Gill, Joel Christian
Summary: "Do you know the story of the slave who sailed himself to freedom? Joel Christian Gill brings Robert Smalls back to life, telling the true story of the enslaved African who pulled off one of the most daring and largest heists of the Civil War. Come along for the adventure as Robert earns a job working for the CSS Planter, escapes to freedome, and goes on to become a first-generation Black...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Chicago Review Press 2021
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1 available in Young Adult Oversize, Call number: YA 921 GILBrown, Christen (Christen Joan)
Summary: Add dimension and luster to your sewing projects with 125 decorative bead embroidery and bead woven stitches! Embellish 8 stunning projects from bedazzled jewelry to wallhangings and a sewing caddy. Search both the complete visual guide (with stitches organized by type) and the A-to-Z stitch index for easy reference. A robust gallery of features beaded creations in a variety of skill levels,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: C&T Publishing, Inc. 2019
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 745.582 BROBiel, Steven
Summary: Presents a comprehensive examination of the classic 1930 painting "American Gothic" by artist Grant Wood, describes how it came to represent traditional American values, and how it was later used in television, politics, advertising, and popular culture.
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Publisher / Publication Date: W.W. Norton & Co. 2005
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 759.13 BIEColl, Steve.
Summary: An account of the CIA's involvement in the covert wars in Afghanistan that fueled Islamic militancy and gave rise to bin Laden's al Qaeda. For nearly the past quarter century, while most Americans were unaware, Afghanistan has been the playing field for intense covert operations by U.S. and foreign intelligence agencies-invisible wars which sowed the seeds of the September 11 attacks and which...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Penguin Press 2004
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 958.1045 COLHill, Christina.
Summary: "Understanding how to wisely budget money is an important part of everyday life. In this book, readers will learn the most important financial literacy rule: Spend less than you earn. Learning about wants vs. needs will help readers make choices on how to spend, save, and invest money, especially during pandemic times. Colorful and clear graphics, such as maps, charts, and infographics, give...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Cherry Lake Press 2023
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Summary: "From bestselling and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Steve Coll, the definitive story of the decades-long relationship between the United States and Saddam Hussein, and a deeply researched and news breaking investigation into how human error, cultural miscommunication, and hubris led to one of the greatest geopolitical conflicts of our time When the United States invaded Iraq in 2003, its...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Penguin Press 2024
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Summary: "Resuming the narrative of his Pulitzer Prize-winning Ghost Wars, bestselling author Steve Coll tells for the first time the epic and enthralling story of America's intelligence, military, and diplomatic efforts to defeat Al Qaeda and the Taliban in Afghanistan and Pakistan since 9/11. Prior to 9/11, the United States had been carrying out small-scale covert operations in Afghanistan,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Penguin Press 2018
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1 available in Adult, Call number: 958.104 COLHill, Christina
Summary: "Inflation is an economic issue that affects all consumers when prices for goods and services start to rise. In this book, readers will learn about the causes and effects of inflation. Large-scale and real-life examples of inflation are also presented, including facts about pandemic-era impacts. Colorful and clear graphics, such as maps, charts, and infographics, give readers an alternative to...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Cherry Lake Press 2023
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1 available in JT Non-Fiction, Call number: JT Social HillHill, Christina
Summary: "Climate change is causing destruction to homes. It can make food or clean water hard to find. It can even wipe out communities. See what causes climate migration and how this crisis can be slowed"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Graphic Universe 2024
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Summary: "Scarcity in economics is when there is not enough of a good, and the demand for the good is still high. In this book, readers will learn about the causes and effects of scarcity, including facts focused on pandemic-era impacts. Since there is not an endless supply of goods, consumers must make choices. Colorful and clear graphics, such as maps, charts, and infographics, give readers an...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Cherry Lake Press 2022
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1 available in JT Non-Fiction, Call number: JT Social HillBiel, Timothy L.
Summary: Describes the social and economic conditions in medieval Europe at the outbreak of the Black Death and the causes and effects of the epidemic.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Lucent Books 1989
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 616.9232 BIEHill, Christina.
Summary: "Incentives matter in economics. In this book, readers will learn about tax incentives and rebates that motivate buyers to purchase or invest in certain items. Large-scale and personal real-life examples of incentives are also presented, including facts related to pandemic-era impacts. Colorful and clear graphics, such as maps, charts, and infographics, give readers an alternative to text-heavy...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Cherry Lake Press 2023
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1 available in JT Non-Fiction, Call number: JT Social HillHill, Christina.
Summary: "Supply and demand is an economic relationship. When the supply of an item increases, the demand decreases and vice versa. In this book, readers will learn about different factors, such as seasons and popularity, that affect the demand of a good. Real-world examples of supply and demand are also presented, including facts devoted to pandemic-era impacts. Colorful and clear graphics, such as...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Cherry Lake Press 2023
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Summary: "A supply chain is a network of people who work together across the globe to create a product that reaches a consumer. In this book, readers will learn about the complexities of supply chains and the factors that affect them. Real-world examples of supply chains are also presented, including facts about pandemic-era impacts. Colorful and clear graphics, such as maps, charts, and infographics,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2023
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1 available in JT Non-Fiction, Call number: JT Social HillHill, Christina.
Summary: "The stock market offers benefits to both investors and businesses. Companies can sell shares to gain money and grow their business. Yet risk is always involved when it comes to the stock market, especially during pandemic times. The bull or bear market trends show the relationship between the economy and the stock market. Colorful and clear graphics, such as maps, charts, and infographics,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Cherry Lake Press 2023
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1 available in JT Non-Fiction, Call number: JT Social HillShircliffe, Arnold
Summary: Contains more than 800 salad and dressing recipes.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Published by The Hotel Monthly Press 1946
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1 available in Nelson Room, Call number: R NEL 641.83 SHIBiden, Jill
Summary: Joey is the first ever picture book about the young life of Joe Biden, the 47th Vice President of the United States, and includes never before told family stories about the president-elect and former vice president's childhood-written by Jill Biden, his spouse. Joe Biden grew up in Scranton, Pennsylvania, the oldest of four children. His parents always encouraged him and his siblings to be...
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Publisher / Publication Date: [Library Ideas, LLC] 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Audiobooks, Call number: J READ-ALONG BIDCastle, Jill
Summary: "For every parent who's worried about their child's weight or size, Kids Thrive at Every Size offers an approach to health that focuses on the whole child-not just the growth chart. All children deserve a future free of health concerns and one full of self-esteem and well-being, no matter their size. Yet, given the rise in childhood obesity, there's enormous pressure on parents to raise fit,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2024
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Summary: "Israel is an important place for people of three major religions: Christianity, Islam, and Judaism. This has given it a rich history, but it has also led to conflict. Readers take an informative look at what life is like in Israel for people of different groups as they explore meticulously researched text, which has been updated to discuss current events. Vivid, full-color photographs are...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Cavendish Square Publishing 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 956.94 DUBDuBois, Jill
Summary: "As Korean pop music, skincare trends, food, and television dramas have exploded in popularity far beyond the borders of the nation they came from, many young people have become curious about South Korean culture. This comprehensive guide provides them with more details about South Korea's entertainment industry and cuisine, but it also presents essential facts about this nation's history,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Cavendish Square 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 951.95 DUBKalz, Jill.
Summary: Examins the world of dolphins, including what they eat, where they live, when their young are born, and how they are built for survival.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Creative Education 2007
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1 available in J Non Fic Series, Call number: J 599.53 Kalz,Kalz, Jill.
Summary: Simple text in English and Italian, with phonetic respellings of the expressions in Italian, invites the reader to learn the Italian terms for emotions, meals, family, the days of the week, school, home, and other everyday topics.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Picture Window Books 2013
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1 available in Juvenile World Languages, Call number: J ITALIAN 458.3 KALKalz, Jill.
Summary: "Simple text paired with themed illustrations invite the reader to learn to speak Mandarin Chinese"--Provided by publisher.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Picture Window Books 2012
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1 available in Juvenile World Languages, Call number: J CHINESE 495.1 KALCopies Available at Peninsula
1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J468.3 CAPKeppeler, Jill
Summary: Tarantulas are the hairy spiders of many people's nightmares. Piranhas are a type of fish known for their razor-sharp teeth and fierce bite. A battle between these two animals would certainly make for an interesting fight. Readers of this stimulating book will learn about habitats, adaptations, and many other factors that could help determine who the champion of such a match would be. Bright...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens Publishing 2019