal, Presents a poem describing the life cycle of pine cones and how they turn into pine trees, and features back matter on pine trees. Includes step-by-step instruction for a craft.
Date Published:2025

A rock is born

Ho, Richard, (Children's author),


"Follow the epic life cycle of one rock from its prehistoric creation to modern day, in this transportive nonfiction picture book. Perfect for fans of GRAND CANYON and the Over and Under series"--
Date Published:2025

I survived the sinking of the Titanic, 1912 / : Graphic Novel /

Ball, Georgia,


Based on: I survived the sinking of the Titanic, 1912 / Lauren Tarshis. School Library Journal, December 2019. Library Media Connection starred, January 2020. Booklist, January 2020. Kirkus Review, November 2019. School Library Journal. Library Media Connection starred. Booklist. Booklist, Kirkus Review, School Library Connection Star, School Library Journal, Excited to board the Titanic with his aunt and little sister, ten-year-old George begins to explore the ill-fated ship's first-class storage cabin when the ship is rocked by a collision with an iceberg and begins to sink.
Date Published:2020

Based on: I survived the sinking of the Titanic, 1912 / Lauren Tarshis. School Library Journal, December 2019. Library Media Connection starred, January 2020. Booklist, January 2020. Kirkus Review, November 2019. School Library Journal. Library Media Connection starred. Booklist. Booklist, Kirkus Review, School Library Connection Star, School Library Journal, Excited to board the Titanic with his aunt and little sister, ten-year-old George begins to explore the ill-fated ship's first-class storage cabin when the ship is rocked by a collision with an iceberg and begins to sink.

Date Published:2020

Dog Man /

Pilkey, Dav, 1966-,


School Library Journal starred, July 2016. Booklist starred, August 2016. Pub Weekly, May 2016. Kirkus Review, June 2016. School Library Journal starred. Booklist starred. Pub Weekly. Bulletin (Center for Children's books), September 2016. Library Media Connection, January 2017. Horn Book, April 2017. Booklist Starred Reviews, Publishers Weekly Starred, School Library Connection, School Library Journal Starred, "George and Harold have created a new hero who digs into deception, claws after crooks, and rolls over robbers. When Greg the police dog and his cop companion are injured on the job, a life-saving surgery changes the course of history, and Dog Man is born. With the head of a dog and the body of a human, this heroic hound has a real nose for justice. But can he resist the call of the wild to answer the call of duty?"--Amazon.com.
Date Published:2016

School Library Journal starred, July 2016. Booklist starred, August 2016. Pub Weekly, May 2016. Kirkus Review, June 2016. School Library Journal starred. Booklist starred. Pub Weekly. Bulletin (Center for Children's books), September 2016. Library Media Connection, January 2017. Horn Book, April 2017. Booklist Starred Reviews, Publishers Weekly Starred, School Library Connection, School Library Journal Starred, "George and Harold have created a new hero who digs into deception, claws after crooks, and rolls over robbers. When Greg the police dog and his cop companion are injured on the job, a life-saving surgery changes the course of history, and Dog Man is born. With the head of a dog and the body of a human, this heroic hound has a real nose for justice. But can he resist the call of the wild to answer the call of duty?"--Amazon.com.

Date Published:2016

A sky that sings

Sanchez, Anita, 1956-,


A blind girl enjoys identifying the wide variety of birds that live in her local park by the distinct calls each bird makes, all in search of her favorite bird. Includes facts about birds and bird listening.
Date Published:2025

The arguers

Luyken, Corinna,


Booklist, Kirkus Review, Publishers Weekly, School Library Journal Starred, When the king and queen's subjects begin arguing over everything from a comb to the flowers, the king and queen decide to hold a contest to determine the best arguer--but their subjects can't stop arguing long enough to begin the contest. Only an emergency stops their quarreling and helps them find a common purpose.
Date Published:2025

Allergic /

Lloyd, Megan Wagner,


School Library Journal, January 2021. Publishers Weekly, February 2021. Kirkus Starred, January 2021. Booklist, January 2021. Booklist, Kirkus Reviews Starred, Publishers Weekly, School Library Journal, New York Times, May 2021. "Hoping to adopt a pet to find a sense of belonging in her busy family, Maggie is disappointed to discover she is severely allergic to anything with fur and tries to find a pet to love anyway"--OCLC.
Date Published:2021

School Library Journal, January 2021. Publishers Weekly, February 2021. Kirkus Starred, January 2021. Booklist, January 2021. Booklist, Kirkus Reviews Starred, Publishers Weekly, School Library Journal, New York Times, May 2021. "Hoping to adopt a pet to find a sense of belonging in her busy family, Maggie is disappointed to discover she is severely allergic to anything with fur and tries to find a pet to love anyway"--OCLC.

Date Published:2021

Dragon's fat cat /

Pilkey, Dav, 1966-,


Originally published by Orchard Books in 1992. Dragon finds a fat cat in the snow outside his house, brings it inside, and soon has a family.
Date Published:2019

Dog Man and Cat Kid

Pilkey, Dav, 1966-,


School Library Journal, March 2018. Horn Book, November 2018. Horn Book Guide, "Dog Man, ... the heroic hound with a real nose for justice, now has a furry feline sidekick, and together they have a mystery to sniff out! When a new kitty sitter arrives and a glamorous movie starlet goes missing, it's up to Dog Man and Cat Kid to save the day! Will these heroes stay hot on the trail, or will Petey the world's most evil cat send them barking up the wrong tree?"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2018

School Library Journal, March 2018. Horn Book, November 2018. Horn Book Guide, "Dog Man, ... the heroic hound with a real nose for justice, now has a furry feline sidekick, and together they have a mystery to sniff out! When a new kitty sitter arrives and a glamorous movie starlet goes missing, it's up to Dog Man and Cat Kid to save the day! Will these heroes stay hot on the trail, or will Petey the world's most evil cat send them barking up the wrong tree?"--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2018

Home is a wish

Kuo, Julia,


A child moves far away from everything comforting and familiar, but slowly discovers home is where the heart is.
Date Published:2025

Santa Claws

Heos, Bridget,


"Santa Claws celebrates Christmas in the Cretaceous world. Every year, Santa Claws delivers presents, spreading cheer wherever he goes. Every dino in the land gets into the Christmas spirit: Boneheads make toys, Gallimimus trims the Christmas tree, and Tiny T-Rex makes sure Santa doesn't go hungry"--
Date Published:2025

Pencil

Kim, Hye-Eun,


"This wordless picture book follows a pencil from its origins as a tree in a forest to a factory, an art supply store, and the imagination of a young artist who uses it to draw a story"--
Date Published:2021

The camel library : a true story from Pakistan /

Abbas, Marzieh,


Booklist, Kirkus Review, School Library Journal Starred, Tells the story of a camel named Roshan who helped establish a mobile library in rural Pakistan, outlining the circumstances that led locals to create the camel library and its effects on children's access to books. Includes illustrations and photographs.
Date Published:2025