Irving Parent, March 2020

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BOOK SHELF

Bring Science to Life

SCIENTISTS GET DRESSED A Wonderful way to bring the divergent fields of science to life, and create a curiosity and a connection with science among young readers. Readers are introduced to a diverse range of scientists and the very different clothing they need to wear. The scientists’ dedication and enjoyment of their work is unmistakable in the book’s photos, many never published before. This book captures the important fact that scientists work everywhere, and are everyday people that children might even encounter. Deborah Lee Rose \ For kids An eerie, immersive YA thriller

FRACTURED TIDE Sia practically grew up in the water scuba diving, and wreck dives are run of the mill. Take the tourists out. Explore the reef. Uncover the secrets locked in the sunken craft. But this time…the dive goes terribly wrong. Attacked by a mysterious creature, Sia’s boat is sunk, her customers are killed, and she washed up on a deserted island with no sign of rescue in sight. Leslie Lutz \ For young adults

Anyone can learn to draw

HOW TO DRAW WITHOUT TALENT All you need is a pen, paper, and this book! Drawing is a skill that you can learn, just like tying your shoe or riding a bike. And this is just the book to show you how. You’ll get fast tips and tricks to turbo-charge your skills, quiet your inner critic, and boost your confidence. Draw to music, trace and doodle to shush self-doubt and boost your confidence.

WE LOVE BABIES NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC KIDS

“Oh, paws and claws and little flippers, feet that look like fuzzy slippers, itty-bitty hooves and toes. Webby footsies? We Love those!” Jill Esbaum’s rollicking, rhyming text meets lively National Geographic photography in this wonderfully playful picture book that showcases a broad assortment of adorable baby animals and celebrates their glorious diversity. Join the fun and get ready to cheer! Jill Esbaum \ For kids

Danny Gregory \ For students and adults.

PLAYING WITH PAINTS

WATERCOLOR A book packed full of ideas to help you experiment with watercolor paint: make mistakes, have fun and surprise yourself with this fun and meditative medium. Learn to use watercolor paint in a relaxing, joyful way. It will make you happy. You will be guided every step of the way, from choosing your supplies and making those first few brushstrokes all the way to completing beautiful watercolor projects you can be proud of. Sara Funduk \ For adults and YA

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