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Mortlock, Michele

Summary: "Flappers, flag-pole sitting, and the Ford Model T--these are just a few of the things that instantly conjure up a unique era--the Roaring Twenties. It was the bees' knees, the cat's meow. If you're not familiar with 1920s slang, all the more reason to read this fascinating look at that wild, exciting decade. It began on the heels of one tragedy--the flu pandemic of 1918--and ended with...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Penguin Workshop an imprint of Penguin Random House 2018

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 973.91 MOR

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1 available in JT Non-Fiction, Call number: JT US Hist What Matlock

Baritz, Loren

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Bobbs-Merrill 1970

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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 973.915 BAR

Robbins, Trina

Summary: The world of comic strips always reflected the fashion of the time-- from R.F. Outcault's nightie-clad 'Yellow Kid' to Grace Drayton's 'Campbell Kids'. By the 1920s all the little roly-poly girls depicted in those early strips had grown up, bobbed their curls, and become flappers. Women got the vote in 1920, and suddenly they were equal to the boys-- at least in the voting booth. They smoked...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Fantagraphic Books 2020

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1 available in Adult Graphic Novels, Call number: 741.5 ROB

Wiencek, Henry.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Stonehenge 1982

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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 952 WIE

Swenson, Allan A.

Contents: Foods Jesus ate, to grow and enjoy -- A scriptural heritage -- Foods of the Bible to nourish the faithful -- Fruits and nuts of the Holy Land -- Site and soil for abundant growth -- Container gardening rewards -- Plant a row for the hungry -- Neot Kedumim : world's most extensive biblical garden -- Biblical gardens around the world -- Growing adventures with children -- Biblical food...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Skyhorse Pub. 2008

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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 635 SWE

Summary: What if one simple change could save you from heart disease, diabetes, and cancer? Examine a whole-foods, plant-based diet-- it could save your life. This accessible guide provides the information you need to adopt and maintain a plant-based diet, with tips on transitioning, success stories from converts, and recipes for delicious, healthy, every-day meals.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: The Experiment 2011

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Summary: Origami may seem an unlikely medium for understanding and explaining the world. But around the globe, several fine artists and theoretical scientists are abandoning more conventional career paths to forge lives as modern-day paper folders. Through origami, these offbeat and provocative minds are reshaping ideas of creativity and revealing the relationship between art and science. This film...

Format: moving image

Publisher / Publication Date: Green Fuse Films 2009

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1 available in Documentary DVDs, Call number: DVD DOC BET

Buchanan, David

Summary: Discusses agriculture and the locavore movement and argues that a healthy food system depends on matching diverse plants to the demands of land and climate.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Chelsea Green Pub. 2012

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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 635 BUC

Macy, Sue

Summary: "Macy offers a rare and fascinating glimpse into the journey of women's rights through the lens of women in sports during the pivotal decade of the 1920s. With elegant prose, poignant wit, and fascinating primary sources, Macy explores the many hurdles presented to female athletes as they stormed the field, stepped up to bat, and won the right to compete in sports. Featuring bold and talented...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: National Geographic 2020

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 796.082 MAC

Debord, Matthew

Summary: "In January, 2015 at the Detroit Auto Show, Ford unveiled a new car and the automotive world lost its collective mind. This wasn't some new Explorer or Focus. Onto the stage rolled a supercar, a carbon-fiber GT powered by a mid-mounted six cylinder Ecoboost engine that churned out over 600 horsepower. It was sexy, jaw dropping, but more than that, it was historic, a callback to the legendary...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Atlantic Monthly Press 2017

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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 338 DEB

Hill, C. J.

Summary: A spy's life is never safe.Tori knew that sending Aaron to Overdrake to act as a mole would have its risks. Overdrake might find out the truth about Aaron's intentions--or even worse, convince Aaron that his revolution is necessary. The rest of the Slayers are less than enthusiastic about Tori and Aaron's decision. If Aaron switches sides, they'll have to contend with three dragons during an...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: [Janette Rallison] 2018

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1 available in Young Adult Fiction, Call number: YA FIC HIL

Adamson, Thomas K.

Summary: Presents information on tae kwon do, including basic skills, training, competitions, and safety.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: SportsZone/Abdo Publishing 2015

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 796.815 ADA

Summary: "Many words don't follow basic decoding rules and are taught in pre-k and kindergarten classrooms as "sight words", "instant words", "high frequency words" or "star words." ... [This DVD features sight words] are, as, but, go, had, here, his, like, my, on, see, she, they, was, we & with"--Container.

Format: moving image

Publisher / Publication Date: 2009

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1 available in Children's videos, Call number: DVD MEE

Patrick, Bethanne Kelly.

Summary: Describes the construction, purpose, daily life, and inhabitants of six Western forts, Fort Clatsop, the Presidio, Fort Leavenworth, Fort Laramie, Fort Sill, and Fort Hood.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Mason Crest Publishers 2003

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 355.7 PAT

Smith, Ian

Summary: A guide to clean eating outlines a diet and exercise program for minimizing unhealthy processed foods as part of a lifestyle practice for weight loss, disease prevention, and overall better health, citing the importance of not eliminating food groups and meeting nutritional needs.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: St. Martin's Press 2018

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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 641.3 SMI

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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 641.3 SMI

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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: Health Nut Smith

Bryan, Ford R. (Ford Richardson)

Summary: Describes people and interests that colored the life of Henry Ford I. Part I encompasses Ford's encounters with famous people such as George Washington Carver, Helen Keller, Mahatma Gandhi, and others. Part 2 details the branches of the Ford family tree. Part 3 addresses Ford's mechanical pursuits including the electric car, speedboat Miss Dearborn, and robot engines. Parts 5 and 6 detail...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Ford Books 2002

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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 FORD, HENRY BRY

Youssef, Jagger

Summary: ""That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind." It's common knowledge that these historic words were spoken by Neil Armstrong, the first person to step on the moon. This thrilling volume explains how a young boy from Ohio became arguably the most famous astronaut of all time. Readers will learn about that first perilous journey to the moon but also how Armstrong was a pilot by the...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: PowerKids Press 2023

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 ARM

Youssef, Jagger

Summary: "First Lady Abigail Adams is an honored figure in U.S. history. Her correspondence offers historical primary sources, helping us understand what it was like to be a woman, a mother, and an American in the early days of the United States. This fascinating and accessible biography of Adams's life uses her own words to reflect the wit, intelligence, and opinions of this early advocate for women's...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: PowerKids Press 2023

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 ADA

Brooks, Victor.

Summary: Describes the battles that took place at six different forts during the Civil War: Sumter, Henry and Donelson, Vicksburg, Wagner, and Fisher.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Chelsea House Publishers 2000

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 355.7 BRO

Corso, Phil

Summary: "The martial art of tae kwon do is based on more than 5,000 years of Korean tradition. It's a combat system that focuses not only on physical performance but also on mental and spiritual wellness. The name of this martial art loosely means foot, fist, and discipline, and tae kwon do combines the strength of the body with the agility of the mind. Today, tae kwon do is a popular martial art for...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: PowerKids Press 2020

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Corinna, Heather

Summary: "As a teen or emerging adult, dealing with all the changes going on in your life, body, and mind can be mighty overwhelming. When it comes to sex, everyone seems to have strong feelings and opinions about who you should be and what you should (shouldn't) do. How do you decide who to listen to? Heather Corinna and Scarleteen have provided sex education and information to millions of young...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Da Capo Lifelong Books 2016

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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 613.9 COR

Hogg, Ian V.

Summary: This book traces the development of fortifications from the first primitive mud walls, through the great castles of the Middle Ages, to the present.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Black Cat 1988

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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 623.1 HOG

Youssef, Jagger

Summary: "Harriet Tubman's feats as a heroic conductor on the Underground Railroad led to her biblical nickname-Moses. She led a significant number of enslaved people to freedom and, remarkably, never lost a "passenger." Tubman's service in the Union army as a scout and spy during the Civil War is less known but further evidence of her truly extraordinary character. This captivating volume uses Tubman's...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: PowerKids Press 2023

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 TUB

Oxley, Kathy.

Summary: "Many words don't follow basic decoding rules and are taught in pre-k and kindergarten classrooms as 'sight words', 'instant words', 'high frequency words' or 'star words.' A new reader finds sight words very frustrating until they are memorized. A good reader will be able to instantly recognize sight words without having to 'figure them out.' Preschool Prep Company makes learning sight words...

Format: moving image

Publisher / Publication Date: 2018

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