Parker, Steve
Summary: Surveys different types of ships and submarines, discussing how they operate and what they do.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Mason Crest Publishers 2011
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1 available in Juvenile Oversize, Call number: J 623.82 PARHewson, Martha S.
Contents: The 2000 election: Bush vs. Gore -- Creating the electoral college -- 1800: an election goes to the House -- 1824: the House decides another election -- The elections of 1876 and 1888 -- How the electoral college works today.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Chelsea House Publishers 2002
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 324.63 HEWWagner, Heather Lehr.
Contents: Inauguration -- The president and the Constitution -- The powers of the president -- Inside the Oval Office -- Electing the president -- Presidential transitions -- Who wants to be president?
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Publisher / Publication Date: Chelsea House 2007
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 352.23 WAGKoestler-Grack, Rachel A.
Contents: Let's roll -- New take on an old game : the beginnings of national security -- The Cold War terror -- The rise of modern terrorism -- A new breed of terrorists -- Cowardly acts -- Counterterrorism, the modern homeland security.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Chelsea House 2007
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 363.3251 KOEWagner, Heather Lehr.
Contents: A visit to the Supreme Court -- The history of the Supreme Court -- Cases that shaped the court -- Change and conflict -- How the Supreme Court works -- How a case is decided -- Sources used.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Chelsea House 2007
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 347.7326 WAGOrr, Tamra
Summary: "Young children are naturally curious about the world around them. I See Falling Stars offers answers to their most compelling questions about meteors. Age-appropriate explanations and appealing photos encourage readers to continue their quest for knowledge. Additional text features and search tools, including a glossary and an index, help students locate information and learn new words."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Cherry Lake Publishing 2015
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 523 ORRGray, Susan Heinrichs
Summary: "Young children are naturally curious about animals. Bears Hibernate offers answers to their most compelling questions about why bears sleep all winter. Age-appropriate explanations and appealing photos encourage readers to continue their quest for knowledge. Additional text features and search tools, including a glossary and an index, help students locate information and learn new words."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Cherry Lake Publishing 2015
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Summary: "Young children are naturally curious about the world around them. The Moon Changes Shape offers answers to their most compelling questions about the lunar phases. Age-appropriate explanations and appealing photos encourage readers to continue their quest for knowledge. Additional text features and search tools, including a glossary and an index, help students locate information and learn new...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Cherry Lake Publishing 2015
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Summary: "Young children are naturally curious about the world around them. The Wind Blows offers answers to their most compelling questions about wind. Age-appropriate explanations and appealing photos encourage readers to continue their quest for knowledge. Additional text features and search tools, including a glossary and an index, help students locate information and learn new words"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Cherry Lake Publishing 2016
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 551.51 ORRLlewellyn, Claire.
Contents: Food for life -- A chain of food -- Building a web -- It starts with a plant -- Feeding on plants -- Designed to hunt -- Competing for food -- Hunting together -- Beware the trap! -- Staying alive -- Safety in numbers -- Tricking the enemy -- Keeping a balance -- Glossary.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Raintree 2014
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 577 LLESenker, Cath
Summary: "This interesting book about competitive vegetable contests teaches readers about plant parts and plant reproduction."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Raintree 2014
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 575 SENEboch, M. M.
Summary: This essential volume explores the invisible world behind wireless computer technology. From our homes and workplaces to public coffee shops, Wi-Fi has changed how we connect to the internet and how we send and receive information. The Wi-Fi story spans from the discovery of radio waves to high-speed wireless connectivity. This book covers it all in a relatable and fun way that kids will enjoy.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press, a Capstone imprint 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 004.6 EBOCarducci, Bernardo J.
Summary: Although shyness is a very common trait and almost everyone experiences it at some level, it’s often misunderstood. That’s because few of us ask about the frustration, anxiety, pain, and triumphs in the life of a shy person. These experiences remain hidden, and shy people may feel that nobody wants to know what’s going on in their hearts, minds, and souls. Their silence often isolates them. In...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Rowman & Littlefield 2015
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2014
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 649 RAZEboch, M. M.
Summary: Whether you're watching a movie, bingeing on a classic TV show, or listening to your favorite song, you're probably streaming it. Videotapes, DVDs, and CDs are mostly just memories now. Streaming puts a world of options at your fingertips when you're at home and, with a smartphone or tablet, when you're on the go. Find out how streaming was invented, how it works, and what the future might hold...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press, a Capstone imprint 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 006.7 EBOSilverman, Buffy.
Summary: Explains how a jet works and why it can fly.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Lerner Publications 2013
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 629.132 SILShulman, Mark
Summary: A graphic-novel biography of legendary animator Walt Disney illustrates key moments in his life, from his early drawings as a teen and his bold decision to produce the world's first full-length animated film to the development of iconic characters and his creation of Disneyland.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Portable Press 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 DISMezzanotte, Jim.
Summary: Uses everyday examples to describe how pulleys make lifting, pulling and moving easier.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Weekly Reader Early Learning Library 2007
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J 621.8 MEZSilverman, Buffy.
Summary: Explains why hot air balloons can fly and describes their individual parts.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Lerner Publications Co. 2013
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 629.13322 SILShulman, Mark
Summary: "Benjamin Franklin has been called one of the most accomplished and influential Americans in history, and his role in shaping the United States has had a lasting impact that is still felt today. Franklin's research into topics as varied as electricity, meteorology, demography, and oceanography were as wide-ranging and important as his travels, which took him across the globe as a diplomat."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Portable Press, an imprint of Printers Row Publishing Group 2020
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Summary: Uses everyday examples to describe how levers are used to lift, push or move a load.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Weekly Reader Early Learning Library 2007
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J 621.8 MEZGay, Kathlyn
Contents: Death in your life -- When someone close dies -- Vigils -- Living with deadly diseases -- End-of-life decisions and care -- Euthanasia : mercy killing or murder? -- Suicide survival and loss -- Funerals, burials, and memorials -- Cultural and religious beliefs about death -- Legal matters -- When pets and service animals die -- Living your life -- Appendix -- Further reading -- Glossary --...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Rowman & Littlefield 2017
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1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 306.9 GAYTabone, Francis
Summary: Discusses Autism spectrum disorders, detailing how to interact and work with autistic people and providing advice and resources to learn more.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Rowman & Littlefield 2016
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1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 616.8 TABColby, Jennifer
Contents: Captured images -- Say cheese! -- Photography for everyone -- Going digital.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2020