Krasner, Barbara
Summary: This book presents leading theories and important clues about the mystery of Area 51, and challenges readers to study the evidence and develop their own conclusions about what has happened and what still happens today in Area 51.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Core Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing 2016
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 001.9 KRALinde, Barbara M.
Summary: Area 51 is a military base located in Nevada, though it has some questionable lore attached to its reputation. It's said to be the site of alien dissections, clandestine aircraft testing, and numerous covert government programs. The US government denied for many years that it even existed, which didn't stifle any of the rumors. This engrossing book presents what is known about the facility, the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens Publishing 2015
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 001.9 LINStewart, Gail B. (Gail Barbara)
Summary: Describes common urban legends, including how they can form, why they are popular, and how modern technology allows urban legends to spread around the world.
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Publisher / Publication Date: ReferencePoint Press 2012
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1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 398.2 STERivkin, Jennifer.
Summary: With its claws and fangs and hunting for blood in the night, el Chupacabra is the stuff of nightmares. Many people insist that this mysterious Mexican monster is real, while others proclaim it a bedtime story. This intriguing volume uses a presentation of firsthand accounts and more to encourage well-rounded research and critical thinking skills.
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Publisher / Publication Date: PowerKids Press 2015
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Summary: The Wendigo is a demon that has the power to possess humans and make them do terrible things. Or so the Native American legends say. Readers will delve into the earliest known accounts of the Wendigo, additional firsthand stories throughout history, and modern scientific research to learn critical thinking skills and determine for themselves the solution to this mystery.
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Publisher / Publication Date: PowerKids Press 2015
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 001.9 RIVRivkin, Jennifer
Summary: Explores the characteristics, origins, anecdotal sightings, and appearance in popular culture of the Loch Ness monster.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2015
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 001.9 RIVRivkin, Jennifer
Summary: Almost two hundred years have passed since the first reported sighting of the Yeti, also known as the Abominable Snowman, but scientists and mystery buffs still debate whether or not it exists. The ancient myths, firsthand accounts, and controversial evidence associated with this creature make this book one that every curious mind is sure to love.
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Publisher / Publication Date: PowerKids Press 2015
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 001.9 RIVSummary: Starting when the first explorers laid eyes on the incomparable Sphinx, theories have proliferated about who built it and why. In this program, Zahi Hawass, of Egypt's Supreme Council of Antiquities; Egyptologist Fayza Haikal; Kathryn Bard, editor of The Encyclopedia of the Archaeology of Ancient Egypt; authors Paul Jordan and Robert Schoch; and others employ the latest scientific scholarship...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2006
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Rivkin, Jennifer
Summary: Provides information about UFOs, including where they have been spotted, conspiracy theories, and possible explanations.
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Publisher / Publication Date: PowerKids Press 2015
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 001.9 RIVKalman, Bobbie.
Summary: Text and accompanying photographs explore the daily life of children in nineteenth-century North American communities through stories and activities.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Crabtree Pub. 1994
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 305.23 KALSummary: Using 3-D computer re-creations of Stonehenge during its three phases of construction, archival film and photos of archaeological excavations, and artwork, this program traces the long history of Britain's most famous Neolithic landmark. Archaeologists Geoffrey Wainwright, Dave Batchelor, and Gillian Swanton and authors Rosamund Cleal, Clive Ruggles, Christopher Chippindale, and Mike Pitts...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2005
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Duffield, Katy.
Summary: Recounts some of the incidences of missing ships and airplanes and other mysterious events believed to have occured in the area of the Atlantic Ocean known as the Bermuda Triangle, and suggests possible explanations.
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Publisher / Publication Date: KidHaven Press 2008
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 001.94 DUFSummary: How much truth is there in the Old Testament account of Noah? Enhanced by satellite imagery, declassified intelligence photos, archival footage, and artwork, this program considers the scientific plausibility of the Noah story. Experts including Porcher Taylor III; archaeologist Fredrik Hiebert, of the University of Pennsylvania; linguist Peter Machinist, of Harvard Divinity School; geologist...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2006
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Olson, Elsie
Summary: "Samurai are known for their strict code of honor, and this book discusses the origin of samurai, their historical development, famous samurai, key skills and traits, and details about weapons, training, and battles." --
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Publisher / Publication Date: Checkerboard Library, an imprint of ABDO Publishing 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 952 OLSOlson, Elsie
Summary: Spies gather information on the sly! Discover the origin of spies, their historical development, famous spies, key skills and traits, and details about weapons, training, and assignments. Fast facts, maps, infographics, a glossary, timeline, index, and historical and color photos supplement easy-to-read text.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Checkerboard Library 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 327 OLSSummary: It was May 1945, and the US forces in Europe had just celebrated victory over the Nazis. While some would then occupy Germany, others would return home. And yet still, many would redeploy to the Pacific for the invasion of Japan-a battle resulting in the highest number of casualties in the Pacific Theater during World War II. Over 100,000 servicemen and tens of thousands of civilians were...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2005
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Lewis, Beverly
Summary: A wrong turn in a rainstorm leads Englisher Amelia Devries to Michael Hostetle, and the young Amishman's charming Old Order community of Hickory Hollow. Despite their very different backgrounds, Amelia and Michael both feel hemmed in by the expectations of others and struggle with how to find room for their own hopes.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Thorndike Press 2012
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1 available in Large Print, Call number: LP FIC LEWSummary: When Dutch sailors landed on Easter Island, they found a warlike people recovering from anarchy and cannibalism. What had gone wrong with a civilization that had lived in peace for nearly a thousand years? In this program, Claudio Cristino, the island's resident archaeologist; William Liller, of the Easter Island Foundation; Patricia Vargas Casanova, of the Easter Island Studies Institute at...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2006
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Loh-Hagan, Virginia
Summary: "Who were history's most creative artists? Who was voted 'Best Visionary?' In the History's Yearbook series, readers will learn about the amazing and diverse women in history. In Girl Artists, readers will discover and rediscover their favorite heroines and learn about top women artists who have made an impact. Each book in this series is written at a higher maturity level using considerate...
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Publisher / Publication Date: [Cherry Lake Publishing] 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 704 LOHOlson, Elsie
Summary: Vikings raided and traded all over the world! Discover the origin of Vikings, their historical development, famous Vikings, key skills and traits, and details about weapons, training, and raids. Fast facts, maps, infographics, a glossary, timeline, index, and historical and color photos supplement easy-to-read text.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Checkerboard Library 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 948 OLSTerp, Gail
Summary: "Step back in time, and discover the lives ninja led through labeled graphics, fun facts, and age-appropriate text that separates fact from fiction while keeping readers interested and engaged"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Black Rabbit Books 2020
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Summary: Explores the characteristics, origins, anecdotal sightings, and appearance in popular culture of bigfoot.
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Publisher / Publication Date: PowerKids Press 2015
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 001.9 RIVSummary: In June of 1944, a vast American army began the siege of Saipan in the Mariana Islands located in the central Pacific Ocean. This airfield would put American bombers within range of Tokyo and the end of the war against Japan finally seemed in sight. Told by the voices of WW II veterans along with author Richard Frank, Death Before Surrender, a part of the PBS American Experience, Victory in the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2005