Squire, Ann
Summary: "This book details the science of matter. It explains what forms matter can take, how and why matter goes through changes, and more."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 530.4 SQUCopies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 530.4 SQUGifford, Clive
Summary: "Awesome Algorithms and Creative Coding explores how computers work and explains how to think in a logical way. The bright and engaging design guides readers through clear explanations of binary code, simple algorithms, and computer language. With real-life examples, students learn about the development of coding using simple decision-making processes. Programming languages that readers can use...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Crabtree Publishing Company 2015
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 005 GIFAdamson, Thomas K.
Summary: Presents information on tae kwon do, including basic skills, training, competitions, and safety.
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Publisher / Publication Date: SportsZone/Abdo Publishing 2015
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 796.815 ADAHarris, Duchess
Summary: What started as a hashtag in 2013 quickly grew into the Black Lives Matter movement. Black Lives Matter examines the police shootings that fueled the movement, the events that led up to racial tensions in the United States, and the goals the movement has set for the future. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Core Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing 2018
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J305.8960 HARSon, John
Summary: How can you directly impact the government? Vote! Elections are part of the foundation of our democracy. Readers learn how elections work, whether its voting on local rules or electing the President of the United States. The book also highlights why voting is so very important and how kids can become involved, even when they’re still years from casting their first vote.
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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 324.6 SONCopies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 324.6 SONJohnson, Rebecca L.
Summary: Presents animals that use camouflauge to survive, including the harlequin filefish, the gliding lizard, and the cuckoo finch.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Millbrook Press 2016
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 591.47 JOHHopkinson, Deborah
Summary: "As a hurricane gathered in the Caribbean, blue skies covered Galveston, Texas. Scientists knew a storm was coming. But none of them were able to prepare Galveston for the force of the hurricane that hit on September 8, 1900. The water from the storm surge pulled houses off their foundations, and the winds toppled telephone poles and trees like toothpicks. And amid the chaos, Galveston's...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Scholastic Focus 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 551.55 HOPMarcovitz, Hal
Summary: "The notion that UFOs are real is one that is very much alive in today's society. In fact, sightings of UFOs as well as close encounters with actual alien visitors have been reported for centuries. And for hundreds of years, such sightings were often dismissed by skeptics because the men and women who reported encounters with aliens could provide no evidence other than the stories of their...
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Publisher / Publication Date: ReferencePoint Press, Inc. 2022
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1 available in Young Adult Fiction, Call number: YA 001.942 MARMcClellan, Ray.
Summary: "Engaging images accompany information about the Loch Ness Monster. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 2 through 7"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Bellwether Media 2014
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 001.9 MCCDavis, Kenneth C.
Summary: Through the powerful stories of five enslaved people who were “owned” by four of our greatest presidents, this book helps set the record straight about the role slavery played in the founding of America. From Billy Lee, valet to George Washington, to Alfred Jackson, faithful servant of Andrew Jackson, these dramatic narratives explore our country’s great tragedy—that a nation...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Henry Holt and Company 2016
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: Hist Blk DavisRubalcaba, Jill
Summary: "Have you ever wondered about the real location of the Garden of Eden? Or how Moses could have parted the Red Sea? Well, archaeologists have wondered, too, and they have some ideas. Journey to the ancient world through lovely retellings of popular bible stories paired with classical art. Explore fascinating archaeological discoveries that illuminate how or where these stories might have...
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Publisher / Publication Date: National Geographic 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 220.95 RUBOwen, Ruth
Summary: "Easter is a day already known for treats-- that's what most kids find in their Easter basket! What better way to prepare for a yummy morning than by making the recipes in this festive book for young readers and chefs! Step-by-step instructions guide readers to making themed snacks and treats like carrot cake and deviled eggs . . . for Easter celebrations"--Publisher.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens Publishing 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Holidays - Springtime Holidays, Call number: J 641.568 OWEChapman, 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 CHAFreedman, Russell
Summary: To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the 1965 march for voting rights from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama, Newbery Medalist Freedman presents a riveting account of this pivotal event in the history of civil rights.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Holiday House 2014
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Summary: "This book shows readers the awesome power of wildfires"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc. 2022
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Summary: Explores the characteristics, origins, anecdotal sightings, and appearance in popular culture of the Loch Ness monster.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2015