Hanaor, Ziggy
Summary: A young kangaroo called Alexander lives in his mum, Nancy's pocket. Alexander loves his mum, but there's one thing she does that really drives him nuts. She is always putting stuff in her pocket. Alexander tries to keep things neat, but the more he tidies, the more stuff she shoves in there. When he complains, his sister calls him a baby - it's time to leave the pouch anyway. But Alexander...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Cicada Books 2020
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Summary: Expelled from their secondary school in East Germany because of their rebellious attitudes, Hanna and Andreas plan to escape by swimming across the cold and choppy waters of the Baltic Sea in a harrowing twenty-five hour journey to freedom in West Germany. Hanna is an accomplished distance swimmer, Andreas is not, and the danger of being caught, drowning, or dying of exhaustion is very real--...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Charlesbridge 2021
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1 available in Young Adult Fiction, Call number: YA FIC LINPincus, Meeg
Summary: "Fern sits alone. The flock flies off without her. But Flora flies back. Can she show the others how to make a friend?" -- back cover.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Rourke Educational Media 2019
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Summary: When the Frank family and others are found and arrested during World War II, Miep Gies hides young Anne's papers from the Nazis and later is instrumental in having her beloved friend's diary published.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Sleeping Bear Press 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 GIEVink, Amanda
Summary: Though Europe does not boast a large land area, it contains some of the most distinct and well-known cultural histories in the world. Throughout the continent's long history, borders between countries have been drawn and redrawn countless times, resulting in a unique record of cross-cultural exchange that will captivate the imagination of your readers. Use this book to introduce them to the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: PowerKids Press 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 940 VINPink, Randi
Summary: Ruth Fitz is surrounded by activism. Her mother is a senator who frequently appears on CNN as a powerful Black voice fighting for legislative social change within the Black community. Her father, a professor of African American history, is a walking encyclopedia, spouting off random dates and events. And her beloved older sister, Virginia, is a natural activist, steadily gaining notoriety...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Feiwel and Friends 2022
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1 available in Young Adult Fiction, Call number: YA FIC PINVink, Amanda
Summary: What's better than experiencing history first-hand?! Team Time Machine goes on another adventure in this exciting book. This time, Mia, Ben, and Sam meet General George Washington on the night he prepares his troops to cross the Delaware River. Readers join the team as they find out more about the American Revolution through first-hand accounts and by experiencing personally the icy waters that...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens Publishing 2020
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2 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 973.3 VINPincus, Meeg
Summary: "Helen Keller was an activist, rebel, performer, romantic and so much more! Most stories about Helen Keller focus on the story of her deaf-blindness and scholarship, but there is more to Helen than her disability. This story teaches children to look beyond the surface with everyone they encounter"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Sleeping Bear Press 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE PINCopies Available at East Bay
1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE PINMcCarthy, 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...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Kids Core, a division of Abdo Publishing 2021
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J620 DRONESVink, Amanda
Summary: Sea stars are well known for their ability to regenerate their arms. What's less apparent is that they accomplish this task without a brain. This book focuses on the sea star's simple nervous system, and it explores some of the interesting things a sea star does without a brain. Readers will be enthralled to learn that a sea star pushes its stomach outside of its body in order to consume its...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens Publishing 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 593.9 VINMcCarthy, 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...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Abdo Publishing 2021
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J629 DRONESMcCarthy, Cecilia Pinto
Summary: "Geysers, hot springs, and wildlife have made Yellowstone National Park a popular destination. Yellowstone National Park explores the park, including its geology, plant and animal life, the peoples who have called it home, and its main attractions. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject." -- Publisher's website.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Core Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing 2017
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J973.79 NATPike, Christopher
Summary: "Rotterham Home was a hospice for young people--a place where teenagers with terminal illnesses went to die. Nobody who checked in ever checked out. It was a place of pain and sorrow, but also, remarkably, a place of humor and adventure. Every night at twelve, a group of young guys and girls at the hospice came together to tell stories. They called themselves the Midnight Club, and their...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Simon Pulse 2022
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1 available in Young Adult Fiction, Call number: YA FIC PIKBrown, Ed J.
Summary: One of the great mysteries of the world is that all the branches of the animal kingdom - birds, fish, crustaceans, reptiles, mammals, insects, and even slime molds - undertake great journeys across water, land, or air. With no compass or GPS devices, birds fly thousands of miles from Europe to their African feeding grounds, salmon cross oceans so that they may return to the rivers in which they...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Cicada Books 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 591.568 BROTrejo, Jesús
Summary: "Today, little Jesús has a big job to do. He's helping Papá at work, and he's in charge of the water jug -- which is also a magical clock! When it's empty, Papá explains, the workday is done. But what about all these thirsty animals? Soon, the water is gone, but the day is not over yet. Will Jesús be fired?! Or is the jug not really magical after all." -- page [2] of cover.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Minerva 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE TREDom & Ink
Summary: "Celebrate some of the LGBTQIA+ community's modern-day trailblazers, champions, and icons who have shaped, or are shaping, our world, from well-known public figures and allies to others you will wish you had heard of earlier. Covering topics including coming out, gender, mental health, and activism, this book is packed full of empowering quotes, inspiring life lessons, and helpful advice that...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Penguin Workshop 2023
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1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 920 DOMSummary: When an evil business developer threatens to tear down the neighboorhood to build a shopping mall, Arnold - together with Helga, his annoying secret admirer, and Gerald, his best friend - comes to the rescue.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Paramount Pictures 2002
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1 available in Family DVDs, Call number: DVD FAMILY HEYRoy, Ron
Summary: The orange outlaw: While visiting Dink's uncle in New York City, Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose help uncover who is responsible for stealing a very valuable painting.
Format: sound recording-nonmusical
Publisher / Publication Date: Random House, Inc. 2012
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1 available in Juvenile Audiobooks, Call number: J CD FIC ROYSummary: Music from the Netflix original series featuring Beatles songs covered by a diverse collection of artists including P!nk, Eddie Vedder, James Bay, the Shins, the Lumineers, Sia, Rod Stewart, and more.
Format: sound recording-musical
Publisher / Publication Date: 2016
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1 available in Juvenile Compact Audio Disc, Call number: CD JUV BEAWong, Clarissa
Summary: Introduces the superheroes who comprise the Guardians of the Galaxy.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Marvel 2014
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2 available in Beginning Readers - Rising Reader (Purple), Call number: JBR PURPLE WONSummary: Charlotte's web: When Wilbur the pig is terrified that he'll end up on the dinner table, his friend Charlotte the spider weaves words into her web to try and convince the farmer that Wilbur is too special a pig to kill.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: 2017
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1 available in Family DVDs, Call number: DVD FAMILY CHAWatson, Tom
Summary: Stick Dog, Mutt, and the rest of the tidbit-snatching gang cross Picasso Park to the site of a brand-new restuarant where they sample mouthwatering sushi.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2021
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: Hard-luck hound Hank finds himself in a town full of cats who need a hero to defend them from a ruthless villain's evil plot to wipe their village off the map. With help from a reluctant teacher to train him, our underdog must assume the role of town samurai and team up with the villagers to save the day.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2022
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1 available in Family DVDs, Call number: DVD FAMILY PAWCopies Available at East Bay
1 available in Juvenile Digital Video Disc, Call number: DVD JUV PAWCopies Available at Peninsula
1 available in Digital Video Disc, Call number: DVD PAWCopies Available at Kingsley
1 available in Digital Video Disc, Call number: DVD PAWPopova, Maria
Summary: This is the real-life story of Jeremy, a rare garden snail found in 2015 by a retired London scientist. Jeremy's shell spiraled to the left, indicating reversed internal anatomy--including a heart positioned on the right. As a result, a similarly rare mate was needed in order to procreate.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Enchanted Lion Books 2021