Bennett, Howard J.
Summary: Through humor, science, and engaging illustrations, this fun and comprehensive reference book is perfect for kids who want to know more about the mysterious stuff going on inside their bodies.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Rodale Kids 2017
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J612 BENSummary: What do skeletons say before they eat? Bone appetit! What did the ghost wear to the party? A boo-tie! Belly Laugh Scary, Spooky Halloween Jokes for Kids is full of hilarious and spooky fun! From snappy one-liners to hilarious stories, this collection is complete with 350 jokes for kids and is complemented by creepy line drawings. Perfect for long car rides and rainy days, this book is sure to...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Sky Pony Press 2018
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1 available in KBL Holiday Storage, Call number: J 818 BELJenkins, Steve
Summary: Describes the odors that some animals have developed to stay safe and thrive in their environments, including the striped skunk, the bombardier beetle, and the honey badger.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt 2018
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Summary: "A young readers adaptation of the bestselling book The Disappearing Spoon, chronicling the extraordinary human history of the periodic table."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Little, Brown and Company 2018
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Summary: "Welcome to Soccer School, where every class is about soccer! In science class, you'll find out how soccer players make sure they poop before games. In math, you'll figure out the odds of dying during the game. In drama, you'll learn about some famous foul fakers! History, English, geography, political science, physics, and more are on the syllabus of this school, where soccer fans are the star...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Walker Books 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 796.334 BELJenkins, Steve
Summary: Describes nineteen of the fastest animals on the planet, including the cheetah, the sailfish, the peregrine falcon, and the Panamanian termite.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt 2018
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Summary: A visual guide to the movie offers a behind-the-scenes look into the lives of Han Solo, his allies and enemies, along with information on the planets, vehicles, and aliens he encounters.
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK, Penguin Random House 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 791.43 HIDWinn, Whee
Summary: "Here's a collection of knock-knock jokes that is both hilarious and wholesome. This collection provides fun for the whole family and includes bonus Q & A jokes and riddles too."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Zonderkidz 2016
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 818 WINHerman, Gail
Summary: "Learn more about what climate change means and how it's affecting our planet. The earth is definitely getting warmer. There's no argument about that, but who or what is the cause? And why has climate change become a political issue? Are humans at fault? Is this just a natural development? While the vast majority of scientists who study the environment agree that humans play a large part in...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Penguin Workshop, an imprint of Penguin Random House 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 363.738 HERCopies Available at Interlochen
1 available in JT Non-Fiction, Call number: JT Social What HermanMann, Charles C.
Summary: "1493 for Young People by Charles C. Mann tells the gripping story of globalization through travel, trade, colonization, and migration from its beginnings in the fifteenth century to the present. How did the lowly potato plant feed the poor across Europe and then cause the deaths of millions? How did the rubber plant enable industrialization? What is the connection between malaria, slavery, and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Triangle Square/Seven Stories Press 2016
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1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 909.08 MANSummary: What if one simple change could save you from heart disease, diabetes, and cancer? Examine a whole-foods, plant-based diet-- it could save your life. This accessible guide provides the information you need to adopt and maintain a plant-based diet, with tips on transitioning, success stories from converts, and recipes for delicious, healthy, every-day meals.
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Publisher / Publication Date: The Experiment 2011
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 613.28 FORCopies Available at Interlochen
1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: Food Veg ForksGuglielmo, Amy
Summary: Presents the story of Grandins "squeeze machine," describing her childhood love of building and design, as well as her sensitivities.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Atheneum Books for Young Readers 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 GRASmith, Sherri L.
Summary: "During World War II, black Americans were fighting for their country and for freedom in Europe, yet they had to endure a totally segregated military in the United States, where they weren't considered smart enough to become military pilots. After acquiring government funding for aviation training, civil rights activists were able to kickstart the first African American military flight program...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Penguin Workshop, an imprint of Penguin Random House 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 940.54 SMIBrimner, Larry Dane
Summary: World War II is over, but tensions between the communist Soviet Union and the US are at an all-time high. In America, communist threats are seen everywhere and a committee is formed in the nation's capital to investigate those threats. Larry Dane Brimner follows the story of 19 men--all from the film industry--who are summoned to appear before the House of Representatives Committee on...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Calkins Creek, an imprint of Highlights 2018
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1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 323 BRIBrundle, Harriet
Summary: Why do some people wear braces? How do braces work? Questions such as these are answered in this accessible text, which explains this common part of growing up in a creative way. It resonates with those who already wear braces and prepares those who may be nervous about having to wear braces. Illustrated characters, such as "Millie Molar" and "Bertie Bracket" are fun and friendly faces used to...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Kidhaven Publishing, an imprint of Greenhaven Publishing 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 617.6 BRUSummary: In a unique collaboration with photographer and educator Wendy Ewald, eighteen immigrant teenagers create an alphabet defining their experiences in pictures and words. Wendy helped the teenagers pose for and design the photographs, interviewing them along the way about their own journeys and perspectives. America Border Culture Dreamer presents Wendy and the students' poignant and powerful...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 305.23 EWAMeltzer, Brad
Summary: This volume of ordinary people change the world features Sonia Sotomayor, the first Latina Supreme Court Justice. She is proof that with opportunity comes justice.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Dial Books for Young Readers 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J Bio I am SotomayorRivera, Andrea
Summary: "This title focuses on lake and river habitats and gives information related to science, technology, art, and math concepts. The title is complete with colorful photographs, simple text, and a database for added activities." -- Amazon.com.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Abdo Zoom 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 577.6 RIVParker, Steve
Summary: Space is all around us, but how much do we know? Where do we even begin? Space Kids is the building block upon which children can learn about our universe. Covering topics such as stars, planets, moons and rockets as well as the basics of gravity and how astronauts eat and sleep in space, Space Kids moves through complex ideas with an accessibly fresh and original style.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Little Gestalten 2018
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JE DESSalyer, Hannah
Summary: "Around the world, our ancient ancestors' mysterious art is left behind on cave walls, in rain forests, and with ink made from charcoal and crushed clay. These people told their stories in magnificent drawings that still speak to us today, echoing across generations. In her own stunning artwork that features the deserts of North America to the caves of Papua New Guinea, Hannah Salyer showcases...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Clarion Books, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 709.01 SALCopies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 709.01 SALSweet, Melissa
Summary: Caldecott Honor winner Sweet mixes White's personal letters, photos, and family ephermera with her own exquisite artwork to tell the story of this American literary icon. Readers young and old will be fascinated and inspired by the journalist, New Yorker contributor, and children's book author who loved words his whole life. This authorized tribute, a New York Times bestseller, includes an...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt 2016
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 WHISimons, Lisa M. B.
Summary: Introduces readers to the basic features of nonfiction books, such as headers and indexes. Readers will learn how to use these features to gather information and write reports. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, labeled diagrams, a quiz and answer key, a phonetic glossary, an index, sources for further research, and an introduction to the author.
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Publisher / Publication Date: The Child's World 2018
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J005.118 CWLock, Deborah
Summary: Discover what life was like--from where people lived, how and what they hunted, how plants were used, art, medicine, and spiritual rituals. From camps to cave paintings to megaliths, discover the Stone Age.
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2018
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Summary: "As the first Latina Supreme Court Justice, Sonia Sotomayor has inspired young people around the world to reach for their dreams. But what inspired her? For young Sonia, the answer was books! They were her mirrors, her maps, her friends, and her teachers. They helped her to connect with her family in New York and in Puerto Rico, to deal with her diabetes diagnosis, to cope with her father's...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Philomel Books 2018