Summary: "Wonder Woman has been an inspiration for decades, and while not everyone would choose her star-spangled outfit for themselves, her compassion and fairness are worthy of emulation. We'll be presenting tales of the real-world heroes who take up Diana's mantle and work in the fields of science, sports, activism, diplomacy, and more!"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: DC Comics 2021
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1 available in Young Adult Graphic Novels, Call number: YA 920.72 WONAranya.
Summary: In this unique book, Aranya leads you through the design process from beginning to end, using clear explanations, flowcharts and diagrams. Linking theory to practice, he places the ethics, principles, philosophies, tools and techniques directly into the context of the process itself. While written for anyone with a basic grasp of permaculture, this book also has plenty to offer the more...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Permanent Publications 2012
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Summary: "When Hurricane Maria roared across Puerto Rico in September 2017, it devastated the island. It was an unprecedented natural disaster, a Category 5 major hurricane, and ultimately responsible for the deaths of more than three thousand people. It also ripped away the facade that had dominated discussions of the island's relationship with the United States for over a century This is the first...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Apollo Publishers 2019
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 363.34 DEIJoy, LaManda.
Summary: LaManda Joy, the founder of Chicago’s Peterson Garden Project and a board member of the American Community Gardening Association, has worked in the community gardening trenches for years and brings her knowledge to the wider world in Start a Community Food Garden. This hardworking guide covers every step of the process: fundraising, community organizing, site sourcing, garden design and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Timber Press, Inc. 2014
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Summary: Introduces the cycles of the night sky, including why the night sky changes, different constellations, and discover how the moon is involved.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Childs World 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 520 SMIDeiters, Erika.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Raintree Steck-Vaughn 2002
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J 598.7 DEIRembert, Winfred
Summary: "A self-taught artist's odyssey from Jim Crow era Georgia to the Yale Art Gallery-a stunningly vivid, full-color memoir in prose and painted leather, with a foreword by Equal Justice Initiative founder Bryan Stevenson. Winfred Rembert grew up as a field hand on a Georgia plantation. He embraced the Civil Rights Movement, endured political violence, survived a lynching, and spent seven years in...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Bloomsbury Publishing 2021
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 REMBERT, WINFRED REMDeiters, Erika.
Summary: Describes the habitat, physical characteristics, and life cycle of tree frogs, amphibians with sticky pads on the ends of their long toes, which live all over the world but in especially large numbers in the rain forests of Central and South America.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Raintree Steck-Vaughn 2001
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J 597.8 DEINeubert, Christopher.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Sterling Pub. Co. 1980
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Summary: A masterfully researched and compelling history of Iran from 1501 to 2009 This history of modern Iran is not a survey in the conventional sense but an ambitious exploration of the story of a nation. It offers a revealing look at how events, people, and institutions are shaped by currents that sometimes reach back hundreds of years. The book covers the complex history of the diverse societies...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Yale University Press 2017
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Publisher / Publication Date: Little, Brown 2001
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 943.087 LEBLibert, Steve
Summary: "In 1679, the French ship Le Griffon mysteriously vanished. Was it lost in a violent storm or robbed of its valuable cargo of furs and set ablaze? No one knows, but historians are quite certain the ship found its final resting place on the bottom of the Great Lakes. Now after centuries of mystery and misinformation, Steve and Kathie Libert reveal that Le Griffon likely met her final fate among...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Mission Point Press 2021
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 910.452 LIBSmibert, Angie
Summary: Educational, easy-to-do physical science activities that will show young readers more about the field of physical science. Using simple, easy to find materials, these activities will help readers better understand gravity, states of matter, density, and more!
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press 2018
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Publisher / Publication Date: 1990
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1 available in Compact Audio Disc, Call number: CD BLUES MCCPappas, Lou Seibert.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Chronicle Books 1999
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 641.675 PAPSmibert, Angie
Summary: This book takes kids on a journey to discover the history of games, and then leads them from their initial idea for a new game through several iterations of a game all the way to playing the final version of a game they created. Explore the processes of both playing and creating games while developing critical and creative thinking skills that apply to tasks and concepts across academic...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Nomad Press, a division of Nomad Communications 2019
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Summary: This title examines the STEM concepts that make basketball so exciting. From the physics of jump shots to the technology of computer simulations, chapters bring STEM concepts to life. The title also features sidebars on STEM in action, a glossary, and further resources.
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Publisher / Publication Date: SportsZone, an imprint of Abdo Publishing 2018
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Summary: Traces the rise and fall of the Persian Empire from its earliest days to the seventh century when it was conquered by the Arabs. The culture, artistic achievements, religion, and legacy of the once mighty empire are discussed.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Benchmark Books 1997
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 935.05 ZEIPappas, Lou Seibert.
Summary: "Biscotti, the delicate, flavorful Italian cookie that is sweeping the American cafe scene, is presented in all its understated glory in this collection of 30 delectable recipes, each illustrated with a charming watercolor. Perfect for dipping into a steaming cappuccino or as an accompaniment to ice cream or a glass of wine, biscotti are endlessly versatile. They can be covered with chocolate,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Chronicle Books 1992
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 641.8654 PAPGuibert, Emmanuel.
Summary: Ariol is an everyday tween donkey with blue glasses who lives in the suburbs with his mom and dad, as well as a host of other animal friends and teachers.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Papercutz 2013
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Summary: Going to the Fae plane against Jared's orders has cost Mina dearly. Her decision haunts her as a new danger surfaces back on the human plane. The Grimms are fading from existence.To save her family's future, Mina Grime will have to travel to the past with the help of her Fae Godmother and a pair of magic shoes.She must go to the Story's very beginning, to the days before the dark prince's...
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Publisher / Publication Date: [publisher not identified] 2014
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Summary: People who craft know things. They know how to transform piles of yarn into sweaters and scarves. They know that some items, like woolen bikini tops, are better left unknit. They know that making a hat for a newborn baby isn't just about crafting something small but appreciating the beginnings of life, which sometimes helps make peace with the endings. They know that if you knit your boyfriend...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Flatiron Books 2018
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Summary: "In this step-by-step guide to creating beautiful cakes, Rahul shares his unique approach to baking, focusing on techniques and scientific explanations, to ensure a perfect bake every time. Whether it is how to avoid a curdled cake batter or buttercream, stacking a 2, 3 or 8 tier cake or perfectly piping decorations, Rahul brings forensic insight into why things don't work and how to fix...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Kyle Books 2022
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Summary: Ariol is enamored of Petula, a cow who sits in front of him in class, and constantly gives her compliments in his head, but when he has to talk to her face to face, he always says the wrong thing.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Papercutz 2014