National Network for Equitable Library Service

Tractors, balers, combines...all of these machines hold incredible fascination for all children. This book gives the skinny on all the possible farm machinery and how they help the farmers do their work.

They are four-legged, furry, and possibly a little drooly, but you'll be happy to know dogs in action are on the job when things get rough! From sniffing out bombs or chasing down criminals to finding lost people, these working dogs get the job done. Learn about the many different roles our canine companions fill-including police, military, search and rescue, recovery and narcotic-detecting dogs, to name a few-and which breeds are best suited to which position.

Let's go on safari to darkest Africa where there are the most iconic animals in the world: elephant, lion,cheetah. zebra, gazelle and many more!

When Kristen Balouch was ten years old, her parents made a surprising announcement: their whole family was going on a trip to plant trees! Kristen, her sisters, and her mom and dad--and their pet, Wonder Dog--flew from their California home to a logging site in British Columbia. There, they joined a crew working to replant the trees that had been cut down. In this story, Kristen reflects on the forty days they spent living in a tent, covered in mud and bug bites, working hard every day to plant a new forest.

A poignant, hilarious, and unforgettable graphic memoir--adapted for audio--about a Mexican-American boy's family and their adventure-filled road trip to bring their abuelito back from Mexico to live with them. Pedro Martin has grown up hearing stories about his abuelito--his legendary crime-fighting, grandfather who was once a part of the Mexican Revolution! But that doesn't mean Pedro is excited at the news that Abuelito is coming to live with their family. After all, Pedro has 8 brothers and sisters and the house is crowded enough!

Juneteenth is about being free. Young learners will explore this cultural and historic holiday through engaging text and photos.

The Day of the Dead is a day to remember loved ones who died. Colorful photos and accessible text bring this family tradition to life for young learners.

On Cinco de Mayo, people celebrate Mexican culture. Easy text and full-color photographs give young readers an up-close look at this lively holiday.

Finalist, Governor General's Literary Award in Young People's Literature - Illustrated Books. Finalist, CCBC. Marilyn Baillie Picture Book Award Nominee, Forest of Reading Silver Birch Express Award. A cheeky celebration of boobies! "You have just opened a book about boobies." Meet the Blue-footed Booby, who does not have any boobies at all, since only mammals have boobies. We learn that mammals have boobies to feed babies - even though milk can also come from plants.

Each year, more than 400 minors arrive alone in Canada requesting refugee status. They arrive without their parents, accompanied by no adult at all. Alone relates the journey of three of them: Afshin, Alain and Patricia. Their story opens a window onto the many heartbreaks, difficult sacrifices and countless hardships that punctuate their obstacle-filled path. But Alone most especially tells of the courage and resilience that these young people demonstrated before being able to finally obtain a life where threats and danger are no longer a part of their everyday existence.