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Caplan, Bryan Douglas

Summary: "American policy-makers have long been locked in a heated battle over whether, how many, and what kind of immigrants to allow to live and work in the country. Those in favor of welcoming more immigrants often cite humanitarian reasons, while those in favor of more restrictive laws argue the need to protect native citizens. But economist Bryan Caplan adds a new, compelling perspective to the...

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Publisher / Publication Date: 2019

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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 325.73 CAP

Zettwoch, Dan

Summary: "Follow Bea, Archie, Trudy, and Spencer (otherwise known as the BATS!) as they crisscross the globe using every type of bridge: beam, arch, truss, and suspension. From ancient low-slung rope bridges to modern hi-tech towers of steel, they'll traverse 'em all. Their journey will take them through history and connect them with new ideas and different cultures. Along the way they'll identify the...

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Publisher / Publication Date: First Second 2022

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 624.2 ZET

Drozd, Anne

Summary: "Meet the visionary physicists, chemists, engineers, and entertainers (as well as mice, bears, tortoises, and more) who took rockets from illuminations in the sky to the most powerful vehicles ever known. You'll also find out how using a gyroscope, swinging on a swing set, and spraying water from a garden hose are the keys to understanding space travel"--Back cover.

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Publisher / Publication Date: First Second 2018

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 629 DRO

Elliott, Victoria Grace

Summary: "How did cheese happen? Who pickled the first pickle? Explore the history of innovative food in this non-fiction graphic novel filled with facts, legends, and recipes. Have you ever wondered how some of our favorite foods came to be? How was cheese created and who realized it belonged on everything? Was soda always meant to be a drink? A team of whimsical food sprites are excited to show you...

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Publisher / Publication Date: RH Graphic 2023

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Brown, Don

Summary: In the tightening grip of Hitler's power, towns, cities, and ghettoes were emptied of Jews. Unless they could escape, Jewish children would not be spared their deadly fate in the Holocaust, a tragedy of unfathomable depth. Only 11% of the Jewish children living in Europe before 1939 survived the Second World War. Run and Hide tells the stories of these children, forced to leave their homes and...

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Publisher / Publication Date: Clarion Books, HarperAlley, imprints of HarperCollinsPublishers 2023

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1 available in Young Adult Oversize, Call number: YA 940.53 BRO

Chambers, Veronica

Summary: "Who was at the forefront of women's right to vote? We know a few famous names, like Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton, but what about so many others from diverse backgrounds--black, Asian, Latinx, Native American, and more--who helped lead the fight for suffrage? On the hundredth anniversary of the historic win for women's rights, it's time to celebrate the names and stories of the...

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Publisher / Publication Date: Versify/Houghton Mifflin Harcourt 2020

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 324.6 CHA

Brown, Don

Summary: This graphic novel tells the history of American democracy and how it evolved from other forms of government. Explains the fundamental ideas of democracy as liberty, equality, and justice for all.

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Publisher / Publication Date: Amulet Books 2022

Copies Available at East Bay

1 available in Juvenile Graphic Novels, Call number: J 321.8 BRO

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 321.8 BRO

Brown, Don

Summary: "From phones to lightbulbs to electric cars, electricity is something we can't live without! Breaking down concepts like atoms, current, and magnetism, acclaimed author-illustrator Don Brown demonstrates how our world became connected by electricity. Brown highlights key inventors and scientific breakthroughs, including Benjamin Franklin's famous experiment using a kite as a lightning rod...

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Publisher / Publication Date: Amulet Books 2024

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 537 BRO

Copies Available at Kingsley

1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 537 BRO

Copies Available at East Bay

1 available in New Youth Materials, Call number: J 537 BRO

Blas, Terry

Summary: "Discover how Mexican painter Frida Kahlo becomes one of the greatest artistic voices in the world as she travels from Mexico to New York City for her first-ever solo exhibition, setting the art world aflame"--Provided by publisher.

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Publisher / Publication Date: Penguin Workshop, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC 2024

Copies Available at Peninsula

1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JB KAHLO BLA

Agrimbau, 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 LEO

Yomtov, Nelson.

Summary: "Gather round to hear of how the earth came to be--told from ancient myths around the world! Dawn of Time gathers seven diverse creation stories in one book so readers can discover the unique differences and surprising similarities between these world myths--all recreated in gripping graphic novel format." -- from publisher's website.

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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press 2017

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Krohn, Katherine E.

Summary: "In graphic novel format, follows the adventures of Max Axiom as he explores various sources of renewable energy"--Provided by publisher.

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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press 2019

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 333.79 KRO

Viola, Jason

Summary: "Do you have what it takes to live in one of the harshest places in the world? What if you had just a couple years to gain the knowledge you'll need to survive on your own? Join two curious polar bear cubs as they play, hunt, and navigate life in the Arctic. With each season, they learn polar bear biology and behavior, as well as strategies and skills that will help them thrive in a landscape...

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Publisher / Publication Date: First Second 2019

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 599.786 VIO

Copies Available at Fife Lake

1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 599.786 VIO

Vanderklugt, Kyla

Summary: "That's something to crow about! Learn all about these genius birds in Kyla Vanderklugt's Science Comics: Crows, the latest volume in First Second's action-packed nonfiction graphic novel series for middle-grade readers! Did you know that crows make their own tools, lead complex social lives, and never forget a human face? Scientists are just beginning to unlock the secrets of the crow's brain...

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Publisher / Publication Date: First Second 2020

Copies Available at Fife Lake

1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: 598.8 VAN

Hoena, B. A.

Summary: "Describes the creation of the top secret Navajo code during World War II and its use in several major battles of the war"--

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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press, a capstone imprint 2020

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

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