Hogg, Lauren
Summary: Lauren Hogg, one of the survivors of the shooting at the Marjory Stoneman Douglas school in Parkland, Florida, dramatically tells her story in graphic novel form. The tragedy of yet another mass shooting has galvanized the young people of the country, and helped launch a movement that continues to gain momentum. Lauren Hogg lost her two best friends that horrible day, but despite her loss she,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Zuiker Press 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 371.7 HOGWestrup, Hugh
Summary: "Computers, refrigerators, and lights. They are all powered by electricity. Many everyday objects need electricity. But what exactly is it and how does it work? Dig deeper into understanding the beautiful mystery of electricity"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Teacher Created Materials, Inc. 2016
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J537 WESMaskell, Hazel
Summary: Presents thirteen picture puzzles in which the reader must find objects, animals, and people in such places that attract vacationers as an airplane, a dude ranch, a whale-watching tour, ski slopes, and a carnival parade.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Usborne Publishing Ltd. 2011
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Summary: Did you know that polar bears have transparent fur that only looks white or that these giant carnivores are excellent swimmers? These top predators are also at risk due to climate change and loss of habitat. Learn fascinating facts like these and more all in the pages of this book!
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Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press, an Imprint of Scholastic Inc. 2018
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Summary: Did you know that the bald eagle is one of the largest raptors in the worldor that it can reach speeds of up to 100 mph (160 km/hr) when diving after prey? Learn fascinating facts like these and more all in the pages of this book!
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Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc. 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 598.9 ROOHugo, Simon
Summary: "An updated edition of the must-have guide to trivia about the LEGO world, featuring the latest facts and images. Find out everything you ever wanted to know about bricks and minifigures with stacks of LEGO facts! Did you know that 68,000 LEGO pieces are created every minute? Or that The LEGO Group is one of the biggest manufacturers of tires in the world? This must-have guide for LEGO fans of...
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2023
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Summary: "Did you know that a lion's roar can be heard up to 5 miles away? Nature's Children series provides young readers (Ages 8-10) with fascinating information about the planet's most incredible wildlife species. Each title offers a complete picture of the animal- from birth to adulthood- and describes its place in our world, including how humans impact it and its environment."--From...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc. 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 599.757 ROOHugo, Simon
Summary: "365 Things to Do with LEGO® Bricks inspires you to look at your LEGO bricks in new and exciting ways. This interactive book features imaginative play and building ideas, from LEGO projects that take just a few minutes and require a handful of bricks to inspirational build ideas and activities to keep you occupied for hours. Visual tips and advice from LEGO fan builders will encourage you to...
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing/Penguin Random House 2016
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 688.7 HUGHugo, Simon
Summary: "The ultimate visual history, packed with fantastic photographs and profiles of more than 2,000 minifigures and other LEGO characters ... facts and statistics about villains and heroes ... and much, much more."--Page 4 of cover.
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 688.72 HUGHugo, Simon
Summary: "Character profiles for more than 200 minifigures from the LEGO Ninjago world feature heroes and villains from the past decade and include unusual versions of such legendary heroes as Ghost Cole and Teen Wu, and Avatar Harumi. Discover the ninja's fiercest foes, from the Skulkins to the mysterious Keepers."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2021
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Summary: Many of the world's largest economies shut down almost overnight as nations tried to slow the spread of COVID-19. These measures saved lives, but they also cost millions of jobs and shuttered many companies--some temporarily, others forever. The Economic Impact of COVID-19 studies how the pandemic and the fight against it affected every part of the economy, from individuals to huge...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Core Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 330 HUDBenson, Robert Hugh
Summary: In the spirit of St. Francis of Assisi, “poet and God’s Troubadour,” this timeless classic portrays the lives of the saints through creative, catchy poetry and quaint etchings. Each letter of the alphabet is honored with a saint: “A is Anthony,” “B for Benedict,” “C for Saint Christopher,” and so on. It includes universally beloved saints like Dominic, Francis, and Martin, as well as lesser...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Neumann Press 2014
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 282.0922 BENTurner, Myra Faye
Summary: "In 1954, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that schools had to allow Black students to attend previously all-white schools. On September 4, 1957, nine Black students were set to attend Little Rock Central High in Little Rock, Arkansas. But when they arrived, an angry mob of white people spat at them and hurled racist insults. They were also prevented from entering the school by the National Guard....
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 379.2 TURHunt, Santana
Summary: "If you saw a reptile's scales up close, could you guess what animal they belonged to? What about sharp teeth or long claws? In this uniquely laid out book, readers learn the characteristics of reptiles and then are introduced to several different kinds. First, an up-close photograph highlight some special feature of the reptile, such as a fat tail or long snout, and fun facts start to describe...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens Publishing 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 597.9 HUNMuth, Jon J.
Summary: The author and his delightful little panda bear, Koo challenge readers to stretch their minds and imaginations with twenty-six haikus about the four seasons.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Scholastic Press 2014
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 811 MUTCopies Available at East Bay
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: JE Poetry MuthHunt, Santana
Summary: When the Constitution was written, some of the Founding Fathers wanted to include a provision that only those in Congress vote for president. Others felt it was important that the former colonists got to vote directly for their president. The Electoral College was the compromise reached and it s still how the president and vice president are elected today. This often-confusing topic is broken...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens Publishing 2017
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Summary: "About 50 percent of the marriages in the United States end in divorce. Just because parents split up, however, doesn't mean the family is broken. No matter the reason for the divorce, children's lives will be different. This book empathetically presents children with new ways of thinking about life during and after their parents' divorce, help in vocalizing and working through their feelings...
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Publisher / Publication Date: PowerKids Press 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 306.89 HUGCopies Available at Interlochen
1 available in Staff Picks, Call number: J Families HughesHolub, Joan
Summary: Learn all about artists who changed history in this engaging and colorful board book perfect for creators-in-training!
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Publisher / Publication Date: Little Simon, an imprint of Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing Division 2019
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Summary: The Supreme Court is the highest court in the United States. While it only hears about 80 cases out of the thousands that petition to be heard, the court s decisions have a big impact. The most important job of the Supreme Court is to decide the constitutionality of laws and actions. This process is broken down for readers in simple terms that support their understanding of the judicial branch....
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens Publishing 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 347 HUNHunt, Santana
Summary: "Fish come in all shapes, sizes, and colors. Their fins are uniquely shaped for what kind of swimming they do, and other body parts are adapted to shallow water habitats or life deep in the ocean. Through hints and close-up photographs of one feature of a fish, readers are introduced to many kinds of fish from all over the world. All they need to do is turn the page to find out which fish it...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens Publishing 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 597 HUNHughes, Susan
Summary: "Around the world, little ones are carried in many different ways: in slings, on shoulders, in backpacks, on hips, in baskets, and in loving arms. Up! depicts ten places around the world, from Afghanistan to northern Canada, Peru to West Africa. In each place, a mom, dad, grandparent, aunt, uncle, cousin, or sibling lovingly carries a baby. With various family configurations and settings...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Owlkids Books 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE HUGGibson, Karen Bush.
Summary: When Valentina Tereshkova blasted off aboard Vostok 6 on June 16, 1963, she became the first woman to rocket into space. It would be 19 years before another woman got a chance--cosmonaut Svetlana Savitskaya in 1982--followed by American astronaut Sally Ride a year later. By breaking the stratospheric ceiling, these women forged a path for many female astronauts, cosmonauts, and mission...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Chicago Review Press, Incorporated 2014
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 920 GIBGibson, Karen Bush
Summary: "Real-world technology projects pair up with ... biographies of female computer scientists to make a ... book that will have kids ages 8 to 11 eager to develop their own apps"--Publisher marketing.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Nomad Press 2019
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Summary: Do you want to know everything about knights? In this book, you’ll read about what knights look like and what knights do. What is a suit of armour? How do you become a knight? What does a shield-bearer do? These and many questions will be answered. In this book, you’ll also find a nice song, a tinker project, a big folding page and a mini-quiz, so that you will become a real expert.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Clavis 2015