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Ann McCallum Staats

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in Calgary, Alberta, Canada
January 19, 1965

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A former educator with a master's degree in education, Ann McCallum Staats is an award-winning author. Her book "Fantastic Flora: The World's Biggest, Baddest, and Smelliest Plants" (Candlewick/ MIT Kids Press) shares how some of the weirdest plants survive and thrive. She is also the co-author with astronaut Karen Nyberg of "A Quilt of Stars," releasing Fall, 2026. When she's not writing, Ann travels, mentors, and connects with audiences. Find out more at www.annmccallumbooks.com or on Instagram @annmsbooks or other social media.
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Calm Down, Coco by Joan Waites
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When a rambunctious cat causes mayhem around the house, it’s time to implement some calming strategies. With beautiful and inviting illustrations, readers learn to count to 10, do a yoga pose, or wrap in a blanket to calm themselves. This is a heartw ...more
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CATerwaul! by Ann Marie Stephens
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Here’s the latest cat-venture in the Catastrophe series. The fun begins with cranky cats who are NOT happy that their grandma is moving to the Catskills. They gripe and grumble as they help to sort Grandma’s belongings while also making a mess. Final ...more
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Mighty Models by Christine Van Zandt
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This fascinating book shares how the simple lever led to life-changing, world-shaping accomplishment. Starting with a spear thrower that enabled more successful hunting of the wooly mammoth, examples move chronologically and throughout different part ...more
Fantastic Flora by Ann McCallum  Staats
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The Atlas Obscura Explorer’s Guide to Inventing the World by Dylan Thuras
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Where to begin with this brilliant book chock full of incredible facts and information? Set up like a recipe book in that you can open to various sections within the text, this book provides an engaging look at life-changing, world-changing innovatio ...more
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3 Weeks in the Rainforest by Jennifer Swanson
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Get ready for an exploration adventure in Colombia’s rainforest! This book shares what happens during the critical three weeks of a Rapid Inventory in the region. Teams of scientists and other personnel set out to conduct research. They want to ident ...more
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My Body Can by Laura Gehl
My Body Can
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This book is a celebration of what a body can do. “My body can build. My body can shake. My body can eat a yummy cake.” In addition, illustrations depict a variety of Jewish holidays. Vibrant and joyful, this is a lovely book to enjoy over and over.
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Pepe and the Piñata by Tracey Kyle
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It’s time to celebrate! As Pepe helps to prepare for Christmas, he and his friends make food, help decorate, and get ready for the big event. The highlight of the celebration is a colorful piñata that brings the community together and provides much j ...more
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Engineering by Carla Mooney
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In this comprehensive and fascinating book, readers learn about the six simple machines. The book includes what they are, how they have shaped history, and where we find them in our own, modern day lives (For example, even our bodies make use of leve ...more
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Supersquads! by Heather  Lang
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This book is all about teamwork. From spiny lobsters who take turns at the front of the line to ants who divide up the chores, this book provides a fascinating look into cooperation in the animal world. Speech bubbles provide personality and fun as r ...more
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