Brown, Laaren.
Summary: Biography of Nelson Mandela who was imprisoned during the apartheid years and became the elected leader of South Africa after being released.
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Pub. 2006
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JB MANDELA BROCopies Available at Interlochen
1 available in JT Non-Fiction, Call number: JT 921 Mandela 2006Woodward, John
Summary: "Eyewitness Climate Change explains why human activities are making the planet heat up--and how we know for sure that this is the case. The book explores the effects of the changing climate, from more frequent hurricanes and wildfires to melting ice caps and rising sea levels. It shows how scientists predict how the climate will change in the future and what actions we can all take to combat...
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 551.6 WOOHort, Lenny.
Summary: Introductory biography of the first president of the United States. George Washington is often called the father of our country. He beat the odds to lead the Continental Army to victory in the Revolutionary War, served as first president of the United States, and then retired from public life to farm Virginia's largest plantation. In this groundbreaking new series, DK brings together fresh...
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Pub. 2005
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 WASChing, Jacqueline.
Summary: Biography of the life story of Thomas Jefferson from his early education to his work in France, his time in the White House, to his retirement in Virginia.
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2009
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1 available in JT Non-Fiction, Call number: JT 921 Jefferson 2009Pastan, Amy.
Summary: Recounts the story of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., his life and accomplishments, and his impact on American history and culture.
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Pub. 2004
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 KINGarrett, Leslie
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Pub. 2004
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 KELWills, Charles.
Summary: Annie Oakley first picked up a gun at age eight and by age 22 was performing sharpshooting acts. She went on to travel the world and became America's first female superstar.
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Pub. 2007
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 OAKGravett, Christopher
Summary: Looks behind fortress walls to explore how they were built to house hundreds of people and animals, the important rooms, the people who lived in them, and what castle life was like.
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Pub. 2008
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 725 GRAHornby, Hugh.
Summary: Examines all aspects of the game of soccer: its history, rules, techniques, tactics, equipment, playing fields, competitive play, and more.
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC 2018
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Summary: Describes dangerous and destructive weather conditions around the world, such as thunderstorms, tornadoes, hurricanes, lightning, hail, and drought, with photographs, historical background, and legends.
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 551.55 CHAKerrod, Robin
Summary: Provides an in-depth, comprehensive look at the universe with a unique integration of words and pictures. Topics covered include: black holes, galaxies, the solar system, asteroids, meteors, meterorites, stars, quasars and more.
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2015
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 520 KERJames, Simon
Summary: "Discover one of history's greatest civilizations, from its vast empire to the bloody gladiator fights"--Cover.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2015
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 937 JAMNewmark, Ann.
Summary: Explores the world of chemical reactions and shows the role that chemistry plays in our world.
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Pub. 2005
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 540 NEW1 available in Juvenile Parent-Teacher Collection, Call number: JPT 540 NEW
Adams, Simon
Summary: Photographs and illustrations describe the events of World War II, from the British, French, Italian, and German pre-war preparations to the atomic bomb and defeat of Japan and the German surrender.
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK, in association with the Imperial War Museum 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 940.53 ADAMiller, Judith.
Summary: Includes the most important Arts and Crafts designers and factories from Great Britain, continental Europe, and the United States, with examples of their work and current prices.
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2005
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 745.1 MillerClutton-Brock, Juliet.
Summary: Examines the anatomy, history, and breeds of horses, and discusses the different ways horses have been used throughout history.
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2016
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 636.1 CLUMcKinney, John
Summary: Teaches children how to use a GPS (Global Positioning System) receiver in order to find caches, or hidden objects, while out hiking, and to learn orienteering.
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Pub. 2008
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Summary: A title written in conjunction with the Boy Scouts of America encourages boys to become familiar with the great outdoors and to enjoy reading about nature trails that lead to waterfalls, mountaintops, swimming holes, picnic areas and campgrounds.
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2011