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Journey Through, A

These delightful picture books explore fascinating facts about nature, space, weather, and our bodies and how they work. Combining bright illustrations with engaging facts about each topic, these books are sure to amaze young children.

June Almeida, Virus Detective!: The Woman Who Discovered the First Human Coronavirus

From an early age in Glasgow, Scotland, June Almeida loved learning about science and nature. A good student, she was especially interested in biology and won the top science prize at her school. Creative and observant, June noticed details that others often missed. She dreamed of attending university but economic hardships caused her to leave school at age 16. Still, June was determined to pursue her passion for science. She was hired by a local hospital to work in its lab, using a microscope to magnify and examine cells. Her work helped doctors treat patients. June later worked in labs in London and in Toronto. Her skill in using the electron microscope to examine cells and help identify viruses earned her promotion and respect in the science community. When June was 34 years old, she discovered the first human coronavirus. Her groundbreaking work continues to help researchers today in the fight against illnesses caused by viruses, including COVID-19.

Junia, The Book Mule of Troublesome Creek

Junia is a mule. But she's not just any mule. She's a mule with an important job. Every morning she carries her Book Woman up and down the rugged hills and surrounding woodlands near the Kentucky town of Troublesome Creek. Book Woman is a Pack Horse librarian. She and Junia deliver free books and reading material to the people living in the hills and woods. It's not easy work. Every month they ride hundreds of kilometers to make their deliveries. They've travelled through sunshine, rain, and snow, up twisting, turning paths where no car or wagon could ever go. But Junia can--steady, sure-footed, bighearted Junia. The library patrons are counting on Book Woman's visits, and Book Woman is counting on Junia. And Junia won't ever let her friend down.

Just Another Story: A Graphic Migration Account

When Carlos was nineteen years old, his mother decided to leave her life in El Salvador, seeking a new start in the United States. She arranged the services of a coyote for the journey north. Reluctant to leave, but refusing to let his mother go without him, Carlos joined her. During their trip through Mexico, they experienced the risks and the fears countless people from Central American countries face as they migrate toward different lands. Ten years later, Carlos shared these memories with his cousin Ernesto. The result of their conversation is Just Another Story: A Graphic Migration Account.

Just Ash

Ash has never thought much about being intersex. But when he gets his period and his parents pressure him to ""try being a girl,"" he must fight for who he really is.

Just Be Claus

Even as a baby, sweet little Claus seemed different. He didn't cry like the other babies and with his rosy cheeks and round little belly, he was a jolly soul. His grandmother declares he is precisely perfect! But as Claus grows, the little boy worries that he is different from other kids: he has a loud hearty laugh, he likes to wear red all the time, and his favourite hangout is the workshop with his grandmother. And at hockey, he helps the other team win because he doesn't want the players to feel bad. When Claus confides to Grannie that he'd rather be more like the other kids, she tells him his differences make him special. She tells him to be himself, ""Just be Claus."" Claus is sure Grannie is wrong. But then a snowstorm threatens to ruin Christmas. Can Claus figure out a way to use what makes him special to help save the holiday?

Just Breathe (45th Parallel Press)

Books in the Just Breathe series provide readers with tools on how to practice mindfulness throughout their day. Readers are provided with helpful exercises, tips, and activities to better manage their thoughts and feelings. Books are written with a high-interest level to appeal to a more mature audienceand with a lower level of complexity and considerate text to help struggling readers.

Just Flowers

Izzy's new neighbour is a bit of a grump--though they are both botanically inclined. When the neighbor discovers unwanted flowers--again and again--in his precious rose garden, he bids Izzy to take them away. Izzy does--and uses the blooms to brighten someone else's day. Before long, the town is bursting with Izzy's flowers. The grumpy neighbor doesn't see the fuss. ""They're JUST FLOWERS!"" he yells. ""Just flowers"" that brought joy and colour to everyone in town. Can Izzy finally get that neighbour to accept the bloom of friendship? Back matter includes a seek-and-find and information on the flowers mentioned in the book.

Just for Laughs (Hi Jinx)

Along with fun facts and hilarious graphics, Just for Laughs shares some of the best jokes and twisters about everything from parents to pets. Get ready to twist your tongue, tease your brain, and laugh out loud. With directions on how to make original jokes, the series will have readers laughing and asking for more.

Justice Makes a Difference: The Story of Miss Freedom Fighter, Esquire

Justice has grown up witnessing the many ways her grandma serves the community. She wants to make a difference in the world, too, but how? Isn't she too young? Through conversations with her grandma and their shared love of books, Justice learns about important women and men throughout history who changed the world: Ella Baker, Shirley Chisholm, Charles Hamilton Houston, Dr. Wangari Maathai, Paul Robeson, and Ida B. Wells. Justice learns how each leader was a champion for advancing justice and improving the world, and she dreams of becoming a change maker, tooÑ""Miss Freedom Fighter, Esquire,"" a superhero with a law degree and an afro!