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Brege, K. B. Latta, Sara L. Laughlin, Kara L. Markovics, Pearl O'Daly, Anne Thomas, Rachael L.Brege, K. B.
Summary: For hundreds of years there have been stories of giant, vicious birds being sighted but are they a myth or reality? This time what is planned as a summer vacation, turns out to be a surprise myth solving mission for Mick, Nathan, and Sissy. From the city of Chicago to the small town of Alton Illinois, its one giant goose chase after another. Through perilous river rides to life threatening...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Team B Creative 2012
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JFIC BRELaughlin, Kara L.
Summary: General information about what a pandemic is, examples of various pandemics throughout history, and ways humanity can fight future pandemics.
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Publisher / Publication Date: The Child's World 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 614.4 LAUThomas, Rachael L.
Summary: This title examines the efforts of healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic such as working with an unknown pathogen, PPE and equipment shortages, having to quarantine away from family, and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Checkerboard Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 610.69 THOO'Daly, Anne
Summary: "Not even a gigantic tape measure could capture the height of the tallest buildings in the world, so how do we know this information? Readers learn the answer to this question and more through fascinating photos and intriguing facts that introduce them to the units of height. Imperial and metric measurements are provided to guide readers as they learn about calculating altitude and estimating...
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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'DAO'Daly, Anne
Summary: "Temperature can determine a multitude of things, such as if someone has a fever or if your dinner is fully cooked. Readers will learn many aspects of measuring temperature, including using a thermometer and navigating the two most common scales, Celsius and Fahrenheit. Key math concepts are made understandable through hands-on activities, problems to solve, and engaging graphics" --
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Publisher / Publication Date: PowerKids Press 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 536 O'DALatta, Sara L.
Summary: Explains the symptoms of the coronavirus that causes COVID-19, as well as explains how it's diagnosed, how it's treated, and how it spreads.
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Publisher / Publication Date: The Child's World 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 614.5 LATThomas, Rachael L.
Summary: This title examines actions of national leaders to combat the spread of COVID-19 such as the Trump Administration's declaration of a public health emergency and creation of the White House Coronavirus Task Force, the WHO's pandemic declaration, and the actions of national governors and global leaders to stop the spread.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Checkerboard Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 920.00904 THOMarkovics, Pearl
Summary: "Young readers will learn about Thanksgiving" --
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Publisher / Publication Date: Bearport Publishing 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 394.2 MARMarkovics, Pearl
Summary: "Young readers will learn about Valentine's Day" --
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Publisher / Publication Date: Bearport Publishing 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 394.2 MARO'Daly, Anne
Summary: "Time is measured in a variety of units, including seconds, hours, days, weeks, and decades. This practice began with the sundials of ancient Egypt, but we still use clocks and calendars today to keep track of our time. This volume guides readers through measuring time, figuring out time zones, and learning about classic and modern timepieces. Through a fun activity and introductions to some...
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Publisher / Publication Date: PowerKids Press 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 529 O'DAO'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