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Sky Gazing: A Guide to the Moon, Sun, Planets, Stars, Eclipses, and Constellations by Meg Thacher

“In this highly visual guide to observing the sky with the naked eye, kids aged 9–14 will delve into the science behind what they see. This captivating book offers a tour of our solar system and deep space, explaining how objects like Earth’s moon were formed and introducing the “why” behind phenomena such as eclipses, northern lights, and meteor showers. Sky gazers will learn how to find and observe planets — no binoculars or telescopes required — and star charts will show them how to spot constellations through the seasons and in both hemispheres.” from https://www.sbfprize.org/blog/2022-prize-winners

Mimic makers by Kristen Nordstrom Illustrated Paul Boston

“When an inventor is inspired by nature for a new creation, they are practicing something called biomimicry. Meet ten real-life scientists, engineers, and designers who imitate plants and animals to create amazing new technology. An engineer shapes the nose of his train like a kingfisher’s beak. A scientist models her solar cell on the mighty leaf. Discover how we copy nature’s good ideas to solve real-world problems!” from https://www.sbfprize.org/blog/2022-prize-winners

What you shouldn’t do at school

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silly, giggletastic stories, series 1/7

from goodreads.com: “A funny, silly rhyming picture book for children, wonderful illustrations to have your children laughing, all the weird and wonderfully strange things children shouldn’t do at school. “Don’t do a headstand on a chair. Or ride on the back of a grizzly bear.”

Ogilvy (Deborah Underwood)

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gender roles

from goodreads.com: When Ogilvy moves to a new town, the possibilities feel endless. There are so many new bunny friends and fun things to do together! But in this town, bunnies in dresses play ball and knit socks, and bunnies in sweaters make art and climb rocks. Ogilvy wants to do everything—and won’t let a sweater or a dress get in the way.