Kelly, Christa
Summary: "From movies and actors to video games and superheroes, these information-packed books cover the exciting world of entertainment. In the Entertainment Encyclopedias series, learn about influential movies that changed the film industry and impacted US culture, and get to know the actors who have brought these movies to life. Discover thrilling video games made in the 1950s and onward, and learn...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2024
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1 available in Young Adult Collection, Call number: YA 741.503 KELDowswell, Paul.
Summary: From shark attacks and blazing airships to exploding spacecraft and sinking submarines, this is a collection of real stories of people who have stared death in the face and lived to tell the tale.
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Publisher / Publication Date: EDC Pub. 2002
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2 available in Juvenile Fiction, Call number: J FIC DOWGagne, Tammy
Summary: "The world's creator, Brahma; the warrior-goddess Durga; and the snake-like nagas are important subjects of Indian mythology. Indian Gods, Heroes, and Mythology explores the gods, heroes, creatures, and stories of Indian mythology, in addition to examining their influence today." -- From publisher's website.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Core Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing 2019
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1 available in J Non Fic Series, Call number: J 294.51 GAGObama, Barack.
Summary: "In this tender, beautiful letter to his daughters, President Barack Obama has written a moving tribute to thirteen groundbreaking Americans and the ideals that have shaped our nation. From the artistry of Georgia O'Keeffe, to the courage of Jackie Robinson, to the patriotism of George Washington, President Obama sees the traits of these heroes within his own children, and within all of...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Alfred A. Knopf 2010
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1 available in Juvenile Oversized, Call number: J 179 OBACopies Available at Woodmere
2 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 302 OBACopies Available at Fife Lake
1 available in Stacks, Call number: JE FIC OBACopies Available at Interlochen
1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE Fiction Obama 2010Copies Available at Peninsula
1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JE OBACook, Lan
Summary: Here are traditional tales from every corner of the globe, all featuring bold and clever heroines who battle dragons, fight sea serpents or save their village from monstrous thieves. This is a sequel to the best-selling title Forgotten Fairy Tales of Brave and Brilliant Girls. Diverse range of characters. Lively retellings for a modern audience.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 398.2 COOCowsill, Alan
Summary: Comprehensive guide to the characters of Earth's mightiest Super Hero team, including more than 200 heroes and villains. It is packed with detailed information on each character's history, stats, abilities, and power ranks, and has been updated to cover new events in the Avengers' world. -- adapted from back cover.
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 741.5 COWSwartz, Sarah Silberstein
Summary: "Discover nine ordinary women who took extraordinary measures to save lives during the Holocaust, resisting terror and torture while undercover or in hiding, in concentration camps, in forests, and in exile."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Second Story Press 2022
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1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 920 SWAHegarty, Patricia
Summary: "With all the talk of germs, social distancing, and the pandemic, it's easy for kids to be confused or overwhelmed. Help reassure by encouraging them to see all the amazing ways people are keeping each other safe. From healthcare workers to delivery people, grocery workers, teachers, and more, kids can learn about the heroes in our communities taking care of us all"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Random House 2020
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2 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 331.702 HEGPatrick, Ella
Summary: Get to know some of the Star Wars universe heroes: Padmé, Leia, Sabine, Ahsoka, Hera, Jyn, and Rey.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Abdo Spotlight 2020
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1 available in Beginning Readers - Rising Reader (Purple), Call number: JBR PURPLE PATWest, David
Summary: Ten boldly illustrated stories tell classic tales from different cultures of battles between heroes and powerful opponents. Tales include: Theseus versus the Minotaur, and Perseus versus Medusa, from Greek mythology; Beowulf versus monsters and dragons from Anglo-Saxon mythology; and the Mayan twins versus the lords of the Underworld. Other well-known stories feature Sinbad the Sailor from...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Crabtree Publishing 2015
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 292 WESKinew, Wab
Summary: "Using rhyming lyrics from a previously written rap song, Midewin author, Manitoba politician, and creator Kinew tells the stories of diverse Indigenous heroes both historical and contemporary from the U.S. and Canada" --
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Publisher / Publication Date: Tundra Books, an imprint of Penguin Random House Canada Young Readers 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE KINSherman, Patrice
Summary: Romulus, founder of Rome; Minerva, the goddess of wisdom; and beautiful spirits called nymphs are well-known subjects of Roman mythology. Roman Gods, Heroes, and Mythology explores the gods, heroes, creatures, and stories of Roman mythology, in addition to examining their influence today.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Core Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing 2019
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Summary: Meet the most extraordinary dogs in the world in this illustrated book of mini-profiles, from the first cloned pup to canine war heroes and beyond. Dive into the exciting stories of 30 of the most amazing pooches in history with animal rights activist Kimberlie Hamilton. Alongside colorful illustrations, Daring Dogs tells the incredible stories of Smoky, a four-pound Yorkie who served in World...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Scholastic Press 2020
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Summary: Profiles over seventy people who broke the rules and smashed stereotypes, including such figures as Emma Gonzalez, Andy Warhol, Bjork, Hans Christian Andersen, and Sally Ride.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2019
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Summary: Important subjects of Chinese mythology include Emperor Huang Di, the goddess of immortality Xiwangmu, and the winged dragon Yinglong. Chinese Gods, Heroes, and Mythology explores the gods, heroes, creatures, and stories of Chinese mythology, in addition to examining their influence today.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Core Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing 2019
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1 available in J Non Fic Series, Call number: J 299.51 GAGGagne, Tammy
Summary: The hero Momotaro, the sun goddess Amaterasu, and the Buddha are important subjects of Japanese mythology. Japanese Gods, Heroes, and Mythology explores the gods, heroes, creatures, and stories of Japanese mythology, in addition to examining their influence today.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Abdo Publishing 2019
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1 available in J Non Fic Series, Call number: J 299.56113 GAGBuckey, A. W.
Summary: Greek Gods, Heroes, and Mythology explores the gods, heroes, creatures, and stories of Greek mythology, in addition to examining their influence today.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Core Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing 2019
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1 available in J Non Fic Series, Call number: J 292.1 BUCRumford, James
Summary: A simplified and illustrated retelling of the exploits of the Anglo-Saxon warrior, Beowulf, and how he came to defeat the monster Grendel, Grendel's mother, and a dragon that threatened the kingdom.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Houghton Mifflin Company 2007
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 398.22 RUMMcCann, Michelle Roehm
Summary: Profiles young women from around the world who accomplished great things while still teenagers.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens 2000
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 920 ROEMenzies, Jean
Summary: This collection contains more than 30 enthralling new retellings of favorite myths as well as some you might not have heard before! Including Theseus and the Minotaur, The Twelve Labours of Herakles, and the escapades of Jason and the Argonauts, each myth is told in engaging modern language, which is easy for children to understand yet still retains the humor and intrigue of the original tales.
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2020
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Summary: "Have yoiu heard about: the boys' soccer team trapped inside a flooded cave system? A school bus full of kids desparately fleeing a raging wildfire? The deaf hiker who was saved by a dog that appeared out of nowhere? You will never forget these and other true stories of courage and heroism." --P. [4] of cover.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Scholastic Inc. 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 363.3481 MATSmalls, June
Summary: Celtic mythology is filled with many important subjects, including the giant Finn MacCool, the Mother Goddess Danu, and the mysterious selkies who could appear as seals or humans. Celtic Gods, Heroes, and Mythology explores the gods, heroes, creatures, and stories of Celtic mythology, in addition to examining their influence today. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Core Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing 2019
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1 available in J Non Fic Series, Call number: J 299.16 SMABrooks, Ben
Summary: "An inspiring collection of 76 stories of famous and not-so-famous men from the past to the present day, who went on to make the world a better place through compassion, generosity, and self-belief*. *No action heroes or knights in shining armor here."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Playaway 2018
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Summary: "Boys can be anything they want to be! In this sequel to the New York Times bestseller Stories for Boys Who Dare to Be Different, Ben Brooks introduces seventy-six more boys and men who will inspire young readers to live boldly and true to themselves."--Provided by publisher.
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Publisher / Publication Date: RP Kids 2020