Pagel-Hogan, Elizabeth
Summary: "An inspiring graphic novel about Elizebeth Friedman, a codebreaking pioneer who changed the course of World War II. Nazi spy rings! No-good gangsters! Shakespearian lies! Discover the courageous woman who cracked all these cases and more-with only a pencil and paper. The youngest of ten siblings, Elizebeth Friedman stood out from an early age with brilliant language skills and a passion for...
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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 921 FRIKerbel, Deborah
Summary: "One hundred years ago, juvenile diabetes was a death sentence for millions of people around the world, most of them children. this book tells the story the discovery of insulin, a treatment for this disease and one of the most impactful milestones in medical science. Frederick Banting was a young doctor who was haunted by the memories of the diabetic children he'd treated at Toronto's Hospital...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Owlkids Books Inc. 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 616.4 KERMontgomery, Sy
Summary: Looks at the work of renowned octopus scientist Jennifer Mather and a team of researchers on the island of Moorea, near Tahiti in the South Pacific, where they work to learn more about octopuses and their behavior.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt 2015
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Summary: Frederick Joseph call up race-related anecdotes from his past, explaining why they were hurtful and how he might handle things now. Each chapter features the voice of at least one artist or activist, including Angie Thomas, author of The Hate U Give; April Reign, creator of #OscarsSoWhite; Jemele Hill, sports journalist and podcast host; and eleven others. Touching on everything from cultural...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Candlewick Press 2020
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 305.8 JOS1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 305.8 JOS
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1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 323 JOSFrederick, Shane
Summary: "This comprehensive look at pro hockey records covers everything from Wayne Gretzky's astonishing 215 points in a single season to Tiger Williams' infamous mark for career penalty minutes. Among the record highs and lows, budding fans will find loads of epic accomplishments and eye-popping numbers"--Provided by publisher.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Compass Point Books, a Capstone imprint 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 796.96 FREZobel, Derek
Summary: "Developed by literacy experts and educators for students in PreK through grade two, this book introduces beginning readers to crabs through simple, predictable text and related photos"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Bellwether Media 2021
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Summary: "Developed by literacy experts and educators for students in PreK through grade two, this book introduces beginning readers to jellyfish through simple, predictable text and related photos"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Bellwether Media, Inc. 2021
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Summary: "Developed by literacy experts and educators for students in PreK through grade two, this book introduces beginning readers to octopuses through simple, predictable text and related photos"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Bellwether Media, Inc. 2021
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Summary: "Developed by literacy experts in partnership with educators for students in PreK through grade two, this book introduces beginning readers to airplanes through simple, predictable text and related photos"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Bellwether Media 2021
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Summary: "How could a smarter app make life easier for your friends or family? Great inventors use a process called design thinking to help them identify problems, big and small, and create solutions for them. This book introduces readers to design thinking and asks them to look at apps they already use (the pros and cons of them) in a specific way to figure out how to improve them. Design thinking...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Cherry Lake Publishing 2019
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1 available in JT Non-Fiction, Call number: JT STEM Inno NewmanWutschke, Heather
Summary: "Offers step-by-step instructions for fifty projects designed to create unique spaces, including furniture makeovers, storage ideas, and wall accents." --
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Young Readers 2017
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1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 745.5 WUTDemetrios, Heather
Summary: "To say Virginia "Dindy" Hall was ambitious would be an understatement. She was that girl at your high school who makes everyone else look like a slacker, no matter how hard they're working. But how many of them can say they've been on Nazi Germany's Most Wanted list? At a time when most women were expected to becomes wives and mothers, Virginia craved adventure. And with the world gearing up...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Atheneum 2021
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1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 921 GOIKim, Heather
Summary: "A sassy twist on traditional desserts containing fruit"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Compass Point Books, a capstone imprint 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 641.86 KIMAdamson, Heather
Summary: "Narrative nonfiction text presents the story of the video game's invention: why there was a need for it, its design and testing, the science behind it, and its lasting impact. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, fact-filled captions and callouts, infographics, a glossary, sources for further research, a listing of source notes, and an introduction to the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Child's World 2016
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Summary: "What if the impossible was actually possible? What if we turned our dreams into action? What if your imagination could help solve real-world crises, like war, famine, and human rights violations? Through a series of seemingly whimsical questions, this middle-grade nonfiction book introduces readers to people and organizations that are subverting violence, war and totalitarian power. What if...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Owlkids Books 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 303.48 CAMRule, Heather
Summary: "Learn more about the accomplishments of the greatest female Olympic athletes from around the world. The title also features informative sidebars, a glossary, and further resources."--Publisher's website.
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Publisher / Publication Date: SportsZone, an imprint of Abdo Publishing 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 796 RULKidd, Nigel
Summary: "A handbook that teaches kids how to meet, care for, and celebrate cats"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Quirk Books 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 636.8 KIDFreedman, Russell
Summary: A middle-grade history of the "other Ellis Island" traces how Angel Island served as an entry point for one million Asian immigrants to the United States in the early 20th century, drawing on memoirs, diaries, letters and "wall poems" discovered at the facility long after it closed to describe the center's screening process, immigration policies and eventual renaissance as a historic site.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2013
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 979.4 FRECopies Available at Peninsula
1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J979.4 FRENiver, Heather Moore.
Summary: Explores the job descriptions, education and training requirements, salary, and outlook predictions for building careers that do not require a college education.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2014
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1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 331 NIVSchwartz, Heather E.
Summary: "Uses primary sources to tell the story of the Freedom Riders during the U.S. Civil Rights Movement"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press, a Capstone imprint 2015
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 323.11 SCHCopies Available at Interlochen
1 available in JT Non-Fiction, Call number: JT Blk Civil SchwartzSchwartz, Heather E.
Summary: "Senator Kamala Harris is known as a tough prosecutor. She made history as the first Black and Indian woman to lead a major ticket. Follow her fight to the White House!"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Lerner Publications 2021
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JB HARRIS SCHBode, Heather L.
Summary: "What could be more fun than taking a walk through nature's wonders? Readers will learn all about the proper clothing, footwear, and supplies they need to go hiking in the wild outdoors. They'll learn about well-known trails and discover how to safely explore the natural world around them"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press a Capstone imprint 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 796.51 BODCopies Available at Peninsula
1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J796.5 BODSchwartz, Heather E.
Summary: "Former Vice President Joe Biden played an essential role in the Obama administration. Follow his career from Delaware's longest-serving senator to his race back to the White House"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Lerner Publications 2021
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JB BIDEN SCHSchwartz, Heather E.
Summary: "This fun, friendly title based on the Cookie Monster's Foodie Truck segment serves as an introduction to the basics of food literacy"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Lerner Publications 2020