Hubbard, Ben
Summary: "Sea monsters have a long history in lore and literature. Homer first wrote of them in 700 BCE. What Do We Know About the Kraken? lets curious young readers explore what we actually know about this mysterious sea monster's long history. Dive into the facts behind this massive squid-like creature that was first described using the word "Kraken" in the beginning of the eighteenth century. For...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Penguin Workshop 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 594 HUBBerne, Emma Carlson
Summary: "First described by Plato, the idea of Atlantis has existed since 360 BC! Learn about the history of the Greek god Poseidon's relationship with the kingdom and the real research that's been done by historians and scientists who are trying to locate Atlantis. Featured in plenty of movies, books, and comics, Atlantis is still relevant in popular culture today...but does it really exist? Find out...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Penguin Workshop 2022
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Summary: "Also known as Nessie, this creature of the lake has a history that dates all the way back to the year 565. Since then, there have been photographs and films that allegedly show proof of the monster's existence. But are they fact or fiction? Learn all about the research, expeditions, and tests that provide clues about the Loch Ness Monster and whether or not she is real in this captivating book...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Penguin Workshop 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 001.944 KORBon Jovi (Musical group)
Contents: Because we can -- I'm with you -- What about now -- Pictures of you -- Amen -- That's what the water made me -- What's left of me -- Army of one -- Thick as thieves -- Beautiful world -- Room at the end of the world -- The fighter.
Format: sound recording-musical
Publisher / Publication Date: Island 2013
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1 available in Compact Audio Disc, Call number: CD POP/ROCK BonRogers, Kenny.
Contents: What about me? -- The night goes on -- Dream dancin' -- Two hearts one love -- I don't want to know why -- Didn't we? -- Somebody took my love -- Crazy -- The stranger -- Heart to heart.
Format: sound recording-musical
Publisher / Publication Date: RCA Victor 1984
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1 available in Compact Audio Disc, Call number: CD COUNTRY ROGSummary: It's Valentine's Day with The Cat in the Hat, a great time to make friends with the Cat. Spend the whole day with wonderful friends in a place where adventure and fun never ends. Yes, friendship's the key on this special day, and the Cat is the one who will lead the way. Join The Cat in the Hat as he celebrates friendship with his closest friends, Nick, Sally, Fish, and the Things!
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: Distributed by NCircle Entertainment 2012
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1 available in KBL Holiday Storage, Call number: DVD Juv CaSummary: "Join the Cat, Nick, and Sally as they-- Pretend to be pirates by following a treasure map--and find some treasure of their own! Meet Salmon Sam--and journey with her upstream to lay eggs in the same pool where she was born! See how trees send seeds flying through the air, floating on water, and hitching rides on animals to avoid overcrowding! Play sniff and seek with Whiffy the skunk (a guy...
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Publisher / Publication Date: NCircle Entertainment 2013
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1 available in Children's videos, Call number: DVD Juv CaSummary: The Cat in the Hat takes Nick and Sally on the craziest Halloween ride filled with howlers and shockers and scary fandangles, big laughs and music and fun from all angles! Their fright-filled adventure takes them deep into the Oooky-ma-kooky Closet where Nick and Sally discover the very best Halloween costumes ever.
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Publisher / Publication Date: NCircle Entertainment 2016
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1 available in KBL Holiday Storage, Call number: DVD JUV CATPerlmutter, David
Summary: "Dr. Perlmutter's #1 New York Times bestseller about the devastating effects of gluten, sugar, and carbs on the brain and body -- updated with the latest nutritional and neurological science." -- Publisher annotation.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Little, Brown Spark 2018
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 616.8 PERSummary: Collects nine stories featuring the cat in the hat in a variety of adventures, including a trip to Bing-Bungle-Ba-Boo to search for creatures with unique feet and a visit to Boris the bear, for his tips on falling asleep.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Random House 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE CATPerlmutter, David
Summary: The devastating truth about the effects of wheat, sugar, and carbs on the brain, with a 30-day plan to achieve optimum health.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2013
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 613.26 PERTrumbauer, Lisa Trutkoff.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2004
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Summary: "Addresses the social and emotional needs of kids during the COVID-19 pandemic: their fears, anxieties, and how to manage stress in various ways. Additional features include informative captions, interesting factual sidebars, suggested activities, a phonetic glossary, resources for further research, information about the author, and an index." --
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Publisher / Publication Date: The Child's Worldy 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 614.5 DOLGordon, Aubrey
Summary: "From the creator of Your Fat Friend, an explosive indictment on the systemic and cultural issues facing plus-sized people that will move us toward creating an agenda for fat justice"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Beacon Press 2020
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 616.3 GORHubbard, Ben
Summary: "How did the mysterious images high in the Nazca Desert in Peru come to be? Find out the truth about these ancient figures in the soil that can only be fully seen from high above the Nazca plain."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Penguin Workshop, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC 2024
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Summary: Books in this series introduce children to different parts of plants. Simple, accessible text breaks down crucial concepts and key vocabulary, and stunning photographs of a wide variety of plants show how diverse plants can be. In All About Flowers, children learn about flowers, including where they can be found, what they look like and the vital job they do for plants.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Heinemann Library 2015
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 582.13 THRBalconi, Michelle A.
Summary: Children are economists, it s time to chat about it! Economics is the study of choices people make to be happy. Kids do this each day when they decide which shirt to wear, which TV show to watch or what to eat for lunch. In making these choices, they are using the economic principles of scarcity, supply, demand, opportunity costs and diminishing returns. Now is the perfect time to chat with...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gichigami Press, Inc. 2014
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J 330 BALMoran, Caitlin
Summary: "Like anyone who discusses the problems of girls and women in public, Caitlin Moran has often been confronted with the question: "But what about men?" And at first, TBH, she dgaf. Boys, and men, are fine, right? Feminism doesn't need to worry about them. However, around the time she heard an angry young man saying he was "boycotting" International Women' Day because "It's easier to be a woman...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers 2023
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 305.31 MORSummary: Since his book Awakenings first stormed the bestseller lists (and subsequently the silver screen), Oliver Sacks has become an unlikely household name - a pioneer in the field of neurological anthropology as well as an engaging storyteller. In this TEDTalk, he brings our attention to Charles Bonnet syndrome - a hallucinatory disorder that sometimes afflicts the visually impaired. Sacks describes...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2009
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Davey, Owen
Summary: "Did you know that penguins can hold their breath for over half an hour? Or that they can swim four times faster than an Olympic swimmer? Dive into this illustrated guide to our feathered friends, full of facts on penguins and the many places they live!" --Provided by publisher
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Publisher / Publication Date: Flying Eye Books 2022
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J598.47 DAVTopacio, Francine
Summary: "Albinism is a condition in which there's a lack of pigment in an animal's eyes, skin, scales, or feathers. This condition is genetically transmitted from parent to offspring. Albinism is found in nearly all animal species, including humans, snakes, and beetles. In this book, readers learn what causes albinism, the challenges albino animals face, and why these animals are so special. Fact boxes...
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Publisher / Publication Date: PowerKids Press 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 590 TOPKottler, Jeffrey A.
Summary: Translating the latest research, theory, and skills into practical strategies for everyday and professional situations, Jeffrey Kottler presents the wisdom and successful strategies of an array of renowned leaders -- from Steve Jobs to Franklin Delano Roosevelt, George Lucas to Admiral Horatio Nelson -- while citing the challenges they faced and lessons they learned in their respective roles....
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Publisher / Publication Date: Oxford University Press 2018
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 658.5 KOTSummary: Ordinary. Typical. Routine. NORMAL. These are the words we often use to describe our lives, until… the accident, the diagnosis, the discovery, the death. Until The Thing That Changed Everything. Only then do we understand what we thought was normal was in fact Before, and we are now living After. The true stories and poems collected here are stories about life after loss—but these...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Barnwood Books 0000
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 155.9 AFTHarris, Robie H.
Summary: This series for young children provides easy-to-understand facts and answers. Launching the series is Who Has What?, a simple story following Nellie and Gus on a family outing to the beach. Humorous illustrations, conversations between the siblings, and a clear text all reassure young kids that whether they have a girl's body or a boy's, their bodies are perfectly normal, healthy, and wonderful.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Candlewick Press 2011