O'Brien, Lindsy
Summary: "A high-interest introduction to the life cycle of frogs, including how tadpoles develop, their insect diet, threats from predators, and the wet habitats of these backyard animals"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Creative Education 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 597.8 O'BRRosmarin, Ike
Summary: "The nation of South Africa has been through its share of struggles. From British colonialism to the brutal system of apartheid, South Africans-especially Black South Africans-throughout history have worked hard to build and hold on to their unique culture in challenging times. Readers explore both the history and present cultural environment of South Africa in this carefully updated guide to...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Cavendish Square 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 968 ROSHile, Lori.
Summary: "More than any other strange phenomena, the existence of life on other planets has sparked the most discussion. Many have claimed to have seen strange spacecraft and some are absolutely sure they've been abducted by aliens. Is there any truth to these stories? Could life "out there" exist? Using the scientific method and other information, this book aims to find out!"--Provided by publisher.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2014
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 001.942 HILHile, Lori.
Summary: Using the scientific method and available information, this book attempts to find out whether or not mermaids exist.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Raintree 2013
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2 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 398.21 HILTougias, Mike
Summary: "On the night of February 18, 1952, during one of the worst winter storms that New England has ever seen, two oil tankers just off the shore of Cape Cod were torn in half by the force of the storm. This middle-grade adaptation of an adult nonfiction book tells the story of a harrowing Coast Guard rescue when four men in a tiny lifeboat overcame insurmountable odds and saved more than 30...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Christy Ottaviano Books/ Henry Holt and Company 2014
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J 910.916 TOUHile, Lori
Summary: "Provides readers with evidence and scientific tools with which to study the possibility of the existence of mermaids"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press 2019
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2 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 398.21 HILHile, Lori.
Summary: Presents information about the Loch Ness monster, offering accounts of incidents and sightings, theories that have been put forth about it, and scientific perspectives on the subject.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Raintree 2013
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2 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 001.944 HILCooper, Candy J.
Summary: "Explains to readers how life is like in Iraq during war time"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Scholastic Inc. 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 956.7044 COOLake, Theia
Summary: "In this in-depth biography, readers will learn all about W. E. B. Du Bois and his life's work to fight for racial equality. They'll discover the roles he played in the Niagara Movement and the NAACP and understand how his ideas sometimes put him at odds with other reformers of the day. An informative timeline offers insight into the context of Du Bois' life and work. Eye-catching photographs...
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Publisher / Publication Date: PowerKids Press 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 DU BRoberts, Randy
Summary: "Freshly adapted for young readers, this in-depth portrait showcases the complex bond between Muhammad Ali and Malcolm X, revealing how Malcolm aided in molding Cassius Clay into Muhammad Ali and helped him become an international symbol of Black pride and Black independence"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Little, Brown and Company 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 920 ROBLake, Theia
Summary: "The first African American flying unit in the U.S. military were called the Tuskegee Airmen. They trained at the Tuskegee Army Air Field in Alabama and flew more than 1,500 missions. During World War II, these men became some of the most decorated servicemen of the Army Air Forces. In this informative book, readers will learn about all about the Tuskegee Airmen, the missions they accomplished,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: PowerKids Press 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 940.54 LAKLeavitt, Amie Jane
Summary: Offers a comprehensive look at careers in entertainment that can be pursued without a college diploma, including rodeo clown, circus performer, and puppeteer.
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Publisher / Publication Date: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. 2017
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1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 331 LEACopies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 331 LEADonovan, Sandra
Summary: Provides pictures and information on how to keep your mouth healthy.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Millbrook Press 2010
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J612.313 DONLake, Theia
Summary: "Fly fishing is a uniquely challenging and rewarding pursuit. The practice dates back many centuries and has inspired artists, writers, and anglers alike! Though fly fishing techniques are perfected with patience and training, the sport can be enjoyed by anglers of all skill levels. In this helpful guide, readers will discover how to read water, find fish, and gracefully cast a line. They'll...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Rosen Publishing 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 799.122 LAKLake, Theia
Summary: "Grab your measuring cups and take a culinary adventure! In this dynamic and educational book, young readers will learn all about measuring in the kitchen. Measuring is a fundamental part of all cooking and baking. A chef must know how to convert teaspoons to ounces, ounces to pints, and metric to standard units! Filled with helpful, real-world examples and bright images, readers will discover...
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Publisher / Publication Date: PowerKids Press 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 641.81 LAKMarkle, Sandra.
Summary: Follows a year in the life of a young male beaver as he swims, plays, helps his family build and repair their dam and lodge, and learns how to flap his tail to ward off predators.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2016
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J 599 MARMarkle, Sandra
Summary: Readers will learn how scientists use camera-trap technology to study woolly monkeys in the Manu Biosphere Reserve. These camera traps helped scientists discover information about the woolly monkeys' diet, behavior, and habitat. Known as the rainforest's gardeners, their activities and behaviors are essential to the survival of the trees and animals in the rainforest. Scientists must learn more...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Millbrook Press 2019
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Summary: Takes a look at different types of power, what it means to have power, and what you can do with your own power to create positive change in the world, no matter who or how old you are.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Ivy Kids 2019
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Summary: Introduces ticks, including their different body parts, life cycle, diet, and the dangers they pose to humans and pets.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Lerner Publications 2011
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Summary: Rev up your reading engines! Gearhead garage is ready to take you for a ride. From screaming fast F1 cars to custom choppers, get to know what's "under the hood" of your favorite vehicles. You're in the driver's seat now.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Black Rabbit Books 2017
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1 available in Beginning Readers - Rising Reader (Purple), Call number: JBR PURPLE COLPasschier, Andy
Summary: "This book introduces different terms for gender identity and expression, while also teaching children how to accept and respect others"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Little, Brown and Company 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 305.3 PASWallace, Sandra Neil
Summary: "A picture book biography of Diane Nash, a Civil Rights Movement leader at the side of Martin Luther King and John Lewis. Born in the 1940s in Chicago, Diane went on to take command of the Nashville Movement, leading lunch counter sit-ins and peaceful marches. Diane decides to fight not with anger or violence, but with love. With her strong words of truth and actions, she works to stop...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 NASAmstutz, Lisa J.
Summary: "Simple text and full-color photographs introduce goldfinches"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press, a Capstone imprint 2016
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Summary: Oscar Starling never wanted to come to Chicago. But then Oscar finds himself not just in the heart of the big city but in the middle of a terrible fire! No one knows exactly how it began, but one thing is clear: Chicago is like a giant powder keg about to explode. An army of firemen is trying to help, but this fire is a ferocious beast that wants to devour everything in its path, including...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Scholastic Inc. 2015