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Parker, Steve

Summary: Explores the diverse systems of the human body and their functions, the major organs, and how the different parts of the body work together. Reveal the inner workings of the human body with this illustrated atlas. An exciting visual guide that maps the entire human body-- inside and out. Find out what happens to food after you swallow it, how each beat of your heart pumps blood around your...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2020

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Engle, Margarita

Summary: "Los seres alados han de ser libres. Y también lo han de ser los artistas, pero el gobierno cubano ha criminalizado cualquier arte que no tenga su aprobación. Soleida y sus padres protestan contra esta injusticia con su jardín secreto de esculturas de aves encadenadas. Luego, un huracán derriba las paredes y deja al descubierto el arte ilegal, y sus padres son arrestados...Soleida huye sola a...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Atheneum Books for Young Readers 2023

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Young Adult Foreign Language, Call number: YA WORLD SPANISH ENG

Fromer, Liza

Summary: Describes the digestive system and the many noises it creates, from burps to stomach growls to farts. Why do we hiccup? Sneeze? Snore?

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Tundra Books 2011

Copies Available at Kingsley

1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J 612.3 FRO

Ehrbar, Gregory

1 hold on 1 copy

Summary: A graphic novel adaptation of and introduction to the Disney live action movie about Mulan, who's different from the other girls in her village, and feels like a disappointment to her family--until a wise remark from her younger sister changes her perspective.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Dark Horse Books 2020

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Bennett, Howard J.

Summary: Through humor, science, and engaging illustrations, this fun and comprehensive reference book is perfect for kids who want to know more about the mysterious stuff going on inside their bodies.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Rodale Kids 2017

Copies Available at Peninsula

1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J612 BEN

Poliquin, Rachel

Summary: "A perfect STEM resource: This illustrated tour of our "leftover" body parts (like the appendix, or even goosebumps) introduces readers age 7-11 to the bizarre and fascinating science of evolution. Welcome to the weirdest museum you'll ever explore--the one inside your body. Did you know your amazing, incredible body is a walking, talking museum of evolution? In The Museum of Odd Body...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Greystone Kids 2022

Copies Available at Peninsula

1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J612 POL

Contreras, Jorge L.

Summary: "The gripping true story of a Supreme Court civil rights battle to prevent biotech companies from owning the very thing that makes us who we are-our DNA"--

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill 2021

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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 346.7304 CON

Playforth, Krupa Bhojani

Summary: "Learning how the human body works is an important skill for toddlers. This adorable kids anatomy book walks them through every major body part, with simple language and vibrant artwork that keep them engaged as they explore how they use their eyes to see, their nose to smell, their legs to move, and their arms to wave hello!"--

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Callisto Publishing, an imprint of Sourcebooks 2024

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Summary: Bill Nye illustrates how various types of transportation utilize friction, from traction in trains and the "roll" of ball bearings in skateboards and automobiles, to the lack of friction in a hovercraft.

Format: moving image

Publisher / Publication Date: Disney Educational Productions 2008

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Juvenile Digital Video Disc, Call number: DVD JUV BIL

Mills, Deborah

Summary: Alfredo y su papá deben cruzar la frontera en un viaje difícil de México a los Estados Unidos. ¿Encontrarán el nuevo hogar que están buscando en el otro lado? Basándose en hechos reales, esta historia cobra vida gracias a la ilustradora Mexicana Claudia Navarro, y está repleta de notas al final del texto para iniciar conversaciones sobre inmigración.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Barefoot Books 2018

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1 available in Juvenile World Languages, Call number: J SPANISH 325 MIL

Huddleston, Emma

Summary: Explore the human body's layers from the skeleton to the skin. Learn about cells and tissues, body systems, joints, and more. Additional features include a diagram labeling each of the layers, Fast Facts, a phonetic glossary, an index, an introduction to the author, and further sources for learning.--

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: The Child's World 2020

Copies Available at Peninsula

1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J612 HUD

Sánchez, Erika L.

Summary: "Julia no es la hija mexicana perfecta. Ese era el rol de su hermana Olga. Olga no fue a la universidad, se quedó en casa para cuidar a sus padres, limpiar la casa y trabajar a medio tiempo. Julia tiene grandes sueños y no quiere formar parte del camino de su hermana mayor. Pero un solo error, que ocurre mientras enviaba un mensaje de texto al mismo tiempo que cruzaba la calle más concurrida de...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Vintage Español 2018

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1 available in Foreign Language, Call number: 468 SPANISH SAN

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1 available in Young Adult Foreign Language, Call number: YA FOREIGN SPANISH SAN

Summary: After young Lucas shoots some ants with his water pistol they retaliate with a secret potion that shrinks him to their size.

Format: moving image

Publisher / Publication Date: Warner Home Video 2006

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1 available in Family DVDs, Call number: DVD FAMILY ANT

Summary: Before all 626 experiments landed in Hawaii, Stitch was enjoying his new 'Ohana' with Lilo and Nani. It may have seemed like paradise, but little did they know something strange was about to happen ... Stitch has a glitch!

Format: moving image

Publisher / Publication Date: Walt Disney Home Entertainment 2005

Copies Available at Peninsula

1 available in Digital Video Disc, Call number: DVD LIL RATED PG

Robertson, Joanne

Summary: "A translation of The Water Walker into Anishinaabemowin. The book contains both Anishinaabemowin and English. The Water Walker is the story of a determined Ojibwe Grandmother who walked around all of the Great Lakes to protect our water."--

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Second Story Press 2019

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Kennen, Sophie

Summary: "Through playful rhymes and colorful artwork, all the things that make our bodies special-from the texture of our hair to the color of our eyes-are celebrated. This sweet and inclusive book encourages young readers to acknowledge and accept differences, and offers the perfect opportunity to open up conversations about body acceptance. Back matter includes tips and conversation starters for...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Sleeping Bear Press 2022

Copies Available at East Bay

1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE KEN

Rooney, Anne

Summary: Young people often have many questions about their bodies, and they'll find many answers in this entertaining volume full of fun facts. They'll learn about various body systems, processes, and parts as they embark on a creative journey through the human body.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Windmill Books, an imprint of Rosen Publishing 2021

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Kent, Lindsay.

Summary: "Join heroic Han Solo as he makes great friends--and some powerful enemies!"--p. [4] of cover.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: DK Pub. 2011

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1 available in Beginning Readers - Transitional Reader (Blue), Call number: JBR BLUE KEN

Hale, Nathan

Summary: Araminta Ross was born a slave in Delaware in the early 19th century. Slavery meant that her family could be ripped apart at any time, and that she could be put to work in dangerous places and for abusive people. But north of the Mason-Dixon line, slavery was illegal. If she could run away and make it north without being caught or killed, she'd be free. Facing enormous danger, Araminta made it,...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Amulet Books 2015

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 306.3 HAL

Summary: "You will have so much fun learning about the human body within the pages of this book. Do you know what color your bones are, or when you will stop growing, or what is under your skin? All these exciting questions are answered within these ... pages"--Amazon.com

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: 2015

Copies Available at Interlochen

1 available in Juvenile Parent-Teacher Collection, Call number: J Teach Ask

Gopal, Jyoti Rajan

Summary: "This picture book biography in verse follows the life of beloved Rajasthani drag performer Queen Harish, known as the Whirling Desert Queen of Rajasthan. Lit by an inner fire and propelled by a family tragedy, Harish defied the gender conventions of middle class Indian life, battled discrimination and intimidation, and eventually grew up to dance with Bollywood movie stars and on stages across...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Levine Querido 2023

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE GOP

Cooper, Robert

Summary: "Bhutan is a ruggedly mountainous country known for its cliff-side monasteries and snowcapped peaks. Colorful prayer flags wind their way through breezy gorges. The magical and mystical personality of Bhutan can be felt from the highest mountaintops to the deepest valleys, and down every ancient alleyway in between. This title explores the traditional culture, diverse wildlife, ancient arts,...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC 2020

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 954.98 COO

Applegate, Katherine.

Summary: Me llamo Iván. Soy un gorila. No es tan sencillo como parece.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Océano De México 2013

Copies Available at Peninsula

1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J468 APP SPANISH

Duany, Ger

Summary: The amazing autobiography of a young Sudanese boy who went from a child soldier to an international peace activist, a struggling refugee to a Hollywood actor. Sudan, 1980s: Ger Duany knew what he wanted out of life--make his family proud, play with his brothers and sisters, maybe get an education like his brother Oder suggested, and become a soldier for his people when he's old enough. But then...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Make Me a World 2020

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 921 DUA

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