Texas Topaz Nonfiction Gems 2022 (Gr. K-2) | Round Rock Public Library

1) 13 ways to eat a fly

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Heavenrich, Sue

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Description

"Thirteen flies become tasty snacks in this clever reverse counting book about predators and prey. Science meets subtraction as a swarm of flies buzzes along, losing one member to each predator along the way. Includes a guide to eating bugs, complete with nutritional information for a single serving of flies"--

2) A girl named Rosita: the story of Rita Moreno : actor, singer, dancer, trailblazer!

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"The life of Puerto Rican actress, dancer, and singer Rita Moreno, from her girlhood journey to the United States to her rise as a timeless superstar"--

3) A life electric: the story of Nikola Tesla

Author

Westergaard, Azadeh

Description

"Born at the stroke of midnight during a lightning storm, Nikola Tesla grew up to become one of the most important electrical inventors in the world. But before working with electricity, he was a child who loved playing with the animals on his family's farm in Serbia. An inventor since childhood, Tesla's patents encompassed everything from radar and remote-control technology to wireless communications. But his greatest invention was the AC induction...

4) Above the rim: how Elgin Baylor changed basketball

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"Though not as widely known as other basketball legends, hall-of-famer Elgin Baylor was one of the game's all-time greatest players-an innovative athlete, team player, and quiet force for change. A member of the early, scrappy NBA and one of the first professional African American players, Elgin (b. 1934) played in the late 1950s and early 1960s for the Minneapolis/Los Angeles Lakers, taking risks on and off the court. Known for his acrobatic style...

5) An equal shot: how the law Title IX changed America

Author

Becker, Helaine

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"A nonfiction picture book introduction to the history and importance of Title IX as civil rights legislature"--

6) Areli is a dreamer: a true story

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"In the first picture book written by a DACA dreamer Areli Morales tells her own powerful and vibrant immigration story of moving from a quiet town in Mexico to the bustling and noisy metropolis of New York City"--

7) Crossings: extraordinary structures for extraordinary animals

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"A non-fiction exploration of animal crossings built by animal lovers around the world to help animals cross over, under, around, and through human construction"--

8) Cubs in the tub: the true story of the Bronx Zoo's first woman zookeeper

Author

Fleming, Candace

Description

"The story of Helen Martini's care for lion and tiger cubs, and her emergence as the Bronx Zoo's first woman zookeeper"--

9) Dark was the night: Blind Willie Johnson's journey to the stars

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"The story of Blind Willie Johnson--the legendary Texas musician whose song "Dark Was the Night" was included on the Voyager I space probe's Golden Record"--

10) Drawing on walls: a story of Keith Haring

Author

Burgess, Matthew

Description

Truly devoted to the idea of public art, Haring created murals wherever he went. From Matthew Burgess, the much-acclaimed author of Enormous Smallness, comes Drawing on Walls: A Story of Keith Haring. Often seen drawing in white chalk on the matte black paper of unused advertising space in the subway, Haring&;s iconic pop art and graffiti-like style transformed the New York City underground in the 1980s. A member of the LGBTQ community, Haring died...

11) Flying high: the story of gymnastics champion Simone Biles

Author

Meadows, Michelle

Series

Who did it first? book

Description

"A lyrical picture book biography of Simone Biles, international gymnastics champion and Olympic superstar"--

12) Honeybee: the busy life of apis mellifera

Author

Fleming, Candace

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Book, eAudiobook, eBook, Kindle

Description

"Get up close and personal with Apis, one honeybee, as she embarks on her journey through life"--

13) In my mosque

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"Step in and discover all the rituals and wonder of the mosque."--Provided by publisher.

14) Indelible Ann: the larger-than-life story of Governor Ann Richards

Author

Browne, Meghan P

Formats:

Bluebonnet Books - 14 Days, eAudiobook, eBook, Kindle

Description

"A folksy, larger-than-life picture book biography about Ann Richards, the late governor of Texas who has inspired countless women in politics today"--

15) Just you and me: remarkable relationships in the wild

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"A fascinating rhyming exploration of symbiosis: how different animals (and even some plants!) help each other in nature"--

16) Keeping the city going

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Book, eAudiobook

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"An ode to the essential workers keeping the country operating during the Covid-19 pandemic"--

17) Lady Bird Johnson, that's who!: the story of a cleaner and greener America

Author

Maurer, Tracy Nelson

Description

"A lively picture book biography of Lady Bird Johnson, with a focus on her environmentalist passion and legacy as First Lady"--

18) Mars is: stark slopes, silvery snow, and startling surprises

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For centuries, people have been intrigued by Mars, and over time, scientists have made exciting discoveries, such as the planet's Earth-like weather and seasons. But curious earthlings want to know more about the Red Planet. Does Mars have deserts? Volcanos? Or signs of life? Could people live there someday? Scientists decided to take a closer look. They built a powerful camera called the HiRISE (High Resolution Imaging Science Experiment) and loaded...

19) Masters of disguise: camouflaging creatures & magnificent mimics

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"What do panther chameleons, polar bears, and Gaboon vipers all have in common? They are masters at disguising themselves in their environments. Featuring twelve different animals found around the globe, from African leopards to mimic octopuses, these pages reveal how each creature manages to blend into its habitat and the advantages its camouflaging abilities provide. Put your newly acquired knowledge to the test as you try to find the masters themselves...

20) Nano: the spectacular science of the very (very) small

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Book, eAudiobook

Description

In this STEM-ready book, an acclaimed physicist takes readers into the cutting-edge world of nanoscience where they will learn about the tiny building blocks that make up the world around us.