Nordvig, Mathias
Summary: What is more awesome than the hammer-wielding thunder-god, Thor; the Queen of Asgard and all-knowing goddess, Frigg; or the gigantic sea serpent, Jormungand? Norse Mythology for Kids transports you into the Nordic lands where extraordinary creatures like giants, dwarfs, elves, and monsters walked among fearless gods and goddesses. Featuring timeless stories from such countries as Iceland,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Rockridge Press 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Fiction, Call number: J FIC NORBerglund, Bruce R.
Summary: "You are the god Thor from Norse mythology. You enjoy your role as the god of thunder. But you have a complicated relationship with your brother Loki. You enjoy going on grand adventures together, but you're often at odds with him. You are a strong and brave warrior, while Loki uses his quick wits to outsmart the enemy. However, Loki enjoys playing tricks on you to make you look foolish. Can...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press, a Capstone imprint 2023
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JFIC BERLukidis, Lydia
Summary: "It's time for two gods of war to clash! The Norse god Odin is the Allfather and the god of war. He uses his wisdom to guide him in combat strategy. Meanwhile, Ares, the Greek god of war, uses his brute strength and fighting skills to be an unstoppable force in battle. If these two gods faced off on the battlefield, who would come out on top?"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press, a Capstone imprint 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 202 LUKLukidis, Lydia
Summary: "Who will win this battle of famous beauty? In Asgard, the Norse goddess Frig rules over marriage, motherhood, family, and prophecy. Meanwhile, the Greek goddess Aphrodite reigns over love, beauty, and fertility. In this battle between two powerful ancient goddesses, who will come out on top?"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press, a Capstone imprint 2024
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Summary: "Who will become the queen of the underworld? Norse goddess Hel watches over the soulds of those who die of sickness or old age. Meanwhile, Greek goddess Persephone can communicate with the dead and represents the change of the seasons. If these two goddesses clashed, who would come out on top?"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press, a Capstone imprint 2024
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Summary: "You are in the Underworld-the land of the dead from Norse mythology. Ruled by the goddess Hel, it's not a place Viking warriors would choose to go to when they die. The Underworld isn't an easy place to leave. The gods themselves can rarely escape this cold, dark land. Can you find a way out of this dangerous place before it's too late? Will you bargain with the gods to let you leave? YOU...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press 2022
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JFIC KAMClendening, Cameron.
Summary: Learn about the key players and big wins that have made the Notre Dame Fighting Irish one of the most popular teams in college football. Readers will get a glimpse into the team's history, its home stadium, its fans, and the team's most memorable moments. Additional features to enhance comprehension include a table of contents, informative sidebars and captions, a glossary of key words and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Child's World 2022
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Summary: "In Battle Royale: Lethal Warriors, we have a matchup of historic magnitude. We took the deadliest creatures and matched them in a battle of weaponry, strength, and grit. Who will come out victorious, Medusa or Hel? You'll have to read to find out. This series utilizes considerate text written at a higher maturity level with a lower reading level to engage struggling readers. Book includes a...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Cherry Lake Publishing 2020
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Summary: "This is the story of Kiyo Sato and her family and their experience in the U.S. Japanese Internment Camps during WWII."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Twenty-First Century Books 2020
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1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 921 SATHarris, Duchess
Summary: In 2008, voters chose Barack Obama as the first African American president in the history of the United States. Barack Obama Is Elected President examines this historic event from multiple perspectives, including those of Barack Obama himself, his wife, Michelle, and opposing candidate John McCain
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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: J382.73092 HARAbdo, Kenny
Summary: This title focuses on ATVs and gives information related to their types, gear, history, and competitions. The title is complete with beautiful and colorful photographs, simple text, and a database for added activities. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards
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Publisher / Publication Date: Abdo Zoom 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 629.2288 ABDPryor, 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 PRYO'Connor, George
Summary: Retells in graphic novel format the story from Greek mythology of Hephaistos, the god of fire.
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Publisher / Publication Date: First Second 2019
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Summary: With an abundance of fun and informative facts, this oversize volume provides young readers with a fascinating introduction to horses. Vibrant, large-scale photography provides an inside look at these popular animals in their natural habitats around the world. Features such as location maps, scaled-size comparisons, and statistics give readers further insights into the animals' world, while...
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Publisher / Publication Date: A+, Smart Apple Media 2015
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 636.1 JACBuckey, A. W.
Summary: Discusses Norse mythology and its origins, the structure of the mythological world, and the gods, goddesses, and heroes featured in legend.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Core Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing 2019
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1 available in J Non Fic Series, Call number: J 293.1 BUCGrace, Catherine O'Neill
Summary: A recreation of the first Thanksgiving reveals the actual events during the three days that the Wampanoag people and the colonists came together.
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Publisher / Publication Date: National Geographic Society 2001
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Summary: Describes key characters in Norse mythology, explores the roles and relationships of the heroes and gods in myths, retells some ancient myths, and discusses how these stories helped people in early Scandinavia interpret their world.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Crabtree Publishing Company 2012
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Summary: "Follow the 14th Dalai Lama's harrowing escape to India in 1959, as he fled Chinese suppression of a national uprising in Tibet. A story of risk and political tension, this graphic novel invites readers to immerse themselves in the incredible story of the Tibetan spiritual and political leader--brought to life by gripping narrative and vivid full-color illustrations that jump off the page"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Penguin Workshop 2023
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1 available in New Non-fiction, Call number: J 921 DALBerglund, 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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Summary: Gives readers a behind-the-scenes look at the building of the Hoover Dam. Additional features include a table of contents, a Fast Facts spread, critical-thinking questions, primary source quotes and accompanying source notes, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.
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Publisher / Publication Date: The Child's World, Inc. 2017
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J609 MOMBerglund, 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 BERVentura, Marne
Summary: "This early encyclopedia introduces readers to many horse breeds. From the small miniature horse to the massive Percheron, each breed is special in its own way. This book highlights each horse's appearance, behavior, and uses. It also features a map of the breed's place of origin. Features include a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Abdo Publishing 2023
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: 636.1 VENSeeley, M. H.
Summary: It s a good thing this spider s prey can t read, because this spider s name gives away its secret. Trap-door spiders build burrows that double as slick traps they use to catch a tasty meal. These cunning eight-legged terrors hide at the bottom of the burrow and wait for dinner to show up at its door. Through incredible photographs showing the building and use of these nests, readers explore the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens Publishing 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 595.4 SEEKathrens, Ginger
Summary: The book begins with the author and filmmaker witnessing the birth of a helpless white colt, that will soon capture her heart and imagination. Each subsequent chapter documents Cloud's interaction with his mare Raven, his brother Diamond, and other colts in the wild as well as his adventures encountering dangerous predators, older stallions, and human trappers. The author follows Cloud over the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Fox Chapel Publishers International Ltd. 2017