Benbrook Public Library

"'About this Book' In our always-on, productivity-addicted lifestyles, we tend to think of the pursuit of fun as being indulgent, even immature and childish. When we do find the time to relax or care for ourselves, we tend to turn to activities that are not actually restorative: binging Netflix, scrolling through Twitter, or indulging our FOMO on Instagram. Through years of research, journalist Catherine Price has learned the truth: far from being...

"How much strength does it take to be a superhero? In this fun title, readers will find out! Engaging text and fun photos introduce super strength in fiction, exploring the origins of a popular hero with the power. Then, each chapter introduces how it is possible in the real world, and explores what the future of super strength science holds. Added features provide visual fun, explaining how the science of super strength works, profiling a popular...

After reading this book, students won't underestimate punctuation marks! With the ability to change the meaning of a sentence, show enthusiasm and excitement, and organize a sentence, the power of punctuation has never been clearer. Accessible examples and vivid photographs help readers see how punctuation can help ask questions, show emotion, and more. Children will be able to tell the difference in meaning between "A cat?" and "A cat!" and discover...

"Without nouns, there would be no way to name what kind of object is in someone's hands or where you want to go. Students will be amazed at just how many nouns they know and how nouns are the building blocks for the world around them. This book travels through the world of people, places, things, and ideas, with simple explanations for how nouns can range from abstract to concrete"--Provided by publisher.

Throughout a Thanksgiving Day filled with family and fun, a child finds opportunities to be thankful.

"From acclaimed author Shauna Robinson comes a bookish, millennial story about a young woman looking to start a new chapter in her life, and in doing so finds a community built around the books we love and the stories we can't forget. Who decides which stories are worth telling? Maggie Banks's life is a bit of a mess. After losing a job and moving back home with her parents, she's desperate for a new Life Plan. So when her best friend asks for help...

"Zip and Zog are in a race through space! Zip has a speedy rocket, but Zog has a powerful ship. Readers will be racing to see who comes out ahead in this fun tale"--Provided by the publisher.

"What is that thing pumping in your chest to help you run, dance, play, and live your life? Thump-thump, thump-thump. It's your heart! With every beat, your heart pumps blood through your body to help you keep going. It sends out oxygen and takes out the trash. And that's just the beginning! Explore what's inside you with fun text, bright pictures, and lively illustrations"--

"What do you use with every move you make? Muscles! You use muscles to do a cartwheel and lift a pencil. But they also help your heart beat, help you breathe, and work to break down food in your tummy. What could be mightier than muscles? Explore what's inside you with fun text, bright pictures, and lively illustrations"--

A fun middle-grade contemporary fantasy with an all-BIPOC cast, about a social-media-loving tween who gets sent to an ultra-private witch camp.