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Arizona Grand Canyon National Park California Yosemite National Park Children's stories Coral reef ecology Grand Canyon National Park (Ariz.) Juvenile literature Grand Canyon National Park (Ariz.) Ouvrages pour la jeunesse National parks and reserves National parks and reserves United States United States United States Yellowstone National ParkLassieur, Allison
Summary: This encyclopedia offers readers the chance to explore the 63 national parks in the United States and its territories. Alongside photos of the parks, the text highlights each park's history, points of interest, and things to do. Features include glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Encyclopedias, an imprint of Abdo Reference 2023
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Summary: "An exploration of the reintroduction of wolves into Yellowstone Park, and the positive cascade effect they caused on its environment and surroundings"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Greenwillow Books, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 599.773 PARLondon, Martha
Summary: A massive canyon in Arizona glows red at sunset. Grand Canyon looks at when and how this canyon formed and what the future looks like for the popular landform. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Kids Core, an imprint of Abdo Publishing 2021
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J910.202 LONBenson, Sara
Summary: "Compact and affordable, Fodor's Compass American Guides: Yosemite and Sequoia/Kings Canyon National Parks is the perfect companion for those who want an easy-to-pack guidebook to some of the most exciting national parks in the United States."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Fodor's Travel 2023
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Summary: "At the border of Nepal and Tibet, climbers try to reach the highest point above sea level. Mount Everest looks at when and how this mountain formed and what the future looks like for the popular climbing peak."--Amazon
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Publisher / Publication Date: Kids Core, an imprint of Abdo Publishing 2021
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J910.202 LONHeikkilä, Cecilia
Summary: Grandpa and Little Bear share a dream to visit Faraway Valley -- a special, hard-to-find place full of wild and wonderful creatures, a place where the air smells of pine needles, a place they've only seen on a postcard. The determined pair study maps, read books and practice camping to prepare for their adventure, then set sail for the long journey. But when they arrive in the north, they find...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Floris Books 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE HEIWalker, Cameron
Summary: "Divided into eight chapters covering the breadth of the US, pictographic maps locate each of the monuments explored, while double-page, poster-worthy scenes convey the beauty of the areas featured. Monuments covered include Statue of Liberty, Stonewall, Katahdin, the National Mall, Forts of the East, Jewel Cave, Pipestone, Pullman, Grand-Staircase Escalante, Chiricahua National Monument,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Wide Eyed Editions, an imprint of the Quarto Group 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 973 WALLondon, Martha
Summary: Explore the Grand Canyon's layers from the nearly 2-billion-year-old rocks of the Pre-Cambrian Era to the few formations of the Mesozoic Era. Learn about the different kinds of rock that make up the canyon and how the Colorado River carved them into the majesty of the Grand Canyon today. Additional features include a diagram labeling each of the layers, Fast Facts, a phonetic glossary, an...
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Publisher / Publication Date: The Child's World 2020
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J979.132 LONSummary: This premium, blue-chip Centennial Collection features beautiful new footage of eight of America's most beloved National Parks, creating an experience of some of the most breathtaking landscapes in the world. Insightful explorations and fascinating stories of America's most majestic lands include Olympic, Yosemite, Everglades, Yellowstone, Saguaro, Grand Canyon, and Great Smoky Mountains.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2019
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 917.3 AMEHarris, Duchess
Summary: In the 1950s, NASA relied on human computers. These skilled women did calculations by hand. While astronauts and their accomplishments were well known, human computers often worked behind the scenes. Hidden Heroes: The Human Computers of NASA explores the legacy of NASA's human computers.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Core Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing 2019
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J629.45 HARSummary: Ten-disc expanded edition of National Geographic's National parks collection that explores the natural history and wildlife of America's national parks.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2011
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 917.3 NATHubbard, Ben
Summary: "In the winter of 1846-47, a group of eighty-seven pioneers heading from the Midwest to California found themselves snowbound in the Sierra Nevada mountain range with no way forward and no food or supplies. While forty-eight of the group members survived, the others perished due to extreme weather, starvation, and illness. To survive, the remaining people resorted to extreme measures . . ....
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Publisher / Publication Date: Penguin Workshop 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 978 HUBCopies Available at Interlochen
1 available in JT Non-Fiction, Call number: JT US Hist HubbardL'Heureux, Christine
Summary: A little boy named Caillou gets to play games with his parents and learns about not being afraid in the dark.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Chouette 2006
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE FICTION L'HeureuxDilloway, Margaret
Summary: Struggling with grief over her uncle's death, twelve-year-old amateur astronomer Tuesday Beals makes a discovery that could save her favorite astronomy spots in Zion National Park from the threat of a new housing development.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Balzer + Bray, an imprint of HarperCollinsPubishers 2022
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Summary: "The date is April 18, 1906. The city of San Francisco has just been rocked and shaken by a huge earthquake. Even worse, the quake causes huge fires to break out across the city. Can you escape your damaged home before it collapses? Will you join the firefighters as they try to save the city from the devastating fires? Will you be accused of looting after helping a boy escape from some rubble?...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press, a Capstone imprint 2022
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Summary: "A guide for girls of color looking to find their voice and claim space as they prepare for high school, college, and their careers"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Dial Books 2022
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1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 305.235 HARScales, Helen
Summary: A renowned oceanographer introduces the Great Barrier Reef and its ecosystems, revealing how the reef came to be, its place in the world and what we can all do to help ensure that it is around for future generations to discover and enjoy.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Flying Eye Books 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 577.7 SCAWaugh, Kathy
Summary: When Molly plans a birthday surprise, a moose gets in the way! Can Molly's quick thinking save the day?
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Publisher / Publication Date: Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers 2019
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1 available in Beginning Readers - New Reader (Green), Call number: JBR GREEN WAUBrown, Ann Marie
Summary: Towering granite domes, plunging waterfalls, the largest living tress on earth... the wonders of Yosemite, Sequoia and Kings Canyon can only be described in superlatives. This book gives you the strategies to plan the perfect trip for you: The best hiking, biking, and fishing options; Itineraries that can be adapted to match your time and interests; Where to stay inside and outside the parks,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Moon Travel 2021
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 917.94 MOOSummary: Learn Sight Words with Animals!
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2015
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Summary: Irena Sendler was born into a Catholic family in Poland in 1910. Throughout the German occupation in World War II, Irena worked tirelessly to help save Polands Jews from the Nazi horror. Irena saved at least 2,500 Jewish children from certain death during the Holocaust. By the time of her death in 2008, Irena had been honored by the governments of Poland and Israel, Pope John Paul II, and many...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Crabtree Pub. Co. 2012
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 SENPolacco, Patricia
Summary: Grandma finds a way to dispel her grandchild's fear of thunderstorms.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Philomel Books 1990
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE Fiction Polacco 1990Copies Available at Peninsula
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE POLLondon, Martha
Summary: "There are many incredible natural wonders to see, from mountains to canyons, oceans, and forests. Natural Wonder Bucket List examines some of the most amazing natural features of our planet" --
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Publisher / Publication Date: Abdo Publishing 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 910.2 LONWeso, T. F. Pecore (Thomas F. Pecore)
Summary: "Native Americans have a long tradition of storytelling. Now, you can easily introduce your children to these rich cultures with a compilation of powerful tales from multiple tribes like the Cheyenne and the Lenape. What sets this book apart from other Native American books for kids: Tales from 12 tribes--Kids will embark on a literary adventure with 12 stories from tribes around America,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Rockridge Press 2022