McAnulty, Stacy

Summary: "Spoiler: Scientists haven't discovered life beyond Earth, not even a single teeny-tiny organism. But there's a whole lot of outer space, and humans have searched only a fraction of a fraction of it. So do you believe in the possibility of life out there? Or do you think Earth is perfectly unique in its ability to grow organisms? Packed with playful illustrations and fascinating factoids,...

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Publisher / Publication Date: Little, Brown and Company 2023

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 576.8 MCA

Summary: "From sunset at Stonehenge to the steps of the Forbidden City, see the wonders of the world and the people who built and used them brought back to life in stunning detail. Discover humanity's greatest monuments restored to their former glory in this guide to the wonders of the world. Incredible History: Wonders of the World turns back time to reveal realistic reconstructions of the most...

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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2023

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 722 BAC

Hutchison, Patricia

Summary: An overview of Day of the Dead, from the origin of the celebration to how it is practiced today. Clear, interesting text and vibrant photos grab and hold readers' interest, and QR Codes in each chapter link to book-specific videos, activities, and more.

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Publisher / Publication Date: DiscoverRoo, an imprint of Pop! 2021

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 394.266 HUT

Carle, Eric

Summary: Lift the flaps to find all of Spiders friends on Halloween.

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Publisher / Publication Date: World of Eric Carle, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC 2020

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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: BRD

Paley, Dan

Summary: "An informative picture book that takes readers along on a high stakes mission to battle one of the deadliest natural disasters to threaten the nation, while offering a dramatic look into the work of the highly-trained first responders who risk their lives to fight wildfires."--

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Publisher / Publication Date: Chronicle Books 2023

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 363.37 PAL

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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J363.37 PAL

Berne, Emma Carlson

Summary: "An inspiring graphic novel about Jane Kendeigh, a nurse who helped wounded soldiers in combat zones during World War II. During World War II, the United States' fight against the Japanese on islands in the Pacific was intense and deadly. To help respond to casualties in battle, the U.S. Navy trained 122 nurses to aid wounded soldiers in combat zones. The first nurse to do so was Jane Kendeigh,...

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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press 2023

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

Keenan, Sheila

Summary: "Washington Irving published The Legend of Sleepy Hollow in 1820, introducing the eerie Headless Horseman character to readers worldwide. Readers were both scared and intrigued by the horrific character, who is the ghost of a soldier who had been decapitated during the American Revolution. Now, the character is an American classic, featured in movies, television shows, cartoons, comic books,...

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Publisher / Publication Date: Penguin Workshop 2023

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 813.2 KEE

Breach, Jen

Summary: "An action-packed graphic novel about agents who helped the Allies prepare for D-Day and push the Germans out of France during World War II. In 1942, World War II was growing more and more intense. Germany and its allies had occupied a great deal of Europe-including part of France. With the enemy just a few miles from England, Prime Minister Winston Churchill was determined to help free France....

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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press, an imprint of Capstone 2024

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 920 BRE

Kaufman, Amie

Summary: "Prince North's home is in the sky, in a gleaming city held aloft by intricate engines, powered by technology. Nimh is the living goddess of her people on the Surface, responsible for providing answers, direction--hope. North's and Nimh's lives are entwined--though their hearts can never be. Linked by a terrifying prophecy and caught between duty and fate, they must choose between saving their...

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Publisher / Publication Date: HarperTeen, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers 2020

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

Sutton, Laurie S.

Summary: When a seedpod from space crashes into Gotham City Batgirl, Supergirl, and Poison Ivy all rush to investigate--but while the two superheroes want to uproot the alien menace, Poison Ivy sees it as a powerful weapon.

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Publisher / Publication Date: Stone Arch Books, an imprint of Capstone 2023

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1 available in Beginning Readers - Transitional Reader (Blue), Call number: JBR BLUE SUT

Gale, Ryan

Summary: "Sparked by the secession of the Southern states and the creation of the Confederacy, the Civil War raged between 1861 and 1865. But many popular stories about the Civil War have gotten some facts wrong and left out others altogether. Fact and Fiction of the Civil War dives into the myths about the war fought over slavery and brings the truth to light. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and...

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Publisher / Publication Date: Core Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing 2021

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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J973.7 GAL

Bisantz, Max

Summary: "In 1597, Shakespeare debuted his newest play, a tragedy about a young Italian couple whose families were sworn enemies. Romeo and Juliet quickly became one of the most famous couples in literary history, and this play became one of Shakespeare's most performed shows. But did you know that much of Romeo and Juliet's story was adapted from tales by other writers? Learn all about how William...

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Publisher / Publication Date: Penguin Workshop 2023

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 822.33 BIS

Crews, Nina

Summary: "A lyrical picture book biography that tells the story of one of America's most celebrated children's book authors, Virginia Hamilton, the first African American to win the Newbery Medal"--

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Publisher / Publication Date: 2024

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

Standish, Ali

Summary: "What if young Arthur Conan Doyle really went to a secret school for extraordinarily gifted children called Baskerville Hall? When a mysterious man with a pipe notices young Arthur's incredible deductive skills, Arthur's offered a spot at the esteemed Baskerville Hall and a chance to lift his family out of poverty. There Arthur makes quick friends with Irene Eagle, a girl who boldly strides...

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Publisher / Publication Date: Harper, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers 2023

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1 available in Juvenile Fiction, Call number: J FIC STA

London, Martha

Summary: "Books, television shows, and movies have illustrated the adventures of cowboys, sharpshooters, and outlaws of the Wild West. But many popular stories about the American West have gotten some facts wrong and left others out altogether. Fact and Fiction of the Wild West dives into the myths about what life was like for settlers and Native American peoples in the West and brings the truth to...

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Publisher / Publication Date: Core Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing 2021

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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J978 LON