Yoshida, Seiji
Summary: "A dreamer's tree house. A mechanic's cottage. A submerged city. Over thirty imaginative houses and the people who make them home offer unexpected worlds to wander through and explore. Who is the mischievous bridgetower keeper? What does the witch grow in her garden? How does the postal worker tame his delivery dragons? In each house, readers discover the contents of rooms and closets, what's...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Amulet Books 2023
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1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 720 YOSBoxer, Elisa
Summary: Featuring an exclusive interview with Nancy Pelosi herself, this inspiring picture book biography follows her journey from the child of Baltimore's mayor to a 33-year career as a political representative.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Crown Books for Young Readers 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 PELDougherty, Martin J.
Summary: Small weapons that can be fired by one person have been in use for centuries and remain an integral part of modern warfare. This resource showcases handguns, rifles, and more through 3D digital modeling that allows readers to see each weapon from every angle. Each weapons features and safety measures are fully explained, and accompanying text provides the history of its use, complete with...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Rosen Publishing 2016
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Summary: Parenting and neuroscience expert Robyn Gobbel is here to reveal how all behavior, no matter how baffling, can be explained and remedied. You just need to look past the behavior and understand what's going on inside. Robyn decodes the latest brain science into easy-to-understand principles and metaphors to help you become an expert in your child's behavior. She reveals simple ways to help you...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Jessica Kingsley Publishers 2023
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Summary: "In an era of discrimination, Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball's race barrier. Facing harassment, he stayed focused on the game, becoming the MLB Rookie of the Year in 1947 and later a baseball legend"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Graphic Universe 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 ROBMagoon, Kekla
Summary: A picture book portrait of the first Black justice on the Supreme Court, presented by two Coretta Scott King Honor winners, includes coverage of Thurgood Marshall's upbringing in segregated Baltimore, achievements with the NAACP and contributions to landmark equality rulings.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Quill Tree Books, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers 2021
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1 available in New Non-fiction, Call number: J 921 MARMicklos, John
Summary: "English explorer Henry Hudson had long searched for a quicker, northern sailing route from Europe to Asia. Three previous expeditions had failed. In 1610, he embarked again to find the fabled Northwest Passage. But when icy waters stranded Hudson and the Discovery in a bay for the winter, tensions flared. The crew lost faith in their captain's leadership and began to plot...mutiny! Told...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 910.92 MICCopies Available at Peninsula
1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J910.92 MICRegan, Lisa
Summary: "Observation is a skill important in many parts of life. Developing this skill from a young age can encourage all kinds of success. Readers of this innovative volume use their observation skills to find answers and solve problems. They will also hone their knowledge of comprehension and deduction by looking for clues and using them to find answers. Short sections of accessible text accompany...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Windmill Books, an imprint of Rosen Publishing 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 793.8 REGRegan, Lisa
Summary: "It can be difficult for some people to feel engaged in doing math and calculations, but with the use of puzzles, these tough concepts can become fun activities. With the help of this captivating volume, readers will build on their knowledge of key math skills and shape their aptitude for problem-solving. Each brainteaser features easy-to-understand text and eye-catching images that encourage...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Windmill Books 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 793.8 REGRodriguez, Cindy L.
Summary: "Percy Fawcett was a mapmaker and an adventurer. In the early 1900s, he spent years mapping out the jungles of South America. Fawcett became obsessed with the idea of a lost city of gold hidden deep in the jungle. At the age of 57, Fawcett, his 21-year-old son Jack, and Jack's friend Raleigh Rimell left on a quest to find the Lost City of Z. The three men were never heard from again. Untangle...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Graphic Novels, Call number: J GRAPHIC RODSattin, Samuel
Summary: "An accessible, inclusive guide aimed at helping young fans celebrate their okatu spirit by sharing the history of anime and manga while giving young readers advice on how to explore and interact with this fandom. Whether they're watching anime on Netflix and Crunchyroll or bringing home stacks of manga from the library or bookstore, there is no denying that young fans need a guidebook to help...
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Publisher / Publication Date: RP Kids 2023
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Summary: From logistics and merchandising to quality control and warehouse openings, learn about this unique 40 year old retailer. David and Susan Schwartz have traveled over 200,000 miles around the globe to provide a fun-filled behind-the-scenes, look at what makes Costco special.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Hot Dog Press 2023
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Summary: "In 1845, Sir John Franklin commanded two ships on an expedition to find a Northwest Passage from England through the Arctic and over to Asia. If successful, the route would be a faster way to get goods from Asia to Europe and back. But success was not in the cards for Franklin's expedition. Only recently, the sunken ships were discovered in the icy Arctic waters. What happened to Franklin and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 910.9163 SIMCopies Available at Kingsley
1 available in Juvenile Graphic Novels, Call number: J GRAPHIC SIMSummary: "How did the universe begin? What is truth? How can we live good live? The Little Book of Philosophy answers these questions and more. Packed with simple explanations, witty illustrations, and step-by-step diagrams that untangle complex theories, you'll find plenty of food for thought in this book, whether you're a novice, a student, or an armchair philosopher"--Page 4 of cover.
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2018
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 100 LITAnderson, Kirsten (Kirsten Stephanie)
Summary: Presents the life and accomplishments of the legendary basketball player, from his childhood and college career to his success in the NBA, his product endorsements, and his philanthropic efforts.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Penguin Workshop 2019
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Summary: Malala Yousafzai was a girl who loved to learn but was told that girls would no longer be allowed to go to school. She wrote a blog that called attention to what was happening in her beautiful corner of Pakistan and realized that words can bring about change. She has continued to speak out for the right of all children to have an education. In 2014 she won the Nobel Peace Prize.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Grosset & Dunlap, an imprint of Penguin Random House 2015
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JB BASKET YOUSAFZAIDavenport, Leslie
Summary: "A timely, thoughtful workbook that will help young readers work through their feelings of anxiety about climate change"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Magination Press 2021
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Summary: "Georgia O'Keeffe is famously known for her colorful, large paintings of flowers, but this artist's portfolio expands far beyond Jack-in-the-pulpits. In this book, young readers will learn about O'Keeffe's childhood in Wisconsin and her years as a talented art school teacher. Her years as an artist in both New York and New Mexico, two areas that are heavily represented in her artwork, reveal...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Penguin Workshop 2022
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JB BASKET O'KeeffeHamilton, Kimberlie
Summary: Meet the most extraordinary dogs in the world in this illustrated book of mini-profiles, from the first cloned pup to canine war heroes and beyond. Dive into the exciting stories of 30 of the most amazing pooches in history with animal rights activist Kimberlie Hamilton. Alongside colorful illustrations, Daring Dogs tells the incredible stories of Smoky, a four-pound Yorkie who served in World...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Scholastic Press 2020
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Summary: "On June 19, 1865, a group of enslaved men, women, and children in Texas gathered around a Union soldier and listened as he read the most remarkable words they would ever hear. They were no longer enslaved: they were free. The inhumane practice of forced labor with no pay was now illegal in all of the United States. This news was cause for celebration, so the group of people jumped in...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Penguin Workshop 2022
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Summary: "Washington Irving published The Legend of Sleepy Hollow in 1820, introducing the eerie Headless Horseman character to readers worldwide. Readers were both scared and intrigued by the horrific character, who is the ghost of a soldier who had been decapitated during the American Revolution. Now, the character is an American classic, featured in movies, television shows, cartoons, comic books,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Penguin Workshop 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 813.2 KEEMcAllister, Angela
Summary: Retells fifty animal-themed tales from around the world.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Frances Lincoln Children's Books 2017
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Summary: "Brains. 78% water, 100% delicious. A zombie chef who has sworn off eating brains salivates over this super powerful organ in this . . . picture book. From learning about how the brain processes messages from our five senses, to learning why wrinkly human brains are so much more powerful than smooth mouse brains, this is an introduction to the organ that does it all"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Godwin Books, Henry Holt and Company 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 612.8 MCAMcDonough, Yona Zeldis
Summary: "More than 2,000 years ago, travelers wrote about the incredible sights they saw while on their journeys. They told tales of hanging gardens that were built for a Babylonian queen, and a colossal statue that guided ships through the harbor of Rhodes in Greece. These writers compiled a list of the very best of these sights that are now known as the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Author Yona...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Penguin Workshop 2020