Rivera, Andrea
Summary: "This title focuses on lake and river habitats and gives information related to science, technology, art, and math concepts. The title is complete with colorful photographs, simple text, and a database for added activities." -- Amazon.com.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Abdo Zoom 2018
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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...
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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 MANIgnotofsky, Rachel
Summary: The Wondrous Workings of Planet Earth is an illustrated tour of the planet that reveals ecosystems large and small, from reefs, deserts, and rain forests to ponds, backyard gardens, and even a drop of water. Through exquisite drawings, maps, and infographics, author Rachel Ignotofsky makes earth science accessible and entertaining, explaining how our planet works, from its diverse ecosystems...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Ten Speed Press, an imprint of the Crown Publishing Group, a division of Penguin Random House LLC 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 577.8 IGNRipley, Mark
Summary: Readers with inquisitive minds are guaranteed to enjoy this fascinating look at life science in action. Highlighting one of Earth s most popular animals, this book investigates the science behind the polar bear s unique adaptations. Each chapter is accompanied by vibrant photographs, which complement the text. Manageable language explains advanced concepts in an accessible manner. This...
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Publisher / Publication Date: PowerKids Press 2018
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Summary: With this book, you'll experience the excitement of finding, collecting, and identifying rocks and minerals.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Adventure Publications 2018
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Summary: Describes the odors that some animals have developed to stay safe and thrive in their environments, including the striped skunk, the bombardier beetle, and the honey badger.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt 2018
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Summary: "This title focuses on mountain habitats and gives information related to science, technology, art, and math concepts. The title is complete with colorful photographs, simple text, and a database for added activities." -- Amazon.com.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Abdo Zoom, a division of ABDO 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 577.5 RIVGilbert, Sara
Summary: An elementary exploration of geysers, focusing on the geological evidence that helps explain how and where they form and spotlighting famous examples, such as Yellowstone s Old Faithful.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Creative Education and Creative Paperbacks 2018
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Summary: Readers will learn how scientists use camera-trap technology to study woolly monkeys in the Manu Biosphere Reserve. These camera traps helped scientists discover information about the woolly monkeys' diet, behavior, and habitat. Known as the rainforest's gardeners, their activities and behaviors are essential to the survival of the trees and animals in the rainforest. Scientists must learn more...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Millbrook Press 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 599.8 MARWright-Frierson, Virginia.
Summary: The author/artist describes many of the animals and plants and their surroundings that she has sketched in the Sonoran Desert.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers 1996
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 574.9791 WRIGuglielmo, Amy
Summary: Presents the story of Grandins "squeeze machine," describing her childhood love of building and design, as well as her sensitivities.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Atheneum Books for Young Readers 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 GRABrimner, Larry Dane
Summary: World War II is over, but tensions between the communist Soviet Union and the US are at an all-time high. In America, communist threats are seen everywhere and a committee is formed in the nation's capital to investigate those threats. Larry Dane Brimner follows the story of 19 men--all from the film industry--who are summoned to appear before the House of Representatives Committee on...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Calkins Creek, an imprint of Highlights 2018
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1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 323 BRISmith, 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...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Penguin Workshop, an imprint of Penguin Random House 2018
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JB BASKET TUSKEGEEBrundle, Harriet
Summary: Why do some people wear braces? How do braces work? Questions such as these are answered in this accessible text, which explains this common part of growing up in a creative way. It resonates with those who already wear braces and prepares those who may be nervous about having to wear braces. Illustrated characters, such as "Millie Molar" and "Bertie Bracket" are fun and friendly faces used to...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Kidhaven Publishing, an imprint of Greenhaven Publishing 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 617.6 BRUSummary: What do skeletons say before they eat? Bone appetit! What did the ghost wear to the party? A boo-tie! Belly Laugh Scary, Spooky Halloween Jokes for Kids is full of hilarious and spooky fun! From snappy one-liners to hilarious stories, this collection is complete with 350 jokes for kids and is complemented by creepy line drawings. Perfect for long car rides and rainy days, this book is sure to...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Sky Pony Press 2018
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1 available in KBL Holiday Storage, Call number: J 818 BELMeltzer, Brad
Summary: This volume of ordinary people change the world features Sonia Sotomayor, the first Latina Supreme Court Justice. She is proof that with opportunity comes justice.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Dial Books for Young Readers 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 SOTCopies Available at Interlochen
1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J Bio I am SotomayorSummary: In a unique collaboration with photographer and educator Wendy Ewald, eighteen immigrant teenagers create an alphabet defining their experiences in pictures and words. Wendy helped the teenagers pose for and design the photographs, interviewing them along the way about their own journeys and perspectives. America Border Culture Dreamer presents Wendy and the students' poignant and powerful...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 305.23 EWABurke, Lisa
Summary: Introduces young readers to different areas of science, including technology, engineering, the solar system, plants and animals, and numbers and measurements.
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 500 BURParker, Steve
Summary: Space is all around us, but how much do we know? Where do we even begin? Space Kids is the building block upon which children can learn about our universe. Covering topics such as stars, planets, moons and rockets as well as the basics of gravity and how astronauts eat and sleep in space, Space Kids moves through complex ideas with an accessibly fresh and original style.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Little Gestalten 2018
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JE DESSweet, Melissa
Summary: Caldecott Honor winner Sweet mixes White's personal letters, photos, and family ephermera with her own exquisite artwork to tell the story of this American literary icon. Readers young and old will be fascinated and inspired by the journalist, New Yorker contributor, and children's book author who loved words his whole life. This authorized tribute, a New York Times bestseller, includes an...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt 2016
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 WHISalyer, Hannah
Summary: "Around the world, our ancient ancestors' mysterious art is left behind on cave walls, in rain forests, and with ink made from charcoal and crushed clay. These people told their stories in magnificent drawings that still speak to us today, echoing across generations. In her own stunning artwork that features the deserts of North America to the caves of Papua New Guinea, Hannah Salyer showcases...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Clarion Books, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 709.01 SALCopies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 709.01 SALBorgert-Spaniol, Megan
Summary: "Get ready to celebrate the planet. Learn all about Earth Day and its traditions with Super Simple Earth Day Activities. Then, explore ways you can celebrate this holiday by making seed bombs, bird feeders, and more. Colorful photos and step-by-step instructions make each project super easy and super fun"--Back cover.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Super Sandcastle 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 745.5941 BORSimons, Lisa M. B.
Summary: Introduces readers to the basic features of nonfiction books, such as headers and indexes. Readers will learn how to use these features to gather information and write reports. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, labeled diagrams, a quiz and answer key, a phonetic glossary, an index, sources for further research, and an introduction to the author.
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Publisher / Publication Date: The Child's World 2018
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J005.118 CWLock, Deborah
Summary: Discover what life was like--from where people lived, how and what they hunted, how plants were used, art, medicine, and spiritual rituals. From camps to cave paintings to megaliths, discover the Stone Age.
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2018