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Colorado, Wyoming (Rocky Mountain)

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On the Arctic island of Spitsbergen in Norway, polar bears roam and there are no gardens, forests, or fields. But buried deep underground, the Svalbard Seed Bank protects more than 580 million seeds with plenty of room for more.

How and why was the vault built? What’s it like inside? How does the vault protect the seeds? Learn about the rescue of the greatest treasure on earth–seeds for our food.

An inside look into the storage and history of one of our most important natural resources and how this collection can save our future.

Just in Case: Saving Seeds in the Svalbard Global Seed Vault

From Newbery Medalist Meg Medina, National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature, comes a poignant salute to the caregivers who enter a child’s tender world.

Ana cannot contain her excitement—her abuela is coming to stay with her and Mami for always! Abuela is sure to let Ana play whenever she wants instead of rushing her off to school, like her neighbor and babysitter, señora Mimí, sometimes does. In fact, as Ana’s classmate points out, she won’t need señora Mimí to babysit at all anymore! But señora Mimí is a good listener, and they have a lot of fun together feeding the squirrels and ea

No More Señora Mimí

When a cat-loving family decides to bring home a pet, their quest reveals the highs and lows of everyday family life in this heartwarming story--perfect for kitten lovers and everyone who's ever longed for a pet.

A Kitten Story: A Mostly True Tale

Introducing your new best friend, YADIRA! These stories are full of love, light and hope. With Nature surrounding and embracing us, mysteries can shine forth through our imagination. The two sisters Arya and Maya, magically find a new friend, Yadira, who is an expression of their love and willingness to expand their world through play. Yadira becomes their guide and together, they all embark on marvellous adventures. Almond blossoms floating in the air take them up and away to mysterious places. A heart shaped stone leads them to a stream source where they hear stories and poems in the splashing water. They learn to play music that birds and animals are drawn to listen to. Masses of butterflies surround them and send them into a dream state which then transports them into another reality. The girls begin to follow threads that lead back to their ancestors and they understand that they are part of this immense inheritance. The capacity or power to help and heal has become theirs.

Yadira: The Beloved Friend

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