Stanley, Diane
Summary: "A non-fiction look at how activists and artists throughout history have used peaceful protests to change the world for the better"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Holiday House 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 303.6 STAThompson, Ben
Summary: From massive aerial battles that clouded the skies with planes to deathly secret operations deep behind enemy lines, the events of World War II are some of the most awe-inspiring of all time. Discover legendary commanders, tremendous fights, elite soldiers, and courageous individuals whose deeds truly made the difference in this jaw-dropping guide to the biggest war the world has ever seen.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Little, Brown and Company 2016
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Summary: Your parents say one thing, your teachers say another, and your friends say something else entirely. Is it okay to tell a friend that her cookies taste awful? How should you respond when you see someone cheating on a test? And what's the big deal with downloading music for free? Bruce Weinstein, Ph. D., answers these questions and more with his five Life Principles - simple rules that can be...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Roaring Brook Press 2009
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 170.835 WEINewman, Heather
Summary: "How could a smarter app make life easier for your friends or family? Great inventors use a process called design thinking to help them identify problems, big and small, and create solutions for them. This book introduces readers to design thinking and asks them to look at apps they already use (the pros and cons of them) in a specific way to figure out how to improve them. Design thinking...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Cherry Lake Publishing 2019
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1 available in JT Non-Fiction, Call number: JT STEM Inno NewmanColson, Mary
Summary: "This title teaches readers how to stop dreaming about becoming an inventor--and take steps to make their dreams come true! Helpful tips for finding inspiration, keeping an ideas journal and always thinking about how to improve things will help your reader inventing in no time! An activity at the end of the book encourages readers to invent their own board game and test it out."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Raintree 2014
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 600 COLMcGill, Erin
Summary: "A clever, funny, and informative look at the pets--from Calvin Coolidge's wallaby to Teddy Roosevelt's flying squirrels--that have passed through the White House gates"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Schwartz & Wade 2020
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J 973.092 MCGReynolds, Donna
Summary: "Some people believe Americans should make an effort to buy goods made in the United States; others say this it does not matter where something is made. Thanks to allowances, many children are consumers in their own right, and even those who are not will one day have to make ethical decisions about where their money is spent. Through alternating viewpoints, complemented by fact boxes and a...
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Publisher / Publication Date: KidHaven Publishing 2021
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1 available in JT Non-Fiction, Call number: JT Social Point ReynoldsThompson, Ben
Summary: From battle-axe-wielding tribes plundering the greatest cities of Europe to powerful kings and queens ruling their dominions with iron fists, the Vikings were some of the most feared and fearless figures in European history. Find the bravest heroes, the most menacing villains, and unbelievably awesome facts and myths inside this action-packed overview.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Little, Brown and Company 2015
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Summary: Highlights the life and accomplishments of the shortstop and captain of the New York Yankees.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Grosset & Dunlap, an imprint of Penguin Random House 2015
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JB BASKET JETERBerne, Emma Carlson
Summary: "A look at how pets are similar and different throughout the world, told through song."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Cantata Learning 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE BERThompson, Ben
Summary: An educational collection of amazing-but-true facts about the Civil War shares accounts of such events as female spies fighting for the Rebel cause, cavalry rides in enemy territory, and the reelection of President Lincoln.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Little, Brown and Company 2014
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Summary: "A visual handbook that guides kids through an ad-saturated world. This fact-packed exploration of how advertising works is a vital, entertaining peek behind the curtain of an industry that influences everything we see. Through sample ads, eye-catching illustrations and funny, relevant examples, readers will learn all about how to decode and think critically about ads, empowering them to make...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Kids Can Press 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 659.1 FYVSanchez, Anita
Summary: "Imagine forests where you can float weightlessly among schools of fish. Huge green pastures where sea turtles graze. Forests that capture carbon from seawater and breathe out oxygen. The answers to many of our planet's problems may lie underwater, in these forests of seaweed. Celebrated nonfiction author Anita Sanchez takes readers on a tour of seaweed forests, from the Sargasso Sea to...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Holiday House 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 579.8 SANSilverstein, Alvin.
Summary: "Provides basic information about potbellied pigs and keeping them as pets"--Provided by publisher.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Enslow Elementary 2011
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J636.84 SILJoseph, Frederick
Summary: Frederick Joseph call up race-related anecdotes from his past, explaining why they were hurtful and how he might handle things now. Each chapter features the voice of at least one artist or activist, including Angie Thomas, author of The Hate U Give; April Reign, creator of #OscarsSoWhite; Jemele Hill, sports journalist and podcast host; and eleven others. Touching on everything from cultural...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Candlewick Press 2020
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1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 323 JOSSherman, Jill
Summary: "Discover 25 women who were trailblazers in science, technology, architecture, engineering, and more. Learn about some of the women who defied expectations and introduced the world to new ideas and creations big and small"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Compass Point Books, a Capstone imprint 2019
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J920 SHEStine, Megan
Summary: "In 1936, the life of ten-year-old Princess Elizabeth of York changed forever. Although she was a member of the British royal family, she never expected to become queen. But when her uncle Edward gave up the throne, suddenly her father was the new king, which meant young Elizabeth was next in line! Queen Elizabeth has reigned since 1953, and while there are palaces galore, the crown jewels, and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Penguin Workshop 2021
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Summary: "A fun look at the knot's place in history, sailing, fishing and sports. Illustrations and instructions provided to learn how to tie ten different types of knots and what the knots can be used for. Glossary, additional resources and index"--Provided by publisher.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Norwood House Press 2010