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Janmohamed, Shelina Zahra

Summary: Serena Williams began playing tennis when she was just a child, and is now an Olympic champion who's won more Grand Slam singles titles than anyone else. Throughout her life she's battled many things, from life-threatening illnesses and sports injuries to sexism and racism in the tennis world. Now she's an icon in sport, fashion and activism, an inspiration to every young person who has dared...

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Publisher / Publication Date: 2020

Copies Available at Interlochen

1 available in JT Non-Fiction, Call number: JT People Williams

Gish, Ashley

Summary: "Celebrate the Winter Games with this high-interest introduction to curling, the team sport known for its rocks and brooms. Also included is a biographical story about curler Anna Hasselborg"--Provided by publisher.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Creative Education, Creative Paperbacks 2022

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 796.964 GIS

Williamson, Margaret

Summary: "Get the facts about the hazards and damage caused by heat waves in 12 in-depth chapters that include jet streams, heat stroke, urban heat islands, and marine heat waves. Includes safety tips, statistics, sidebars, and critical thinking questions, plus editor-curated online resources for up-to-date information."--

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: 12-Story Library 2022

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 551.5 WIL

Williamson, Dorena

Summary: "Church is more than just a building-it's a gathering of God's people to celebrate who he is and all that he has done. It's also where we learn about God's vision for justice and unity! Told in a delightful rhyme, this colorfully illustrated children's book also includes tools to help parents engage in conversation about the content"--

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: InterVarsity Press 2021

Copies Available at East Bay

1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE WIL

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE WIL

Williamson, Margaret

Summary: "Get the facts about the dangers and destruction caused by dust storms in 12 in-depth chapters that include topics on desertification, downbursts, dust devils, and health hazards like Valley fever. Includes safety tips, statistics, sidebars, and critical thinking questions, plus editor-curated online resources for up-to-date information."--

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: 12-Story Library 2022

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 551.55 WIL

Hartman, Ashley Strehle

Summary: "Some robots can dance, perform acrobatic stunts, and even have conversations with their owners. Entertainment Robots introduces readers to examples of these robots, the challenges faced by their designers, and the advances that are on the horizon. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents,...

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Publisher / Publication Date: Core Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing 2019

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 629.8 HAR

Willis, Terri

Summary: An oil-rich nation in North Africa, Libya has seen a great deal of turmoil in recent years, with civil war continuing to affect the country today. Readers will explore Libyas history and find out what events have led its current situation. They will also find out what it is like to live in Libya today, from which kinds of jobs are common to what people eat and where they live. Additionally, the...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc. 2018

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 961.2 WIL

Williams, Alicia

Summary: Zora was a girl who hankered for tales like bees for honey. Now, her mama always told her that if she wanted something, "to jump at de sun", because even though you might not land quite that high, at least you'd get off the ground. So Zora jumped from place to place, from the porch of the general store where she listened to folktales, to Howard University, to Harlem. And everywhere she jumped,...

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Publisher / Publication Date: Atheneum Books for Young Readers 2021

Copies Available at Fife Lake

1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 813.52 WIL

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 HUR

Williams, Gail

Summary: Pets! We love them, and we take good care of them. Learn all about what Fish need to be happy and healthy pets = ¡Las mascotas! Las amamos y las cuidamos mucho. Aprende todo sobre que necesitan los Peces para estar felices y ser mascotas saludables" -- Page 4 of cover.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Cantata Learning 2019

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Juvenile World Languages, Call number: JE SPANISH WIL

Williams, Brian

Summary: Covers the key players of World War II, including Winston Churchill, Adolf Hitler, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Harry Truman and Charles de Gaulle, along with major events such as the invasion of Poland, Battle of Britain, and Pearl Harbor.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2015

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 940.4 WILL

Williams, Carla

Summary: Provides information about the Underground Railroad, a network of people in the U.S. who helped slaves escape to freedom; looks at the activities of some of the people who played significant roles in the fight to free the slaves; and explains the signals used to communicate with runaway slaves.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: The Child's World 2022

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 973.7 WIL

Williams, Gail

Summary: "Learning about dogs through song in both English and Spanish"--

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Cantata Learning 2018

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Juvenile World Languages, Call number: JE SPANISH WIL

Williams, Brian

Summary: Describes key characters in Norse mythology, explores the roles and relationships of the heroes and gods in myths, retells some ancient myths, and discusses how these stories helped people in early Scandinavia interpret their world.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Crabtree Publishing Company 2012

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 293 WIL

Williams, Carla

Summary: A biography of African American Associate Justice of the Supreme Court, Thurgood Marshall.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: The Child's World 2022

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 MAR

Williams, Jennifer

Summary: Presents twenty activities that test the scientific properties of elements of popular children's books, including creating slime, shaking cream into butter, and constructing an air balloon.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Bright Sky Press 2009

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 507.8 WIL

Willis, John

Summary: "The Aquatic Ecosystems series explores how different bodies of water shape their environments and support the plants and animals that are reliant on them"--

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: AV2 2021

Copies Available at Kingsley

1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 577.786 WIL

Willis, John

Summary: "The Aquatic Ecosystems series explores how different bodies of water shape their environments and support the plants and animals that are reliant on them"--

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: AV2 2021

Copies Available at Kingsley

1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: J 577.63 WIL

Williams, J. T.

Summary: Presents the extraordinary life stories of fourteen Black British people and their contributions to the worlds of literature, theater, journalism, politics, medicine, sport, and music.Carefully researched and eloquently written by children’s author J.T. Williams, Bright Stars of Black British History brings to life historical figures from Tudor England to the present day. Written in both an...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Thames and Hudson 2023

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 920 WIL

Williams, Yohuru R.

Summary: "An enthralling, eye-opening portrayal of this barrier-breaking American hero as a lifelong, relentlessly proud fighter for Black justice and civil rights"--

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Publisher / Publication Date: Farrar Straus Giroux Books for Young Readers 2022

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Pagel-Hogan, Elizabeth

Summary: "An inspiring graphic novel about Elizebeth Friedman, a codebreaking pioneer who changed the course of World War II. Nazi spy rings! No-good gangsters! Shakespearian lies! Discover the courageous woman who cracked all these cases and more-with only a pencil and paper. The youngest of ten siblings, Elizebeth Friedman stood out from an early age with brilliant language skills and a passion for...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press, an imprint of Capstone 2023

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 FRI

Thomas, Isabel

Summary: "Have you ever struggled to concentrate because there are SO many questions buzzing around your brain? Here are answers to seventy-one of the most bamboozling questions and curious queries that you can think of. This book will define, debunk, and demystify the trickiest of questions and open your eyes to amazing facts you have never even thought of!"--

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Bloomsbury Children's Books 2023

Copies Available at Peninsula

1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J031.02 THO

Moody, Vanessa

Summary: "Peppa travels to America in this deluxe storybook! Read along as Peppa visits the United States for the very first time and stops by New York, the Midwest, the Grand Canyon, and Hollywood. This deluxe storybook includes 48 pages of story and a pull-out poster with fun nonfiction facts about America. Based on the hit show on Nick Jr."--

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Scholastic, Inc. 2021

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Anthony, William

Summary: Have you ever wondered how a caterpillar becomes a butterfly? This colorful life science guide shows you how it works! Real-life photographs combined with charming illustrations are sure to interest even the most reluctant readers. The manageable text was designed to draw readers into the learning process with fun, interactive instructions.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: PowerKids Press 2023

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 595.7 ANT

Anthony, William

Summary: "Help the STEM Detectives discover who the hacker is who took their school Internet down. Bring your skills in matching shapes, reading graphs, and figuring out which objects float. Grab your notebpad and start investigating!"--

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Crabtree Publishing Company 2021

Copies Available at East Bay

1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE ANT

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