May 2023 – Nonfiction Monday

May 22, 2023May 21, 2023

Mushroom Rain

Mushroom Rain
by Laura K. Zimmermann (Author) and Jamie Green (Illustrator)
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Booktalk: What can smell like bubble gum, glow neon green at night, be poisonous and yet still eaten by humans, and even help create rain? The answer is mushrooms! From their hidden networks underground to the fruiting body above, mushrooms can do incredible things. But don’t call them plants–mushrooms are fungi. They’re more closely related to animals like you! Back matter includes a glossary, additional mushroom facts, and a science activity.

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May 15, 2023May 14, 2023

How Birds Sleep

How Birds Sleep
by David Obuchowski (Author) and Sarah Pedry (Illustrator)
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Booktalk: From the parrots of Thailand to the ostriches of Australia and even the pigeons of New York City, every bird sleeps–but they do it in ways that will surprise you. Discover the mysterious and fascinating sleeping habits of more than twenty bird species from around the world in this picture book.

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May 8, 2023May 7, 2023

The Real History of Angel Island

The Real History of Angel Island
by Carol Kim (Author)
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Booktalk: People often learn about Ellis Island when they are taught the history of immigration in the US. However, many people also came through Angel Island in California. Discover the history of the Angel Island Immigration Station, the experiences of the people who arrived there, and how it closed.

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