Summary: Presents the story of Knut, a polar bear born at the Berlin Zoo, whose mother was unable to raise him and who was cared for by the bear keeper of the zoo, with additional information on how polar bears are being threatened by global warming.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Scholastic Press 2007
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J 599.78 HatBerglund, Bruce R.
Summary: "During World War II, a group of homesick Polish soldiers took in an orphaned bear cub and named him Wojtek. As the bear cub grew, he became friends with the soldiers, lifting their spirits as he learned to imitate them around camp. Later, Wojtek was helpful by carrying many heavy shells during a large battle in Italy. Learn how Wojtek showed his courage in battle and earned the rank of...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press, a capstone imprint 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 940.54 BERBrown, Monica
Summary: A powerful and accesible bilingual picture book that highlights "the power and impact of ordinary but dedicated citizens." Every day, thousands of farmworkers harvested the food that ended up on kitchen tables all over the country. But at the end of the day, when the workers sat down to eat, there were only beans on their own tables. Then Dolores Huerta and Cesar Chavez teamed up. Together they...
Format: sound recording-nonmusical
Publisher / Publication Date: [Library Ideas, LLC] 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Audiobooks, Call number: J READ-ALONG BROCopies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Juvenile Audiobooks, Call number: J READ-ALONG BRORaven, Margot Theis.
Summary: The true story of a young German girl, Mercedes Simon, and of the American pilot, Gail Halvorsen, who shared hope and joy with the children of West Berlin by dropping candy-filled parachutes during the Airlift.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Sleeping Bear Press 2002
Copies Available at Kingsley
1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 943 RavBrett, Jan
Summary: Retells the story of Goldilocks, set in an Inuit village and featuring a family of polar bears. On board pages.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: G. P. Putnam's Sons 2012
Copies Available at Interlochen
1 available in Board Books, Call number: JE Board BrettRusch, Elizabeth
Summary: "Una historia real sobre un científico contemporáneo que salvó la capa de ozono y el planeta, evitando un desastre en el medioambiente. Mario Molina es un científico mexicoamericano y un héroe de nuestros días que ayudó a resolver la crisis de la capa de ozono de la década de 1980. Se crió en la Ciudad de México y desde niño sintió curiosidad por los mundos ocultos que estudiaba a través de un...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Charlesbridge 2019
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1 available in Juvenile World Languages, Call number: J SPANISH 921 MOLRipley, Mark
Summary: Readers with inquisitive minds are guaranteed to enjoy this fascinating look at life science in action. Highlighting one of Earth s most popular animals, this book investigates the science behind the polar bear s unique adaptations. Each chapter is accompanied by vibrant photographs, which complement the text. Manageable language explains advanced concepts in an accessible manner. This...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: PowerKids Press 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 599.786 RIPLassieur, Allison
Summary: This encyclopedia offers readers the chance to explore the 63 national parks in the United States and its territories. Alongside photos of the parks, the text highlights each park's history, points of interest, and things to do. Features include glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Encyclopedias, an imprint of Abdo Reference 2023
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J917.3 LASPeters, Stephanie True
Summary: " Polar bears and arctic foxes team up for a hunt in this photo-filled nonfiction book for young research writers and wildlife fans. One powerful polar bear + one sly arctic fox = a dream team! Discover how two vastly different animal species team up to find food. With super-smell and tremendous strength, polar bears are the Arctic's deadliest hunters. So much so, these big-time beasts often...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press, a Capstone imprint 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 599.776 PETLourie, Peter.
Summary: Documents the annual efforts of a pair of biologists from the U.S. Geological Survey team to locate and tranquilize polar bears in the Alaskan wilderness to collect important information about species conservation and global warming.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Houghton Mifflin Books for Children 2012
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 599.786 LOUMakos, Adam
Summary: Adapted for young adults from the New York Times best-seller, this gripping true account of a WWII American tank gunner, who met his destiny in an armor duel and forged an enduring bond with his enemy, brings to life the perils of war.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Delacorte Press 2022
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1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 921 SMOEaston, Marilyn
Summary: "Sun bears and polar bears are both types of bears, but they are very different! Sun bears live in the warm rain forest and climb trees. Polar bears live in the chilly Arctic and swim a lot. Discover the many reasons why these bears are ... hot AND cold!" -- Back cover.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc. 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 599.78156 EASRea, Amy C.
Summary: "Offers readers a captivating look into the races between different groups of people to reach the North and South Poles first. Learn about how these explorers handled the extreme weather and why they risked their lives to accomplish their goal"-- www.childsworld.com
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: The Child's World 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 919.8 REASidman, Joyce
Summary: "Newbery-Honor winning author Joyce Sidman explores the extraordinary life and scientific discoveries of Maria Merian, who discovered the truth about metamorphosis and documented the science behind the mystery in this visual biography that features many original paintings by Maria herself."--
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 MERCopies Available at Kingsley
1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 MERCopies Available at Interlochen
1 available in JT Non-Fiction, Call number: JT People SidmanMedina, Nico
Summary: Describes the history of the Berlin Wall, from its construction in 1961 to divide the city of Berlin to its destruction in 1989.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Penguin Workshop 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 943 MEDCopies Available at Kingsley
1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 943 MEDCopies Available at Interlochen
1 available in JT Non-Fiction, Call number: JT World What MedinaBrown, Monica
Summary: En este vibrante libro ilustrado bilingüe sobre la biografía del músico Tito Puente, los lectores bailarán al ritmo de la vida de este rey del mambo. A Tito Puente le encantaba golpear ollas y sartenes cuando era niño, pero lo que realmente soñaba era tener su propia banda algún día. Desde Spanish Harlem hasta los premios Grammy, y todos los ritmos intermedios, esta es la historia real de la...
Format: sound recording-nonmusical
Publisher / Publication Date: 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Audiobooks, Call number: J READ-ALONG BROCopies Available at East Bay
1 available in Juvenile Audiobooks, Call number: J READ-ALONG BROTunnell, Michael O.
Summary: "World War II was over, and Berlin was in ruins. US Air Force Lieutenant Gail Halvorsen knew the children of the city were suffering. They were hungry and afraid. The young pilot wanted to help, but what could one man in one plane do?"--dust jacket flap.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Charlesbridge 2010
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J943.1550 TUNLevy, Janey
Summary: "Hippos and polar bears are both fairly large mammals that spend much of their time in water, but is that where their similarities end? Readers of this captivating book will find out the answer to that and many more questions as they imagine these two beasts battling it out. Colorful photographs and a dynamic page layout assist with the understanding of key elementary science concepts. After...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens Publishing 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 599.63 LEVHoena, B. A.
Summary: "Jesse Owens smashed records throughout his track and field career. In 1936, he made history at the Olympic Games in Berlin, Germany. Owens won four gold medals, combating Adolf Hitler's message of Nazi superiority." --
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Graphic Universe 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 OWEWaisman, Robert
Summary: "A powerful memoir about a Holocaust survivor who was deemed hopeless-and the rehabilitation center that gave him and other teen boys the chance to learn how to live again"--
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Bloomsbury Children's Books 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 WAIWeatherford, Carole Boston
Summary: A true story of determination and groundbreaking achievement follows eighth grade African American spelling champion MacNolia Cox, who left Akron, Ohio, in 1936 to compete in the prestigious National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C., only to be met with prejudice and discrimination.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Candlewick Press 2023
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1 available in New Youth Materials, Call number: J 921 COXMills, Deborah
Summary: Alfredo y su papá deben cruzar la frontera en un viaje difícil de México a los Estados Unidos. ¿Encontrarán el nuevo hogar que están buscando en el otro lado? Basándose en hechos reales, esta historia cobra vida gracias a la ilustradora Mexicana Claudia Navarro, y está repleta de notas al final del texto para iniciar conversaciones sobre inmigración.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Barefoot Books 2018
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1 available in Juvenile World Languages, Call number: J SPANISH 325 MILBrown, Daniel
Summary: This is the remarkable story of the University of Washington's 1936 eight-oar crew and their epic quest for an Olympic gold medal. The sons of loggers, shipyard workers, and farmers, the boys defeated elite rivals first from Eastern and British universities and finally the German crew rowing for Adolf Hitler in the Olympic games in Berlin, 1936.
Format: sound recording-nonmusical
Publisher / Publication Date: Listening Library 2015
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1 available in Juvenile Audiobooks, Call number: J CD 797.123 BROReynoso, Naibe
Summary: Brief biographies in rhyme of 11 notable Latinos.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Con Todo Press 2020
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2 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 920 REYCall number: J SPANISH 920 REY