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Mahama, John Dramani

Summary: Set against a backdrop of post-colonial Africa, the vice president of Ghana recounts how he became involved in the nation's political turmoil when his minister-of-state father disappeared during a coup and was imprisoned for over a year.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Bloomsbury 2012

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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 966.705 MAHAMA, JOHN DRAMANI MAH

Summary: Follows the life of Mahatma Gandhi from his days as a lawyer in South Africa to his role as India's spiritual leader by using his philosophy of non-violent but direct-action protest that helped end British rule. Centers on the extraordinary man who fought for a nonviolent, peaceful existence and set an entire nation free.

Format: moving image

Publisher / Publication Date: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment 2007

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1 available in Drama DVDs, Call number: DVD DRAMA GAN

Jain, Mahak

Summary: "Space travel is the best, but making space for friends is better. An imaginative only child named Avni enjoys the perks of being the only astronaut in her space station (a. k. a. home). She can take off whenever she wants, commands a whole rocket ship by herself, and never has to wait her turn. But when space exploration becomes too much work for a solo astronaut, she goes on a mission in her...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Kids Can Press 2023

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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE JAI

Jain, Mahak

Summary: After the lights go out in her house, Maya's mother distracts her from her fear of the dark with a retelling of the legend of the banyan tree.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Owlkids Books Inc. 2016

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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE JAI

Mahan, John.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Voyageur Press 1991

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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 508.774 MAH
1 available in Reference, Call number: NEL 508.774 MAH

Malam, John

Summary: A lighthearted look at what building a skyscraper would be like.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Franklin Watts 2009

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 690 MAL

MAHAN, JOHN

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: SWTWV 0000

Copies Available at East Bay

1 available in Oversize, Call number: 508.7749 MAH

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Reference, Call number: NEL 508.7749 MAH
1 available in Oversize, Call number: OVS 508.7749 MAH

Malam, John

Summary: Join Jason as he embarks on a search for the Golden Fleece.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Picture Window Books 2005

Copies Available at Peninsula

1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J 292.1 MAL

Malam, John

Summary: A light-hearted introduction to the life and training of a Roman gladiator.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Franklin Watts 2000

Copies Available at Interlochen

1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J Set You Wouldn't 796.8 Malam 20000

Malam, John

Summary: "This book is an illustrated guide to the awesome animals that ruled our planet millions of years ago. Find out about the very first dinosaurs and their ancestors, the giant herbivores, the fierce meat-eaters and the reptiles that ruled the seas and skies. And read about the amazing quest of the fossil hunters who have gradually revealed a hidden world."-back cover.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Parragon Publishing 2004

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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 567.91 MAL

Malam, John

Summary: Travel back in time to a Greek town. Take a bird's eye view of the craftworkers' quarter near the town square.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Black Rabbit Books 2017

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 938 MAL

Malam, John.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Mustard 1999

Copies Available at Interlochen

1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE Fiction Malam 1999

Malam, John

Summary: Examines the skills needed to become a ninja, including practicing with weapons everyday, listening and not asking questions, and keeping identity secret.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Franklin Watts 2011

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 355 MAL

Malam, John

Summary: Describes what it would be like to be a ship captain captured by priates during the 1700s.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Franklin Watts 2013

Copies Available at East Bay

1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 364.164 MAL

Copies Available at Interlochen

1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J Set You 364.16 Malam

Copies Available at Peninsula

1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JE MAL (BASKET)

Summary: In 12th century England, the infant king is usurped by the wicked King Roderick. Black Fox and his band attempt to restore the rightful king to the throne by having a member of their group infiltrate the court by posing as the jester.

Format: moving image

Publisher / Publication Date: Paramount 1999

Copies Available at Woodmere

2 available in Comedy DVDs, Call number: DVD COMEDY COU

Contents: Yankee Doodle Dandy / Warner Bros. Pictures Inc. presents ; screen play by, Robert Buckner and Edmund Joseph ; original story by, Robert Buckner ; lyrics and music by, George M. Cohan ; directed by, Michael Curtiz -- This is the Army / Warner Bros. Pictures Inc. presents ; screen play by, Casey Robinson and Claude Binyon ; music and lyrics by, Irving Berlin ; produced by, Jack L. Warner and Hal...

Format: moving image

Publisher / Publication Date: Warner Home Video 2014

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1 available in Musicals DVDs, Call number: DVD MUSICALS GRE

Weintraub, Aileen

Summary: "Meet 50 super-inspiring kids! It's never too early--and you're never too young-- to make a difference in the world! The amazing musicians, writers, scientists, athletes, activists, and other fascinating kids in this book accomplished great feats by the age of eighteen. They impacted people's lives by coming up with new inventions, making art and music, competing in sports, and speaking out...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Sterling Children's Books 2018

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Rubenstein, David M.

Summary: "What do the most successful investors have in common? David M. Rubenstein, cofounder of one of the world's largest investment firms, has spent years interviewing the greatest investors in the world to discover the time-tested principles, hard-earned wisdom, and indispensable tools that guide their practice.​"--Amazon.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Simon & Schuster 2022

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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 332.678 RUB

Malam, John

Summary: A Brief Illustrated History of Science' charts the history of scientific discoveries all the way through from prehistory to Aristotle, then through the works of Copernicus, Galileo, Newton, Linnaeus, and right through to the incredible scientific breakthroughs of today. With stunning full-color images and illustrations, this beautiful book is sure to fascinate and charm the young reader.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press 2017

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 509 MAL

Malam, John

Summary: This title takes the reader back in time as they envision themselves applying for the job of a Pirate. The book describes what life was like for a person in this occupation while also describing the society and culture of the civilivation. This book is an informative and fun guide to the diverse skills you will need to live another life in another time. An interview at the end of the book will...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Black Rabbit Books 2015

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 910.4 MAL

Malam, John

Summary: Describes the history and lore surrounding the topic of werewolves, examining how the shape-shifting beast has been feared in various cultures around the world.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: QEB Pub. 2010

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 398.2454 MAL

Malam, John

Summary: Tells of the great seige at Troy, the woman who caused it, the warriors who fought and fell, and the trickery that ended it all. The Trojan prince Paris has abducted Helen, the beautiful wife of King Menelaus. It is a crime that will unite all of Greece's armies against the kingdom of Troy. In a 10-year siege, brave warriors will fight, and both sides will suffer great bloodshed. Can the...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Picture Window Books 2005

Copies Available at Peninsula

1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J 292.1 MAL

Malam, John

Summary: Describes the many dangerous jobs performed by children who worked in the cotton mills of industrial England in the nineteenth century, work that included long hours, low pay, and no provision for school work.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Franklin Watts 2008

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 331.7 MAL

Diamant-Cohen, Betsy.

Contents: We'll hit the floor together -- Kulanu m'keeshim -- Two little eyes -- Shtay einayim -- See my fingers dance and play -- Eser etzaba'ot rokdot -- The little train went up the track -- Harakevet olah -- See the ponies galloping -- Hasoos doher habayta -- Rum pum pum -- HaTof -- Ring around the rosie -- Sov bama'agal -- Here we go upperty up -- B'yachad anachnu olim -- If you're happy and you...

Format: sound recording-musical

Publisher / Publication Date: Betsy Diamant-Cohen & Rahel 2008

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1 available in Juvenile Compact Audio Disc, Call number: CD JUV DIA

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