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1) Call Me Floy
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In this coming-of-age novel, a headstrong girl persists against expectations, following her dream in nineteenth century Yosemite.
Florence "Floy" Hutchings is the daughter of a famous father, and while the extra attention that brings is not unwelcome, all she really wants is to be herself. However, in 1876 being clever, confident, and bold are not expected of girls on the cusp of turning twelve. Stuck in a stuffy classroom in crowded
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Yosemite Conservancy
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2018.
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English
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The largest trees on earth begin life as seeds about the size of an oatmeal flake, yet can grow as tall as three blue whales stacked chin to tail. the oldest sequoias have lived as long as thirty human lifetimes. The biggest are so enormous, twenty children holding hands cannot wrap their arms around the trunks. How do these trees grow so big and live so long?
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"A nuanced portrayal of fire as a force to be respected."-Publishers Weekly Life as we know it evolved with fire; there is no us without it. With lyrical text grounded in the latest research, this picture book shares the primal connection between all living things and fire. Children will understand that fire has the capability to both destroy and create, and that everything they know in the world has evolved with fire. There is comfort in understanding...
5) Salt
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"Cultures from around the world have their own superstitions surrounding good and bad luck. This book examines the origin, history, and facts and fictions about the superstition of tossing spilled salt over one's shoulder"--
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Follow Raina and her beloved stuffie, Lola, on their profound journey from birthday jitters to cake-filled happiness. Celebrate the courage of one little girl's conviction to decide for herself when to speak up. This relevant and important book shouts YES to sharing one's truth. Brava to author Britta Stromeyer Esmail for empowering and elevating girls and their grown-ups.