New Books for Children: Wednesday, December 10

Looking for some new books for your children to read? The library is constantly receiving new materials, including the items below. Why not stop by and check out a book, CD, movie, or other material that they might find interesting. We will continue to offer “Grab and Go” services for those who prefer to place their books on hold online and then pick them up in the shelves behind the circulation desk.

Quiero a mi Mama Porque/I Love my Mommy Because (in English and Spanish)

This book begins with a heartwarming scene between a human parent and child, but moves on to loving care in many animal families. “She listens when I talk,” says a mewing kitten. “She tucks me in,” says a joey kangaroo.  Children will love reading about how baby animals spend time with their moms, and mammas everywhere will love celebrating Mother’s Day—or any occasion!—with this adorable gift from their little ones. For ages 1-3.

A Christmas Treasure of Recipes, Crafts, and Wisdom

This book includes:

•  Fun, wholesome crafting activities, like how to make a decorative garland from beads and string and reuse old holiday cards to create bookmarks, gift tags, and holiday decorations.
•  Simple, tasty, and festive recipes, from two-ingredient maple syrup caramels, to decadent Christmas-morning cinnamon rolls.
•  Nature-themed, festive outdoor projects that suit any space, such as how to attract a “Santa crow,” which leaves gifts in exchange for food, and how to grow your own elderberry plants.

All the activities are broken down into steps and clearly explained. For ages 6-9.

 

Who Was Katherine Johnson?

From a very young age, Katherine Johnson counted everything—the number of dirty dishes she’d washed, the steps she walked to church, and even the number of leaves on the trees. By 1928, she was so skilled at math that she was able to start high school at age ten. And while Katherine had to deal with racism, segregation, and prejudice throughout her life, she did not let this hold her back from becoming a mathematician. In 1953, she started working as a ‘human computer’ at America’s space agency, now known as NASA. Katherine calculated complex equations by hand, and these calculations helped astronauts travel safely into space. She was a part of many important missions, including the Apollo 11 mission that put the first person on the moon.