Morlock, Rachael
Summary: "Many meat products people enjoy are made in factories. These manufactured meats are sometimes even called "mystery meat" because people aren't sure what's in them! Readers solve the mystery behind mystery meat through this fact-filled look at the making of hot dogs, chicken nuggets, and many other popular foods. As they explore the science-focused main text and sidebars, they are also given...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Cavendish Square Publishing 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 641.36 MORFelix, Rebecca
Summary: "Eating Ethically helps readers trace the history of ethical eating and human ways of treating animals, explore the science behind it, and discuss controversies from an objective viewpoint. The title will engage readers on the topic and help them to weigh the pros and cons as they make their own food decisions."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Core Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing 2016
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J178 FELLowe, Lindsey.
Summary: Mexican food and the culture of its people are deeply connected. Readers explore this connection through insightful main text and fact boxes that highlight how geography, festivals, daily life, and food have been linked throughout Mexican history. Maps help readers visualize where certain ingredients come from, and colorful photographs depict Mexicans and the foods they enjoy in engaging...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Cavendish Square Publishing 2024
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Summary: Shows projects that can be done from scrap metal.
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Publisher / Publication Date: ABDO Pub 2012
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Place a hold to request this item.Walsh, Liza Gardner.
Summary: Treasure hunting is a fun family activity that encourages kids to get outside and discover the world around them. With this book young explorers can learn about geocaching, how to pan for gold, use metal detectors to find buried treasure, and search for arrowheads and gemstones. Wonderful bits of pirate lore, rock and mineral facts, and some fun pirate and treasure-hunting craft activities are...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Down East Books 2014
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 622 WALSeeley, 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 SEELombardo, Jennifer
Summary: "In the past, mental health was rarely discussed; it was seen as a private or even embarrassing issue, and anyone with a mental illness was generally expected to keep it to themselves. Today, however, many people have recognized the benefits of being open and honest about mental health. Through informative fact boxes, helpful graphic organizers, and engaging text, readers learn the basics about...
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Publisher / Publication Date: KidHaven Publishing 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 616.89 LOMHansen, Grace
Summary: "Built in 1632 by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan for his beloved wife, the Taj Mahal still stands today as a symbol of India's artistic and cultural heritage. Young readers will learn about who built it, when it was built, and why it was built. This title is complete with impressive historical and current photographs and simple text. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Abdo Kids 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 726 HANHoobler, Dorothy
Summary: Describes the building of the Taj Mahal, an ivory-white marble mausoleum in the Indian city of Agra.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Grosset & Dunlap, an imprint of Penguin Random House 2017
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J900 WHE BASKETMcCann, John
Summary: Provides step-by-step instructions for completing twenty-five rubber band loom projects, including jewelry, hair accessories, and toys.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Sky Pony Press 2014
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Summary: Jeepers! Scooby and his pals arrive in a town where a scary snowman is terrorizing the residents, so the amateur sleuths set out to solve the mystery.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Random House 2022
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1 available in Seasonal Juvenile Collection, Call number: JBR PURPLE HOWRusick, Jessica
Summary: This how-to book provides readers with information they need to get started on a career in metalworking. Included are the history and cultural significance of metalworking, metalworking tools and techniques, metalworking career paths, and highlights of successful metalworkers. Step-by-step projects help readers practice metalworking skills, and idea spreads inspire ways to apply what they've...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 684.09 RUSDonovan, Sandra
Summary: Provides pictures and information on how to keep your mouth healthy.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Millbrook Press 2010
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J612.313 DONFleming, Candace
Summary: How did two teenagers brutally murder an innocent child ... and why? And how did their brilliant lawyer save them from the death penalty in 1920s Chicago? Written by a prolific master of narrative nonfiction, this is a compulsively readable true-crime story based on an event dubbed the "crime of the century." In 1924, eighteen-year-old college students Nathan Leopold and Richard Loeb made a...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Anne Schwartz Books 2022
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1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 364.152 FLECopies Available at East Bay
1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 364.152 FLEPallotta, Jerry
Summary: Readers learn about the anatomy and behavior of walruses and elephant seals and decide who would win if they fought.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Scholastic Inc. 2021
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Summary: "An unlocked door to a secret science lab would be hard for any student to ignore. But what if you snuck in--and the door locked behind you? In this book, readers need to solve puzzles and find codes throughout the pictures and text in order to escape Science terms and concepts, such as animal classification, the human body, and the pH scale, are described as part of the story."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens Publishing 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 793.73 WOOSummary: It's time for some big Dora 'firsts.' It is the first visit to a barbershop with Boots for a very special haircut, and the twins' first birthday is sure to be twice the fun! The fun continues as Dora, Boots, and Baby Winky take a spaceship trip to the purple planet and then hop on Pegaso, the flying horse constellation, for the ride of their life!
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: Paramount Home Entertainment 2011
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1 available in Juvenile Digital Video Disc, Call number: DVD JUV DORHerrington, Lisa M.
Summary: "Introduces the reader to what a cavity is, how to prevent them, and what happens when you get one"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc. 2015
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 617.6 HERSantos, Rita
Summary: "The solitary leopard seal is a fierce hunter and a graceful swimmer. It spends most of its time swimming in the frigid waters of Antarctica. How does it survive in this extreme environment? With the help of color photos and fun facts, this accessible text explores how the leopard seal's life cycle, body structure, and behaviors have adapted to make it one of the most fearsome predators in one...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Enslow Publishing 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 599.79 SANWood, Kevin
Summary: "Touring a hacker's hideout might be exciting-if you could get out! Readers of this book have wandered where they shouldn't be and need to use technology knowledge they have and acquire while reading this book to find clues hidden throughout the book. They solve puzzles using technology topics like Boolean logic, binary, and Morse code, as well as critical thinking in order to escape."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens Publishing 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 793.73 WOOO'Hair, Margaret
Summary: "It can be hard to be different--whether because of how you look, where you live, or what you can or can't do. But wouldn't it be boring if we were all the same? Being different is great! Being different is what makes you YOU. This inclusive and empowering picture book from Sofia Sanchez--a young model and actress with Down syndrome--reminds readers how important it is to embrace your...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Scholastic Inc. 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE O'HARockler, Naomi
Summary: "In years past, young people-especially girls-were often taught that being polite was more important than standing up for what they wanted. These attitudes have not entirely disappeared, especially when it comes to dating and relationships. However, attitudes are changing. Young people are speaking up unapologetically about what is acceptable and not acceptable in dating and relationships. It...
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Publisher / Publication Date: ReferencePoint Press 2023
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1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 306.73 ROCWood, Alix
Summary: "Whoops You kicked your soccer ball over the wall of a mysterious math professor. Can you get it back? Not without solving some puzzles first From geometry to prime numbers, math is the way readers can escape from the home and gardens on the math professor. Readers discover clues scattered throughout the book as they use probability, circles and degrees, and even the Fibonacci sequence to make...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens Publishing 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 793.73 WOOMurray, Aaron R.
Summary: "Introduces pre-readers to simple concepts about dentits using short sentences and repetition of words"--Provided by publisher.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Enslow Publishers 2013