Guillain, Charlotte
Summary: A vibrant, richly illustrated concertina book that takes the reader on a journey down the river, from the source high up in the mountains all the way to the sea, venturing down surging waterfalls and past meandering turns, whilst exploring the remarkable relationship between humans, animals, nature and rivers.
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Publisher / Publication Date: words & pictures 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 591.764 GUIKelley, Tera
Summary: "Readers will discover that trees have their own social network, and helping one another thrive is trending. The fascinating mycorrhizal fungi network runs underground through the forest via the roots of trees, allowing for connection and communication. Listen to the Language of the Trees captures the magic of talking trees that take care of their neighbors (not to mention the mysterious fungi...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Dawn Publications 2023
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Place a hold to request this item.Scales, Helen
Summary: A renowned oceanographer introduces the Great Barrier Reef and its ecosystems, revealing how the reef came to be, its place in the world and what we can all do to help ensure that it is around for future generations to discover and enjoy.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Flying Eye Books 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 577.7 SCABrunelle, Lynn
Summary: "A book about the rich ecosystem that springs up around the death of a whale in the deep sea"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Holiday House 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 577.7 BRUClarke, Ginjer L.
Summary: "Did you know that wild boar originally from Europe have taken over parts of the United States? Or that thousands of Burmese pythons from Southeast Asia slither all around the Everglades in South Florida? These animals, taken from their homes and brought to new areas, might not be the best neighbors, but they make it work!"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Penguin Young Readers, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 591.6 CLACopies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Beginning Readers - Transitional Reader (Blue), Call number: JBR BLUE CLADavey, Owen
Summary: "Did you know that penguins can hold their breath for over half an hour? Or that they can swim four times faster than an Olympic swimmer? Dive into this illustrated guide to our feathered friends, full of facts on penguins and the many places they live!" --Provided by publisher
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Publisher / Publication Date: Flying Eye Books 2022
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J598.47 DAVCushman, Abi
Summary: "Wombats are elusive, burrowing marsupials. Their teeth never stop growing, they have backwards pouches, and they're the only known animal to have cube-shaped poop. And if you ask their friend Snake, those aren't the only things that are weird about wombats!"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Greenwillow Books, an Imprint of HarperCollins Publishers 2023
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Place a hold to request this item.Salas, Laura Purdie
Summary: "Discover the true story of an unlikely family -- an orphaned mallard duckling raised by a pair of loons. Lyrical verse and evocative illustrations combine in this heartwarming tale of animal cooperation"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Millbrook Press, an imprint of Lerner Publishing Group, Inc. 2023
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: "From sunset at Stonehenge to the steps of the Forbidden City, see the wonders of the world and the people who built and used them brought back to life in stunning detail. Discover humanity's greatest monuments restored to their former glory in this guide to the wonders of the world. Incredible History: Wonders of the World turns back time to reveal realistic reconstructions of the most...
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 722 BACWilliams, 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 WILFurrow, Robert
Summary: "A stunning picture book for young nature lovers about starlings and the fascinating phenomenon of murmurations"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Random House Studio 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 598.8 FURBilan, Jasbinder
Summary: "Journey across the diverse regions of India in this joyful celebration of its people, places, and wildlife. Watch elephants bathing from a houseboat in Kerala, marvel at the ancient cave paintings of Bhimbetka, wander the bustling streets of Delhi, and ride a train through the snow-capped peaks of the Himalayas. Uncover India's fascinating history and culture, and explore the unique mix of the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Candlewick Press 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 954 BILLukidis, Lydia
Summary: "It's a battle of the hunter versus the warrior! Roman goddess Diana reigns over nature, fertility, childbirth, and the boundary between Earth and the underworld. The Greek goddess Athena is known for her wisdom and courage in battle. If these two goddesses were to go head-to-head, who would come out on top? Compare and contrast Diana's and Athena's strengths and weaknesses in this Mythology...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press, an imprint of Capstone 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 292.2 LUKBarton, Chris
Summary: Glitter is surprisingly scientific -- from the way it sparkles to how it got so small, learn the various ways human ingenuity has helped us all to shine. An informative picture book about the origins and present day uses of -- and obsession with -- glitter"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Charlesbridge 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 745.5 BARWalker, Cameron
Summary: "Divided into eight chapters covering the breadth of the US, pictographic maps locate each of the monuments explored, while double-page, poster-worthy scenes convey the beauty of the areas featured. Monuments covered include Statue of Liberty, Stonewall, Katahdin, the National Mall, Forts of the East, Jewel Cave, Pipestone, Pullman, Grand-Staircase Escalante, Chiricahua National Monument,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Wide Eyed Editions, an imprint of the Quarto Group 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 973 WALLast, Shari
Summary: An introduction to the LEGO Ninjago heroes includes coverage of their enemies, battles, weapons, vehicles, dragons, and training regimens.
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 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
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 305.897 BUNCraft, Aimée
Summary: "The first treaty that was made was between the earth and the sky. It was an agreement to work together. We build all of our treaties on that original treaty. On the banks of the river that have been Mishomis's home his whole life, he teaches his granddaughter to listen--to hear both the sounds and the silences, and so to learn her place in Creation. Most importantly, he teaches her about...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 342.7108 CRACopies Available at Peninsula
1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J342.71082 CRAHoffmann, Jilanne
Summary: "A narrative nonfiction story detailing the long distance that dust from the Sahel in Africa travels across the Atlantic Ocean to replenish life in the Amazon Rainforest. Told from the perspective of dust, A River of Dust takes readers on a journey through vibrantly illustrated landscapes, celebrating the power and wonder of Earth's ecosystems, and showing how these tiny particles are in fact...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Chronicle Books 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE HOFMatulli, Allison
Summary: "The First Amendment grants kids and every other citizen five monster privileges: freedom of religion, freedom of speech, freedom of the press, freedom of assembly, and the right to petition the government. If the First Amendment is everywhere in their lives, shouldn’t kids know more about it? Yes! In Your Freedom, Your Power, middle grade readers get a focused look at their freedoms and rights...
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Publisher / Publication Date: RP Kids, an imprint of Perseus Books, LLC, a subsidiary of Hachette Book Group, Inc. 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 342.7308 MATCopies Available at Kingsley
1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 342.7308 MATHubbard, Ben
Summary: "In the winter of 1846-47, a group of eighty-seven pioneers heading from the Midwest to California found themselves snowbound in the Sierra Nevada mountain range with no way forward and no food or supplies. While forty-eight of the group members survived, the others perished due to extreme weather, starvation, and illness. To survive, the remaining people resorted to extreme measures . . ....
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Publisher / Publication Date: Penguin Workshop 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 978 HUBCopies Available at Interlochen
1 available in JT Non-Fiction, Call number: JT US Hist HubbardGianferrari, Maria
Summary: Bread, milk, wool, fruits, and vegetables: things that fill our day to day lives. But where, and who, do they come from? Across wheat fields and city rooftop gardens, mushroom beds and maple forests, Thank a Farmer traces the food and clothing that a family uses back to the people who harvested and created them. With Maria Gianferrari's informed and poetic text and monumental artwork from...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Norton Young Readers 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 630 GIACopies Available at Peninsula
1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JE GIAKeenan, Sheila
Summary: "Washington Irving published The Legend of Sleepy Hollow in 1820, introducing the eerie Headless Horseman character to readers worldwide. Readers were both scared and intrigued by the horrific character, who is the ghost of a soldier who had been decapitated during the American Revolution. Now, the character is an American classic, featured in movies, television shows, cartoons, comic books,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Penguin Workshop 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 813.2 KEETunnell, Michael O.
Summary: "In March 1943, twenty-seven children began third grade in a strange new environment: the Topaz Relocation Center in Utah. Together with their teacher, Miss Yamauchi, these uprooted young Americans began keeping a classroom diary, with a different child illustrating each day's entry. Their full-color diary entries paint a vivid picture of daily life in an internment camp: schoolwork, sports,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Charlesbridge 2020