Amara, Philip
Summary: "This is an illustrated children's anthology of noteworthy Asian Americans: 20 groundbreaking men and women from diverse backgrounds and vocations"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 920 AMACachin, Olivier
Summary: Shares brief biographies of forty influential black musicians, including James Brown, The Fugees, and Rihanna.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Wide Eyed Editions 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 782.42 CACSummary: It explores the fundamental characteristics of myth, reality, ritual, and imagination, and tells the story of C.S. Lewis's intellectual journey into the realm of faith, which began at a meeting with fellow author J.R.R. Tolkien.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: PBS Distribution 2017
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1 available in E-TV DVDs, Call number: DVD E-TV TOLOliver, Clare.
Summary: Explains how dogs, horses, and other animals are trained to help people with special needs including the handicapped and the elderly.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: F. Watts 1999
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 636.0886 OLIDobson, Clive
Summary: Outlines the water cycle and other natural cycles that affect the water supply, the causes and consequences of various types of pollution, and related topics, and suggests methods of countering potential problems.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Firefly Books 1999
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: Sci Earth DobsonDobson, Clive
Summary: Surveys the history of wind power and windmills, outlines the science that makes them work, and provides instructions for increasingly difficult projects that demonstrate each principle.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Firefly Books (U.S.) 2010
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 621.45 DOBGifford, Clive
Summary: "From which animal can win the sprint to which planet in the galaxy weighs the most, this book of visual comparisons familiarizes young children with figures and measurements up to 20. There are no long numbers and complicated concepts but children's math skills will be enhanced by familiarity with speeds, heights, and weights-all presented through fascinating, fun, and informative comparisons"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2020
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Summary: This essential title provides children with all the information they need to know how the world works! Trustworthy and easy-to-follow text written by Clive Gifford is complemented by vibrant design and illustrations and explains how and why things happen. Covering a range of children's favorite subjects, including space, nature, wildlife, dinosaurs, volcanoes, technology and much more. Meet a...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Kingfisher 2022
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Summary: "How does a spacesuit work? What is a probe? What are the parts of a Mars rover? Readers discover the answers to these and many more questions about the technology used to explore space in this fun and fact-filled guide to a high-interest science topic. Detailed and informative images are the focal point of this learning experience, with each chapter devoted to full-color photographs, diagrams,...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Cavendish Square 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 629.4 GIFGifford, Clive
Summary: "Why is a $5 bill worth $5? Where do coins come from? What do banks actually do? Discover the answers to these and more in this crash course from ancient cashless societies to ... very modern cashless societies. The history of buying, selling, saving, and stealing is full of crazy stories and unbelievable facts, proving that while it might sound all grown-up and series, money sure is funny." --...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Wide Eyed Editions 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 332.49 GIFGifford, Clive
Summary: "Be a part of the beautiful game. The Soccer encyclopedia brings you all the latest information, stats, and facts from the world of soccer. Read profiles of today's stars, as well as those of soccer legends of the past. Follow the teams of your choice around the world, and find out the latest news on international and national competitions and tournaments. The Soccer encyclopedia is an...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Kingfisher INGFISHER BOOKS 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 796.334 GIFGifford, Clive.
Summary: Covers the sport's rules, skills, fans and the media, coaches, and tactics, and offers profiles of the top players and teams. From the first soccer games to today"s money-spinning global industry, the book takes readers to the heart of a sport that is played and watched by millions of people around the world. It explains the key rules, skills, and tactics and examines issues in and around the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Kingfisher 2006
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 796.334 GIFIrving, Clive.
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Publisher / Publication Date: W. Morrow 1993
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 629.133 IRVWhichelow, Clive.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Portrait 2007
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 427 WHICussler, Clive.
Summary: After a former NUMA colleague disappears while researching the icebergs of Antartica, Kurt Austin and his assistant Joe Zavala head to the freezing edge of the world to investigate. Even as they confront perilous waters and frigid temperatures, they are also up against a terrifying man-made weapon, a fast growing ice that could usher in a new ice age.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Wheeler Publishing, a part Gale, a Cengage Comapany 2021
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1 available in Large Print, Call number: LP FIC CUSGifford, Clive
Summary: "Awesome Algorithms and Creative Coding explores how computers work and explains how to think in a logical way. The bright and engaging design guides readers through clear explanations of binary code, simple algorithms, and computer language. With real-life examples, students learn about the development of coding using simple decision-making processes. Programming languages that readers can use...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Crabtree Publishing Company 2015
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 005 GIFGifford, Clive
Summary: From the biggest leagues to the most exciting cup tournaments on the planet, soccer's record-breaking stars are here. Packed with thousands of eye-popping stats about incredible trophy-winning teams, soccer record breakers contains all the latest facts and figures from the 2016 FIFA World Cup.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Carlton Kids 2019
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Summary: Bursting with fascinating facts and the latest breathtaking images, this space book for children brings the wonders of the Solar System to life. Find out about the never-ending storms on Jupiter. Learn about the towering volcanoes of Venus -- all 1,600 of them, and see the Valles Marineris on Mars -- a canyon that is ten times longer than Earth's Grand Canyon. Find out many more fascinating...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Dorling Kindersley Publishing, Incorporated 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 629 GIFGifford, Clive.
Summary: Covers the sport's rules, skills, fans and the media, coaches, and tactics, and offers profiles of the top players and teams. From the first soccer games to today's money-spinning global industry, the book takes readers to the heart of a sport that is played and watched by millions of people around the world. It explains the key rules, skills, and tactics and examines issues in and around the...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Kingfisher 2010
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1 available in Stacks, Call number: 796.3 KINHamilton, Clive.
Summary: This book goes to the heart of the unfolding reality of the twenty-first century: international efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions have failed and before the end of the century Earth is now projected to be warmer than it has been for 15 million years. The question, 'can the crisis be avoided?' has been superseded by a more chilling one, 'what can be done to prevent the devastation of...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Yale University Press 2013
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 551.6 HAMStevens, Clive
Summary: Describes materials and techniques used to create such projects as pop-ups, greeting cards, origami, book covers, and sculptures.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Reader's Digest 1996
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 745.54 StevensChii
Summary: "A diary comic with an upbeat, adorable flair that tells the charming tale of Chii, a woman assigned male at birth. Her story starts with her childhood and follows the ups and downs of exploring her sexuality, gender, and transition-as well as falling in love with a man who's head over heels for her. Now, Chii is about to embark on a new adventure: becoming a bride!"--Back cover.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Seven Seas Entertainment 2018
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1 available in Young Adult Graphic Novels, Call number: YA 741.5 BRICatchpole, Clive.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Norton 1979
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Publisher / Publication Date: Firefly Books 1981