Weeks, Marcus.
Summary: An introduction to the life and music of the composer and musician Mozart.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: National Geographic 2007
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 MOZPillsbury, Richard.
Summary: "Explores the evolution and transformation of the American diet from colonial times to the present." Includes the introduction of exotic foods into an originally bland diet, the disappearance of early staples from the average modern diet, the influence of grocery stores and restaurants on modern diet, and more.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Westview Press 1998
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 394.1 PillsMarkarian, Margie
Summary: "Learn about where pandas live, what they like to eat, and how you can help them"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: National Geographic 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 599.789 MAREsbaum, Jill
Summary: "Learn about different kinds of sea turtles, where they live, what they like to eat and do, and how you can help keep them safe"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: National Geographic 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 597.92 ESBMarkarian, Margie
Summary: "Explore the African savanna as you pounce, play, and prowl with lion cubs! Learn all about this king of beasts, including what people around the world are doing to help protect lion prides." -- Back cover.
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Publisher / Publication Date: National Geographic 2023
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Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Westview Press 1984
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1 available in Nelson Room, Call number: NEL 917.74 MICDelano, Marfe Ferguson
Summary: Explains how clouds form and profiles different varieties while outlining a range of outdoor-themed activities.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: National Geographic 2015
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 551.57 DELDelano, Marfe Ferguson
Summary: Describes the variety of frogs that exist all around the world, how they grow from eggs to tadpoles to frogs, what they eat, and how they avoid being eaten by other animals.
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Publisher / Publication Date: National Geographic Society 2014
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J597.8 DELMusgrave, Ruth A.
Summary: Presents a variety of jokes and facts, including knock-knocks, tongue twisters, riddles, and traditional question and answer jokes.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: National Geographic Society 2013
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2 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 817.54 MUSHeiligman, Deborah.
Summary: Describes how the Jewish holidays of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur are celebrated around the world.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: National Geographic 2007
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 296.431 HEIOtto, Carolyn.
Summary: For two joyous weeks red is all around. The color represents luck and happiness. Children receive money wrapped in red paper, and friends and loved ones exchange poems written on red paper. The Chinese New Year is also an opportunity to remember ancestors, and to wish peace and happiness to friends and family. The holiday ends with the Festival of Lanterns, as many large communities stage the...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: National Geographic 2015
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 394.261 OTTOtto, Carolyn.
Summary: An introduction to the history and traditions surrounding the Cinco de Mayo holiday.
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Publisher / Publication Date: National Geographic 2008
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J394.262 OTTWinters, Kay.
Summary: Individual craftsmen, artists, and laborers describe the work that they do in Egypt during the time of the Old Kingdom, and the historical note places them in context.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: National Geographic Society 2003
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 932 WINBowers, Rick
Summary: In the 1950s and 1960s, the Mississippi State Sovereignty Commission compiled secret files on more than 87,000 private citizens in the most extensive state spying program in U.S. history. Its mission: to save segregation.
Format: sound recording-nonmusical
Publisher / Publication Date: Recorded Books 2011
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1 available in Compact Disc Audio Book, Call number: CD 323.11 BOWHansen, Grace
Summary: A brief biography of American astronaut Neil A. Armstrong, the first person ever to step on the surface of the moon.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Abdo Kids 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 ARMHansen, Grace
Summary: Describes the life and accomplishments of the Pakistani teenager whose support for education for girls in her country led to her being shot by the Taliban.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO 2015
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 YOUNational Geographic Society (U.S.)
Summary: "From the cartographic experts at National Geographic comes the latest edition of its award-winning student atlas, with everything kids want and need to know about our changing world. Dynamic, user-friendly content includes photos, facts, charts, graphics, and full-color political, physical, and thematic maps on important topics. Completely updated maps and statistics ensure that kids have all...
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Publisher / Publication Date: National Geographic 2019
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1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 912 NATStewart, Melissa.
Summary: Photographs and text provide an account of the sinking of the Titanic in 1912, discussing the ships design, passengers, crew, and rescue efforts to save the survivors.
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Publisher / Publication Date: National Geographic 2012
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Summary: Describes the life and accomplishments of the Mongol ruler, from his childhood in a nomadic tribe to his rise as a fierce warrior and leader, his implementation of military and legal reforms, and his achievments as a conquerer.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Lucent Books 2011
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 950.2 NARSakurai, Gail.
Summary: A brief biography of the British theoretical physicist who is well-known for his advances in the study of cosmology, accomplished despite being physically limited by amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) or Lou Gehrig's disease.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press 1996
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1 available in Stacks, Call number: JB HAWKING SAKNeuman, Susan B
Summary: Following a rabbit as it explores the woods, provides information about forest animal life, plants, and water sources.
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Publisher / Publication Date: National Geographic 2014
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1 available in Beginning Readers - Pre-Reader (Orange), Call number: JBR ORANGE NEUSummary: We often think that people from a thousand years ago were living in the Dark Ages. But from the 7th century onward in Muslim civilization there were amazing advances and inventions that still influence our everyday lives. People living in the Muslim world saw what the Egyptians, Chinese, Indians, Greek, and Romans had discovered and spent the next one thousand years adding new developments and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: National Geographic 2012
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 297.2 ONESummary: "National Geographic Kids presents 5,000 fascinating facts in an accessible and engaging format about animals in kids' own backyards and around the world. This book includes animals from anteaters to zombie worms and covers such high-interest topics as survival adaptations, record holders, and animal communication."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: National Geographic 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 590 FIVSummary: Offers a collection of true facts about animals, food, science, pop culture, outer space, geography, and weather.
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Publisher / Publication Date: National Geographic 2016