Harris, Duchess
Summary: "The discovery of a vaccine for polio in the 1950s has prevented millions of cases of this severe paralyzing disease. The Discovery of the Polio Vaccine examines this historic advance from multiple perspectives, including those of Jonas Salk, Albert Sabin, and modern organizations working to wipe out polio once and for all. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Core Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing 2019
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J614.549 HARAdams, Wes
Summary: It's Saint Patrick's Day in the deep blue sea, but the gold that Pout-pout fish puts in his pot to complete his costume is missing. Can Pout-pout and his friends locate the gold in time to save the day?
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Publisher / Publication Date: Farrar Straus Giroux 2019
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2 available in Juvenile Holidays - Springtime Holidays, Call number: JE ADAPeterson, Christy
Summary: Containing 97 percent of Earth's water supply, the ocean plays a huge role in regulating global temperatures, supporting plant and animal life, and contributing to the livelihoods of millions of people. But in spite of all this, the ocean remains drastically unexplored, and the details of its impact on human lives aren't fully understood. Scientists from around the world are realizing that to...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Twenty-First Century Books 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 551.46 PETColón, Erica L.
Summary: The ocean covers 71 percent of the Earth's surface--and it's swimming with wild and beautiful marine animals. Packed with beautiful photos and interesting facts, this guide goes beyond other nature books for kids, taking you under the sea and into the homes of incredible ocean dwellers. This guide takes you into vibrant coral reefs, jagged coastlines, and icy polar regions. You'll explore how...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Rockridge Press 2020
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Summary: "Native Americans have a long tradition of storytelling. Now, you can easily introduce your children to these rich cultures with a compilation of powerful tales from multiple tribes like the Cheyenne and the Lenape. What sets this book apart from other Native American books for kids: Tales from 12 tribes--Kids will embark on a literary adventure with 12 stories from tribes around America,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Rockridge Press 2022
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Summary: "Little Zoo Sap and his family are moving from their summer home on the coast to the deep woods for the winter, traveling on a big bobsled pulled by big horses through the snow. When Zoo Sap falls off of the sled unnoticed, the forest animals hear his cries. First to come are the beaver, who put their tails together to cradle him. Then all the other animals circle round--everyone from the tiny...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Tilbury House, Publishers 2014
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Summary: "The Caribbean island nation of Saint Lucia is home to a thriving tourism industry. However, there's much more to Saint Lucia than just the stretches of sandy beaches and resorts that are filled with travelers from around the world. Saint Lucia has a vibrant culture and rich history, and readers are introduced to them in this comprehensive guide to life on this island. Informative sidebars,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Cavendish Square 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 972.9843 ORRMcElligott, Matthew
Summary: "Fans of Ada Twist, Scientist will want to join Dr. Cosmic's class of clever monsters as they explore the dark depths of the ocean in the fourth book of the Mad Scientist Academy series. The students in Dr. Cosmic's class take their lessons underwater when they're introduced to his latest invention, the SKWID--a special submarine that explores the ocean and looks like a real giant squid! With...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Crown Books for Young Readers 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 577.7 MCELassieur, Allison
Summary: "Could you survive being stranded at sea? Imagine encountering a barracuda in the Caribbean Sea, a jellyfish in Australia's Great Barrier Reef, or a humpback whale in the Arctic Ocean. How far would you be willing to go to save your own life? Would it work? Flip through these pages to find out!"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press 2023
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Summary: "There are many incredible natural wonders to see, from mountains to canyons, oceans, and forests. Natural Wonder Bucket List examines some of the most amazing natural features of our planet" --
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Publisher / Publication Date: Abdo Publishing 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 910.2 LONSummary: TESTIFICATE MAN FACES HIS GREATEST CHALLENGE YET!!! It’s just another day around the village for Testificate Man, when suddenly a group of flying, black-robed wizards appear from out of the skies! They inform the villagers that they are Mods. . . and they’ve come to deliver some rather bad news. The server just isn’t interesting anymore, and nobody seems to want to drop by. Because of this,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: [CreateSpace] 2017
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: Saltwater crocodile: A giant saltwater crocodile wanders into freezing waters so the Octonauts try to return the predator to its warm water home -- Decorator crab: When important objects go missing from their ship, the Octonauts stake out the thief who turns out to be a decorator crab, stealing their things to decorate his shell -- Giant spider crab: Kwazii is frightened when he spots a giant...
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: NCircle Entertainment 2015
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1 available in Children's videos, Call number: DVD JUV OCTChandler, Matt
Summary: Quincy is on his first black bear hunting trip in Maine, when he breaks his leg and has to depend on his friends to recover the bear he shot.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Stone Arch Books, an imprint of Capstone 2023
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1 available in Beginning Readers - Transitional Reader (Blue), Call number: JBR BLUE CHACopies Available at Peninsula
1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JFIC CHAWard, Jennifer
Summary: A counting book in rhyme presents various marine animals and their children, from a mother manatee and her little calf one to a mother octopus and her little babies ten. Numerals are hidden in each illustration.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Rising Moon 2000
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE WARBrown, Carron
Summary: "From the sunlit surface, to the deep, dark depths, Shine-a-Light Oceans dives into life beneath the waves. Readers will meet amazing animals from each of Earth's five oceans, including narwhals, puffins, turtles, and sharks, as well as find out about different underwater habitats and features."--from the publisher.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Kane Miller, a division of EDC Publishing 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: JE Set Shine Light Brown 2021Willems, Mo
Summary: Piggie is upset because a whale took the ball she found, but Gerald finds a solution that pleases all of them.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Hyperion Books for Children, an imprint of Disney Book Group 2015
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1 available in Juvenile World Languages, Call number: JBR GREEN SPANISH WILMayer, Gina
Summary: After Grandpa gives Little Critter and his sister each a piggy bank, Little Critter has some lessons to learn about earning and saving money.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Random House 2022
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Summary: After courageously swimming to shore when the ship that they are traveling on sinks and the wretched captain does nothing to rescue them, circus animals find a way to become a valued part of a coastal community.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2009
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE VANClanton, Ben
Summary: "Narwhal's obsession with his new favorite food leads him into hijinks and hilarity in the third book of this all-star early graphic novel series! Narwhal and Jelly are back and Narwhal has a new obsession... peanut butter! He's so obsessed he even wants to change his name to... that's right... Peanut Butter! Ever-sensible Jelly isn't so sure that's the best idea, but is all for Narwhal trying...
Format: sound recording-nonmusical
Publisher / Publication Date: Findaway 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Audiobooks, Call number: J READ-ALONG CLAWade, Stef
Summary: Shocked to be stripped of his planet status, Pluto goes on a quest to find his place in the universe. Includes educational materials.
Format: sound recording-nonmusical
Publisher / Publication Date: [Library Ideas, LLC] 2019
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: Cookiecutter sharks: Captain Barnacles and the crew investigate why mysterious holes have started to appear in their equipment -- Lost lemon shark: The underwater explorers go in search of a lemon shark that has hurt its nose and is struggling to find its way home -- Dwarf lantern shark: Captain Barnacles and the team try to find an injured dwarf lantern shark -- Giant jelly: The crew tries to...
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: [publisher not identified] 2014
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1 available in Children's videos, Call number: DVD JUV OCTBruchac, Joseph
Summary: After being taught in a boarding school run by whites that Navajo is a useless language, Ned Begay and other Navajo men are recruited by the Marines to become Code Talkers, sending messages during World War II in their native tongue.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Dial Books 2005
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1 available in Juvenile Fiction, Call number: J FIC BRUCopies Available at East Bay
1 available in Young Adult Fiction, Call number: YA FIC BRUCopies Available at Fife Lake
1 available in Young Adult Collection, Call number: YA FIC BRUSwann, Karen
Summary: A whale takes a child on adventure across the ocean, and together they explore the wonders of the ocean world, but also the sad state of plastic pollution--and the child returns home to try and help the whale to save his marine home.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Margaret K. McElderry Books, an imprint of Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing Division 2022