LeVert, Suzanne
Summary: "Sierra Leone is a West African nation inhabited by people of different ethnic groups and religious beliefs. However, it's generally known as a tolerant nation, and this engaging exploration of its unique history and culture instills in readers a greater appreciation for diversity. Through well-researched text, clear maps, and vibrant photographs, the natural landscapes, architecture,...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Cavendish Square 2021
Copies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 966.4 LEVWaxman, Laura Hamilton
Summary: Chronicles the life and career of Juan Ponce de Léon, tracing his travels in the Carribbean and his discoveries of Florida and Puerto Rico.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Lerner Publications 2018
Copies Available at Fife Lake
1 available in J Non Fic Series, Call number: J 910.92 WAXBuckley, James
Summary: "Meet the father of science fiction, Jule Verne. Born in France in 1828, Jules Verne always dreamed of adventure. At age 11, he snuck onboard a ship headed for the Indies only to be discovered by his father and have his dreams dashed. After his father made him swear to only travel "in his imagination," Verne kept his promise for the rest of his life. He began writing adventure stories as a...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Grosset & Dunlap, an imprint of Penguin Random House 2016
Copies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 VERMicklos, John
Summary: "In the spring of 1846, the Donner and Reed families joined a wagon train bound for California in hopes of a better life. But when the party took an untested shortcut, it set them down a tragic path. As they crossed the Sierra Nevada, heavy snow fell in the mountain pass. They were trapped. Supplies were already low, and now they faced a winter of starvation. Told through the gripping,...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press, an imprint of Capstone 2023
Copies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 978 MICCopies Available at Peninsula
1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J978 MICTerp, Gail
Summary: "Diagrams, graphs, and fun text help readers explore the lives of lions and their place in the wild animal kingdom"--
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Black Rabbit Books 2018
Copies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 599.75 TERMessner, Kate
Summary: Once again the mysterious box takes the golden retriever Ranger back in time, and he finds himself on Robert Falcon Scott's ship, the Terra Nova, headed for Antarctica, where his mission is to save Jack Nin, a Chinese-Maori stowaway from New Zealand, from the blizzards, unstable ice, and the other hazards that lie ahead for the doomed expedition.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Scholastic Inc. 2016
Copies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Juvenile Fiction Series, Call number: J FIC MESCopies Available at Fife Lake
1 available in J Series, Call number: J FIC MESCopies Available at Kingsley
1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J FICTION MESCopies Available at Peninsula
1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JFIC MESIsaacson, 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...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers 2022
Copies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Young Adult Fiction, Call number: YA 921 DOUHarris, Duchess
Summary: Examines all aspects of capital punishment in the United States, and discusses the history behind the death penalty in the United States, plus varying opinions about the ethics of capital punishment.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Essential Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing 2020
Copies Available at Peninsula
1 available in Young Adult Collection, Call number: Y 345.73 HARMarsico, Katie
Summary: "Learn all about unmanned aircraft, or drones, including how they were invented and improved over time, what they are used for today, and why they have sometimes caused controversy"--
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc. 2016
Copies Available at East Bay
1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 623 MARMcCarthy, Cecilia Pinto
Summary: The US military must protect the country's coastlines, land, and seas. Drones help the military carry out this important mission. Military Drones explains how these drones work and how they can support different branches of the military. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, an infographic, a...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Kids Core, a division of Abdo Publishing 2021
Copies Available at Peninsula
1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J620 DRONESHerr, Melody.
Summary: "Describes the exploration of North America in the times of explorers Christopher Columbus, Francisco Vázquez de Coronado, and Sieur de La Salle. The reader's choices reveal the historical details from Columbus' voyage in 1492, Coronado's 1540 expedition, and Sieur de La Salle's expedition down the Mississippi River in 1682"--Provided by publisher.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press 2008
Copies Available at Peninsula
1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JFIC YOUNewman, Lauren
Summary: "Learn all about drones, from how they were first created to how they are being used today."--
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Cherry Lake Publishing 2017
Copies Available at Fife Lake
1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J 629.133 NEWBethea, Nikole Brooks
Summary: Join super scientist Max Axiom as he explores the technology behind and everyday use of drones in our world.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press, capstone imprint 2018
Copies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 629 BETBethea, Nikole Brooks
Summary: Gives readers a behind-the-scenes look at the invention of the assembly line. Additional features include a table of contents, a Fast Facts spread, critical-thinking questions, primary source quotes and accompanying source notes, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: The Child's World 2017
Copies Available at Fife Lake
1 available in J Non Fic Series, Call number: J 609 BETCopies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 629 BETCopies Available at Peninsula
1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J609 MOMMcCarthy, Cecilia Pinto
Summary: Drones are becoming ever more popular among consumers. Some people race their drones, while others use drones to take photos and videos of landscapes. People can bring these portable drones with them when they travel. Personal Drones explains how these drones work and how people can enjoy using them in many activities. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Abdo Publishing 2021
Copies Available at Peninsula
1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J629 DRONESRingstad, Arnold
Summary: Discusses the parts inside drones and how they work together.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: The Child's World 2020
Copies Available at Peninsula
1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J623.746 RINMagoon, Scott
Summary: A team of genetically enhanced extinct animals embark on their first big mission to Siberia to retrieve an ancient unicorn horn from the thawing permafrost, but things don't go as planned when they are faced with a mysterious enemy.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: 2022
Copies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Juvenile Graphic Novels, Call number: J 741.5 MAGChandler, Matt
Summary: "The true story of Lt. Robert Grimes running for his life as he evades being captured by Nazi soldiers. Robert Grimes escapes danger with help from the Comet Line, a resistance group that rescued Allied soldiers during WWII"--
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press, a capstone imprint 2017
Copies Available at Woodmere
2 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 940.54 CHAHarts, Shannon H.
Summary: "Can flying robots help save entire ecosystems? Find out in this book, which brings together two major issues of modern times: the growing use of drones and ways to protect and restore natural environments. As drones become more advanced, they are revolutionizing conservation research and efforts in exciting ways--from planting over a hundred trees a minute to capturing vital information about...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: PowerKids Press 2020
Copies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 363.7 HARSuthar, Nihar
Summary: "The Hope Raisers is a deeply emotional narrative that follows Daniel, Mutura, and Lucy as they fight to transform their slum through art and skating. It inspires and educates readers on African culture, female empowerment, and creating sustainable change in developing countries"--
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Rowman & Littlefield 2022
Copies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 307.3 SUTHowell, Brian
Summary: 'Learn about the key players and big wins that have made the Detroit Lions one of the most exciting teams in the NFL. Readers will get a glimpse into the league, the team's history, its home stadium, its fans, and the team's most memorable moments. Additional features to enhance comprehension include informative sidebars, a glossary of key words and phrases, sources for further research, a look...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: The Childs World 2016
Sorry, no copies available
Place a hold to request this item.Stewart, Melissa
Summary: "Animals adapt their behavior to the different phases of the moon"--
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Alfred A. Knopf 2023
Sorry, no copies available
Place a hold to request this item.Ridge, Yolanda
Summary: "We can change the world with genetic modification--but should we? CRISPR stands for clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats. If it sounds complicated, it is--but it's also one of the most powerful ways we can shape the future. And it's poised to completely upend the way we think about science. Author Yolanda Ridge tackles this topic in a friendly and accessible tone, with two...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Annick Press 2020
Copies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 576.5 RIDBodden, Valerie
Summary: "This revised edition surveys key aspects of lions, describing the roaring big carts' appearance, behaviors, and habitats. A folk tale explains why these creatures are known as the king of the animals."--
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Creative Education, Creative Paperbacks 2020