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Global warming : greenhouse gases and the ozone layer /

Faust, Daniel R.


Includes index. A graphic introduction to global warming that explains ultraviolet radiation, the ozone layer, the greenhouse effects, and how global warming can be prevented.
Date Published:2009

What was cooking in Edith Roosevelt's White House?

Larkin, Tanya.


Includes index. This book describes Edith Kermit Roosevelt, wife of the 26th president of the United States, her role as first lady, and some of the foods she served at various stages of her life. Includes recipes.
Date Published:2001

Yo no soy tu perfecta hija mexicana

SÃ¡nchez, Erika L.,


Translation of: I am not your perfect Mexican daughter. Julia refuses to conform to her Mexican family's expectations of her, wanting to become a writer instead of following her older sister Olga on the path of community college, part-time job, and taking care of their parents. Then, Olga dies mysteriously, her best friend Angie hints to Julia that there may have been more to Olga than everyone thought. Julia and her best friend, Lorena, investigate, and in the meantime Julia has to figure out how to fall in love with Connor, a white boy who she is sure could never understand her family.
Date Published:2024

Translation of: I am not your perfect Mexican daughter. Julia refuses to conform to her Mexican family's expectations of her, wanting to become a writer instead of following her older sister Olga on the path of community college, part-time job, and taking care of their parents. Then, Olga dies mysteriously, her best friend Angie hints to Julia that there may have been more to Olga than everyone thought. Julia and her best friend, Lorena, investigate, and in the meantime Julia has to figure out how to fall in love with Connor, a white boy who she is sure could never understand her family.

Date Published:2024

Zooflakes, A B C

Howell, Will C.


School Library Journal. Book Links (A.L.A.). Booklist. Snowflake-style cutouts present a different animal for each letter of the alphabet. Includes instructions.
Date Published:2002

Uncle John's bathroom reader for kids only! : facts to annoy your teacher.


Presents crazy stories, bizarre history, disgusting facts, celebrity gossip, puzzles, and magic tricks to keep children amused.
Date Published:2009

Sharice's big voice : a native kid becomes a congresswoman /

Davids, Sharice, 1980-,


Booklist, Kirkus Reviews Starred, Publishers Weekly, School Library Journal, Chronicles the life of U.S. Congresswoman Sharice Davids, and details her early life and career as a pro-MMA fighter, an attorney, and a politician. Highlights the various challenges she has overcome in her life and her campaign for Congress. Includes color illustrations and back matter on the Ho-Chunk Nation.
Date Published:2021

Polar ice caps in danger : expedition to Antarctica /

Nelson, John, 1960-


Includes index. College students Ajay Singh and Rachel Liu join professors Harriet Adams and Ralph Atkinson at the Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station where they learn about ice caps, their importance to the world's climate, the dangers of global warming, and what people can do to help save the planet. Presented in graphic novel form.
Date Published:2009

The sign in the smoke

Keene, Carolyn,


When Nancy, Bess, and George work as camp counselors for a week at Camp Cedarbark, an old ghost story seems to come to life when strange things start happening to campers. Nancy investigates to uncover the truth and keep her campers safe.
Date Published:2016

Franklin D. Roosevelt's presidency

Brennan, Linda Crotta,


The making of a president -- Act now for reform -- Back to work for relief -- Cooperate for recovery -- Tides of war -- Fight for freedom -- Winning peace -- Legacy -- Timeline. Horn Book Guide, School Library Journal, Highlights the highs and lows of Franklin Delano Roosevelt's presidency. Includes a timeline, a glossary, resources for further information, and photographs.
Date Published:2016

Pearl and Wagner : one funny day /

McMullan, Kate.


"Level 2"--Cover p. [4]. Wilson's Children, July 2009. School Library Journal starred, March 2009. Notable/Best Books (A.L.A.), January 2010. Booklist, November 2008. Horn Book, March 2009. Bulletin (Center for Children's books), June 2009. Kirkus Review, February 2009. Christian Library, October 2010. Horn Book, October 2009. April Fools' Day turns into a bad day for Wagner the mouse when his best friend, Pearl the rabbit, and other children and adults at school play tricks on him.
Date Published:2009

"Level 2"--Cover p. [4]. Wilson's Children, July 2009. School Library Journal starred, March 2009. Notable/Best Books (A.L.A.), January 2010. Booklist, November 2008. Horn Book, March 2009. Bulletin (Center for Children's books), June 2009. Kirkus Review, February 2009. Christian Library, October 2010. Horn Book, October 2009. April Fools' Day turns into a bad day for Wagner the mouse when his best friend, Pearl the rabbit, and other children and adults at school play tricks on him.

Date Published:2009

The legend of Ohio

Mackall, Dandi Daley.


Young Dikewamis and her family are forced to keep moving south because of the movement of the Great White Stone Mountains, but soon their chief leads them to a land that came to be known as Ohio, which means "beautiful river."
Date Published:2005

What's the big deal about first ladies

Shamir, Ruby.


School Library Journal, December 2016. Kirkus Starred, November 2016. School Library Journal. Kirkus Starred. Discusses the lives and accomplishments of a number of first ladies.
Date Published:2017

Soldiers of the Revolutionary War

Catel, Patrick.


Why did we fight the Revolutionary War? -- What was the British Army like in 1775? -- How did the Continental Army form? -- Who else fought in the Revolution? -- What weapons and equipment did soldiers use? -- What was fighting like during the Revolution? -- What was medicine like? -- What was fighting like at sea? -- What was life like in camp?. Library Media Connection, March 2011. An illustrated introduction the Revolutionary War that focuses on the soldiers, examining the British and Continental armies, discussing weaponry, strategies, and related topics; and including primary source materials, a time line, and other resources.
Date Published:2011

Why did we fight the Revolutionary War? -- What was the British Army like in 1775? -- How did the Continental Army form? -- Who else fought in the Revolution? -- What weapons and equipment did soldiers use? -- What was fighting like during the Revolution? -- What was medicine like? -- What was fighting like at sea? -- What was life like in camp?. Library Media Connection, March 2011. An illustrated introduction the Revolutionary War that focuses on the soldiers, examining the British and Continental armies, discussing weaponry, strategies, and related topics; and including primary source materials, a time line, and other resources.

Date Published:2011

As good as anybody : Martin Luther King Jr. and Abraham Joshua Heschel's amazing march towards freedom /

Michelson, Richard.


Wilson's Children, July 2009. School Library Journal, May 2008. Book Links (A.L.A.), October 2009. Booklist starred, February 2008. Book Links-starred, March 2008. Kirkus Starred, April 2008. Horn Book, October 2008. Library Media Connection, April 2008. Wilson's Children, January 2009. Wilson's Children, October 2010. Describes the experiences that influenced Martin Luther King, Jr., and Abraham Joshua Heschels's civil rights activism and discusses the friendship between the two men.
Date Published:2008

Wilson's Children, July 2009. School Library Journal, May 2008. Book Links (A.L.A.), October 2009. Booklist starred, February 2008. Book Links-starred, March 2008. Kirkus Starred, April 2008. Horn Book, October 2008. Library Media Connection, April 2008. Wilson's Children, January 2009. Wilson's Children, October 2010. Describes the experiences that influenced Martin Luther King, Jr., and Abraham Joshua Heschels's civil rights activism and discusses the friendship between the two men.

Date Published:2008

Washington at Valley Forge

Freedman, Russell.


"Russell Freedman's library of American history"--Dust jacket. School Library Journal starred, December 2008. Book Links (A.L.A.), January 2009. Booklist starred, December 2008. Kirkus Starred, October 2008. New York Times, February 2009. Horn Book, April 2009. Bulletin (Center for Children's books), December 2008. Voice of Youth Advocates (V.O.Y.A.), December 2008. Provides an account of the six months during which the soldiers in George Washington's command camped at Valley Force, enduring the harsh winter of 1777-78 without adequate food, clothing, or blankets.
Date Published:2008

"Russell Freedman's library of American history"--Dust jacket. School Library Journal starred, December 2008. Book Links (A.L.A.), January 2009. Booklist starred, December 2008. Kirkus Starred, October 2008. New York Times, February 2009. Horn Book, April 2009. Bulletin (Center for Children's books), December 2008. Voice of Youth Advocates (V.O.Y.A.), December 2008. Provides an account of the six months during which the soldiers in George Washington's command camped at Valley Force, enduring the harsh winter of 1777-78 without adequate food, clothing, or blankets.

Date Published:2008

Preaching to the chickens

Asim, Jabari, 1962-,


Booklist, Horn Book Guide, Kirkus Review, Publishers Weekly Starred, School Library Journal Starred, Young John Lewis wants nothing more than to be a preacher when he grows up, to stir the hearts of his listeners to change, to get them thinking, and to get their bodies moving. But why should he wait to grow up? When his family puts him in charge of the farm's flock of sixty chickens, John decides to practice his preaching skills on them! The flock listens, content under his watch, and are riveted by the rhythm of John's voice.
Date Published:2016

Booklist, Horn Book Guide, Kirkus Review, Publishers Weekly Starred, School Library Journal Starred, Young John Lewis wants nothing more than to be a preacher when he grows up, to stir the hearts of his listeners to change, to get them thinking, and to get their bodies moving. But why should he wait to grow up? When his family puts him in charge of the farm's flock of sixty chickens, John decides to practice his preaching skills on them! The flock listens, content under his watch, and are riveted by the rhythm of John's voice.

Date Published:2016

Who was the voice of the people? : Cesar Chavez /

Blas, Terry.


"An official Who HQ book"--Front cover. School Library Journal, September 2021. Catholic Library World, March 2022. "Follow Cesar Chavez and the National Farmworkers Association as they set out on a difficult 300-mile protest march in support of farm workers' rights. A story of hope, solidarity, and perseverance, this graphic novel invites readers to immerse themselves in the life of the famous Latino American Civil Rights leader"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2021

"An official Who HQ book"--Front cover. School Library Journal, September 2021. Catholic Library World, March 2022. "Follow Cesar Chavez and the National Farmworkers Association as they set out on a difficult 300-mile protest march in support of farm workers' rights. A story of hope, solidarity, and perseverance, this graphic novel invites readers to immerse themselves in the life of the famous Latino American Civil Rights leader"--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2021

Fighting with love : the legacy of John Lewis /

Cline-Ransome, Lesa,


"A Paula Wiseman Book." Booklist Starred Reviews, Horn Book Guide Starred, Kirkus Reviews Starred, Publishers Weekly Starred, School Library Journal Starred, Presents a nonfiction picture book chronicling the life of civil rights activist and Congressman John Lewis, and details his early life, activism, and legacy. Includes back matter on John Lewis and a timeline.
Date Published:2024

Some of these are snails

Higgins, Carter,


Booklist Starred Reviews, Horn Book Guide, Kirkus Review, Publishers Weekly, A picture book with simple, lyrical text and colorful illustrations that introduces children to patterns, sorting, and colors using shapes and animals.
Date Published:2023

Who was John Lewis?

Hubbard, Crystal,


Who was John Lewis? -- An early calling -- A young man with a mission -- The cost of freedom -- The power of peaceful protests -- Plunging into politics -- A mission guided by Martin -- The activist turned author -- The end of a life of good trouble -- Timelines. Chronicles the life of U.S. Congressman John Lewis, and details his early life, political career, and legacy on the United States. Explores his work as a civil rights activist. Includes black-and-white illustrations, timelines, and additional resources.
Date Published:2023

Who was John Lewis? -- An early calling -- A young man with a mission -- The cost of freedom -- The power of peaceful protests -- Plunging into politics -- A mission guided by Martin -- The activist turned author -- The end of a life of good trouble -- Timelines. Chronicles the life of U.S. Congressman John Lewis, and details his early life, political career, and legacy on the United States. Explores his work as a civil rights activist. Includes black-and-white illustrations, timelines, and additional resources.

Date Published:2023