Wheeler, Jill C.
Summary: This biography introduces readers to Gary Paulsen, the Newbery Medal winning author of Hatchet. Readers will learn about Paulsen's childhood in the Philippines and Minnesota, the night he received a library card, his love of dog sledding, and the adventures that inspire his award-winning books. He is also the author of Tracker, Mr. Tucket, and Woodsong. Easy-to-read text and full-color photos...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Checkerboard Library, An Imprint of Abdo Publishing 2015
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JB PAULSON WHESummary: The tale of a little girl who falls down a rabbit hole and is transported to a magical world of wonderful creatures and mystical adventures.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: 2015
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1 available in Juvenile Digital Video Disc, Call number: DVD JUV ALISummary: Three unlikely friends, and three different ways of being in the world. This simplest of stories is a fable for life.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: Dreamscape Media, LLC 2014
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1 available in Juvenile Digital Video Disc, Call number: DVD JUV BOOSummary: Did you know the moon is a satellite? In fact, the moon is the Earth's only natural satellite. In beautiful, spacious visuals, children will learn about lunar phases, eclipses, lunar exploration, and the moon's effect on the Earth.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: Dreamscape Media, LLC 2015
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1 available in Juvenile Digital Video Disc, Call number: DVD JUV MOOSummary: Describes the parental behavior of Emperor penguins, focusing on how the male keeps the egg warm until it hatches and how the parents care for the chick after it is born. The "Did you know?" segment follows the story and presents short facts about Emperor penguins.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: Distributed by Nutmeg Media 2005
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1 available in Juvenile Digital Video Disc, Call number: DVD JUV EMPSummary: Evy is so focused on watching her garden grow that she misses all the silliness going on around her - pigs DANCING, donkeys FLYING, and sheep HAVING A PICNIC. But after Evy's spent all year taking care of her garden, everyone's invited to pumpkin time!
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: Dreamscape Media Llc. 2015
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1 available in Juvenile Digital Video Disc, Call number: DVD JUV PUMMattick, Lindsay.
Summary: A picture book on DVD.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: 2016
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1 available in Juvenile Digital Video Disc, Call number: DVD JUV FINSummary: Mazie is ready to celebrate liberty and freedom on Juneteenth, a great day in American history, the day her ancestors were no longer slaves.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Digital Video Disc, Call number: DVD JUV JUNRockwell, Anne F.
Summary: The true story of James Lafayette, a spy in the American Revolution. After America won its freedom, James returned to slavery. But James's fight for freedom wasn't over.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Digital Video Disc, Call number: DVD JUV SPYYamaguchi, Kristi
Summary: This pig is determined to reach her dreams, written by Figure skating superstar Kristi Yamaguchi. -- Poppy has big dreams - lots of them! But following her dreams isn't as easy as it sounds. It's a good thing Poppy's friends and family, who love her no matter what, encourage her to keep believing in herself and making her dreams come true.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: 2016
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1 available in Juvenile Digital Video Disc, Call number: DVD JUV DREMartinez-Neal, Juana
Summary: Enjoying days spent with animal friends near her home in the Amazon, young Zonia wonders what to do on a day when the rainforest calls out to her for help, in a lushly illustrated story that is complemented by back matter about the Asháninka community.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2021
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2 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE MARDonohue, Moira Rose
Summary: "Introduces the reader to beavers"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press, An Imprint of Scholastic Inc. 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 599.37 DONGregory, Josh
Summary: "This book details the life and habits of lemurs."--
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 599.8 GRECopies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 599.83 GREGregory, Josh
Summary: Instantly recognizable by their beautiful orange-and-black wings, monarch butterflies are a common sight in fields, gardens, and forests throughout North America. Readers will discover how these colorful insects travel thousands of miles each year to escape freezing winter weather. They will also learn about a butterfly's fascinating reproductive process, what butterflies eat, and how to...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc. 2016
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 595.7 GRECopies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 595.7 GREGregory, Josh
Summary: Known for their massive bodies and wide, flat antlers, moose are a common sight in many parts of the world. Readers will learn what these powerful animals eat, how they give birth and raise babies, and what their antlers are used for. They will also find out why moose are so common in areas where people live and why they sometimes have a difficult relationship with humans.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press, an Imprint of Scholastic Inc. 2016
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 599.65 GRECopies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 599.65 GREGrunbaum, Mara
Summary: "Did you know that black bears are the most common bears on Earthbut that some black bears actually have white fur? Be surprised and awed by every page of this captivating book! Features include stunning photography; a fact file which breaks down vital data points in an easy-to-follow and understand format; fast facts; a family tree to show the evolution of and how this animal fits into the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc. 2019
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Summary: Did you know that polar bears have transparent fur that only looks white or that these giant carnivores are excellent swimmers? These top predators are also at risk due to climate change and loss of habitat. Learn fascinating facts like these and more all in the pages of this book!
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Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press, an Imprint of Scholastic Inc. 2018
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Summary: Covered in pointy quills, hedgehogs are able to defend themselves from a wide range of potential predators. Readers will find out how these fascinating animals use their senses to hunt prey of their own and what their daily life is like. They will also learn how hedgehogs reproduce, how they interact with each other, and how interaction with humans is affecting them today.
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 599.33 GREGregory, Josh
Summary: With their playful, active behavior, meerkats can be a lot of fun to watch. Readers will learn all about these animals' amazing social lives, from how they work together to raise their young to how they keep each other safe by taking turns watching out for predators. They will also find out what meerkats eat, how they find food, and what it is like inside a meerkat's underground home.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc. 2016
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 599.742 GREGregory, Josh
Summary: "This book details the life and habits of rabbits."--
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 599.32 GREGrunbaum, Mara
Summary: Did you know that bison are the largest mammals in North Americaor that theyve lived in Yellowstone since prehistoric times? Learn fascinating facts like these and more all in the pages of this book!
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Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc. 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 599.64 GRUJanes, Patricia
Summary: "Introduces the reader to tigers"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc. 2018
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Summary: Though they are most famous as parasites that feed by attaching themselves to larger hosts and sucking blood, leeches are actually a diverse group of worms. While some leeches fit the stereotypes, others lead very different lifestyles. Readers will learn all about the world’s leeches, from where they live and how they move around to how they reproduce and how they can be beneficial to humans.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc. 2016
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 592.66 MARShepherd, Jodie
Summary: Did you know that flamingos are very social animals and do most everything as a group--or that they get their pink color from the food they eat? Be surprised and awed by every page of this captivating book! Features include stunning photography; a fact file which breaks down vital data points in an easy-to-follow and understand format; fast facts; a family tree to show the evolution of and how...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc. 2019