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  Hatshepsut - The Princess Who...

  Ellen Galford

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  Convinced that unnamed babies are not truly alive, King Tuthmosis I's wife Ahmose immediately names her newborn daughter Hatshepsut. This tiny girl will one day rise above her name and become not just "the foremost of women" but ruler of all Egypt. Growing up in pharaoh's palace, the young princess prepares for her future by learning the essentials of Egyptian religious, political, and social life. After 12-year-old Hatshepsut's father dies, she-following the royal custom-becomes queen by marrying King Tuthmosis II, the son of one of her father's lesser wives. And when her husband dies 18 years later, Hatshepsut ultimately becomes her nation's divine pharaoh. A Booklist Top Ten Youth Book, Hatshepsut is one of many enthralling works by author, journalist, and lecturer Ellen Galford. Susan Spain's superb narration enhances a balanced historical overview that sketches the life and times of a queen who-about 3,500 years ago-ruled for two decades as Egypt's monarch. ". a clearly written text . this provides an accessible introduction to Hatshepsut and her times."-Booklist

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  Ring Around the Asteroid

  Ph.D. Ken Croswell

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  Highlights presents Ring Around the Asteroid by Ken Croswell, Ph.D. Astronomer Jim Scotti has discovered an asteroid with two rings.

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  Julie the Rockhound

  Gail Langer Karwoski, Lisa Downey

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  When a young girl finds a sparkly rock buried in the dirt and discovers that it cleans to a beautiful quartz crystal, she is fascinated and becomes Julie the Rockhound. Join Julie as her dad shows her how to dig for minerals and explains the wonders of crystal formation. Combining clever wordplay with earth science, young readers learn about Earth’s most abundant mineral “treasure.”

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  The Moon of the Winter Bird

  Jean Craighead George

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  For a song sparrow that has not migrated south this year, it is a daily challenge to keep warm, as its once plentiful food supply dwindles during a harsh December in Ohio. In Thirteen Moons-a spellbinding wildlife series-Newbery Award-winning author Jean Craighead George has captured thirteen North American animals in their natural environments and chronicled their fight for survival. From the lush Florida Everglades to the snowy Alaskan tundra, this series explores the intricate relationships among animals, plants, and the ever-changing environment in which they live. A favorite of adults and children alike, George's entertaining and educational tales of nature alive and in action-Julie, Shark Beneath the Reef and Julie of the Wolves -have thrilled listeners for a generation. Barbara Caruso's inspired narration captures the drama of survival, and will leave you wondering which is more dangerous-the wild or the family cat.

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  Rosa and the Magic Dream (Magic...

  Darcey Bussell

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  Return to the magical world of Enchantia in the captivating second series of Magic Ballerina by Darcey Bussell! 
  The Wicked Fairy has always wanted to rule Enchantia and has come up with an evil plan to take over, by casting a spell on Rosa and holding her captive! Can Rosa escape from her castle, or will the Wicked Fairy get her wish? 
  This short, yet powerful tale by bestselling author Darcey Bussell, takes children on a magical journey through the world of performing arts. Rosa's adventure is a dance of bravery, making this a bestseller in juvenile fiction. 
  For fans of Harriet Muncaster (Emerald and the Sea Sprites), Marta Kissi (Mummy Fairy and Me), Daisy Meadows (Save the Ocean Fairies), and James Mayhew (Ella Bella Ballerina and the Magic Toyshop).

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  Mog’s Bad Thing: The illustrated...

  Judith Kerr

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  Share in fifty years of a really remarkable cat… 
  Mog is everyone’s favourite family cat! Join her in this warm-hearted and funny escapade about the bad thing Mog does when her garden disappears… 
  Celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of Mog the Forgetful Cat with special anniversary editions of her much-loved adventures. 
  From the creator of The Tiger Who Came to Tea and Mog the Forgetful Cat comes a delightful family adventure about a really remarkable cat! 
  When Mog’s garden disappears under an enormous white flappy thing, she is very unhappy, and does a bad thing – in Mr Thomas’s chair! But when the cat show takes place inside the white flappy thing, it’s the perfect place for Mog to make her family proud… 
  Mog the Forgetful Cat was first published fifty years ago, and Mog has been delighting children all over the world with her adventures ever since. These books are the perfect gifts for boys, girls and families everywhere! 
  This classic tale, penned by the Sunday Times bestselling author, is a humorous and imaginative journey that has been a top choice for children for decades. With its short, engaging stories, it's perfect for pre-bedtime reading, allowing kids to explore a world where animals, particularly cats, have their own adventures. 
  HarperCollins Children’s 2024

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