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Don’t miss this charming picture book about a tiny cleaning machine with a mighty heart. Perfect for fans of Sherri Duskey Rinker’s Mighty, Mighty Construction Site, and Three Cheers for Kid McGear.Sweeps is a mini and mighty cleaning machine! She’s eager to get to work, but the other trucks don’t leave any jobs for her. Big jobs are only for the big trucks, they say.But when a storm strikes, can Sweeps flex her brushes and step up to save the day?This heartwarming story from Lori Alexander, with inviting illustrations by Jeff Harter, reminds us that heroes come in all shapes and sizes. Sweeps will win the heart of all young fans of construction vehicles.

The quirky and singular Nobel Prize winner Barbara McClintock, a founder of modern genetics who did things her own way, is honored in this lively young STEM biography by Sibert Honor winner Lori Alexander. An ALA Notable book now in paperback!Celebrating the power of curiosity and the rewards of tenacity, this engaging and highly-illustrated biography introduces young readers to the field of genetics. As a rare female botanist in early twentieth-century America, Barbara McClintock never let other people’s notions of what was proper slow her down. When she faced doubting colleagues and unsupportive institutions, she drove across the United States, climbed through windows, and even slept in her laboratory to conduct her research. In so doing, she helped pave the way for future scientific discoveries that can cure diseases and save lives—and won a Nobel Prize in the process!Seeds of Discovery features information and substantial backmatter about the science of genetics, including:A timelineGlossarySource notesSuggested further reading “A memorable picture of an independent woman’s life in science, as well as a clear understanding of her contributions and a vivid sense of the joy she took in making them. Absorbing and inspirational.”—Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

For fans of the “Who Was” series, this lively, accessible, and full-color chapter book biography shows how a self-taught scientist was the first to observe the microbial life in and around us. By building his own microscope, Antony van Leeuwenhoek advanced humanity’s understanding of our oft-invisible world around us. Proving that remarkable discoveries can come from the most unexpected people and places, this eye-opening chapter book, illustrated with lively full-color art, celebrates the power of curiosity, ingenuity, and persistence.Microbes are everywhere: in the soil and oceans, in snow, and inside our bodies. But in Antony van Leeuwenhoek’s time, people believed that what they saw with their own eyes was all that existed in the world. How did a simple tradesman—who didn’t go to college or speak English or Latin like all the other scientists—change everyone’s minds?

Telling the inspiring human story behind the creation of the Paralympics, this young readers biography artfully combines archival photos, full-color illustrations, and a riveting narrative to honor the life of Ludwig Guttmann, whose work profoundly changed so many lives. Dedicating his life to helping patients labeled “incurables,” Ludwig Guttmann fought for the rights of paraplegics to live a full life. The young doctor believed—and eventually proved—that physical movement is key to healing, a discovery that led him to create the first Paralympic Games. Told with moving text and lively illustrations, and featuring the life stories of athletes from the Paralympic Games Ludwig helped create, this story of the man who saved lives through sports will inspire readers of all backgrounds.

Flip a switch. Turn a gear. Could Baby be an engineer? Findout in this STEM-themed addition to the Future Baby series!Engineerswant to know how things work. And so does Baby!DoesBaby have what it takes to become an engineer? That'sa positive! Discover all the incredible ways that prove Babyalready has what it takes to become an engineer in whatever fieldthey choose, be it electrical, mechanical, civil, or more! Includeslots of fun engineer facts to help foster curiosity and empowerlittle ones to keep trying . . . and learning!FutureBaby is an adorable board book series that takes a playful peekinto an assortment of powerful careers and shows little ones howtheir current skills match up with the job at hand. With FutureBaby, babies can be anything!

Soothe your little one to sleep with this adorable bedtimeboard book, about a wide-awake baby who does not want to goto sleep!Tick-tock, peek at the clock.It's time to sleep,sweet baby.First a bath to soak... Relax.Are you getting sleepy?A calming bedtime lullaby for all those wide-awake babies, thisboard book is about to become a favourite step of your sleepytimeroutine.Take your little one through the motions of bedtime, from bathtimeto jammies and kisses galore. A beautiful board book that captures some of life's preciousmomentsA soothing lullaby to help your little one drift to sleepFeaturing sweet rhyming text from author Lori AlexanderFilled with bright and gorgeous illustrations from Monica MikaiThe perfect gift for newborn and young babies, baby showers,birthdays and more!