Lyons Regional Library

"A mermaid and her otter friend go on a journey to help a lost beluga whale return to the Arctic."--

"On a small family farm, an old truck falls into disrepair and lies nearly forgotten, except by the family's daughter. The truck is been part of her daydreams as she grows up and develops strength and independence. As an industrious young woman, she pullsthe rusted and overgrown vehicle from its almost-grave and restores it"--

"No celebration of Hanukkah would be complete without recounting the events of more than two thousand years ago that the holiday commemorates. In a simple yet dramatic text and vibrant paintings, the story of the courageous Maccabees and the miracle that took place in the Temple in Jerusalem is retold."--Amazon.com.

"Babies snacking. Babies tackling. Babies cruising. Babies grooving. Babies climbing. Babies dining ... Wildlife photographer Suzi Eszterhas has captured the intimate lives of baby animals and their families in this delightful collection of photographs from around the world. Adorable photos are paired with simple, rhyming text, giving the pre-school set a chance to learn about new animals while giggling along with the babies' antics. An essential...

When Nancy, the girl who loves to use fancy words, learns about Earth Day and "being green," her enthusiasm causes problems at home.

"Pennies, worthless? Non-cents! Hot off the minting press, Penny feels like a million bucks. But as other coins and bills are spent while she sits forgotten, she begins to doubt her value. She is too small to slot-surf with Quarter. Even penny candy sells for a dime! Refusing to be short-changed, she sets out to find her purpose at any cost. Readers will laugh at a wealth of money puns, learn a basic lesson on US currency, and discover that self-...

With winds that can reach speeds of three hundred miles an hour and funnel clouds that can measure a mile in diameter, tornadoes leave enormous damage in their wake. Now Seymour Simon examines these twisting columns of air and destruction. Simon explains how tornadoes are formed, why and when they are most likely to occur, how scientists classify and track them -- and what to do if one touches down. Full-color photographs show this powerful phenomenon...

This story is told, and retold, by dueling authors. Mlanie starts out with the story of a mouse. Then her cat, Chester, sends the mouse packing and proceeds to rewrite the story with his marker, and the gloves are off.

As night falls, a trio of siblings stumble upon some of nature's hidden nighttime beauty, including timid fawns, blossoming lavender, silent owls, and many more wonders of the night

Feeling bad about last year's Field Day, in which her slow running cost the relay team a victory, Nancy, who enjoys using fancy words, finds herself facing another Field Day and another relay race with a mean classmate.