Troupe, Thomas Kingsley
Summary: "Think a soccer match begins with the opening kickoff? Think again! In this Sports Illustrated Kids book, go behind the scenes of a typical game day in professional soccer-from prepping the pitch and cleaning cleats to player escorts and jersey swaps. This fast-paced, fact-filled book will give soccer fans, young and old, a brand-new perspective on major league soccer"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press, a Capstone imprint 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 796.334 TROFitzharris, Lindsey
Summary: "This book delves into several illnesses that have infected humans and affected civilizations. Each chapter explores the history of a specific disease, detailing the symptoms, cures, and medical breakthroughs that it spawned"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Bloomsbury Children's Books 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 614.5 FITWilliams, Yohuru
Summary: "Six decades ago, on August 28, 1963, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his iconic "I Have a Dream" speech during the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom--a moment often revered as the culmination of this Black-led protest. But at its core, the March on Washington was not a beautiful dream of future integration; it was a mass outcry for jobs and freedom NOW--not at some undetermined...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Farrar Straus Giroux Books for Young Readers 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 303.48 WILLin, Grace
Summary: "The origin stories of each Chinese dish told using the framework of Chinese cuisine--oftentimes based in folklore, both ancient and contemporary"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Little, Brown and Company 2023
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J641.5951 LINPang, Guek-Cheng
Summary: "Grenada is a Caribbean gem. It has rolling hills of vivid green, dense vegetation, and a tropical climate with impeccably clear waters. Called the Spice Isle, it also enjoys a reputation for producing rich and delicious spices-particularly nutmeg. This book introduces readers to Grenada, including its history, traditions, governmental structure, and celebrations, as well as its modern place in...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Cavendish Square 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 972.9845 PANLevy, Patricia
Summary: "Scotland is a mystical, enchanting country with a rich history stretching back thousands of years. It's a place full of castles, legends of kings and queens, and a vibrant modern culture. This book delves into Scotland's past and explores its unique political and cultural climates, environmental and conservation efforts, religious divisions, festive celebrations, rich linguistic evolutions,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Cavendish Square 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 941.1 LEVLondon, Martha
Summary: "Books, television shows, and movies have illustrated the adventures of cowboys, sharpshooters, and outlaws of the Wild West. But many popular stories about the American West have gotten some facts wrong and left others out altogether. Fact and Fiction of the Wild West dives into the myths about what life was like for settlers and Native American peoples in the West and brings the truth to...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Core Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing 2021
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J978 LONThermes, Jennifer
Summary: "A Place Called America takes the long view of the land's history from its earliest formation and inhabitants up through today. Meet those indigenous to the deserts, prairies, forests, and shores of the land called Turtle Island and their relatives who contributed to World War II and whose ideas founded the basis of the Constitution. Meet immigrant communities, who came to the land from all...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Abrams Books for Young Readers 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 973 THEPang, Guek-Cheng
Summary: "Kazakhstan is the ninth-largest country in the world, a landlocked nation that borders both China and Russia. Kazakhstan has long struggled to find its own identity. Since declaring independence in 1991 after the breakup of the Soviet Union, Kazakhs have struggled to regain their unique culture. This volume takes readers through its past and current events, across mountains and valleys, and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Cavendish Square Publishing 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 958.45 PANYong, Jui Lin
Summary: "Trinidad and Tobago are two tropical islands located off the northern coast of Venezuela in the Caribbean Sea, but together they make one nation. Both are home to a vibrant culture. Through this detailed text, readers explore many aspects of this country, such as its history, geography, lifestyle, language, festivals, and food. In addition, informative sidebars; comprehensive maps; a detailed...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Cavendish Square Publishing 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 972.983 YONMcAnulty, Stacy
Summary: "Spoiler: Scientists haven't discovered life beyond Earth, not even a single teeny-tiny organism. But there's a whole lot of outer space, and humans have searched only a fraction of a fraction of it. So do you believe in the possibility of life out there? Or do you think Earth is perfectly unique in its ability to grow organisms? Packed with playful illustrations and fascinating factoids,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Little, Brown and Company 2023
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Summary: "Pia rushes over to the Indigenous community center after school. It's where she goes every day to play outside with friends and work on her homework. But today--March 18, 2021--is special: Auntie Autumn gathers all the children around their television to witness Secretary Deb Haaland in her ribbon skirt at the White House as she becomes the first Native American to serve as a cabinet...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Christy Ottaviano Books, an imprint of Little, Brown and Company 2023