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Jane Kohen Winter
Summary: Did you know that Chile is the closest country in the world to Antarctica? Readers discover this and many more fun facts about this South American nation as they explore its history, current events,...
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Call #: J 983 WIN
Location: Junior Nonfiction
copies in: 1 of 1
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by
Jill DuBois
(1)
Summary: The culture of Colombia is presented to readers in a fresh and vibrant way in this meticulously updated guide. Readers are inspired to think about both the history and current events that have...
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BOOK
Call #: J 986.1 DUB
Location: Junior Nonfiction
copies in: 1 of 1
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by
Ethel Gofen
(1)
Summary: Argentina is the largest country in the world that has Spanish as its main language. This and other fun facts are waiting for readers to discover as they explore the places and people that make this...
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BOOK
Call #: J 982 GOF
Location: Junior Nonfiction
copies in: 1 of 1
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by
Jane Kohen Winter
(1)
Summary: Readers take a journey from the beaches to the Andes Mountains in this engaging and informative guide to life in Venezuela. The unique culture of this nation is highlighted in thoroughly updated main...
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BOOK
Call #: J 987 WIN
Location: Junior Nonfiction
copies in: 1 of 1
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by
Seth Kubersky
(13)
Summary: "How do some guests get on the big, new attraction in less than 20 minutes while others wait for longer than 2 hours -- on the same day? Why do some guests pay full price for their visit when others...
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BOOK
Call #: 917.9496 KUB
Location: Adult Nonfiction
copies in: 1 of 1
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Summary: Anthology of essays examining censorship in the 21st century, including via cancel culture and social media.
BOOK
Call #: 363.31 NEW YA
Location: YA Nonfiction
copies in: 1 of 1
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Summary: Anthology of essays written from diverse perspectives that examine the current immigration crisis.
BOOK
Call #: 325.73 PEO YA
Location: YA Nonfiction
copies in: 1 of 1
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by
Madeline King
Summary: There isn't a strict rule for what makes a question good. But asking any question means that you want to learn and to understand. And both of those things are very good! This book answers kids questions about sea creatures.
BOOK
Call #: J 591.77 KIN
Location: Junior Nonfiction
copies in: 1 of 1
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by
Madeline King
Summary: There isn't a strict rule for what makes a question good. But asking any question means that you want to learn and to understand. And both of those things are very good! This book answers kids questions about dogs and cats.
BOOK
Call #: J 636 KIN
Location: New Junior Nonfiction
copies in: 1 of 1
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by
Madeline King
Summary: "World Book answers your question about the environment."-- Provided by publisher.
BOOK
Call #: J 363.738 KIN
Location: New Junior Nonfiction
copies in: 1 of 1
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by
Natasha Deen
Series:
Girls Survive
(18)
Summary: In 1935, dust storms are sweeping across the southern plains of United States, including Oklahoma. Twelve-year-old Millie Horn is worried about her family's survival. The Dust Bowl is getting worse,...
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BOOK
Call #: J F GIRLS
Location: Junior Fiction
copies in: 1 of 1
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by
Kristine Spanier
Summary: In this book, early fluent readers learn about the Mid-Atlantic, its location, history, demographics, geography, climate, and other defining features. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled...
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BOOK
Call #: J 974 SPA
Location: Junior Nonfiction
copies in: 1 of 1
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by
Kristine Spanier
Summary: In this book, early fluent readers learn about the West, its location, history, demographics, geography, climate, and other defining features. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn about this region.
BOOK
Call #: J 978 SPA
Location: Junior Nonfiction
copies in: 1 of 1
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by
Dan Gutman
(46)
Summary: Did you know that Ruth Bader Ginsburg failed her driving test five times? Or that her real name was Joan? Bet you didn't know that she liked paddle boarding, white water rafting, and riding...
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BOOK
Call #: J B GINSBURG
Location: New Junior Biographies
copies in: 1 of 1
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by
Kristine Spanier
Summary: In this book, early fluent readers learn about New England, its location, history, demographics, geography, climate, and other defining features. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text...
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BOOK
Call #: J 974 SPA
Location: New Junior Nonfiction
copies in: 1 of 1
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by
Alice Walstead
(102)
Summary: It's prehistoric pandemonium as the Catch Club Kids search for an escaped dinosaur that is spreading love and kindness, in this sweet story that combines adventure with STEAM concepts.
BOOK
Call #: J P NEIGHBOR WALSTEAD
Location: New Junior Picture Books - Neighbors
copies in: 1 of 1
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by
Susan Griner
(9)
Summary: 12-year-old Fumiko is fascinated by the Moga girls, modern young women with short hair and casual dresses who are making their way in 1920s Tokyo. Her parents, however, expect a traditional life for...
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BOOK
Call #: J F GIRLS
Location: New Junior Fiction
copies in: 1 of 1
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by
Christine Feehan
Summary: Kir "Master" Vasiliev doesn't care whether he lives or dies. He's a burnt-out shell with no one and nothing but his club. Whatever Torpedo Ink needs, Master will put himself in harm's way time after...
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AUDIOBOOK
Call #: CD BOOK F FEEHAN
Location: New Adult CD Books Fiction
copies in: 1 of 1
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Summary: Based on the bombshell New York Times investigation, this film follows the remarkable true story of how reporters Megan Twohey and Jodi Kantor went from underdogs to inspirations by shattering the...
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BLU-RAY
Call #: BLU DRAMA SHE
Location: Blu-rays Drama
copies in: 1 of 1
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Summary: Based on the bombshell New York Times investigation, this film follows the remarkable true story of how reporters Megan Twohey and Jodi Kantor went from underdogs to inspirations by shattering the...
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DVD
Call #: DVD DRAMA SHE
Location: DVDs Drama
copies in: 2 of 2
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Summary: Till is a profoundly emotional and cinematic film about the true story of Mamie Till Mobley's relentless pursuit of justice for her fourteen-year-old son, Emmett Till, who, in 1955, was lynched while...
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BLU-RAY
Call #: BLU DRAMA TILL
Location: Blu-rays Drama
copies in: 2 of 2
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Summary: Till is a profoundly emotional and cinematic film about the true story of Mamie Till Mobley's relentless pursuit of justice for her fourteen-year-old son, Emmett Till, who, in 1955, was lynched while...
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DVD
Call #: DVD DRAMA TILL
Location: DVDs Drama
copies in: 3 of 3
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by
Lily Rose R Tope
(10)
Summary: The Southeast Asian nation of the Philippines is made up of thousands of islands and is one of the most populous countries in the world. What is life like for the millions of people who live on these...
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BOOK
Call #: J 959.9 TOP
Location: New Junior Nonfiction
copies in: 1 of 1
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by
Nanda Pethiyagoda
(1)
Summary: Sri Lanka is a diverse country, made up of many different ethnic and language groups. Readers discover the details about what life is like in this South Asian nation-from its history and economy to...
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BOOK
Call #: J 954.93 PET
Location: New Junior Nonfiction
copies in: 1 of 1
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by
Jim Goodman
Summary: Thailand is a Southeast Asian kingdom once known as Siam. Today, it's a popular tourist destination and a powerful economic force. Readers discover Thailand's past and present in this detailed guide....
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BOOK
Call #: J 959.3 GOO
Location: New Junior Nonfiction
copies in: 1 of 1
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by
Peggy Grace Ferroa
Summary: Chinese culture is a fascinating mix of ancient and modern, and readers discover how the natural world, government, and history of this vast country have impacted its people for centuries. This...
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BOOK
Call #: J 951 FER
Location: New Junior Nonfiction
copies in: 1 of 1
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by
Peter Malcolm
(4)
Summary: Life in Libya is complex. The people who live in this North African nation have faced social and political strife, but they have also found ways to continue the development of their rich culture --...
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BOOK
Call #: J 961.2 MAL
Location: New Junior Nonfiction
copies in: 1 of 1
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Summary: Set in 1980s Queens, New York, this is a deeply personal story about the strength of family, the complexity of friendship, and the generational pursuit of the American Dream.
DVD
Call #: DVD DRAMA ARMAGEDDON
Location: DVDs Drama
copies in: 1 of 1
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by
Antonio Iturbe
(691)
Summary: Based on the experience of real-life Auschwitz prisoner Dita Kraus, this is the story of a girl who risked her life to keep the magic of books alive during the Holocaust. Fourteen-year-old Dita is...
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BOOK
Call #: GRAPHIC NOVEL ITU
Location: YA Graphic Novels
copies in: 1 of 1
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Summary: An alien crashes deep into the oilfields of New Mexico with a mission: he must find the brilliant scientist Justin Falls, the one woman on earth who can help save his species. An unlikely duo,...
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DVD
Call #: DVD TV MAN S1
Location: DVDs TV Series
copies in: 1 of 1
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by
Tsubasa Yamaguchi , artist
Series:
Blue Period
(420)
Summary: Yatora's back on campus for year two and surprises abound. He's greeted by an old friend and then gets bombarded with new friends, instructors, and assignments! But one day, when Yatora encounters an...
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BOOK
Call #: GRAPHIC NOVEL YAM
Location: YA Graphic Novels
copies in: 1 of 1
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by
Julian Winters
(475)
Summary: Theo Wright's plan (well, more like his dad's plan) involves excelling at his magnet school, getting scouted by college recruiters, and going to Duke on athletic scholarship. After his best friend...
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BOOK
Call #: YA F WINTERS
Location: New YA Fiction
copies in: 1 of 1
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by
Amy Zhang
(107)
Summary: Seventeen-year-old Ocean Wu moves to New York City to start college, but she defers her enrollment, keeping it a secret from her immigrant mother, and instead uses the time to deal with her ambivalence about her place in the world.
BOOK
Call #: YA F ZHANG
Location: New YA Fiction
copies in: 1 of 1
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by
Kip Wilson
(87)
Summary: The daughter of Polish Jewish immigrants, Gerta Pohorylle doesn't quite fit in with her German classmates. While she's away at boarding school, however, she becomes a master at re-inventing herself...
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BOOK
Call #: YA F WILSON
Location: New YA Fiction
copies in: 1 of 1
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by
An Yu
(1,072)
Summary: For three years, Song Yan has filled the emptiness of her Beijing apartment with the tentative notes of her young piano students. She gave up on her own career as a concert pianist many years ago,...
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BOOK
Call #: F YU
Location: New Adult Fiction
copies in: 1 of 1
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by
Nate Bitt
(3)
Summary: Dragon Flames is the last video game in Arcade World that anyone would want to battle in real life. It's not that being a knight and fighting dragons doesn't sound like a good time to Travis,...
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BOOK
Call #: J GN BIT
Location: New Junior Graphic Novels
copies in: 1 of 1
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Summary: Young Sammy Fabelman falls in love with movies after his parents take him to see "The Greatest Show on Earth." Armed with a camera, Sammy starts to make his films at home, much to the delight of his supportive mother.
DVD
Call #: DVD DRAMA FABELMANS
Location: DVDs Drama
copies in: 3 of 5
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Summary: The story of Michael Ausiello and Kit Cowan's relationship, which takes a tragic turn when Cowan is diagnosed with terminal cancer.
DVD
Call #: DVD COMEDY SPOILER
Location: DVDs Comedy
copies in: 1 of 1
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