Thimmesh, Catherine.
Summary: Tells the story of how women throughout the ages have responded to situations confronting them in daily life by inventing such items as correction fluid, space helmets, and disposable diapers.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Houghton Mifflin 2002
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 609.2 THIPollack, Pam.
Summary: Examines the life and accomplishments of computer industry pioneer Steve Jobs, a founder of Apple Computer, Inc.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Grosset & Dunlap 2012
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1 available in JT Non-Fiction, Call number: JT People Who JobsShulman, Mark
Summary: "Benjamin Franklin has been called one of the most accomplished and influential Americans in history, and his role in shaping the United States has had a lasting impact that is still felt today. Franklin's research into topics as varied as electricity, meteorology, demography, and oceanography were as wide-ranging and important as his travels, which took him across the globe as a diplomat."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Portable Press, an imprint of Printers Row Publishing Group 2020
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Summary: An introduction to the life and accomplishments of Thomas Edison, America's most famous inventor.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Grosset & Dunlap 2005
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1 available in JT Non-Fiction, Call number: JT People Who EdisonScott, Joyce (Joyce Wallace)
Summary: "An introduction to the life and art of Judith Scott, a renowned artist. Judith Scott was born with Down syndrome. She was deaf, and never learned to speak. She was also a talented artist. Judith was institutionalized until her sister Joyce reunited with her and enrolled her in an art class. Judith went on to become an artist of renown with her work displayed in museums and galleries around the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Alfred A. Knopf 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 SCOSchulze, Bianca
Summary: 101 Books to Read Before You Grow Up provides a comprehensive list of kid-friendly books for children to read before they grow up. This must-read review list acts as an interactive journal where kids can document the books they read, why they like them, and how they rate them. Divided into sections by subject, from fairy tales and fantasy to sports and nonfiction, 101 Books to Read Before You...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Published by Walter Foster Jr., a division of Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc. 2016
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 028.5 SCHOsborne, Mary Pope
Summary: Following their adventure with Benjamin Franklin, Jack and Annie want to learn more about the Founding Father and search out facts about his life and accomplishments, including his electricity kite-flying experiment and his most famous inventions.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Random House 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 FRAAgrimbau, Diego
Summary: "Born in 1452, Leonardo da Vinci is still, today, considered one of the most talent people to have ever lived. From his world famous paintings and drawings, such as the Mona Lisa and the Vitruvian Man, to his ingenious inventions of the parachute, the helicopter, and the military tank, da Vinci was always a step ahead of his time. Discover the origins of a man who refused to be defined by just...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 LEOPearl, Melissa Sherman
Summary: "Kids can make a difference too! In this How Do They Help? collection featuring charities started by children, readers will explore the ways Sheltering Books contributes positively to the world. Discover this nonprofit's work and what problems they look to solve. Sidebars and backmatter ask questions for text-dependent analysis. Photos, a glossary, and additional resources are...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Cherry Lake Publishing 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 028.5 PEAShea, Therese
Summary: American landmarks sometimes evoke more than their original intent. For example, the Statue of Liberty was a gift symbolizing the friendship between France and the United States, but it became a welcoming monument to millions of immigrants heading to Ellis Island. This beautifully designed book offers numerous intriguing facts about American landmarks, including the Washington Monument, Statue...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens Publishing 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 974.7 SHEMikoley, Kate
Summary: "American history is full of fascinating facts, but perhaps the most interesting one is that some information people think of as truths aren't really true at all! This high-interest volume reveals the reality behind some false stories about U.S. presidents that have been passed on over time. The dynamic layout pairs engaging, age-appropriate text with colorful photographs to help tell the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens Publishing 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 973.4 MIKPayne, M. D. (Matthew D.)
Summary: "Your favorite characters are now part of the Who HQ library! Nothing mysterious about it! Learn all about how Scooby and his friends took over Saturday mornings--and then the world--in this debut title in the What Is the Story Of? series. Most kids are familiar with the always-hungry, scaredy-cat Great Dane called Scooby-Doo and his true-blue friends of Mystery Inc. But how did Scooby and the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Penguin Workshop 2019
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Summary: "The discovery of a vaccine for polio in the 1950s has prevented millions of cases of this severe paralyzing disease. The Discovery of the Polio Vaccine examines this historic advance from multiple perspectives, including those of Jonas Salk, Albert Sabin, and modern organizations working to wipe out polio once and for all. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Core Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing 2019
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J614.549 HARRogers, Lisa Jean
Summary: "A picture book biography about pioneering composer, John Cage"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Anne Schwartz Books 2023
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Summary: "An inspiring and empowering young readers edition of We Are Not Here to be Bystanders, the memoir by Women's March coorganizer and activist Linda Sarsour.You can count on me, your Palestinian Muslim sister, to keep her voice loud, keep her feet on the streets, and keep my head held high because I am not afraid. On January 17, 2017, Linda Sarsour stood in the National Mall to deliver a speech...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Salaam Reads, an imprint of Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing Division, 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 SARSundquist, Josh
Summary: "Social media star and comedian Josh Sundquist takes readers on his hilarious journey to the fringes of viral stardom to discover if it's possible to be both very famous and very happy"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Little, Brown and Company 2022
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1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 921 SUNReynoso, Naibe
Summary: Brief biographies in rhyme of 11 notable Latinas.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Con Todo Press 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 920 REY1 available in Juvenile World Languages, Call number: J SPANISH 920 REY
Jacobs, Greg
Summary: Offers information on a variety of baseball topics, including the history of the sport, notable players, the Hall of Fame, statistics and records, and scorekeeping, and provides more than 25 puzzles and activities.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Adams Media 2018