Paley, Rebecca
Summary: Recounts life in early colonial America leading up to the famous tea tax protest that pushed the colonies and the British closer to war, using the stories of Felicity Merriman and how she became caught in between the two sides of the American Revolution.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Scholastic Inc. 2018
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1 available in J Series, Call number: J FIC PALFoley, Erin
Summary: "Situated in South America very close to the Equator, Ecuador is a country known for its vibrant culture and ecotourism. This book discusses the history of Ecuador, what its people and cities are like, and examines how it became the country it is today."--Publisher's website.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Cavendish Square Publishing 2016
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 986.6 FOLChapman, Hannah K.
Summary: "Dive into the fascinating, unexpected, and inspiring stories behind 18 of the English language's greatest women writers in this graphic anthology. Why She Wrote brings together both famous and obscure writers from the 18th, 19th, and early 20th centuries and highlights their history, hardships, and influence--on the written word and each other--through accessible and engaging comics. Framed by...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Chronicle Books 2021
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 920 CHADavey, Joey
Summary: Polar bears, snowstorms, and zombies? Welcome to the wintery world of Minecraft. This handy guide gives readers the tools they'll need to survive in Minecraft's icy landscapes, and three epic projects to begin their own snow kingdom. Each project includes a list of necessary materials and step-by-step instructions with visuals. Readers will gain confidence in their engineering skills as they...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens Publishing 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 794.8 DAVDavey, Joey
Summary: What does it take to make it on a Minecraft mountain? Readers of this handy guide will find out as they create their own civilizations on the top of the world. Expert tips help readers navigate the mountainous terrain, find and use materials in this environment, and much more. They'll gain confidence in their engineering skills as they complete three amazing projects at different levels of...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens Publishing 2018
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Summary: Lions and Komodo dragons are both fierce carnivores, but pitted against each other, which would come out on top? The answer to that is up to the reader of this high-interest volume to decide. They'll be presented with loads of facts to help them choose which animal they think would win in a fight. This imaginative and informative book reinforces important elementary science concepts....
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens Publishing 2019
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Summary: "Growing up in a small Hungarian town, Kati Karikó was curious about everything. As an adult, she channeled her curiosity into her work as a scientist. An mRNA vaccine had never been made before, and she faced frequent criticism and was told by other scientists she would never succeed. After many years of hard work and dedication, she figured out how to use mRNA to make a vaccine--and when a...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Millbrook Press 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 KARDavey, Joey
Summary: In a strange new wilderness, what does it take to survive and thrive? This inside guide to the world of Minecraft gives readers tips, tricks, and step-by-step instructions to help them create their own forest fortresses. Fun and accessible, this book is broken down into three projects at different difficulty levels: beginner, intermediate, and master. Readers will gain confidence as they...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens Publishing 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 794.8 MinLevy, Janey
Summary: In this dynamic volume on a perpetually popular subject, budding paleontologists learn about a birdlike dinosaur in China, a fossilized dinosaur brain in England, and dinosaur feathers trapped in amber in Myanmar. They'll also come face-to-face with the largest dinosaur ever found, a reptile heavier than a Boeing 737, in Argentina. All of these amazing things have been discovered in just the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens Publishing 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 560.2 LEVLevy, Janey
Summary: "There are stories of meat-eating plants, but are they really true? Yes! Plants are just as freaky as animals in many ways. This book dives into jungles, forests, and fields all over the world that contain some of the wildest plants on the planet. From Venus flytraps and pitcher plants to a plant that smells like a rotting corpse, these organisms are as diverse as they are weird. Toxic mosses...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens Publishing 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 580.2 LEVLevy, Janey
Summary: "Hippos and polar bears are both fairly large mammals that spend much of their time in water, but is that where their similarities end? Readers of this captivating book will find out the answer to that and many more questions as they imagine these two beasts battling it out. Colorful photographs and a dynamic page layout assist with the understanding of key elementary science concepts. After...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens Publishing 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 599.63 LEVFelix, Rebecca
Summary: "Young science enthusiasts will love testing and creating these shrunken-down science experiments, making each project as entertaining as it is educational."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Lerner Publications 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 507 FELHankin, Rebecca
Summary: "An introduction to unusual objects and phenomena in the universe. Includes diagrams, fun facts, glossary, resource list, and index"--Provided by publisher.
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Publisher / Publication Date: World Book 2017
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Summary: For readers who love to shop, whether it’s online or in stores, being able to turn that into a career might seem like the greatest possible career a person can have. This guide covers a multitude of career paths, including finance, antiques, and real estate, providing basic guidance on how to build and ultimately manage that career, all while bypassing having to get a college education. Each...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. 2018
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1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 331 PELPettiford, Rebecca
Summary: "Simple text and full-color photography introduce beginning readers to basking sharks. Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through third grade"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 597.3 PETRissman, Rebecca
Summary: "Eating Organic helps readers trace the history of organic eating, explore the science behind it, and discuss controversies from an objective viewpoint. The title will engage readers on the topic and help them to weigh the pros and cons as they make their own food decisions."--Publisher's website.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Core Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing 2016
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 641.3 RISRissman, Rebecca
Summary: "Genetically Modified Food helps readers trace the history of GMOs, explore the science behind it, understand why and how we utilize them, and discuss controversies concerning GMOs from an objective viewpoint. The title will engage readers on the topic and help them to weigh the pros and cons as they make their own food decisions."--Publisher's website.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Core Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing 2016
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 664 RISSjonger, Rebecca
Summary: From inspiring profiles of key Maker musicians, to learning the components of different musical instruments, readers will discover how music works in harmony with the Maker movement.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Crabtree Publishing Company 2016
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 784.1 SJOFelix, Rebecca
Summary: "Eating Ethically helps readers trace the history of ethical eating and human ways of treating animals, explore the science behind it, and discuss controversies from an objective viewpoint. The title will engage readers on the topic and help them to weigh the pros and cons as they make their own food decisions."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Core Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing 2016
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J178 FELFelix, Rebecca
Summary: "This how-to series teaches young readers to create their own miniature holiday crafts, projects, and decorations with simple steps and everyday materials."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Lerner Publications 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 745.5 FELHankin, Rebecca
Summary: "An introduction to quasars and black holes with information about their formation and characteristics. Includes diagrams, fun facts, a glossary, a resource list, and an index"--Provided by publisher.
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Publisher / Publication Date: World Book 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 523.8 HANOlien, Rebecca
Summary: "Describes how cities treat freshwater so that it is safe to drink"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press 2016
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J628.162 OLIPettiford, Rebecca
Summary: "Simple text and full-color photography introduce beginning readers to floods. Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through third grade"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Bellwether Media 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 551.48 PETPettiford, Rebecca
Summary: "Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to snowplows. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Bellwether Media, Inc. 2018