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Animals Anti-racism Ants Crabs Jaguar Lobsters Racism Rattlesnakes Skunks United StatesLapin, Joyce
Summary: Introduces facts about the Moon, explaining the science behind how candles and balloons behave in the lunar atmosphere, why "moon angels" will last for thousands of years, and how gravity is different on the Moon.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Sterling Children's Books 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 523.3 LAPGifford, Clive
Summary: "How does a spacesuit work? What is a probe? What are the parts of a Mars rover? Readers discover the answers to these and many more questions about the technology used to explore space in this fun and fact-filled guide to a high-interest science topic. Detailed and informative images are the focal point of this learning experience, with each chapter devoted to full-color photographs, diagrams,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Cavendish Square 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 629.4 GIFWatson, Bruce
Summary: "In the summer of 1964, as the Civil Rights movement boiled over, the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) sent more than seven hundred college students to Mississippi to help black Americans already battling for democracy, their dignity and the right to vote. The campaign was called "Freedom Summer." But on the evening after volunteers arrived, three young civil rights workers went...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Seven Stories Press 2020
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1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 323.1196 WATVirts, Terry
Summary: "A kid's guide to leaving the planet from someone who's done it! Former astronaut Terry Virts guides readers through the practical elements of becoming an astronaut, along with the wonders (and challenges!) of space travel. With insider information on training, piloting a ship, and working in space, readers and aspiring astronauts will be inspired to start their own journey to the stars. This...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Workman Publishing Company 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 629.45 VIRCopies Available at Kingsley
1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 629.45 VIRPryor, Shawn
Summary: "On February 1, 1960, four young black men sat down at a Woolworth's lunch counter in Greensboro, North Carolina, and staged a nonviolent protest against segregation. At that time, many restaurants in the South did not serve black people. Soon, thousands of students were staging sit-ins across the South, and within six months, the lunch counter at which they'd first protested was integrated....
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press, a Capstone imprint 2022
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2 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 975.6 PRYSandler, Martin W.
Summary: "A nation in need of hope, the most powerful rocket ever launched, and the first three men to break the bounds of Earth: Apollo 8 was headed to the moon. In 1957, when the USSR launched Sputnik I, the first man-made satellite to orbit Earth, America's rival in the Cold War claimed victory on a new frontier. The Space Race had begun, and the United States was losing. Closer to home, a decade of...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2018
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1 available in JT Non-Fiction, Call number: JT Space SandlerAnderson, Carol (Carol Elaine)
Summary: "This ... young adult adaptation brings her ideas to a new audience. When America achieves milestones of progress toward full and equal black participation in democracy, the systemic response is a consistent racist backlash that rolls back those wins. We Are Not Yet Equal examines five of these moments: The end of the Civil War and Reconstruction was greeted with Jim Crow laws; the promise of...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Bloomsbury 2018
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1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 323 ANDGreener, Rachel
Summary: Young readers can find out exactly what is needed to grow a baby, from introducing the basic building blocks of life such as sperm and eggs, to explaining the different ways that these building blocks can be put together to create a family. Working closely with a leading national LGBT organisation, this inclusive guide to Making a Baby covers sex, sperm and egg donation, IUI, IVF, surrogacy and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Dial Books for Young Readers 2021
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Summary: Takes a look at the history of LGBT rights leading up to the legalization of same-sex marriage, the debates surrounding it, and influential figures of the day.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Core Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing 2019
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J346.730168 HARMurray, Lily
Summary: "We are all on Earth but for a fleeting moment, yet no two lives are the same. From the delicate mayfly, which lives for just a few precious hours, to the death-defying immortal jellyfish, this book about animal life cycles is a celebration of creatures big and small." --
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Publisher / Publication Date: Big Picture Press, an imprint of Candlewick Press 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 571.8 MURHopkinson, Deborah
Summary: Chronicles the women's rights movement in the United States, from the beginning of the movement in the nineteenth century and the fight for equal rights in the 1960s to such present-day events as the Women's March in 2017.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Penguin Workshop 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 305.4 HOPCopies Available at Peninsula
1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J900 WHACopies Available at Interlochen
1 available in JT Non-Fiction, Call number: JT Social What HopkinsonTieck, Sarah
Summary: Presents basic information about Washington, including important cities, fun facts, and places of interest.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Big Buddy Books, an imprint of Abdo Publishing 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 979.7 TIEPêgo, Ana
Summary: "When she was young, biologist Ana Pêgo didn't play in a backyard but on a beach. As she grew older, Ana realized that a new species was becoming more and more common in the sand. She decided to collect the species and give it a name: Plasticus maritimus. She dedicated her life to studying plastic in the oceans and raising awareness of the danger it poses to the health of the planet. Inspired...
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Publisher / Publication Date: David Suzuki Institute/Greystone Kids 2020
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1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 363.738 PEGMcDonald, Bob
Summary: "Beloved science commentator Bob McDonald takes us on a tour of our galaxy, unraveling the mysteries of the universe and helping us navigate our place among the stars. How big is our galaxy? Is there life on those distant planets? Are we really made of star dust? And where do stars even come from? In An Earthling's Guide to Outer Space, we finally have the answers to all those questions and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Simon & Schuster 2019
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 520.2 MCDO'Daly, Anne
Summary: "Even if objects are about the same size, that doesn't mean they're the same weight. Readers will learn about many units that measure weight and about concepts such as density, gravity, and mass. With colorful photographs and engaging illustrations of ancient and modern scales, this book will help readers learn facts about weight, including how boats float and how weight is a factor in baking" --
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Publisher / Publication Date: PowerKids Press 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 530.8 O'DASlade, Suzanne
Summary: "For centuries, people have been intrigued by Mars, and over time, scientists have made exciting discoveries, such as the planet's Earth-like weather and seasons. But curious earthlings want to know more about the Red Planet. Does Mars have deserts? Volcanos? Or signs of life? Could people live there someday? Scientists decided to take a closer look. They built a powerful camera called the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Peachtree Publishing Company Inc. 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 523.43 SLABeaty, Andrea
Summary: "Why do airplanes look the way they do? Why can't birds fly when they're first born? And why do some paper planes fly farther than others? Discover everything there is to know about flight from Ada Twist, Scientist--from information about creatures that fly, to the history of aircrafts, to modern technology that allows us to soar through the air faster than ever!"--Amazon.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Amulet Books 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 629.13 BEACopies Available at Interlochen
1 available in Juvenile- Series, Call number: JS Que BeatyPerkins, Jennifer
Summary: Watch kids' eyes light up as they roll up their sleeves and transform ordinary items. Upcycle It! Crafts for Kids shows tweens how to take objects destined for the recycling bin and breathe new life into them to make room decor, organizers, school supplies, and so much more.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Rockridge Press 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 745.58 PREDufresne, Emilie
Summary: Young readers discover that the science behind light is fun in this colorful and creative look at an essential elementary curriculum topic. Bright illustrations fill the pages, helping readers visualize what's explained in the accessible and engaging text. Relatable examples show readers how the science of light is in action all around them, and these examples are paired with easy-to-follow...
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Publisher / Publication Date: KidHaven Publishing, an imprint of Greenhaven Publishing 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 535 DUFSpanier, Kristine
Summary: "In this book, early fluent readers learn about the Mid-Atlantic, its location, history, demographics, geography, climate, and other defining features. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn about this region. A Take a Look! map highlights the region's location, while an additional infographic also aids understanding. Sidebars present...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Jump! 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 974 SPAKohen, Elizabeth
Summary: "How can you make authentic Spanish food at home? How have Spain's history and geography played a part in the development of its arts and festivals? How are Spanish people embodying the idea of global citizenship? The answers to these questions and many more are found in this updated and comprehensive look at life in Spain. Colorful photographs of Spain's diverse landscapes, cities, and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Cavendish Square Publishing 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 946 KOHSingh, Deanna
Summary: "Good for you! You've taken the first step in a lifelong journey to learn what you can do to help end racism. Maybe you've seen someone treated unfairly just because of the color of their skin. Maybe you were treated unfairly because of the color of yours. Maybe you've seen protests in the news and wondered what they're really all about. Whatever reason you picked up this book, you're here...
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Publisher / Publication Date: American Girl Publishing 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 305.8 SINMcAneney, Caitie
Summary: "In a time of increasing political and social tensions, students are sure to find themselves in complicated ethical situations. What happens if someone they know and love is racist? This book introduces readers to the concepts of prejudice and racism and gives them guidance on how to deal with these concepts in daily life. Readers will learn how to show their support for equality by celebrating...
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Publisher / Publication Date: PowerKids Press 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 305.8 MCAPallotta, Jerry
Summary: "Which dangerous animals would win in a fight? Find out in this awesome bindup of four books in the popular Who Would Win? series. The collection features a range of mammals, sea creatures, reptiles, insects, and birds to satisfy all kinds of animal fans, including Rattlesnake vs. Secretary Bird, Lobster vs. Crab, Jaguar vs. Skunk, and Green Ants vs. Army Ants. Kids will learn about each...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Scholastic 2023