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  Fee of The Frontier

  H. B. Fyfe

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  Fee of the Frontier by H. B. Fyfe	- They didn't think of themselves as pioneers. They simply had a job to do. And if they had to give up money, or power, or love—or life itself—that was the FEE OF THE FRONTIER 
  From inside the dome, the night sky is a beautiful thing, even though Deimos and Phobos are nothing to brag about. If you walk outside, maybe as far as the rocket field, you notice a difference. 
  Past the narrow developed strip around the dome, the desert land lies as chilled and brittle as it did for eons before Earthmen reached Mars. The sky is suddenly raw and cruel. You pull your furs around your nose and check your oxygen mask, and wish you were inside something, even a thin wall of clear plastic. 
  I like to stand here, though, and look out at it, just thinking about how far those ships grope out into the dark nowadays, and about the men who have gone out there on a few jets and a lot of guts. I knew a bunch of them ... some still out there, I guess. 
  There was a time when nearly everything had to be rocketed out from Earth, before they organized all those chemical tricks that change the Martian crops to real food. Domes weren't fancy then. Adequate, of course; no sense in taking chances with lives that cost so much fuel to bring here. Still, the colonies kept growing. Where people go, others follow to live off them, one way or another. It began to look like time for the next step outward. 
  Oh, the Asteroids ... sure. Not them. I did a bit of hopping there in my own time. In fact—on account of conditions beyond my choice and control—I spent too much time on the wrong side of the hull shields. One fine day, the medics told me I'd have to be a Martian for the rest of my life. Even the one-way hop back to Earth was "not recommended." 
  So I used to watch the ships go out. I still remember one that almost missed leaving.

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  The Wilder Cats of Piran - The...

  Scott Alexander Young

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  This is the audiobook sequel to that children's book for cats of all ages, The Wild Cats of Piran. This time Queen Cat Felicia will have to face down the wicked General Rat, and his disgusting minions. She also meets Tartini, the Ghostly violin player, who is locked in a nightly duel with his famous Devil's Trill Sonata. Meanwhile, some of the humans in Piran are starting to fall under the wild cats' enchantment, with unpredictable results. Author and narrator Scott Alexander Young is on top form, and even if you haven't read the prequel (The Wild Cats of Piran) this is sure to amuse and enthral in equal measure. May the Paws Be With You!

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  The Snake Prince

  Andrew Lang

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  A lovely Indian fairytale from Andrew Lang's Olive Fairy Book.  
  An old woman, impoverished and hungry, sets out for the river to fish and wash herself. After coming out of the river, she discovers a venomous snake in her cooking pot. Hoping for an end to her misery, she takes it home, allowing it to bite her. However, when she opens the pot, instead of a snake, she finds a valuable necklace. She sells this necklace to the king, who places it in a chest. Shortly after, when the king opens the chest to show the queen, he is surprised to find a baby boy inside. The king and his wife decide to raise the boy as their son, and the old woman becomes his nurse, sharing the story of how the boy came to be in their care. The king eventually makes an agreement with a neighboring king that their children should marry. However, before the other king’s daughter marries, her mother cautions her to inquire about the boy's magical origins. The princess refuses to speak until the prince reveals his past: he had once been a prince in a faraway land who was transformed into a snake and later reverted to his original form. The princess mourns for the prince, lamenting his disappearance. The snake visits her and advises that if she places bowls of milk and sugar in the four corners of her room, many snakes will arrive, led by their Queen. If she stands in the way of the Queen, she can request her husband back; but if she is frightened and does not comply, she will lose him forever.

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  Because of Dads

  K.E. Lewis

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  A joyful, humorous, and inclusive celebration of the fathers, grandfathers, and father figures in our lives. A perfect pick for Father's Day, graduation, new baby arrivals, and all of the special moments in a child's life!Because of dads, we giggle and smile and dress up and dream. Bad singing and dancing are always better with Dad around!Because of dads, we can be silly and fun and strong and brave, soaring past the bad guys and saving the day.And when life gets us down and times are tough, dads teach us patience, and dads help us up.Because of dads, we know we are loved. Above and beyond—the way only dads can.

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  Yoli's Favorite Things

  Patricia Santana

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  “Do you know when the war will be over?” 
  “You’re asking because you have older brothers, don’t you?” 
    
  Twelve-year-old Yolanda Sahagún, an aspiring nun raised by strict Mexican immigrant parents, likes to envision her family of nine siblings as the von Trapps from her favorite movie, The Sound of Music. But a larger-than-life family isn’t the only thing Yoli has in common with her fictional friends—she, too, is coming of age as war looms large. 
    
  In Yoli’s household, rules define everything—especially those about what the Sahagún daughters are old enough to do, like no talking to boys on the phone. But there are no rules on the battlefield, and Yoli is grown enough to understand that her draft-eligible big brother (her favorite brother!) could be killed in the war. Determined to protect him, Yoli makes a pact with God. But what happens if God doesn’t keep his end of the bargain? 
    
  Set against a rich historical backdrop of the Vietnam War and the Civil Rights Movement, Patricia Santana’s heartfelt middle grade novel balances weighty themes with warm family dynamics and a captivating voice that’s sure to be a favorite with fans of character-driven historical fiction, as well as contemporary readers who can relate to the challenges of just living their lives when it feels like the world is on fire. 
    
  A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection

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  Medical Artificial Intelligence...

  Heather E. Schwartz

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  From machine learning to virtual surgery practice, this exploration of scientific inquiry celebrates the greatest developments to date in medical artificial intelligence. Get to know the physicians, scientists, and other researchers responsible for these breakthroughs in medicine, and explore the ups, the downs, and the eureka moments that are science in action. With trusted expertise from Mayo Clinic, the Edge of Medicine series sets out to inspire and educate the next generation of young scientists by highlighting the medical breakthroughs of a diverse range of scientists and researchers. Mayo Clinic Press Kids creates empowering health and wellness content in partnership with pediatric experts. Proceeds from the sale of every book go to benefit important medical research and education at Mayo Clinic.

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