Stemple, Heidi E. Y.
Summary: "Kids can learn how to help protect bird species, with Counting Birds - the real-life story of bird counting and watching. Frank Chapman loved birds. He created bird exhibits at the American Museum of Natural History, and started a magazine "Bird-Lore." Back then, some sports hunters had a "Christmas Day bird hunt". People shot every bird they could see and counted them at the end of the hunt....
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Publisher / Publication Date: Seagrass Press 2018
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Summary: "Senator Kamala Harris's picture book memoir in which she tells her life story and shows how everyone can be a superhero"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Philomel Books 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 HARMartin, Jerome
Summary: "A colorful information book filled with 100 fascinating and mind-blowing facts. Scientists and historians have discovered a lot about our past, our future and how the world works, but SO MUCH remains unknown. What is dark matter? How fast could a T. rex run? How did Mary Queen of Scots keep her dying wishes secret from her enemies? This exciting book explores the edges of human knowledge and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Usborne Publishing Limited 2023
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2 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 032.02 MARBurgan, Michael
Summary: "Weird But True! Know-It-All titles take the same classic branding of Weird But True and dive deeper to provide kids with a comprehensive overview of everything they need to know about a single subject, while packing in all the wacky, weird tidbits! This edition explores a complicated and timely subject: the government of the United States!"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: National Geographic Kids 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 320.473 BURDahl, Michael.
Summary: A collection of jokes, comics, and gags about schools.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Stone Arch Book, A Capstone imprint 2013
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 817.54 DAHMunan, Heidi
Summary: "With its history as a global meeting place, Malaysia offers an interesting study into the ways a spirit of community can be achieved among people of diverse ethnicities, religions, and backgrounds. Many Malaysians provide examples of global citizenship. They demonstrate principles of equality and work to ensure the human rights of all people, not just Malaysians. Malaysian global citizens work...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Cavendish Square 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 959.5 MUNTunnell, Michael O.
Summary: "In March 1943, twenty-seven children began third grade in a strange new environment: the Topaz Relocation Center in Utah. Together with their teacher, Miss Yamauchi, these uprooted young Americans began keeping a classroom diary, with a different child illustrating each day's entry. Their full-color diary entries paint a vivid picture of daily life in an internment camp: schoolwork, sports,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Charlesbridge 2020
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Summary: "This powerful and triumphant picture book biography tells the story of Bayard Rustin, an openly gay civils rights leader, who, with the support of Dr. King and future congressman John Lewis, led 250,000 people to the doorstep of the U.S. government demanding change"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Little Bee Books 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 RUSPateman, Robert
Summary: "Many people are familiar with ancient Egypt, but what about what happened after ancient times? What is Egypt like today? Readers discover the answer in this detailed guide to the world's most populous Arab nation. Chapters focus on history, geography, government, and language supplement common curriculum topics. Others focus on leisure activities, arts, festivals, and food, giving readers a...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Cavendish Square Publishing 2024
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Summary: "From discovering the history of ancient Rome and seeing photographs of the floating city of Venice to learning about the fashion of Milan and following recipes for authentic Italian food, readers go on a cultural journey in this updated guide to life in Italy. The detailed main text is paired with fun fact boxes that teach the Italian language, highlight points of interest, and offer tips for...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Cavendish Square Publishing 2023