Rusch, Elizabeth
Summary: "Una historia real sobre un científico contemporáneo que salvó la capa de ozono y el planeta, evitando un desastre en el medioambiente. Mario Molina es un científico mexicoamericano y un héroe de nuestros días que ayudó a resolver la crisis de la capa de ozono de la década de 1980. Se crió en la Ciudad de México y desde niño sintió curiosidad por los mundos ocultos que estudiaba a través de un...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Charlesbridge 2019
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1 available in Juvenile World Languages, Call number: J SPANISH 921 MOLPaulsen, Gary.
Summary: The author describes some of the dogs that have had special places in his life, including his first dog, Snowball, in the Philippines; Dirk, who protected him from bullies; and Cookie, who saved his life.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Delacorte Press 1998
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 PAUPaulsen, Gary.
Summary: The author describes some of the dogs that have had special places in his life, including his first dog, Snowball, in the Philippines; Dirk, who protected him from bullies; and Cookie, who saved his life.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Bantam Doubleday Dell Books for Young Readers 1999
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2 available in Juvenile Fiction, Call number: J FIC PAULevy, Janice.
Summary: Simple text and color illustrations present the historical background and contemporary celebration of the Cinco de Mayo holiday.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Albert Whitman 2007
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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 LASInkpen, Mick
Summary: Dog is very badly behaved--he destroys everything, chases cars, rolls in poo, and won't stop running away! But when he finds himself lost and alone there is one person he knows he can always count on. -- Amazon.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Aladdin Books, an imprint of Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing Division 2016
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Summary: "An unlikely--and entirely unforgettable--tale of a most unusual friendship between Flora, an elephant calf stolen from her African home, and David, the circus impresario and magician, who adopts, trains, and ultimately liberates her in a tale freely inspired by actual events"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Chronicle Books 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE YOLDennis, Brian
Summary: The story of a wild dog who befriended Marine Major Brian Dennis in Iraq, and, when they were separated, trekked seventy miles through the desert winter to rejoin his friend.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers 2009
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J636.7 DENMessner, Kate
Summary: Describes the process of tracking Burmese pythons, an invasive species to the United States.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Millbrook Press 2020
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Summary: Read about these amazing animal heroes, stories that will inspire pet owners, farm hands, anyone who has an infinity for animals and their unique behaviors.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Recorded Books 2017
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1 available in Multi-Media Kits, Call number: KIT J WHITE KANKnapp, Caroline
Summary: Examines the rich and complicated terrain of human-animal relationships.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Thorndike Press 1999
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1 available in Large Print, Call number: LP 636.7 KNADodman, Nicholas H.
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Publisher / Publication Date: W.W. Norton 2002
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 636.7 DODWolf, Steven D.
Summary: Relates the story of an attorney who adopts a retired racing greyhound named Comet, and describes how both dog and owner helped each other come to terms with retirement, debilitating injuries, and trusting one another.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill 2012
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 636.7 WOLKihn, Martin.
Summary: Describes how the author's life as an alcoholic spiraled out of control, to the point that his wife left him and his only chance at redemption was launching himself--and his unruly Bernese mountain dog, Hola--into the world of competitive dog training.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Pantheon Books 2011
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 636.7 KIHMontt, Alberto
Summary: "Este libro es un homenaje a la raza que desde tiempos inmemoriables impulsó la construcción de pirámides, inspiró a dioses, propició memes y acompañó a nuestros solteros y solteras empedernidos hasta el fin de los tiempos." --
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Publisher / Publication Date: Planeta 2022
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 468.4 MONRodríguez, Patty
Summary: "Inspired by one of the oldest traditional games of chance, this book will introduce your little one to their first English and Spanish words"--Page 4 of cover.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Little Libros 2014
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1 available in Foreign Language, Call number: JE ROD Board BookBrown, Monica
Summary: A powerful and accesible bilingual picture book that highlights "the power and impact of ordinary but dedicated citizens." Every day, thousands of farmworkers harvested the food that ended up on kitchen tables all over the country. But at the end of the day, when the workers sat down to eat, there were only beans on their own tables. Then Dolores Huerta and Cesar Chavez teamed up. Together they...
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Publisher / Publication Date: [Library Ideas, LLC] 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Audiobooks, Call number: J READ-ALONG BRORodríguez, Patty
Summary: Inspired by one of the most recognized symbols of Dia De Muertos or Day of the Dead, a holiday that celebrates life and remembers the dearly departed, this book will introduce little ones to emotional expressions and their first English and Spanish words.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Lil Libros, LLC 2017
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1 available in Foreign Language, Call number: JE ROD Board BookStern, Jane.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Scribner 1997
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 636.7 STEStavrinides, Liz.
Summary: 78 million dogs live as pets in the USA. These are the lucky ones. Five to seven million companion animals enter shelters every year, and more than half are euthanized due to the lack of space. Miracle Dogs celebrates and honors the rescuers and the dogs whose lives they’ve saved. It features wonderful stories and photographs of dog rescuers, dog trainers, and rescue organizations such as The...
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Publisher / Publication Date: St. Martin's Press 2014
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 636.7 STADiCamillo, Kate
Summary: "One summer's day, ten-year-old India Opal Buloni goes down to the local supermarket for some groceries - and comes home with a dog. But Winn-Dixie is no ordinary dog. It's because of Winn-Dixie that Opal begins to make friends. And it's because of Winn-Dixie that she finally dares to ask her father about her mother, who left when Opal was three. In fact, as Opal admits, just about everything...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Findaway World, LLC 2022
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Summary: "Learning about dogs through song in both English and Spanish"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Cantata Learning 2018
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1 available in Juvenile World Languages, Call number: JE SPANISH WILAscher-Walsh, Rebecca.
Summary: Unlikely Friendships meets Marley and Me. In this heartwarming gift book, author Rebecca Ascher-Walsh presents a collection of inspiring dog stories and touching photos--dogs who comfort veterans, dogs who learn to surf, dogs who detect cancer, and dogs who save the day: Each one is devoted. These 38 uplifting dog stories showcase the most amazing dog rescues, accomplishments, and abilities...
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Publisher / Publication Date: National Geographic 2013