Walker, Kathryn.
Summary: More than 2,300 years ago, the Greek philosopher Plato wrote about a glorious ancient city that sank without trace beneath the waves. Ever since that time people have wondered where this lost city, Atlantis, might be and whether it actually existed. Students will thrill as they learn about the different theories of, and search efforts for, this mythical city.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Crabtree Pub. Co. 2010
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 001.94 WALBerne, Emma Carlson
Summary: "First described by Plato, the idea of Atlantis has existed since 360 BC! Learn about the history of the Greek god Poseidon's relationship with the kingdom and the real research that's been done by historians and scientists who are trying to locate Atlantis. Featured in plenty of movies, books, and comics, Atlantis is still relevant in popular culture today...but does it really exist? Find out...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Penguin Workshop 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 001.94 BERSteinkraus, Kyla
Summary: "Readers of this book will investigate the facts and compare the data provided in the fascinating text and compelling infographics, and then decide for themselves if the Atlantis mystery is real"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: World Book 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 001.94 STEWallace, Holly
Summary: Examines the legend of the lost civilization of Atlantis and various theories that seek to explain it.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Heinemann Library 2006
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 001.94 WALPolinsky, Paige V.
Summary: "Engaging images accompany information about Atlantis. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Bellwether Media, Inc. 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 001.94 POLSummers, Portia
Summary: Already a legend during the time of the ancient Greeks, the story of Atlantis told of a sophisticated civilization that disappeared underwater. Civilizations and floods have been talked about for centuries, across many cultures and continents. Readers will discover the many stories of underwater cities and how they have been discussed over the years. Vibrant images and fast facts will help...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Enslow Publishing 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 001.9 SUMPhillips, Graham.
Contents: Imprisoned for eternity -- Prelude to heresy -- City of the sun -- The Amarna queens -- Secrets of the three tombs -- The mystery of Tutankhamun -- The one God -- The children of Israel -- Cataclysm -- Exodus -- Strangers in a strange land -- The angel of death.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Bear & Co. 2003
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 001.94 PHILewis, Ann Margaret.
Summary: Presents an overview of the mysteries surrounding the fabled civilization and island of Atlantis, including Plato's story, strange theories, and archaeological fact.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Rosen Pub. Group 2001
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J 001.94 LEWDonnelly, Ignatius
Summary: Examines references in the Bible, Plato, Greek myth and other early legends in an attempt to find evidence to support the historical existence of Atlantis and its inhabitants.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Dover Publications 1976
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 398.42 DONEllis, Richard
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Publisher / Publication Date: Alfred A. Knopf 1998
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 001.94 ELLHerbst, Judith.
Summary: Details the mysteries of Atlantis, the pharoahs, and the lost colony of Roanoke, among others.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Lerner Publications Co. 2005
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1 available in J Non Fic Series, Call number: J 001.94 HerbsWolny, Philip.
Summary: For millennia, tales of lost civilizations have captivated humanity, and foremost among them is the legend of Atlantis. In this guide to Atlantis and other lost lands, readers will learn to sort through fact and fiction, learning about the historical origins of lost-city legends, the lessons they teach us, archaeological digs for the truth, and--perhaps closest to home--their place in popular...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Britannical Educational Publishing 2014
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 001.9 WOLSchwartz, Heather E.
Summary: "Enjoy calm waters and a warm, sunny day on a paddleboard! Readers will learn about the skills and equipment they need to go paddleboarding. Find out important safety rules and ways to protect the environment, all while having fun experiencing this outdoor activity!"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press, a Capstone imprint 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 797.3 SCHBerlin, Ira
Summary: Four great migrations frame the history of people of African descent in America, setting the paths by which Africans and then African Americans made and remade black life between the seventeenth and twenty-first centuries. Those four massive upheavals form the foundation of Ira Berlin's sweeping new interpretation of the African American experience.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Viking 2010
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 973.0496 BERButler, Blake.
Summary: "In his first full-length work of non-fiction, the daring novelist and critic Blake Butler details his epic struggle with insomnia, and its unexpected consequences on his imagination, his creative process, and his perspective on reality"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Harper Perennial 2011
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 616.84 BUTKoeppel, Gerard T.
Summary: "The Herbert Fuller, a three-masted sailing ship loaded with New England lumber, left Boston bound for Buenos Aires on July 8, 1896 with twelve people on board: captain-owner Charles Nash, his wife and Maine childhood-sweetheart Laura, two mates, the "mulatto" steward, six crewmen, and one passenger. Just before 2 A.M. on the sixth day at sea, the captain, his wife, and the second mate were...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Hachette Books 2020
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 364.152 KOEGardner, Jane P.
Summary: "In this book, early fluent readers will learn about the features of tectonic plates, how they have shaped Earth's surface in the past, and how they could change Earth in the future. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about tectonic plates and their impact on our planet"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Jump!, Inc. 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 551.1 GARShakespeare, William
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Publisher / Publication Date: Simon & Schuster Paperbacks. 2009
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1 available in Adult, Call number: 822.33 SHALupiano, Vincent dePaul
Summary: "The massacre at Oradour-sur-Glane on June 10, 1944, is recognized yearly throughout France with the same profundity as the attacks on Pearl Harbor and the Twin Towers in the United States. The Oradour Massacre is taught in school in France and the anniversary is commemorated every year. Today, Oradour is a destination for people interested in one of the most horrific events in French history....
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Publisher / Publication Date: Lyons Press 2023
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1 available in New Non-fiction, Call number: 940.53 LUPFerguson, Andrew G.
Summary: The Rise of Big Data Policing introduces the cutting-edge technology that is changing how the police do their jobs and shows why it is more important than ever that citizens understand the far-reaching consequences of big data surveillance as a law enforcement tool. Andrew Guthrie Ferguson reveals how these new technologies --viewed as race-neutral and objective--have been eagerly adopted by...
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Publisher / Publication Date: New York University Press 2017
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 363 FERRichardson, S. Thomas
Summary: "Introduction to Earth's continents using simple text, illustrations, and photos. Features include puzzles and games, fun facts, a resource list, and an index"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: World Book, Inc. 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 550 RICShakespeare, William
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Publisher / Publication Date: Dover 2000
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 822.33 ShakeAlexander, Kent
Summary: "The masterful true-crime account of the 1996 Centennial Olympic Park bombing that captured the world's attention, and the heroic security guard-turned-suspect at the heart of it all. On July 27, 1996, a hapless former cop turned hypervigilant security guard named Richard Jewell spotted a suspicious bag in Atlanta's Centennial Olympic Park, the town square of the 1996 Summer Games. Inside was a...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Abrams Press, an imprint of Abrams 2019