Children's Corner at Moore Library

Monday, January 14, 2013

Books about Inventions

Here’s some great books about inventions for anyone interested in inventions or looking for some inspiration on how to become an inventor themselves.

Pop!: The Invention of Bubble Gum by: Meghan McCarthy

J 664.6 McCarthy

Ideas That Changed the World by: Julie Ferris

J 609 IDEAS

How to enter and win an invention contest by: Edwin J.C. Sobey

J 608 SOBEY

I wonder why zippers have teeth and other questions about inventions by: Barbara Taylor

J 608 TAYLOR

Weird & Wacky Inventions by: Jim Murphy

J 608.773

The Industrial Revolution: Investigate How Technology Changed the World With 25 Projects by: Carla Mooney

J 909.81 MONEY

Monday, January 7, 2013

Books about Dr. Martin Luther, King, Jr.

Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s life by checking out some of the books we have about the influential civil rights leader.

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We March by: Shane Evans

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Martin Luther King, Jr. and the March on Washington by: Frances E. Ruffin

J 323.092 FARRIS

March on! : the day my brother Martin changed the world by: Christina King Farris

J B KING

My Uncle Martin’s Big Heart by: Angela Farris Watkins

Thursday, January 3, 2013

Now that 2012 is over, we'd like to let you know about some of the best and award-winning books of last year. Below are just some. If you'd like more suggestions, as always, ask a Children's Department staff member.

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Extra Yarn by: Mac Barnett

E JEFFERS

This Moose Belongs to Me by: Oliver Jeffers

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This is Not my Hat by: Jon Klassen

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Bear Has a Story to Tell by: Philip Stead

J FIC PALACIO
Wonder by: R. J. Palacio

J FIC STEAD

Liar and Spy by: Rebecca Stead

J 552 ASTON

A Rock is Lively by: Dianna Hutts Aston

Wednesday, January 2, 2013

Books about Siblings

Whether children have siblings or not, they often like to read books about brothers and sisters. Here are just a few great books we have in the Children’s Department. Ask us if you’d like more suggestions!