2025-12 SCTL new books

Updated December 8, 2025
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The story of the first pawpsicle
Ojibway, Ariel
Paper Book
Did you ever wonder who made the first popsicles? Or if your ancestors made snow cones with maple syrup? Me too! I guess we'll never know who made the first frozen treat because the evidence was eaten long ago, but it's always fun to imagine new stories... Wabooz has a brand new...
Adventures in Math: How to Level Up Your Math Game
Wu, Carleigh
Paper Book
A unique maths book, Adventures in Math builds students' social-emotional skills in maths by debunking common myths that inhibit learning and confidence. Rather than teaching readers how to master maths concepts, it urges them to change their mindset about maths altogether. Using stories and...
Beyond the Glittering World: An Anthology of Indigenous Feminisms and Futurisms
Denetsosie, Stacie Shannon
Paper Book
Rooted in visions of Indigenous futurisms, Beyond the Glittering World proclaims and celebrates a rising generation of Indigenous women and genderqueer storytellers. The collection brings together twenty-two emerging and established writers whose poems and stories expand...
Bison : community builders and grassland caretakers
Backhouse, Frances
Paper Book
Bison are North America's largest land animals. Some 170,000 wood bison once roamed northern regions, while at least 30 million plains bison trekked across the rest of the continent. Almost driven to extinction in the 1800s by decades of slaughter and hunting, this ecological and cultural...
Braided Roots: The Interweaving of History, Family, and a Father's Love
Westbrook, Pasha
Paper Book
A stunning, poetic debut picture book from Pasha Westbrook about honoring one's roots and the unbreakable bond of familial love, brought to life with enchanting illustrations by acclaimed illustrator Madelyn Goodnight. Father braids my hair, just like his, scented...
Cabin Head and Tree Head
Campbell, Scott
Paper Book
"Hahahahahahahaha" --Jon Klassen, Caldecott medalist and New York Times bestselling author-illustrator of THE SKULL "I laughed my head off!" --Ben Clanton, Eisner Award winner and New York Times bestselling author-illustrator of NARWHAL AND JELLY ...
Can we talk? : how humans stay in touch
Birmingham, Maria
Paper Book
Let's talk. We don't think much about our ability to communicate. We simply have a conversation, make a call, send a text or use sign language to share information. But how was human language invented? And when? Communication is a way for us to express ourselves, share information...
Dinosaurus : a prehistoric dictionary
Charles, Rhys
Paper Book
Dinosaurs, fossils, and reptiles, oh my... The whole family can become paleontology experts with this illustrated dictionary of 100+ terms for prehistoric animals! This delightful prehistoric dictionary defines more than 100 words and phrases alongside informative entries,...
I Am the Sun
Parker, Janessa
Paper Book
In this moving tale about life for many modern Native Americans, breathtaking art and poignant prose tell of the hardships, the triumphs, and the resilience of a mighty people: the Diné (the Navajo).  Elevate your spirit and let your soul sing with I Am the Sun, a...
I want it!
Meisel, Paul
Paper Book
A girl wants to play with her brother's toys - and she won't give up! From two-time Theodor Seuss Geisel Honoree Paul Meisel, this story is perfect for kindergarteners and first graders to read on their own. I want it! Mine! A boy is contentedly...
I Will Not Be Scared
Senechal, Jean-Francois
Paper Book
A potent story about the power of talking through our fears to set ourselves free of them, from award-winning creators Jean-François Sénéchal and Simone Rea Our fears can consume the entirety of our lives--unless we find ways to free ourselves of them. As a young rabbit tries...
Indian gaming law and policy
Rand, Kathryn R. L.
Paper Book
Indian Gaming Law and Policy is the leading overview of the law and policy shaping the tribal gaming industry. With clear and complete explanations covering tribal gaming's origins and impacts, the goals and requirements of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act, and the most important developments and...
The manga guide to organic vegetable gardening : detailed tips for growing 50 types of vegetables, fruits and herbs
Yoda, Hideki
Paper Book
Make the most of your organic garden--with this playful yet wonderfully detailed guide! Manga artist and passionate home gardener Hideki Yoda illustrates the joy and simplicity of raising vegetables in your own small home garden. He covers everything from creating the rows...
The monarch
Hall, Kirsten
Paper Book
A gorgeous, lively picture book companion to Kirsten Hall and Isabelle Arsenault's beloved and acclaimed The Honeybee that celebrates the inspiring journey of the monarch butterfly. What's that? In the air! Over here? Over there!<...
Mushrooms and Company: How a Marvelously Moldy Network Supports Life on Earth
Roebers, Geert-Jan
Paper Book
Perfect for young environmentalists and nature enthusiasts comes an information-packed introduction to the fascinating world of mushrooms, molds, and more! In Mushrooms and Company readers dive deep into the fungal kingdom and are introduced to an incredible array...
The Water Remembers: My Indigenous Family's Fight to Save a River and a Way of Life
Cordalis, Amy Bowers
Paper Book
A moving multigenerational memoir of Indigenous resistance, environmental justice, and a Yurok family's fight to protect their legacy and the Klamath River.  For the members of a Northern California tribe, salmon are the lifeblood of the people--a vital source...
Who Gets to Be Indian? : Ethnic Fraud, Disenrollment, and Other Difficult Conversations about Native American Identity
Gilio-Whitaker, Dina.
"This incendiary j'accuse isn't afraid to name names."--Publishers Weekly, starred review "Indigeneity is caught between truth tellers and tricksters....Dina Gilio-Whitaker boldly espouses our truths while confronting the tricksters among us. Indigenous America needs more...
Wonder of Mushrooms: The Mysterious World of Fungi
Zeller, Maya Jewell
Paper Book
Get to know the kingdom of Fungi like never before with this unique book that blends the science of mycology with lyrical prose and watercolor paintings. Take an extraordinary expedition into the diverse and enchanting realm of fungi. The Wonder of Mushrooms is where science...
Dog Man. Big Jim believes
Pilkey, Dav
Paper Book
Power up with Dog Man: Big Jim Believes from the global #1 bestselling author and award-winning artist Dav Pilkey. Join the journey as our heroes discover the influence of belief and find truth from within. With threads of self-awareness, confidence, and integrity, Dav Pilkey masterfully...
Cute as an axolotl : discovering the world's most adorable animals
Keating, Jess
Paper Book
"Cats of Instagram" meets National Geographic in this hilarious picture book about nature's cutest weirdos from the author of Pink Is for Blobfish! The Internet pretty much runs on cute animal photos, but "cute" is so much more than clickbait kittens and insta-pups....
Feelings come, feelings go
Roberts, Jillian
Paper Book
No matter how little you are, you can have big feelings. Some feelings are easy, some are hard, but they all matter. When you feel sunshine on your face, you might feel happy. When a new friend wants to play, you might feel shy. When you have to say goodbye, you might feel sad. Feelings...
Great apes : protecting our animal cousins
Gudgeon, Christopher
Paper Book
Let's meet the great ape family! Get to know our charismatic chimpanzee cousins, the peaceful bonobos, three types of high-flying orangutans and those gentle giants of the jungle, the gorillas. Discover where and how they live, their biology, what they eat and what they share in common...
A hummingbird on my balcony
Groc, Isabelle
Paper Book
Noah's family has just moved in to a new apartment on the 22nd floor when an Anna's hummingbird visits their balcony. Soon the young boy notices a fuzzy nest being built--like Noah's family, this hummingbird is making a new home. This true story shows the hummingbird through Noah's eyes as...
A marvellous light
Marske, Freya
Paper Book
An International Bestseller! Winner of the 2022 Romantic Novel Award in Fantasy! Locus Award Finalist! An Indie Next pick and LibraryReads pick--with four starred reviews! A Best of 2021 Pick for NPR | Amazon | Kobo | Barnes & Noble |...
Axolotl and Axolittle
Hitchman, Jess
Paper Book
Axolotl snacks-alotl. And lives life to the max-alotl. Little brother Axolittle likes to study facts a little. For total opposites like these two, sometimes differences can lead them to poke-a-little and joke-a-little, then shout-a-lotl and pout-a-lotl. This axo-lutely...
Can You Do This? (Bedtime Edition): An Imagination Play Book
Roy, Megan
Paper Book
Help your child ages 2-5 wind down from the day using this imaginative and interactive picture book that combines gentle movement, mindfulness, and imagination to make bedtime a fun and engaging experience! Brimming with whimsical art, Can You Do This? Bedtime Edition!...
CARRIE CAVENDER SCHOMMER: DAKOTA LANGUAGE TEACHER
Wilson, Diane
Paper Book
Carrie Cavender Schommer grew up in a home where Dakota was spoken, but going to school where everyone spoke English kept her from sharing her love of her Indigenous language. As an adult, Schommer spent decades teaching Dakota language and culture at the University of Minnesota and in her home...
Cherokee
Bruegl, Heather
Bringing Indigenous topics out of the past and into the here and now, this series invites readers to explore the lives and cultures of major tribal nations and groups across North America. The Cherokee make up one of the largest tribal nations in the United States. In this introduction,...
Choctaw
Bruegl, Heather
Bringing Indigenous topics out of the past and into the here and now, this series invites readers to explore the lives and cultures of major tribal nations and groups across North America. The Choctaw made their homes in the southeastern woodlands for hundreds of years. Today, they make up...
Cree
Bruegl, Heather.
Bringing Indigenous topics out of the past and into the here and now, this series invites readers to explore the lives and cultures of major tribal nations and groups across North America. The Cree make up the largest First Nations group in Canada today. In this introduction, readers will...
Diné
Bruegl, Heather.
Bringing Indigenous topics out of the past and into the here and now, this series invites readers to explore the lives and cultures of major tribal nations and groups across North America. The Diné, or Navajo, have made this continent their home for centuries. Today, Navajo Nation is the...
Fight Oligarchy
Sanders, Bernard.
Paper Book
"Oligarchy is a system in which a small number of extremely wealthy individuals control the economic, political, and media life of a nation. It is a system in which ordinary people have very little power to determine the future of their country. If you're an American, it is the system in which...
Fluffy Flying Seed (Start Small, Think Big #4)
Auld, Mary
Paper Book
Follow the life cycle of a dandelion seed from its small beginnings to its larger impact on the ecosystem of meadows and beyond Start Small, Think Big sets readers on a journey of discovery, beginning with small miracles of life and connecting them to the big...
The Gland Factory: A Tour of Your Body's Goops, Juices, and Hormones
Poliquin, Rachel
Paper Book
From the award-winning creators of The Museum of Odd Body Leftovers, comes a wonderfully fun--sometimes gross--exploration of the endocrine and exocrine systems. A perfect book for engaging kids ages 8-12 in STEM. Step right up for a tour of one...
Goosebumps : the graphic novel. Monster blood
Stine, R. L.
Paper Book
Goosebumps now on Disney+! While staying with his great-aunt Kathryn, Evan Ross visits an eerie old toy store. Among the dusty shelves, he finds a can of something called "Monster Blood." The odd, sticky substance really does look like the blood of a creature. It has a greenish glow and...
Haudenosaunee
Bruegl, Heather
Bringing Indigenous topics out of the past and into the here and now, this series invites readers to explore the lives and cultures of major tribal nations and groups across North America. The Haudenosaunee peoples, sometimes called the Iroquois, share language, culture, and history that...
How to draw a tree
LaRochelle, David
Paper Book
The key to drawing a tree--or anything, for that matter--is to understand your subject. How do you get to know a tree? Use all your senses! Would you like to draw a tree? Here's how. First you'll need to make friends with your tree....
I Am My Name
Henderson, Judith
An evocative autobiographical picture book about Cree activist Na'kuset's life as a young girl taken from her home along with thousands of other indigenous children during the 1960s, and the journey of discovery that leads her to reclaim her life and culture. I have come from...
I truck : a big rig's epic trip
Schmitt, Kelly Rice
Paper Book
Hit the open road with I Truck: A Big Rig's Epic Trip--an action-packed picture book that celebrates the power, purpose, and adventure of trucking across America. From sunrise to snowstorm, readers climb into the driver's seat alongside a skilled trucker and her loyal pup as they journey...
The layered edible garden : a beginner's guide to creating a productive food garden layer by layer
Chung, Christina (Horticulturist)
Paper Book
Design, plant, and tend a self-sustaining, high-yielding food garden that saves space by growing plants the way nature intended--in layers.  Say goodbye to long, straight rows of vegetable plants lined up and waiting for attacks from pests and diseases, and say hello to...
Max, a little axolotl : an original graphic novel
Spiotto, Joey
Paper Book
Meet Max, a Little Axolotl! He's new to school and just a little bit shy, but he's already making waves. This funny and sweet graphic novel is perfect for fans of Narwhal and Jelly! It's Max's first day at Coral Elementary school. The school is filled with marine animals,...
Meena and the microbiome
Osman, Majdi
Paper Book
"A worthwhile addition for STEM collections, this cheerful and reassuring offering has multiple curricular applications and makes a great read-aloud." --Booklist (starred review) Did you know there are more microbes on Earth than stars in the universe? That some five...
Meet mbiresaurus
Harper, Benjamin
Paper Book
You know Brachiosaurus. Now meet Mbiresaurus raathi! This long-necked dino lived more than 230 million years ago in present-day Zimbabwe. It walked on two legs and ate both plants and animals. Its mouth was filled with sharp, sawlike teeth. Take a closer look . . . if you dare.
Microbes to the rescue : using bacteria, algae and fungi to clean up the planet
Ridge, Yolanda
Paper Book
Microbes are tiny but mighty, and they're everywhere! When left alone, microbes such as bacteria, fungi and algae are experts at adapting, surviving and thriving under extreme and constantly changing conditions. These natural problem solvers can help fight the climate crisis by gobbling up...
Miya wears orange
John-Kehewin, Wanda
Paper Book
This beautifully illustrated book, based on the lived experience of the author, that gently explores the complicated feelings a young girl experiences as she learns about tragedy and injustice. Miya loves her school and she especially loves storytime. One day, her teacher shares a story...
Moon song
Goade, Michaela
Paper Book
Cuddle up with this celebration of winter and explore the wonders of nature's light with Moon Song from Caldecott Medalist Michaela Goade. On an island at the edge of a silvery sea, when the moon rises and night falls, a girl spins a story for...
Newborns : how baby animals come into the world
Jara Straussmann, Paulina
Paper Book
Did you know that Darwin's frogs hatch as tadpoles in their father's mouth? Or that a baby giraffe has to survive a six-foot fall because its mother is standing when it's born? What about how a baby dolphin has to swim up to the surface immediately after it's born to take its first breath?...
Not Like Every Day Finding Calm During School Lockdown Drills
Lucianovic, Stephanie V.W.
For Henry, lockdown drills can be scary. Staying quiet and still is tough, but with the support of his teacher, he's able to stay calm. This reassuring story explores the complex emotions surrounding school lockdown drills and includes helpful resources from a school psychologist and safety...
Plant attack! : the fascinating ways flora defends itself
Silver, Erin
Paper Book
Just like people and animals, plants need to defend themselves. They can't scream or run away from danger, but many have developed surprisingly cool and courageous ways to keep themselves safe from pesky bugs, hungry animals and even large-clawed crabs. Plants can stab, poison, drown and...
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