Wittrock, Jeni
Summary: "Simple text and full-color illustrations describe the true story of Laika, the first dog in outer space"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Picture Window Books, a Capstone imprint 2015
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 929.43 WITBerglund, Bruce R.
Summary: "In 1952, the United States was heavily involved in the Korean War. When members of the U.S. Marine Corps bought a horse to join in the war effort, little did they know that a hero would soon emerge. Trained to be a military pack horse, Sergeant Reckless quickly became a part of the unit and served to support the troops in several combat missions during the war. Discover the heroic story of...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press, an imprint of Capstone 2023
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J951.904 BERBerglund, Bruce R.
Summary: "In January 1925, many people in Nome, Alaska, and the surrounding area were sick and dying from an outbreak of diphtheria. A supply of medicine was found but there was one problem-it was hundreds of miles away. The only way to get it to Nome was by dogsled. Ride along with the heroic sled dog Togo and his owner, Leonhard Sepalla, as they make a dangerous journey across Alaska's unforgiving...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press 2023
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J636.73 BERManning, Matthew K.
Summary: "In 2008, Moko the dolphin was well known at Mahia Beach on New Zealand's North Island. People loved to come and watch the playful dolphin fetch beach balls, steal boogie boards, and interact with the swimmers and beachgoers. In March of that year, two pygmy sperm whales got trapped between a sandbar and the beach and couldn't get them back to the ocean. Several concerned people were unable to...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press, an imprint of Capstone 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 599.53 MANCopies Available at Peninsula
1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J559.53 MANYomtov, Nel
Summary: "In October 1918, World War I had been raging in Europe for more than four years. When Major Charles Whittlesey led the U.S. 77th Division into France's Argonne Forest, his troops were soon surrounded and cut off from escape by German forces. Things became even more dangerous when the division came under friendly fire from U.S. forces. The troops' only hope was to send a carrier pigeon named...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press, an imprint of Capstone 2023
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J904.4 YOMBell, Samantha
Summary: Each book sin the Animals Are Awesome series offers insight into the fascinating lives of some of the world's most incredible animals. This book will teach you a lot about giant pandas.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 12 Story Library 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 599.789 BELRose, Rachel
Summary: "Strong, smart, and fearless, orcas are awesome. They are often called killer whales, but they aren't whales. They are dolphins! Read more to learn all about awesome orcas"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Bearport Publishing Company 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 599.53 ROSSexton, Colleen A.
Summary: "The sun sets, and an aye-aye wakes up! Learn all about how the awesome aye-aye survives the forest at night"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Bearport Publishing Company 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 599.8 SEXFurstinger, Nancy
Summary: Each book in the Animals Are Awesome series offers insight into the fascinating lives of some of the world's most incredible animals. This book contains facts about spiders.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 12 Story Library 2018
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Summary: "Nostrils that can close in a sandstorm, wide feet that won't sink in the sand, and-of course-a signature fat-storing hump make the camel perfectly comfortable in it's less than hospitable habitat. But what else do you know about this awesome desert dweller? Learn all about camels!"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Bearport Publishing 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 599.63 GROSexton, Colleen A.
Summary: "Pop! A fuzzy face pokes out from its burrow. It's a wombat. But don't let that cute face fool you. A wombat can be vicious when it squishes predators with its hard backside! From digging burrows to battling with their behinds and everything in between, learn all about these awesome animals!"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Bearport Publishing Company 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 599.2 SEXKlepeis, Alicia
Summary: "Offers 12 exciting facts about these cold-blooded creatures, including a look at their diet, habitats, life cycle, and more. Full-color spreads give readers fascinating facts about slithering snakes and engage readers in their unique environments."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: 12 Story Library 2018
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Summary: Each book in the Animals Are Awesome series offers insight into the fascinating lives of some of the worlds most incredible animals. This book contains facts about dolphins.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 12 Story Library 2018
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Summary: "Offers 12 exciting facts about these top predators, including a look at their diet, habitats, life cycle, and more. Full-color spreads give readers fascinating facts about several types of sharks and engage readers in their unique environments"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: 12 Story Library 2018
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Summary: "Bright orange fish bob in the water, darting in and out of scary stinging tentacles. But it's okay-clown fish are covered in mucus that protects them from the poison that coats their anemone home. And not only can these fancy fish stop the sting of poison, they can also change from males to females in a flash. Clown fish are awesome! Learn all about these fantastic fish"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Bearport Publishing Company 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 597 ROSRose, Rachel
Summary: "The flash of color in an African rain forest might not be what you expect. Mandrills have bright faces with long, red noses and blue and cheeks (not to mention the colorful cheeks on their rears). Whether they are tiny babies clinging to the mothers or adult monkeys yawning at threats, mandrills are awesome! Learn all about the largest member of the monkey family"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Bearport Publishing Company 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 599.8 ROSMcManus, Lori
Summary: "Series continuation, biographies of women in history"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc. 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 920.72 MCMCopies Available at Kingsley
1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 920.72 MCMPhilips, Katruna
Summary: "Series continuation, biographies of women in history"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc. 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 920.72 PHIRodriguez, Janel
Summary: "Series continuation, biographies of women in history"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc. 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 920.72 RODRustad, Martha E. H. (Martha Elizabeth Hillman)
Summary: "Manatees are huge sea mammals. These big, wrinkly creatures are strong but swim through the ocean slowly. Learn all about these amazing mammals." -- Back cover.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Pebble, a Capstone imprint 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 599.55 RUSJaycox, Jaclyn
Summary: "Bearded dragons may not breathe fire or fly, but they are still impressive animals! These large lizards are found in Australia. They use venom to kill prey. Learn more details about these fascinating reptiles"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Pebble, a Capstone imprint 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 597.95 JAYJaycox, Jaclyn
Summary: "Giant tortoises can live for more than 100 years! These enormous creatures can also weigh a lot-more than 16 bicycles piled together. Find out all the facts about these peaceful island creatures"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Pebble, a Capstone imprint 2021
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Summary: "Pangolins' bodies are a rare sight. They have scales, spikes, and claws! Bright photos bring these unusual mammals to life. Readers will follow along with easy-to-read text and will enjoy learning all they can about pangolins"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Pebble 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 599.3 JAYJaycox, Jaclyn
Summary: "Quokkas might be the cutest animals you've never heard of. These furry little creatures look like a cross between a kangaroo and a squirrel. Get fun details about this adorable Australian animal"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Pebble, a Capstone imprint 2022