Proudfit, Benjamin
Summary: "Many children are animal lovers. What would it mean to turn a passion for animals into a career? Zoologists do just that! Zoology is the scientific study of the animal kingdom. Zoologists spend their time studying animals, observing their behaviors, and analyzing that research. Leading zoologists such as Jane Goodall have changed the way we view animal species. In this engrossing and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: PowerKids Press 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 590.92 PROMattern, Joanne
Summary: This title examines Instagram, the photo and video sharing website.Readers will learn about company history and development, how Instagram operates, issues the company faces such as inappropriate content, and its impact on society.Key components such as filters, Instagram Direct, and Boomerang are also explored.Color photos accompany easy-to-read, compelling text.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Checkerboard Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 775 MATSummary: A Spanish DVD introducing another 180 words and phrases in different themes. The teacher interacts with real children in beautifully filmed high-definition video. Experience a wide range of emotions with Little Pim from happiness and love to sad faces, mad faces, and everything in-between.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Little Pim Corp. 2010
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1 available in Juvenile Digital Video Disc, Call number: DVD JUV SPANISH LITKratt, Martin
Summary: "Meet Chris and Martin Kratt, two brothers who turned a love of animals into an amazing career! They have produced, written, directed, and starred in several PBS series and specials over the years. Most recently, they have become known for PBS's smash hit animated show Wild Kratts. Along the way, they traveled the world and encountered incredible creatures, all while combining science education...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Random House 2022
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: Angelina in the wings: Angelina can't believe that Henry has the part she had set her heart on and, to make matters worse, she's his understudy. Treasure tandems: Angelina and Alice, beset by detours and accidents, are desperate to beat the Pinkpaw twins in the village rac . Two mice in a boat: Angelina and Sammy disagree on the decorations for the boat-decorating contest and, as a result,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: HIT Entertainment 2004
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1 available in Juvenile Digital Video Disc, Call number: DVD JUV ANGMorales, Yuyi.
Summary: At the end of a long day, Mother Sky helps her playful daughter, LIttle Night, to get ready for bed.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Square Fish, an imprint of Macmillan 2016
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1 available in Juvenile World Languages, Call number: JE SPANISH MORSwanson, Jennifer
Summary: Provides a brief history of zoology and profiles three women who are working in the field today.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Nomad Press, a division of Nomad Communications 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 590 SWAHeinecke, Liz Lee
Summary: "The Kitchen Pantry Scientist : Ecology for Kids features biographies of 25 leading ecologists, past and present, accompanied by accessible and engaging experiments and activities to bring the history and principles of ecology alive"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Quarry Books, an imprint of The Quarto Group 2023
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Place a hold to request this item.Krull, Kathleen
Summary: A biography of Wilma Rudolph, an African-American who overcame crippling polio as a child to become the first woman to win three gold medals in track during a single Olympics.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Harcourt Brace & Company 1996
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Place a hold to request this item.Elys, Dori
Summary: "With vibrant illustrations and flaps die-cut to look like papel picado, the intricately designed sheets of tissue paper, this joyful board book teaches young ones how to honor loved ones around us and those who have passed on."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Little Simon, an imprint of Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing Division 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: BOARD ELYMills, Stephanie.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Sierra Club Books 1989
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 333.72 MIL1 available in Reference, Call number: NEL 333.72 MIL
Magoon, Kekla
Summary: Two-time Olympic gymnast Simone Biles reigns over gymnastics. With four impressive skills already named after her, Biles has amassed legions of fans. Explore this standout superstar's career and life.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Philomel 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 BILHewson, Anthony K.
Summary: "This title introduces readers to Simone Biles, providing exciting details about her life and going deep inside the key moments of her gymnastics career. The title also features informative fast facts, a timeline, and a glossary."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: SportsZone, An Imprint of Abdo Publishing 2022
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JB BILES HEWPetersen, Christine.
Summary: Explores the everyday life of a colonial miller and his responsibilities, social practices, and importance to the community.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Marshall Cavendish Benchmark 2012
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 664.72 PETStone, Tanya Lee
Summary: "An inspiring nonfiction picture book about Rosalind Franklin, the groundbreaking chemist who helped discover the structure of DNA, by the award-winning, bestselling author of Who Says Women Can't Be Doctors? and Elizabeth Leads the Way"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Christy Ottaviano Books, Little, Brown and Company 2024
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1 available in New Youth Materials, Call number: J 921 FRACopies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: J 921 FRAFabiny, Sarah
Summary: Presents the life and accomplishments of the American biologist, whose influential work, "The Silent Spring," inspired worldwide conservation movements.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Grosset & Dunlap, an imprint of Penguin Group (USA) LLC 2014
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 CARSorell, Traci
Summary: The descendant of Cherokee ancestors who had been forced to walk the Trail of Tears, Wilma Mankiller experienced her own forced removal from the land she grew up on as a child. As she got older and learned more about the injustices her people had faced, she dedicated her life to instilling pride in Native heritage and reclaiming Native rights. She went on to become the first woman Principal...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Philomel Books 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 MANSummary: Scooby-Doo, Shaggy and the rest of the gang unravel a bewitching case of ghostly deeds and spine-tingling suspense in this feature-length animated Scoob-tacular movie!
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Publisher / Publication Date: Warner Home Video 2001
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1 available in Juvenile Digital Video Disc, Call number: DVD JUV SCOSummary: (1st work) The teacher from the Black Lagoon: On the first day of school, a young boy expects the worst when he discovers that his new teacher, Mrs. Green, is the "monster." (2nd work) What's under my bed?: Mary Ann and Louie are convinced there is something scary under their beds. (3rd work) By the light of the Halloween moon: A spying cat, a watchful witch, a hobgoblin sprite, all are scary...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2004
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2 available in Juvenile Digital Video Disc, Call number: DVD JUV TEAGonzález, Echo Elise
Summary: A graphic-style nonfiction adventure into fundamental concepts in computer science. -- adapted from publisher's website.
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Publisher / Publication Date: World Book, a Scott Fetzer Company 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 005.74 GONBynghall, Steve
Summary: Enter the magical world of Pixar and learn all about your favorite characters - playful toys, brave bugs, big red pandas, sea monsters, and so much more!
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 791.43 PIXNakamura, May
Summary: Do you love dolphins and the ocean? Then you could be a marine biologist, an aquatic veterinarian, or an underwater filmmaker! Learn about these careers and more in this book that includes a glossary and backmatter section of even more cool jobs for kids who like dolphins and other marine life!
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Publisher / Publication Date: Simon Spotlight 2019
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1 available in Beginning Readers - Rising Reader (Purple), Call number: JBR PURPLE NAKCopies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Beginning Readers - Rising Reader (Purple), Call number: JBR PURPLE NAKSummary: Join Hopkins, Alex, and Leah as they learn everyday signs such as friends, emotions, fruits, vegetables, opposites, and many more. Songs include Can you feel it?, Toy box, Show me a sign, and That tastes good.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Two Little Hands Productions 2008