Brown, Cyntoia
Summary: "In her own words, Cyntoia Brown shares the riveting and redemptive story of how she changed her life for the better while in prison, finding hope through faith after a traumatic adolescence of drug addiction, rape, and sex trafficking led to a murder conviction." -- Amazon.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Atria Books 2019
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 BROWN, CYNTOIA BROPlatt, Cynthia.
Summary: George is going to visit a new kind of zoo and he's very excited. At this zoo, the animals all roam free. Some of these animals look like a lot of fun--so much fun that a curious monkey can't resist joining them. Along the way, he helps find something very special that all of the zoo staff have been searching for!
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Publisher / Publication Date: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt 2011
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Place a hold to request this item.Hand, Carol
Summary: "Bringing Back Our Oceans explains why oceans are at risk and how people are combating plastics pollution, restoring marine biodiversity, and preserving our oceans for future generations. This title also explores the science behind ocean ecosystems and ocean currents. Features include a cause-and-effect flow chart, a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Essential Library 2018
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J755.54 CSSHand, Carol
Summary: "From working with dogs to horses to elephants, there is a job out there for every person who loves working with animals. And the ones in this volume don't require college! Giving readers all the tools they need to begin a career working with animals, this text is filled with exciting and colorful animal photos, informative sidebars, and some information from individuals who work with animals...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. 2014
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1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 331 HANCopies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 331 HANChand, Meira
Summary: Tells the tumultous history of Singapore as it journeys along the long, hard path to independence through the story of three families whose lives are intertwined and relationships are tested over time.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Vintage Uk 2011
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1 available in Adult Fiction, Call number: FIC CHAHanc, John.
Contents: The boy who walked to the zoo and ran to the ends of the earth -- The last race on earth -- Baby, we were born to run...but in Antarctica? -- All feet on deck -- Going south -- English lessons, Russian rules -- The Drake Lake effect -- The madness of King George Island -- At a glacial pace -- Bicycle-riding grandmas of the Antarctic -- Southern discomfort, northern exposure.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Chicago Review Press 2009
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 796.42 HANHand, Carol
Summary: As our world́s population grows, so to does our need for energy. Scientists seek the next breakthrough in new technology while constantly finding ways to make current solutions cheaper and more efficient. In this title, discover what biomass energy is, its history, how we use it today, and how new technologies can contribute to our energy future. Learn about cutting-edge biofuels, including...
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Publisher / Publication Date: ABDO Pub. Co. 2013
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 333.9539 HANHand, Carol
Summary: "Wildfire destruction is worse than it should be. In the 2017 fires, robocalls and digital alerts came too late to help many people. Warnings reached only a small percentage of the population. A better understanding of wildfires is badly needed. STEM concepts--ideas from the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math--can provide a foundation for developing new solutions for dealing...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Rosen Publishing 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 363.37 HANHand, Carol
Summary: "This field guide highlights 100 snakes found throughout the world. Readers will gain a greater understanding of these creatures and will be able to identify them in the wild." --
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Publisher / Publication Date: Abdo Reference, an imprint of Abdo Publishing 2023
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Place a hold to request this item.Hand, Carol
Summary: "Often young people assume that, because they are healthy, they can do without health insurance. Then, the unexpected happens--a car accident or a serious illness--and they are left with a mountain of medical bills they cannot pay. This volume explains exactly what health insurance does for people, and the types of health care plans, including private, group, and government plans, and their...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Rosen Publishing 2020
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1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 368.38 HANHand, Sarah
Summary: Learn to craft and create using papier mache-- a fun, easy, and hands-on hobby that both kids and adults will love. After introducing readers to the materials and techniques needed, Hand presents projects, ranging from a planter made from recycled bottles and jars to ornaments and bracelets. Readers are encouraged to use their imaginations, and the step-by-step instructions are easy for even...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Walter Foster Publishing 2021
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 745.542 HANCopies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 745.542 HANNhat Hanh
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Publisher / Publication Date: Simon & Schuster Audio 1996
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1 available in Compact Disc Audio Book, Call number: CD 294.337 NHAHand, Carol
Summary: Bringing Back Our Tropical Forests explains why tropical forests are at risk and how people are combating deforestation, encouraging sustainable agricultural practices, and preserving tropical forests. This title also explores the science behind tropical peatland forests and the layers of a rain forest. Features include a cause-and-effect flow chart, a glossary, references, websites, source...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Abdo Publishing 2018
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Summary: Learn what rocks are made of and learn geologists use rocks and minerals to learn about the Earth's history.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press 2012
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Summary: Sustainable Agriculture covers a broad spectrum of issues related to advances in farming technology, such as sustainable soil, sustainable water, sustainable energy, and biotechnology. High-impact photos and explanatory graphics and charts bring scientific concepts to life. Features include essential facts, a glossary, selected bibliography, websites, source notes, and an index.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Essential Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing 2016
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 631.5 HANHund, Emily
Summary: "Before there were Instagram likes, Twitter hashtags, or TikTok trends, there were bloggers who seemed to have the passion and authenticity that traditional media lacked. The Influencer Industry tells the story of how early digital creators scrambling for work amid the Great Recession gave rise to the multibillion-dollar industry that has fundamentally reshaped culture, the flow of information,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Princeton University Press 2023
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Place a hold to request this item.Saint James, Synthia.
Summary: A simple explanation of this new holiday created in 1966, showing how it has quickly become an important African-American celebration and is even celebrated around the world today.
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Publisher / Publication Date: A. Whitman 1994
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1 available in Juvenile Holidays, Call number: JE SAIGand, Gale.
Summary: "Gand offers 150 recipes--including plenty of kid-friendly fare (tested and approved by Gand's own children)--along with tons of tips for packing foods to go or turning lunch into a celebration with friends and family. As Gand says, when it comes to entertaining, 'lunch is the new dinner.' Chapters on soups, pastas, salads, grains, fruits, and more, as well as desserts, drinks, dips, and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt 2014
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 641.54 GANHand, Carol
Summary: "Exposes 12 of the most enduring myths about weather. Full-color spreads give readers essential information about each myth, including why it exists, the key players who proved it wrong, and what the truth really is"--Provided by publisher.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 12-Story Library 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 551.6 HANHand, Elizabeth.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2019
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1 available in Adult, Call number: FIC HANHandy, Bruce
Summary: "An irresistible, nostalgic, and insightful--and totally original--ramble through classic children's literature from Vanity Fair contributing editor (and father) Bruce Handy. In 1690, the dour New England Primer, thought to be the first American children's book, was published in Boston. Offering children gems of advice such as "Strive to learn" and "Be not a dunce," it was no fun at all. So...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Simon & Schuster 2017
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 HANDY, BRUCE HANHan, Han
Summary: Han Han is the most influential (and provocative) young person in China, equally beloved and reviled for the satirical wit with which he takes on everyone from corrupt politicians to ludicrous protesters. In this collection of essays, he tackles everything from Internet culture in a country that censors the Internet to his own escapades driving around with fake police IDs and a megaphone, and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Simon & Schuster 2016
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 890 HANRand McNally and Company
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Publisher / Publication Date: 1972
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1 available in Reference, Call number: R 912 RANRand McNally and Company
Summary: Give road-weary eyes a break with this spiral-bound Large Scale edition featuring all the accuracy you've come to expect from Rand McNally, only bigger. Updated atlas contains maps of every U.S. state that are 35% larger than the standard atlas version plus over 350 detailed city inset and national park maps and a comprehensive, unabridged index. Road construction and conditions contact...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Rand McNally 2016