Jaggar, Louisa
Summary: "The true story of James Herman Banning, the first African American pilot to fly across the United States"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Crown Books for Young Readers 2021
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2 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 BANSidman, Joyce
Summary: "Newbery-Honor winning author Joyce Sidman explores the extraordinary life and scientific discoveries of Maria Merian, who discovered the truth about metamorphosis and documented the science behind the mystery in this visual biography that features many original paintings by Maria herself."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 MERCopies Available at Interlochen
1 available in JT Non-Fiction, Call number: JT People SidmanMontgomery, Heather L.
Summary: "A science educator honors children's curiosity and pockets full of "stuff" by introducing nine scientists who collected natural treasures when they were young. Collecting, sorting, and playing with shells, stones, and other objects taught these young people how to observe, classify, and discover"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Charlesbridge 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE MONMinert, Roger P. (Roger Phillip)
Contents: Reverse alphabetical index -- Alphabetical index -- Reverse alphabetical index -- Alphabetical index
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Publisher / Publication Date: GRT Publications 2005
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19 available in Genealogy, Call number: R GEN 929.343 Minert ALSACE-LORRAINECall number: R GEN 929.343 Minert BADEN
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Kerbel, Deborah
Summary: "One hundred years ago, juvenile diabetes was a death sentence for millions of people around the world, most of them children. this book tells the story the discovery of insulin, a treatment for this disease and one of the most impactful milestones in medical science. Frederick Banting was a young doctor who was haunted by the memories of the diabetic children he'd treated at Toronto's Hospital...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Owlkids Books Inc. 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 616.4 KERKim, Carol
Summary: "In 1811, while exploring the cliffs near Lyme Regis, England, 12-year-old Mary Anning made the find of a lifetime. There in the rocks was the skeleton of a strange creature. Mary's find was later named Ichthyosaurus, a reptile that lived more than 250 million years ago. Anning went on to have a long career finding and identifying dinosaur fossils. However, her work often went unrecognized by...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 ANNLassieur, 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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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J917.3 LASRose, Rachel
Summary: Yawn! Why does my body do that? Learn the silly body science of yawning.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Bearport Publishing 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 612.2 ROSReynoso, Naibe
Summary: Brief biographies in rhyme of 11 notable Latinos.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Con Todo Press 2020
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2 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 920 REYCall number: J SPANISH 920 REY
Harris, Duchess
Summary: "The Juvenile Justice System examines all aspects of juvenile justice in the United States. It discusses the history behind the US juvenile justice system and how juveniles are affected by the system. Features include a glossary, further readings, websites, source notes, and an index."--Google books
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Publisher / Publication Date: Essential Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing 2020
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1 available in Young Adult Collection, Call number: YA 364.3 HARWalsh, Liza Gardner.
Summary: Treasure hunting is a fun family activity that encourages kids to get outside and discover the world around them. With this book young explorers can learn about geocaching, how to pan for gold, use metal detectors to find buried treasure, and search for arrowheads and gemstones. Wonderful bits of pirate lore, rock and mineral facts, and some fun pirate and treasure-hunting craft activities are...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Down East Books 2014
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 622 WALMonnig, Alex
Summary: Offers readers a compelling look into the lives, challenges, and successes of German immigrants. Additional features include a Fast Facts page, a timeline, informative photo captions, critical-thinking questions, primary source quotes and accompanying source notes, a phonetic glossary, additional resources for further study, and an index.
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Publisher / Publication Date: The Child's World 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 973.049 MONCocca-Leffler, Maryann
Summary: In the 1970s an important disability rights law, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, was waiting to be signed. Judy [Heumann] and other disability rights activists fought for YES! They held a sit-in until Section 504 was signed into law. Section 504--established thanks in large part to the ongoing work of Judy and her community--laid the foundation for the Americans with Disabilities...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Abrams Books for Young Readers 2022
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2 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 HEUBayarri, Jordi
Summary: "Mary Anning made some of the most notable fossil discoveries of the nineteenth century. Her uncovering of ichthyosaur remains, plesiosaurus remains, and more expanded people's knowledge of prehistoric life. This graphic biography follows Anning from her early life in a family of fossil hunters in a coastal British town to her years as a collector who impacted scientific research and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Graphic Universe 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Graphic Novels, Call number: J GRAPHIC BAYMcCarthy, Meghan.
Summary: "The exciting and bizarre true story of the 1904 Olympic marathon, which took place at the St. Louis World's Fair."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers 2016
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE MCCOviedo, Claudia
Summary: "It's a battle of the clever troublemaker versus the great thief. The Norse god Loki loves creating chaos wherever he goes, showing his power by stirring up trouble for the gods. The cunning Greek god Hermes serves as a messenger to the gods and Zeus's personal thief. If these to gods were to go head-to-head, who would come out on top? Compare and contrast Loki's and Hermes's strengths and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press, an imprint of Capstone 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 398.2 OVIShepard, Ray Anthony
Summary: Here is the riveting dual biography of two little-known but extraordinary men in Civil War history George E. Stephens and James Henry Gooding. These Union soldiers not only served in the Massachusetts 54th Infantry, the well-known black regiment, but were also war correspondents who published eyewitness reports of the battlefields. Their dispatches told the truth of their lives at camp, their...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Calkins Creek, An Imprint of Highlights 2017
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1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 973.7 SHEStabler, David
Summary: Sixteen "true tales from the childhoods of famous athletes, from Babe Ruth (so incorrigible that his parents put him in reform school at age 7) to Muhammad Ali (who learned to fight at age 12 after a thief stole his bicycle)"--Amazon.com.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Quirk Books 2015
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Summary: Introduces German, discussing who speaks it and where, describing the similarities and differences between it and English, and offering some basic vocabulary.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Heinemann Library 2012
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1 available in Juvenile World Languages, Call number: J GERMAN 438.2 MEDBard, Jonathan
Summary: "No longer are sports played only on a field or in an arena. Professional gaming leagues are gaining worldwide recognition for their exciting competitions and star players, most of whom rose to fame through online streaming. From the first video game tournament held in 1972 to today, gaming has come a long way. Major sports organizations, like the NBA and MLS, are sponsoring their own eSports...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens Publishing 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 794.8 BARGerstein, Mordicai
Summary: "The world!" the newly born Hermes says. "It's even better than I expected! I love it! I want it all!" This book is filled with joy, exuberance, and humor. On his first day of life, Hermes manages to trick a turtle into surrendering its shell and a ram into surrendering its horns, thereby inventing the lyre, music, and song! He also manages to steal his brother Apollo's precious cows, but later...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Holiday House 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 398.2 GERLiu, Janet
Summary: "A series to build strong financial habits early on in life! How can I make money? What is inflation? What is the difference between a debit card and a credit card? Economics-and more specifically, money-play such a large role in our lives. Yet there are many mysteries and misconceptions surrounding the basic concepts of finance and smart money management. This set of True Books offers students...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic, Inc. 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 332.1 LIUBardoe, Cheryl
Summary: "A biography of Sophie Germain, who grew up during the French Revolution and followed her dream of studying mathematics, becoming the first woman to win a grand prize from the Royal Academy of Sciences and changing the world with her discoveries"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Little, Brown and Company 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 GERCopies Available at Peninsula
1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J921 GERBethea, Nikole Brooks
Summary: Gives readers a behind-the-scenes look at the invention of the cotton gin. Additional features include a table of contents, a Fast Facts spread, critical-thinking questions, primary source quotes and accompanying source notes, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.
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Publisher / Publication Date: The Child's World, Inc. 2017