Nelson, Maria
Summary: It might seem impossible to drive from Alaska to Argentina—but with a passport handy, that’s a road trip people can take! The Pan-American Highway is a system of connected roads and highways that travel roughly north to south through North and South America. Readers learn about the many environments travelers would drive through on such a journey as well as the history of the highway....
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens Publishing 2016
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 917 NELLaPlante, Walter
Summary: The man who conceived of the Appalachian Trail believed that time outdoors was good for a clear mind. Millions of people couldnt agree more and hike the trail each year. In addition to the history of this famous trail, readers learn some of the coolest hikes they can go on along the trail as well as the national parks they might find along the way. Fact boxes introduce more information about...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens Publishing 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 917.3 LAPLaPlante, Walter
Summary: During the early 1800s, it was difficult and expensive to transport goods from the East Coast to the Great Lakes region. The Erie Canal connected these two areas, causing a population boom in western New York and encouraging settlement around the Great Lakes. Readers learn the history of this important canal through the main content and fun fact boxes, and also discover the many ways travelers...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens Publishing 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 974 LAPProudfit, Benjamin
Summary: "For more than three decades in the mid-1800s, the Oregon Trail was the main way settlers traveled west. Today, people can visit parts of this historic trail, and even walk where pioneers did as they made their way to new lives in the Pacific Northwest and California. Complemented by full-color photographs, the main content addresses the historical context of the trail to supplement the social...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens Publishing 2016
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 978 PRONelson, Maria
Summary: No road in the United States is more iconic than Route 66. From a song named after the route to being a setting in famous books On the Road and The Grapes of Wrath, Route 66 has made an impression on American popular culture. Through this lens, readers are introduced to the almost 100-year old highway as well as the many fun road trip stops along its length. Fun fact boxes offer interesting...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens Publishing 2016
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 917.3 NELProudfit, Benjamin
Summary: "The Pacific Coast Highway, or PCH, has inspired five songs, two albums, and many people who travel its scenic length in California. Part of California Route 1, the Pacific Coast Highway is one of the most beautiful drives travelers can take in the United States, as much of it overlooks the Pacific Ocean! The full-color photographs of this route will transport readers to the West Coast as the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens Pub. 2016
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 979.4 PROZimmerman, Karla
Summary: Whether exploring your own backyard or somewhere new, discover the freedom of the open road with Lonely Planet Route 66 Road Trips . Featuring trips from Chicago to Los Angeles, plus up-to-date advice on the destinations you'll visit along the way, you can visit all of Route 66's kooky roadside attractions and friendly towns with your trusted travel companion. Jump in the car, turn up the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Lonely Planet Publications Pty Ltd. 2015
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: "Through this multilayered portrait of the American South, discover the soul and secrets of the region from folk artists, social justice reformers, jazz icons, renowned storytellers, pitmaster legends and more. Local stories, travel intel, and modern lore, including: The top meat and threes in the South; Blues musicians of note ; Intel from a legendary horse jockey ; Notable terrain formations...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Wildsam Field Guides 2018
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 917.9 AMERICAN SOUTH WILBaker, Mark
Summary: Discover the freedom of open roads with Lonely Planet's Midwest & the Great Lakes' Best Road Trips. This trusted travel companion features a collection of amazing drives, from day escapes to multi-week adventures. Follow the Tribal Trails, see Highway 61's vistas, and conquer Chicago. Get to the Midwest & Great Lakes, rent a car, and hit the road! Itineraries for classic road trips plus other...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Lonely Planet 2022
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 917.7 MIDWEST BAKSummary: "This vast and inspiring western country – from ranch towns and raging rivers to sacred monuments and red rock canyons – stretches the American traveler’s definition of time and space."--Publisher's description.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Wildsam Field Guides 2016
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Summary: "Discover the freedom of the open road with Lonely Planet's Italy's Best Road Trips. This trusted travel companion features 40 amazing drives, from 3-day escapes to 3-week adventures. Feel inspired by the Tuscan landscape, gaze across the Amalfi Coast and take in the majesty of the Dolomites. Get to Italy, rent a car, and hit the road!"--Publisher's description.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Lonely Planet Global Limited 2023
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Summary: Who would win the battle head-to-head--Genghis Khan or Napoleon? Find out inside! Twenty fact-filled profiles of legendary world conquerors also includes color photos and power rankings. Flip to random pages with your friends and then battle it out in a chosen ranking.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Smart Apple Media, an imprint of Black Rabbit Books 2016
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 920 TURPang, Ursula
Summary: Crop farms are very important! They grow much of the food we buy at the grocery store. Think of all the foods you like that are grown on farms-they may include corn, wheat, potatoes, vegetables, and much more! Readers will visit a variety of farms and see the crops grown there as well as the people and technology that make them successful.
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Publisher / Publication Date: PowerKids Press 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 630 PANPang, Ursula
Summary: "What kind of animals are raised on a dairy farm? Cows! These farm animals are raised from calves to adult cows. They give us milk, which is also used for a large number of dairy products, including cheese, yogurt, ice cream, and much more. The photographs in this book show cows at a variety of life stages, the workers who care for them and milk them, and the technology they use. Readers are...
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Publisher / Publication Date: PowerKids Press 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 636.2 PANPang, Ursula
Summary: "Have you ever visited an orchard? Some people who live in colder areas like to pick apples in the fall. Others who live where it's warm may like to pick oranges. Some orchards have trees that grow nuts! Readers are sure to enjoy the colorful photographs and lively, manageable text inside this charming guide to orchards. They will learn about the different kinds of orchards, how their trees...
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Publisher / Publication Date: PowerKids Press 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 634 PANPang, Ursula
Summary: "Giddyap! It's time to visit a horse farm! Horse farms raise and train horses for a variety of jobs. Some horses are trained to carry riders over woodland trails. Some horses are trained for equestrian competitions. Others are trained to help police officers! Inside this book, readers will see how horses are raised and learn about the people who care for them. Manageable text is paired with...
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Publisher / Publication Date: PowerKids Press 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 636.1 PANBrown, Margaret Wise
Summary: A simple poem describing all kinds of stars that appear in the night sky.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Golden Books 1998
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1 available in Beginning Readers - New Reader (Green), Call number: JBR GREEN BROSomervill, Barbara A.
Summary: Explains how Florida panthers became endangered and describes efforts to help them survive and increase.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Cherry Lake Pub. 2009
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 599.7524 SOMColella, Jill
Summary: Many people use pumpkins for fall decorating. But pumpkin is also delicious in soup, pasta, muffins, and of course pies! See how pumpkins grow, learn what is inside of pumpkins, make pumpkin soup, and create a pumpkin squirrel feeder activity.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Lerner Publications 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 635 COLHam, Anthony
Summary: "Discover the freedom of the open road with Lonely Planet's USA's Best Trips. This trusted travel companion features 51 amazing road trips, from 2-day escapes to 2-week adventures. Cruise down the California Coast, gaze up at the Rocky Mountains, or immerse yourself in New England's history. Jump in the car, turn up the tunes, and hit the road!"--Publisher's description.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Lonely Planet Global Limited 2023
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: "Wildsam Field Guides: Pacific Northwest leads travelers on a ramble through the Far Corner with guidance from trusted locals xperts. Contributors include acclaimed podcaster and journalist Leah Sottile, Canadian novelist Marjorie Celona, actor Kyle MacLachlan, record label founder Slim Moon, and many more. This handsome volume features archival history and interviews delving into fishing,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Wildsam Field Guides 2021
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 917.95 PACIFIC NORTHWEST WILColella, Jill
Summary: Do you like sweet or tart apples? Visit a farm to discover how apples grow, what the different types of apples are, and how they taste. Make some delicious applesauce, and discover how to find the star inside every apple.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Lerner Publications 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 634 COLJones, Jen
Summary: Provides the ins and outs of dancing all sorts of styles like a pro.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press 2017