Klein, Rebecca T.
Summary: Whether a reader s passions fall in library science, genealogy, history, writing, or research, he or she will find something of interest in this extensive career guide. There are many, many career options under the broad scope of the fields of writing and research, and many of them don t require higher education. This guide breaks down these options, offering a long list of online and off-line...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Rosen Publishing 2018
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1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 331 KLESimons, Lisa M. B.
Summary: Introduces readers to the basic features of nonfiction books, such as headers and indexes. Readers will learn how to use these features to gather information and write reports. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, labeled diagrams, a quiz and answer key, a phonetic glossary, an index, sources for further research, and an introduction to the author.
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Publisher / Publication Date: The Child's World 2018
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J005.118 CWBraun, Eric
Summary: I'm Mad Margaret, and I'm not really mad, I'm just crazy about science! When a friend tells me he has a sneezing problem, I help him use the scientific method to solve it. I'm no Einstein, but I can tell you all about the scientific method!
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Publisher / Publication Date: Picture Window Books 2013
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 507 BRAHand, Carol
Summary: "Exposes 12 of the most enduring myths about weather. Full-color spreads give readers essential information about each myth, including why it exists, the key players who proved it wrong, and what the truth really is"--Provided by publisher.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 12-Story Library 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 551.6 HANWilliamson, Margaret
Summary: "Get the facts about the hazards and damage caused by heat waves in 12 in-depth chapters that include jet streams, heat stroke, urban heat islands, and marine heat waves. Includes safety tips, statistics, sidebars, and critical thinking questions, plus editor-curated online resources for up-to-date information."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: 12-Story Library 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 551.5 WILHigley, Danielle
Summary: Did you know that the Very Hungry Caterpillar was originally just a fat worm named Willi? Or that the author of Charlotte's Web hatched real spiders on top of his dresser? In The Stories Behind the Stories, you'll hear the incredible behind-the-scenes tales of twenty-nine beloved children's classics. Discover the childhood inspiration behind Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, the original name...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Bushel & Peck Books 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 809.89 HIGIsaacson, Walter
Summary: "When Jennifer Doudna was a sixth grader in Hilo, Hawaii, she came home from school one afternoon and found a book on her bed. It was The Double Helix, James Watson's account of how he and Francis Crick had discovered the structure of DNA, the spiral-staircase molecule that carries the genetic instruction code for all forms of life. This book guided Jennifer Doudna to focus her studies not on...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers 2022
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1 available in Young Adult Fiction, Call number: YA 921 DOUManzanero, Paula
Summary: Describes the isolated Nevada air base known as Area 51, covering its use for testing top-secret aircraft, and discusses speculation about a connection to unidentified flying objects.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Penguin Workshop, an imprint of Penguin Random House 2018
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J900 WHEMontgomery, 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: A young reader's biography of Beatrix Potter, the author-illustrator of The Tale of Peter Rabbit.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Turtleback Books 2015
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 POTSweet, Melissa
Summary: Caldecott Honor winner Sweet mixes White's personal letters, photos, and family ephermera with her own exquisite artwork to tell the story of this American literary icon. Readers young and old will be fascinated and inspired by the journalist, New Yorker contributor, and children's book author who loved words his whole life. This authorized tribute, a New York Times bestseller, includes an...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt 2016
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 WHIManushkin, Fran
Summary: Katie and her friends explore writing different kinds of poetry about themselves and their surroundings.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Picture Window Books 2014
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1 available in Beginning Readers - Rising Reader (Purple), Call number: JBR PURPLE MANPelleschi, Andrea
Summary: "Olivia and Oscar learn how to write an opinion piece to help save their favorite crossing guard's job. Concepts include; prewriting, graphic organizers and linking words. Activities in the back help the reader write their own opinion piece"--Provided by publisher.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Norwood House Press 2014
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 808 PELEngle, Margarita
Summary: "Cuban-born eleven-year-old Oriol lives in Santa Barbara, California, where she struggles to belong. But most of the time that's okay, because she enjoys helping her parents care for the many injured animals at their veterinary clinic. Then Gabriela Mistral, the first Latin American winner of a Nobel Prize in Literature, moves to town, and aspiring writer Oriol finds herself opening up. As she...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Viking 2022
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Summary: "A choose your own path style story that guides the reader through the very real job of being a teuthologist"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2023
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Summary: It's up to people to put an end to climate change. But there are many things that must be done before climate change will slow. Stopping Climate Change examines the many ways people must act to stop greenhouse gas emissions, from watching their diets to adding green spaces to cities.
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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: J363.738 LONHulick, Kathryn
Summary: Citizen science has opened up the world of scientific research to anybody and everybody. It is being done in all areas of science including zoology, biology, astronomy, chemistry, and more. Some projects involve going outside and observing nature while others revolve around data obtained and shared over the internet. And whether one has scientific training or not, the contributions being made...
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Publisher / Publication Date: ReferencePoint Press, Inc. 2020
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Linde, Barbara M.
Summary: Area 51 is a military base located in Nevada, though it has some questionable lore attached to its reputation. It's said to be the site of alien dissections, clandestine aircraft testing, and numerous covert government programs. The US government denied for many years that it even existed, which didn't stifle any of the rumors. This engrossing book presents what is known about the facility, the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens Publishing 2015
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 001.9 LINSwanson, Jennifer.
Summary: "Describes various top-secret projects, including the Manhattan Project, Nazi experimentation, and several others"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2014
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 623.4 SWAKrasner, Barbara
Summary: This book presents leading theories and important clues about the mystery of Area 51, and challenges readers to study the evidence and develop their own conclusions about what has happened and what still happens today in Area 51.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Core Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing 2016
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 001.9 KRABodden, Valerie
Summary: "An elementary exploration of word play and attitude in poetry, introducing puns, stanzas, and limericks as well as poets such as Edward Lear. Includes a writing exercise"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Creative Education 2016
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 808.1 BODDaynes, Katie
Summary: The creative writer's handbook is divided into sections covering different aspects of the writing process - coming up with ideas, planning, punctuation and grammar - as well as advice on different forms of writing, including stories, blogs, non-fiction and poetry. Throughout, there are helpful tips and suggestions, internet links and quotations from well known authors to illustrate different...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Usborne Publishing Ltd. 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 808 DAYBodden, Valerie
Summary: "An elementary exploration of images and personification in poetry, introducing similes, metaphors, and haiku as well as poets such as William Carlos Williams. Includes a writing exercise"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Creative Education 2016
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 808.1 BODGarstecki, Julia
Summary: Presents an overview of nonfiction narratives, including the form's purpose, elements, traits, and how it expresses ideas. Original examples illustrate how the writing genre works, and tips are provided to encourage young writers' creativity. Additional features include a table of contents, a glossary of key words and phrases, sources for further research, and introductions to both the author...
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Publisher / Publication Date: The Child's World 2016