Fishman, Seth
Summary: "The Earth's five oceans and its water cycle connect all of us in important and unexpected ways"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Greenwillow Books, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers 2020
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Summary: "Digging machines fascinate many young children. Backhoes are extra-large machines that draw earth backward instead of lifting it forward like shovels or other digging machines do. They can be found at many work sites, building roads and digging the foundations for people's homes and other buildings, even skyscrapers. This book explores the different types of backhoes and how they've helped...
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Publisher / Publication Date: PowerKids Press 2020
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Summary: "Shooting stars aren't actually stars-they're meteors! When a meteoroid, or space rock, enters Earth's atmosphere, it creates the streak of light called a meteor. Readers learn how meteors form, what meteor showers are, what meteorites are, and more. Fact boxes provide readers with additional fun information, while detailed diagrams and a graphic organizer depict the information presented in...
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Publisher / Publication Date: PowerKids Press 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 523.5 KINKingston, Seth
Summary: Huge machines are all around us! Bulldozers are large, powerful machines that can push large amounts of materials with their blade. They are found at many job sites, including mines and road-construction sites. This book explores the different parts of a bulldozer, including its tracks and blade, and how these extra-large machines are put to use. Full-color photographs of these massive machines...
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Publisher / Publication Date: PowerKids Press 2020
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Summary: Lakes can be hundreds of miles long and thousands of miles deepor small enough to swim across! Its common for homes and roads to be built near lakes because they offer such beautiful scenery as well as needed resources. Readers are introduced to the lake biome that may be in their backyard through lakes main features, animals and plants that may live there, and examples of some of the largest...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens Publishing 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 577.6 LYNKingston, Seth
Summary: "Cherry pickers aren't actually meant for picking cherries. These machines are aerial work platforms that help people reach high places. Cherry pickers usually can't lift very heavy loads. However, they may have other features to help people do certain jobs. These extra-large machines take the place of scaffolding, which takes a long time to set up and take down and can be dangerous. Readers...
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Publisher / Publication Date: PowerKids Press 2020
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Summary: "Lightning occurs when a cloud visibly discharges electricity. We see this as a flash of light, often during a thunderstorm. However, lightning also happens during snowstorms and dust storms and in the dust and gases volcanoes give off when they erupt. In this book, readers learn how lightning forms, why thunder accompanies lightning, and more. Fun fact boxes provide supplemental information to...
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Publisher / Publication Date: PowerKids Press 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 551.56 KINCasteel, Seth
Summary: "Photographs of puppies with explanations of their daily routine, for young children"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: National Geographic Kids 2018
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Summary: "A choose your own path style story that guides the reader through the very real job of being a teuthologist"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 594.58 FORCopies Available at East Bay
1 available in New Youth Materials, Call number: J 594.58 FORSmith, Sherri L.
Summary: "During World War II, black Americans were fighting for their country and for freedom in Europe, yet they had to endure a totally segregated military in the United States, where they weren't considered smart enough to become military pilots. After acquiring government funding for aviation training, civil rights activists were able to kickstart the first African American military flight program...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Penguin Workshop, an imprint of Penguin Random House 2018
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JB BASKET TUSKEGEEKendi, Ibram X.
Summary: We can let racism stand, or we can stand against it. Readers will follow a young Kendi as he learns (and unlearns) lessons that help shape his understanding racism. Kendi's concept of antiracism reenergizes and reshapes the conversation about racial justice in America. Even more fundamentally, it points us toward liberating new ways of thinking about ourselves and each other. He asks us to...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Kokila, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC 2022
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1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 305.8 KENArd, Cath
Summary: "A book that encourages children to go and play outside and discover what nature has to offer. Leave the house and roam into the nature: It is a fascinating place, waiting to be conquered by little ones with curious minds. Whether in the garden, park, or a nearby forest, a closer look at nature will draw out budding architects, their first constructions built from stones, branches, and leaves;...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Little Gestalten 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 796.5 ARDArd, Cath
Summary: "There is a wilderness where waterfalls plunge down rocky cliffs, herds of bison graze on sweeping grasslands, and forests ring with the owls of wolves. A place where mud bubbles, springs steam, and water explodes from deep underground. People have been drawn to this landscape for thousands of years and now it's your turn to explore... Welcome to Yellowstone"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Flying Eye Books 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 978.752 ARDKendi, Ibram X.
Summary: The New York Times bestseller How to be an Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi is shaping the way a generation thinks about race and racism. How to be a (Young) Antiracist is a dynamic reframing of the concepts shared in the adult book, with young adulthood front and center. Aimed at readers 12 and up, and co-authored by award-winning children's book author Nic Stone, How to be a (Young) Antiracist...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2023
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1 available in Playaway, Call number: PA 305.8 KENGetz, Lori
Summary: "This book is NOT about knocking down those who are popular, or an attempt to convince teens that popularity is a bad thing. In fact, research points to the exact opposite: likeability is important!. It is not elusive or granted only to a select few. Anyone can become their own kind of popular with a little bit of insight and a whole lot of reflection. The goal: encourage and promote...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Magination Press 2022
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1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 302.1 GETDavies, Beth
Summary: A guide to "Solo, a Star Wars story," introduces new heroes, villains, droids, and vehicles from the film.
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2018
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1 available in Beginning Readers - Rising Reader (Purple), Call number: JBR PURPLE DAVBacon, Beth
Summary: OK. So, you have to read for 20 minutes, but you don't want to. Maybe your mom or dad or teacher even has a timer--yikes! If you have to read, but you don't like reading, this book is for you! If someone's bugging you to open a book, grab this one. In this book, you'll zoom through 20 minutes of reading ... without really reading!
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Publisher / Publication Date: Harper, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers 2020
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Summary: The author and his delightful little panda bear, Koo challenge readers to stretch their minds and imaginations with twenty-six haikus about the four seasons.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Scholastic Press 2014
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 811 MUTCopies Available at East Bay
1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE MUTCopies Available at Interlochen
1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: JE Poetry MuthDorion, Leah
Summary: The story takes readers back to Canada's fur trade era by focusing on a Mé́tis family's preparations for a lobstick celebration and feast in the boreal forest.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gabriel Dumont Institute 2014
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 970.004 DORKaminski, Leah
Summary: With a mix of South Asian influences, Pakistan is a country known for its Islamic art and architecture, popular religious celebrations, and rich foods. Learn about Pakistan's people, government, and fascinating history, from life under British rule to Pakistan's independence.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2020
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1 available in JT Non-Fiction, Call number: JT Place Co KaminskiMosca, Julia Finley
Summary: "As a girl coming of age during the Civil Rights Movement, Patricia Bath made it her mission to become a doctor. When obstacles like racism, poverty, and sexism threatened this goal, she persevered--brightening the world with a game-changing treatment for blindness!"--Inside book jacket.
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Publisher / Publication Date: The Innovation Press 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J STEM MoscaCopies Available at Peninsula
1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JB BATH MOSKaminski, Leah
Summary: "A mesmerizing blend of old and new traditions, Japan is a country of diverse land, climate, and people ... Explore Japan's history and its creation of art forms including origami, calligraphy, and ikebana, the art of flower arranging."--Provided by publisher.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Cherry Lake Publishing 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 952 KAMCopies Available at Interlochen
1 available in JT Non-Fiction, Call number: JT Place Co KaminskiReinke, Beth Bence
Summary: Carefully leveled text and fresh, vibrant photos engage young readers in learning about how fire trucks work. Age-appropriate critical thinking questions and a photo glossary help build nonfiction learning skills.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Lerner Publications 2018
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Summary: Discover Grand Traverse Bay takes readers to the water's edge, where they will learn about the bay's atmosphere, geosphere, hydrosphere, and biosphere. Lake Michigan's Grand Traverse Bay area is home to year-round fishing, fruit orchards, and many animal species. Readers can explore the bay's unique underwater bluffs and riverbeds, formed by fast-moving glaciers. Colorful maps, diagrams, and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Cherry Lake Publishing 2020