Murray, Julie
Summary: "This title introduces the United States' newest military branch, the US Space Force! Readers will learn how the United States plans to protect the nation and the world from space. Amazing photographs from the US military complete the book. This title is at a Level 3 and is written specifically for transitional readers. Aligned to Common Core standards & correlated to state standards. Dash! is...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Dash! Leveled Readers, An imprint of Abdo Zoom 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 358.8 MURBrown, Carron
Summary: Watch as astronauts blast off into space with this beautifully illustrated book. By simply holding the book up to the light, or shining a torch behind each page, young readers will be able to discover how astronauts work, eat and exercise on a space station, and will delight in following a crew from lift-off to touch-down. The innovative see-through feature fulfills a similar function to...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Kane Miller, a division of EDC Publishing 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE SPANISH BROMann, 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 MANOldham, Matthew
Summary: A great introduction for young children to ever-popular topics, with charming pictures and simple text perfect for reading and talking about with young children. Topics covered include Our World, Space, Science, My Body, Animals, Dinosaurs and Long Ago.
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Publisher / Publication Date: EDC Publishing 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Parent-Teacher Collection, Call number: J Teach EncyRathburn, Betsy
Summary: "Amazing photography accompanies engaging information about galaxies. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Bellwether Media 2019
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1 available in J Non Fic Series, Call number: J 523 RATRusch, 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...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Charlesbridge 2019
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1 available in Juvenile World Languages, Call number: J SPANISH 921 MOLKruesi, Liz
Summary: "Space Exploration covers incredible work being done in our solar system, ranging from the New Horizons Pluto mission to cutting-edge studies on comets, engine technology, and humanity's future journeys to Mars. High-impact photos and explanatory graphics and charts bring scientific concepts to life."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Essential Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing 2016
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Place a hold to request this item.Brook, Henry
Summary: "Who were the original Commandos? How do ordinary soldiers become Special Forces? How do troops communicate without speaking? What's the difference between HALO and HAHO? Meet the best of the best, the elite soldiers who have been through the toughest training on earth, ready to take on missions in any climate, against any enemy with no fear"--Back cover.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2013
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 356 BROBorgert-Spaniol, Megan
Summary: Readers will examine the history of time travel, Project Pegasus, famous time travel literature, time slippage, Einstein's theory of relativity and more before deciding for themselves! Table of contents, fun facts, a glossary, and an index are included.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Checkerboard Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing 2018
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1 available in J Non Fic Series, Call number: J 530.11 SPASlader, Erik
Summary: Today, everyone is familiar with Neil Armstrong's famous words as he first set foot on the moon: 'One small step for man; one giant leap for mankind.' He made it look easy, but America's journey to the moon was anything but simple. In 1957, when the Soviet Union launched Sputnik, the world's first satellite, into orbit, America had barely crossed the starting line of the great Space Race. Later...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2018
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1 available in Juvenile book on CD, Call number: J CD 692.4 Slader 2018Motum, Markus
Summary: "Maybe you remember when a little robotic spacecraft landed on a far-off planet. On August 6, 2012, the rover Curiosity touched down on the rocky surface of Mars and now she's ready to guide you through her journey firsthand. From idea to creation and beyond, this fact-filled, stylish book introduces readers to Curiosity and her mission: to discover more about the red planet and search for...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Candlewick Press 2018
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Summary: UFOs: Are Alien Aircraft Overhead? Readers will examine the history of UFOs, Roswell, alien abduction, Area 51 and more before deciding for themselves! Table of contents, fun facts, a glossary, and an index are included. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Checkerboard Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing 2018
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1 available in J Non Fic Series, Call number: J 001.942 SPASzymanski, Jennifer
Summary: "This book introduces young readers to math concepts around space exploration"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2021
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1 available in Young Adult Collection, Call number: J 520.1 SZYShea, Therese.
Summary: Explore the lesser-known details about what makes a Green Beret tick, including the rigorous admissions requirements and top-secret missions.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Rosen Pub. 2013
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 356.16 SHETyson, Neil deGrasse
Summary: A companion to the celebrated scientist's popular podcast and National Geographic Channel series combines the subjects of his favorite talks with comprehensive facts, sidebars, and imagery.
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Publisher / Publication Date: National Geographic 2017
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1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 520 TYSMurray, Julie
Summary: Little readers will learn the essentials of the United States Navy SEALS (how the Navy SEALS keeps us safe, various jobs, weapons and machinery, and more) through easy-to-read, simple text. Includes full-bleed photographs, bolded glossary terms, and a More Facts section.
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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 359.9 MURBoutland, Craig
Summary: "Describes attack vehicles being used in war on terrorism"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press, a Capstone imprint 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 623.74 BOUSpires, Ashley
Summary: "Award-winning and bestselling author-illustrator Ashley Spires takes readers on an inspirational alphabet journey, as our favorite characters from THE MOST MAGNIFICENT THING introduce all the words little makers need to know. This informational picture book gives young kids and their grown-ups vocabulary that will help them on their creative journeys, touching on themes such as growth mindset,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Kids Can Press 2023
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Summary: "Inspired by one of the oldest traditional games of chance, this book will introduce your little one to their first English and Spanish words"--Page 4 of cover.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Little Libros 2014
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1 available in Foreign Language, Call number: JE ROD Board BookMurray, Julie
Summary: This book introduces young readers to American aerospace company, SpaceX, what it has accomplished and what it plans to do in the future. Colorful photographs, a glossary, and an index are also provided.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Abdo Zoom 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 629.41 MURLondon, Martha
Summary: Scientists need special tools and devices to explore space. Drones help them learn more about asteroids as well as other planets and moons. Space Drones explains how these drones work and the role they may play in space exploration now and in the future. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Kids Core, an imprint of Abdo Publishing 2021
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: 629 DRONESGibson, Karen Bush
Summary: "Real-world technology projects pair up with ... biographies of female computer scientists to make a ... book that will have kids ages 8 to 11 eager to develop their own apps"--Publisher marketing.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Nomad Press 2019
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Summary: Explains the development of weapons and tactics from the earliest clubs through the first firearms, and discusses armor, war animals, fortifications, siegecraft, and naval warfare.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Rosen Central 2011
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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...
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Publisher / Publication Date: [Library Ideas, LLC] 2021