Spilling, Michael

Summary: "Georgians enjoy life in proximity to mountains and the curative properties of the Black Sea. Exploring the strong presence of song, dance, and other cultural influences, this book brings Georgia into great focus. This volume explains the geography and people of Georgia, and is an excellent resource for anyone interested in learning more about this former Soviet republic."--Amazon.com.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Cavendish Square Publishing 2018

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 947.58 SPI

Yang, Kelly

Summary: "A lyrical nonfiction picture book featuring eighteen Asian American changemakers and two pivotal moments in Asian American history, illustrated by fifteen renowned Asian and Asian American artists"--

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Dial Books for Young Readers 2022

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

Zachman, Kim

Summary: "From soda to water to milk and juice, There's No Cream in Cream Soda, the refreshing follow-up to There's No Ham in Hamburgers, is full of fun facts and stories of the origins of some of America's most popular drinks"--

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Running Press Kids 2023

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 641.875 ZAC

Richard, Christopher

Summary: "Readers take a tour through Brazil in this comprehensive look at its geography, history, and culture. As readers explore main text that has been meticulously updated to highlight current events, they also find stunning photographs of Brazil's natural beauty and vibrant way of life. Featuring fact boxes that highlight essential words and phrases to know when traveling to this South American...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Cavendish Square 2023

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 981 RIC

Hakim, Joy

Summary: "Can species change? Or go extinct? In the eighteenth century, most people answer no to both questions. But in the century that follows, that certainty gets challenged as some people in Europe question the common belief that all creatures are the same as they've been since life's creation. The Evolution of an Idea, the second volume of Discovering Life's Story, opens with the Swedish naturalist...

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Publisher / Publication Date: MITeen Press, an imprint of Candlewick Press 2024

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1 available in New YA Materials, Call number: YA 509 HAK

Ladwig, Tim

Summary: A version of the prodigal son parable, with text taken directly from Scripture. Themes of God's love and forgiveness come alive through the expressive illustrations of the two sons and their father. An application page at the end of the book encourages meaningful discussion.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Discovery House from Our Daily Bread Ministries 2019

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 220.95 LAD

DeRoche, Tim

Summary: Tales of whimsy, verses of woe book contains a collection of nonsense poetry.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Redtail Press 2023

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 811 DER

Hoehn, Jim

Summary: "This title tells the story of the Women's National Basketball Association, from its founding in the 1990s to its status today as a world-class showcase for basketball talent. Readers will learn about the league's stars, teams, and coaches, as well as player efforts to earn higher pay. Features include infographics, a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index."--Amazon.

Format: text

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

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 796.323 HOE

Shaughnessy, Jim.

Summary: "Jim Shaughnessy is one of the most revered names in railroad photography, yet until now there has not been a monograph devoted solely to his work. Photo-historian and railroad enthusiast Jeff Brouws (A Passion for Trains) has worked closely with Shaughnessy to select 170 evocative photographs from his sixty-year career to create The Call of Trains - the first comprehensive overview of his life...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: W.W. Norton & Co. 2008

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1 available in Oversize, Call number: OVS 779.9385 SHA

Beloff, Jim

Summary: The Ukulele - A Visual History is a fun, photo-filled look at the ongoing story of this diminutive musical instrument. It features color photographs of the finest and most unique ukuleles; the history of the ukulele; the great ukulele players: Ukulele Ike, Arthur Godfrey, Roy Smeck, Ohta San, Tiny Tim, and others; the great ukulele makers; and the uke in popular cultural: the uke in Hollywood,...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Miller Freeman Books 1997

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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 787.8 BEL

Schafer, Gil

Summary: "Opening with memories of the childhood homes and experiences that have shaped Schafer's own history, ... for Schafer, architecture is not just a career but a way of life, a calling. He describes how the many varied houses of his youth were informed as much by their style as by their sense of place, and how these experiences of home informed his idea of classicism as a set of values that he...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Rizzoli International Publications 2017

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1 available in Oversize, Call number: OVS 670 SCH

Mason, Adrienne

Summary: "Using a highly visual approach and a "slow build" of concepts, Whales To the Rescue explores how whales help to maintain a healthy ocean and, by extension, a healthy and biodiverse planet. Whales are ecosystems engineers -- animals that create, modify or maintain a habitat or ecosystem. In its lifetime, a whale can improve our planet's health by reducing the amount of carbon dioxide, one of...

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Publisher / Publication Date: Kids Can Press 2022

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 599.5 MAS