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Critical issues in world and international history Discover graphics. Global folktales Folktales Hands-on geology Haunting of Grey Hills ; bk. 4 International passport Pokémon phenomenon The haunting of Grey Hills ; book 4 The Wide Angle Collection: Human Stories, Global Issues Waging war on cancerBruchac, James.
Summary: Twenty-four Native American legends and tales from across the United States capture a wide range of belief systems and wisdom from the Cherokee, Cheyenne, Hopi, Lenape, Maidu, Seminole, Seneca, and other tribes. The beautifully retold tales, each with an informative introduction, range from creation stories and animal fables to stirring accounts of bravery and sacrifice.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Sterling Pub. Co. 2008
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 398.089 BRUSummary: Traditional, single-parent, blended, extended: there are many ways to define a family. This video examines different types of families and the roles they play in the physical, emotional, intellectual, social, and moral development of their members. Additional topics include stresses on the family structure and the "changing seasons" of the family cycle. Correlates to all applicable National and...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2010
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Abrahams, Roger D.
Contents: Tales of wonder from the great ocean of story -- Stories to discuss and even argue about -- Tales of trickster and other ridiculous creatures: tales to entertain -- Tales in praise of great doings -- Making a way through life.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Pantheon Books 1983
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 398.2096 ABRBeats International (Musical group)
Contents: Brand new beat -- Change your mind -- Love is green -- Echo chamber -- The sun doesn't shine -- Herman -- Three foot shank -- No more Mr. Nice guy -- Eyes on the prize -- Ten long years -- In the ghetto -- Come home.
Format: sound recording-musical
Publisher / Publication Date: London 1991
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1 available in Compact Audio Disc, Call number: CD POP/ROCK BEASummary: In this program, financial experts including economist Jeffrey Sachs, Paul Krugman of MIT, and the IMF's Stanley Fischer reveal the IMF's ignorance of basic economic realities at the time of the Asian financial crisis, during which the IMF's one-size-fits-all policy recommendations and faulty judgment worsened the economies it hoped to assist. Issues such as conflicts of interest, charges of...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2005
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Tv On The Radio
Contents: Second song -- Keep your heart -- You -- No future shock -- Killer crane -- Will do -- New cannonball blues -- Repetition -- Forgotten -- Caffenated consciousness -- All falls down -- Will do (switch remix) -- Will do (xxxchange dancehall mix).
Format: sound recording-musical
Publisher / Publication Date: Interscope Records 2011
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1 available in Compact Audio Disc, Call number: CD POP/ROCK TVPeters, Stephanie
Summary: "In this Swedish folktale, a young boy longs for all the nice things other children have. An old woman tells the boy a secret for granting his wishes: sprinkling salt on a magpie's tail. But, before the magpie will grant the boy's wish, the bird has some strange requests of his own."--Back cover
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Picture Window Books, an imprint of Capstone 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Graphic Novels, Call number: J 741.5 PETCopies Available at Peninsula
1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JFIC PET (Graphic Novel)Summary: A cancer diagnosis is always bad news, but the words "You have cancer" don't necessarily instill the fear and confusion they did three decades ago. This program demystifies cancer by explaining how varieties of the disease typically begin and develop. The program also highlights some of the innovative treatments that are helping more and more patients to become cancer survivors. In addition,...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2008
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Collins, Ailynn
Summary: "In this Chinese folktale, a woman spends years weaving, day and night, until one day she reveals a magical cloth. But, moments later, the cloth mysteriously disappears! Now her three young sons must set out on a long, mystical journey to find it."--Back cover
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Picture Window Books, an imprint of Capstone 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 398.2 COLCopies Available at Peninsula
1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JFIC COL (Graphic Novel)International Observer (Musical group)
Contents: Introduction -- Port Antonio dub -- Saturday night in Camden town -- Dirty hippie -- (The more) We know -- Wyndham bowling dub -- Woman will rule the world -- Spacetime dub -- Ate rack bay saline -- Vale Bengali -- Wanna be free -- Low light meter -- Quietly please -- Leaf mold -- Enter your passcode -- Sawmill dub -- Science fiction dub.
Format: sound recording-musical
Publisher / Publication Date: Dubmission Records 2018
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1 available in Compact Audio Disc, Call number: CD ELECTRONIC INTSummary: Like its sister organization the World Bank, the IMF was created after World War II with the goal of stabilizing the economy of nations in need, and like the World Bank, faced an onslaught of criticism by the dawn of the 21st century. Developing countries were going deeper into debt by following the prescriptions of the IMF, at the expense of their citizens’ day-to-day quality of life. In this...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2005
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Contents: Prayer litany (4:21) -- The Lord's prayer (2:07) -- To you we sing (2:39) -- Praise the name of the Lord (2:16) -- In the mercy (3:03) -- To love's might I pray (3:16) -- For many a year (1:50) -- Oh, you lanes (3:29) -- The lonely bell (3:31) -- I met her (4:37) -- The legend of Ataman Stenka Rasin (5:27) -- Song of the river Dnjepr and Song of the Volga boat men (9:11) -- Kalinka (1:25) --...
Format: sound recording-musical
Publisher / Publication Date: LaserLight 1990
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1 available in Compact Audio Disc, Call number: CD INTERNATIONAL/RUSSIAN RUSSummary: In spite of mounting ecological damage, the Amazon Basin continues to nurture age-old stories and beliefs. This documentary illustrates the importance of indigenous narratives to those who dwell near the city of Iquitos, Peru, and view their natural surroundings in mythical terms. Concerning a young man who has recently gone missing in the forest, the film depicts his mother's attempts to find...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2009
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Soundar, Chitra
Summary: "In this Indian folktale, a young turtle shares a shallow lake with unlikely friends--two geese. But when the lake starts drying up, the stubborn turtle must follow his winged friends' advice, or he'll be left out to dry."--Back cover
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Picture Window Books, an imprint of Capstone 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Graphic Novels, Call number: J 741.5 SOUCopies Available at Peninsula
1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JFIC SOU (Graphic Novel)Casey, Dawn
Summary: "A collection of 18 winter-themed folktales from around the world and fully illustrated"--
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: RP Kids 2023
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Summary: A fox who teases other animals receives a lesson in humility when he is left behind, uninvited to a party.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Picture Window Books 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Graphic Novels, Call number: J 741.5 RAYCopies Available at Peninsula
1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JFIC RAY (Graphic Novel)Wood, Alix
Summary: This book teaches young readers about soil's origins and makeup, as well as the nutrients it provides for growing things. Color illustrations and photographs, a glossary, a bibliography, a list of useful websites, and hands-on activities and projects are also provided.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: PowerKids Press 2022
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1 available in JT Non-Fiction, Call number: JT Nature WoodPlatt, Christine A.
Summary: "Twelve animals race to determine where they will stand on the Chinese zodiac calendar, and each animal's unique quality comes into play." --
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Calico Kid, an imprint of Magic Wagon 2021
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Summary: Overview: 'God wills it!' With that cry of medieval knights a new era in European history began. Across Europe a wave of pious enthusiasm led many thousands to leave their homes, family, and friends to march to a distant land in a great struggle for Christ. Yet the crusades were more than simply a holy war. They represent a synthesis of attitudes and values that were uniquely medieval-so...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Natl Book Network 2013
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 909.07 MADSummary: With the Darfur Peace Agreement in shambles, this Wide Angle report portrays the desperation of daily life five years into the Darfur conflict, from the sprawling Abu Shouk refugee camp to volatile rebel-held areas of Sudan seldom reached by Western reporters. General Martin Luther Agwai, commander of the combined United Nations/African Union peacekeeping force for Darfur, is featured as the...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2009
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Nuurali, Siman
Summary: This popular West African tale follows the events of the famous race between the boastful hare and the persevering tortoise.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Picture Window Books, a Capstone imprint 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Graphic Novels, Call number: J 741.5 NUUCopies Available at Peninsula
1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JFIC NUU (Graphic Novel)Crossley-Holland, Kevin
Summary: A collection of forty-eight classic folktales from England and Ireland celebrates the enduring power of language and imagination.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Candlewick Press 2019
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1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 398.2 CROPlatt, Christine A.
Summary: "In the Northwest Coast region of North America, people know Raven the Trickster can change his shape at will. When an old man steals all the light from the world and hides it in a special box, the people need Raven's help. Can Raven outsmart the old man?" --
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Calico Kid, an imprint of Magic Wagon 2022
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1 available in Beginning Readers - Rising Reader (Purple), Call number: JBR PURPLE PLAAbdo, Kenny
Summary: "This title looks at the types of Pokémon from the Pokémon franchise and gives information related to their strengths, weaknesses, and fighting styles."--
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Fly!, an imprint of Abdo Zoom 2024