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Summary: We often think that people from a thousand years ago were living in the Dark Ages. But from the 7th century onward in Muslim civilization there were amazing advances and inventions that still influence our everyday lives. People living in the Muslim world saw what the Egyptians, Chinese, Indians, Greek, and Romans had discovered and spent the next one thousand years adding new developments and...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: National Geographic 2012

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 297.2 ONE

Fabiny, Sarah

Summary: "Castles may conjure up a romantic fairy tale world; however, in real life, during the Middle Ages, castles were fortresses, providing shelter and protection for the lord as well as for the peasants who lived on his land. For an army, a lord depended on young soldiers in armor called knights who spent years at the castle learning the skills of warfare"--

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Penguin Workshop 2022

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 929.7 FAB

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 929.7 FAB

Copies Available at Interlochen

1 available in JT Non-Fiction, Call number: JT World What Fabiny

Murray, Julie

Summary: "This title introduces the United States' newest military branch, the US Space Force! Readers will learn how the United States plans to protect the nation and the world from space. Amazing photographs from the US military complete the book. This title is at a Level 3 and is written specifically for transitional readers. Aligned to Common Core standards & correlated to state standards. Dash! is...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Dash! Leveled Readers, An imprint of Abdo Zoom 2021

Copies Available at Fife Lake

1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 358.8 MUR

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 358.8 MUR

McCollum, Sean

Summary: "Football is much more than tackles, touchdowns, and end zone celebrations. It's a striking spectacle where football, science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics meet."--Page 4 cover.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press 2019

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 796.332 MCC

Troupe, Thomas Kingsley

Summary: Bravely storming the beaches of Normandy. Holding down the front lines while under attack from the enemy. Battling enemy fighters through the streets of a wartorn city. Fans of combat video games enjoy these scenarios and many more. But what is the true story behind today's popular battle games? What was it really like to fight in World War II battles? Who were the real leaders and commanders...

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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press, a capstone imprint 2019

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Chambers, Catherine

Summary: Not all warriors fight their battles the same way. Learn all about stealthy soldiers, from Japanese ninjas to Apache warriors. Find out how they used their wits and their secrecy to conquer their enemies.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Hungry Tomato 2016

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 356 CHA

De Capua, Sarah

Summary: In a time when the U.S. military was segregated, the Tuskegee Airmen proved that blacks could fight as well and with as much courage as anyone. Learn about this group of exceptional pilots, whose outstanding flying and performances paved the way for the integration of the military.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: The Child's World 2021

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 940.54 DE C

Baker, Brynn.

Summary: "Discusses the heroic actions and experiences of the Tuskegee Airmen and the impact they made during times of war or conflict"--

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press, a Capstone imprint 2016

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 940.54 BAK

Helget, Nicole Lea

Summary: "Basketball is much more than jump shots, no-look passes, and slam dunks. It's a stunning spectacle where basketball, science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics meet."--Page 4 cover.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press 2019

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 796.323 HEL

Murray, Julie

Summary: Little readers will learn the essentials of the United States Navy SEALS (how the Navy SEALS keeps us safe, various jobs, weapons and machinery, and more) through easy-to-read, simple text. Includes full-bleed photographs, bolded glossary terms, and a More Facts section.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO 2015

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Helget, Nicole Lea

Summary: Baseball is much more than game-winning hits, double plays, and grand slams. It's a spectacular spectacle where baseball, science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics happen to meet.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press 2019

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 796.357 HEL

Marsico, Katie

Summary: "Learn all about the amazing technology behind self-driving cars, from how they navigate to how they keep passengers safe."--

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press 2016

Copies Available at East Bay

1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 629.2 MAR

Bozzo, Linda.

Summary: "An introduction to the life of Air Commandos in the Air Force (aka Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC)) describing some missions, how they train, and their role in the armed forces"--

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Publisher / Publication Date: Amicus High Interest, an imprint of Amicus 2015

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Nargi, Lela

Summary: Karl is an Abyssinian ground hornbill with a special challenge. His lower bill had broken off and made eating difficult. Karl did a great job of adapting and finding new ways to eat, but he wasn't getting all the food he needed. His zookeepers at the National Zoo and friends at the Smithsonian Institute wanted to help. Could an old bird skeleton and a 3-D printer give Karl a new beak? Karl's...

Format: sound recording-nonmusical

Publisher / Publication Date: [Library Ideas, LLC] 2020

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Mann, Charles C.

Summary: "1493 for Young People by Charles C. Mann tells the gripping story of globalization through travel, trade, colonization, and migration from its beginnings in the fifteenth century to the present. How did the lowly potato plant feed the poor across Europe and then cause the deaths of millions? How did the rubber plant enable industrialization? What is the connection between malaria, slavery, and...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Triangle Square/Seven Stories Press 2016

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1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 909.08 MAN

Oldham, Matthew

Summary: A great introduction for young children to ever-popular topics, with charming pictures and simple text perfect for reading and talking about with young children. Topics covered include Our World, Space, Science, My Body, Animals, Dinosaurs and Long Ago.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: EDC Publishing 2020

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 032.02 OLD

Irvine, Alexander (Alexander C.)

Summary: "Armed with a super-suit with the amazing ability to shrink in scale but increase in strength, Scott Lang and his mentor, Dr. Hank Pym, plan and pull off a heist that will save the world"--

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Little, Brown and Company 2016

Copies Available at Fife Lake

1 available in J Series, Call number: J FIC IRV

Smith, Sherri L.

Summary: "During World War II, black Americans were fighting for their country and for freedom in Europe, yet they had to endure a totally segregated military in the United States, where they weren't considered smart enough to become military pilots. After acquiring government funding for aviation training, civil rights activists were able to kickstart the first African American military flight program...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Penguin Workshop, an imprint of Penguin Random House 2018

Copies Available at Peninsula

1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JB BASKET TUSKEGEE

Murray, Julie

Summary: Young readers will learn the essentials of the United States Air Force (how the Air Force keeps us safe, various jobs, weapons and machinery, and more) through easy-to-read, simple text.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO 2015

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Harts, 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 HAR

Murray, Diana

Summary: "Someday, Maybe is an inventive and inspiring picture book that imagines the exciting jobs, discoveries, and innovations that children dream of for their futures"--

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Henry Holt and Company 2023

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Bodden, Valerie

Summary: 3-D Printers are a Modern Engineering Marvel! In this engaging title, readers will explore the history of printers, from punch cards, dot matrix, ink jet and laser all the way to today's 3-D printing! Charles Hull and his development of 3D layered plastic printing is featured, and a colorful infographic shows how a 3-D printer works. See the benefits of 3-D printing such as custom prosthetics...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Checkerboard Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing 2018

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Thomas, M. J.

Summary: "The mysterious scroll transports the time-traveling trio back to Bethlehem where they quickly befriend a young David before he faces Goliath"--

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: WorthyKids/Ideals 2018

Copies Available at Fife Lake

1 available in Juvenile Fiction Series, Call number: J FIC THO

Rajan, Rekha S.

Summary: "This accessible nonfiction compendium explores the creation of 10 global landmarks, from the first spark of an idea to the final layer of paint. Acclaimed educator Rekha S. Rajan encourages readers to see themselves as the engineers, builders, architects, and more through interactive stories and a unique structure"--

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Scholastic Press 2022

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 624 RAJ

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