Roberts, Christa
Summary: Incredible Animals! might be the wildest Guinness World Records book yet. From jaw-dropping skills to unique physical traits, every furry, feathered, scaly, smooth, and slimy creature in this book has defied the odds and silenced the neigh-sayers to become the biggest, fastest, and coolest animals, from the jungle to your own backyard.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers 2016
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 030 ROBAdams, Khristi Lauren
Summary: "Young Black leaders have always been at the forefront of the fight for justice, freedom, and equity. And Black girls today are stepping up and leading in bold, creative ways. In a world overrun by power and greed, now is the time to look to Black girls for lessons in resilience, leadership, tenacity, spirit, and empathy. From Khristi Lauren Adams, author of the celebrated Parable of the Brown...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Beaming Books, an imprint of 1517 Media 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 920 ADAPeterson, Christy
Summary: "Every family is unique, but all families have people who love and care for one another. Come along with favorite Sesame Street characters in celebrating the many kinds of families"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Lerner Publications 2023
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Summary: "Through poems that capture the essence of each person's life, acclaimed Native American writer Joseph Bruchac introduces readers to famous indigenous leaders from The Peacemaker in 1000 A.D. to modern day dancer Maria Tallchief and Cherokee chief Wilma Mankiller. Each poem is illustrated by a modern-day tribally enrolled artist."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Reycraft Books 2022
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Summary: Imprisonment, hunger strikes, suffrajitsu -- the decades-long fight for women's right to vote was at times a ferocious one. Acclaimed artist David Roberts gives these important, socially transformative times their due in a colorfully illustrated history that includes many of the important faces of the movement in portraiture and scenes that both dignify and enliven. He has created a timely and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Walker Books 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 324.6 ROBTosi, Christina
Summary: Tosi brings us into a cookie wonderland, with recipes from and inspired by Milk Bar fan favorites. No cookie form is left unturned, from classic crispies to sandies, sammies, chewies, bars, and even no-bakes. She revamps old classics, taking us on flavor journeys and showing us how to mix and match ideas, flavors, and textures to become a cookie wizard yourself. So preheat your oven and get...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Clarkson Potter/Publishers 2022
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 641.8654 TOSLadwig, Tim
Summary: A version of the prodigal son parable, with text taken directly from Scripture. Themes of God's love and forgiveness come alive through the expressive illustrations of the two sons and their father. An application page at the end of the book encourages meaningful discussion.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Discovery House from Our Daily Bread Ministries 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 220.95 LADSummary: Read up on fantastic facts and study more than 50 picture quizes with three levels of difficulty. The challenge gets harder as you work your way from Starter, to Challenger, and Genius category.
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2019
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Summary: This title offers readers an exciting introduction to college football. Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text will lead readers as they discover the hard work required from every college athlete. Features include a table of contents, two infographics, fun facts, a sidebar, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific...
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Publisher / Publication Date: DiscoverRoo, an imprint of Pop! 2020
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Summary: "A stunning picture book for young nature lovers about starlings and the fascinating phenomenon of murmurations"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Random House Studio 2023
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Summary: "Provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, wildlife, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion, and culture of Latvia"--Provided by publisher
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Publisher / Publication Date: Cavendish Square 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 947.96 BARDowney, Robert
Summary: "What we eat matters--to us, and to the planet. Cool food is a game-changing new food category and way of thinking that can help fix the climate. This ... book will show you how to make simple choices, starting today--in the supermarket, in your kitchen, and in the world--to reduce your environmental impact. Hundreds of cool foods exist, but until now have gone largely uncelebrated for their...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Blackstone Publishing 2024
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Summary: A book for young readers about the history and culture of the African nation of Uganda.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Cavendish Square 2019
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2 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 967.61 BARGall, Chris
Summary: "DIVE! is a fascinating introduction to the comprehensive, world history of diving by award-winning artist Chris Gall. How do you breathe underwater? What tools can we use to go deeper and deeper into the oceans? And...what's down there? Two-thirds of our Earth is covered in ocean, yet only 5% of it has been explored. DIVE deep into our long history of sea exploration to learn why, how, and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Roaring Brook Press 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 797.2 GALHawkes, Chris
Summary: This exciting book for children is packed with fun facts about a range of popular sports such as football, karate, badminton, and skiing, as well as ones you might never have heard of like biathlon or cheese rolling. Whether you're a fan of team sports, winter sports, water sports, extreme sports, and even board games such as chess and go, this book has it all. My Encyclopedia of Very Important...
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 796.03 HAWDocherty, Helen
Summary: Rhyming text illustrates that in a world where we share more similarities than differences, the power of empathy and kindness is universal.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers 2024
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Summary: "It might be America's favorite pastime, but baseball isn't just an American sport! From Cuba to Japan, Australia to Italy, a diverse melting pot of countries and cultures have embraced the ole ballgame. In Baseball Around the World, you'll take a multicultural world tour to meet the nations and players who have pushed baseball to international popularity--with a twist, of course. Find out what...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Bushel & Peck Books 2022
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J796.357 SINBowman, Chris
Summary: Bald eagles can be seen soaring high in the sky in search of food. After spotting a potential meal, they swoop down to grab the prey with their powerful talons. Learn more about these iconic birds in this title for young students.
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Publisher / Publication Date: [Cinnabar Media Ventures] 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Audiobooks, Call number: J READ-ALONG BOWCrisman, Chris
Summary: Chris Crisman pairs his award-winning, striking portrait photography of women on the job with poignant, powerful interviews of his subjects: women who have carved out unique places for themselves in a workforce often dominated by men, and often dominated by men who have told them "no."
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Publisher / Publication Date: Simon & Schuster 2020
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 779.24 CRIPeterson, Chris
Summary: "Plan your barn-conversion dream home guided by inspiring real-life examples and practical, cost-effective solutions. Move over she sheds, the next innovation in real estate is a full-on house! That's right: the customizable and cost-efficient barndominum, offering plenty of space and plenty of style. In Barndominiums, author Chris Peterson, a three-decade veteran home improvement author, tours...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Cool Springs Press, an imprint of The Quarto Group 2023
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Summary: "This fun and friendly science book for kids poses 100 real-life questions from kids to Robert Winston on every aspect of science."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2019
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Summary: Most people know Coretta Scott King as the wife of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the civil rights leader. Coretta's march on freedom road made her a great leader, too. Alice Faye Duncan blends poetry and prose to follow Coretta from a challenging childhood in segregated Alabama, to music training in Boston, to her brave years as a wife, mother, and activist fighting for equal rights and her...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Calkins Creek Books 2023