Inyo County Free Library - New Acquisitions
November 2015 - December 2015
These are books and media new to the library and cataloged by the Inyo County Free Library.
Additional information about each title can be found in the catalog (click on the title). For older acquisition lists choose from Select another list. To request any of these titles please contact your local library branch.
By Karas, G. Brian Publishing Date: 2010 Classification: JNF Call Number: J398.209 KAR "This is the story of how young Zeus, with a little help from six monsters, five gods, an enchanted she-goat (that's me), and his mother, became god of gods, master of lightning and thunder, and ruler over all"--Provided by publisher. |
NEW RELEASE Noah Webster: man of many words By Reef, Catherine Publishing Date: [2015] Classification: JNF Call Number: J423.092 REE "Noah Webster may be best remembered for the enormous and ambitious task of writing his famous dictionary, but for him, this accomplishment was a means to an end. His true goal was to streamline the language spoken in our newly formed country so that it could be used as a force to bring people together and be a source of national pride. Though people laughed at his ideas, Webster never doubted himself. In the end, his so-called foolish notions achieved just what he had hoped. Here, in the only account of Noah Webster for teens, the seasoned biographer Catherine Reef guides us through Webster's remarkable life, from boyhood on a Connecticut farm through the fight for American independence to his days as a writer and political activist who greatly influenced our Founding Fathers and the direction of the young United States"-- |
NEW RELEASE Experiments with heating and cooling By Thomas, Isabel Publishing Date: [2015] Classification: JNF Call Number: J536.078 THO "Explore the world of heating and cooling with engaging text, real life examples and fun step-by-step experiments. This book brings the science of temperature to life, explaining the concepts then getting kids to be hands-on scientists!"-- |
By Church, Jeffrey Publishing Date: 1962 Classification: JNF Call Number: J591.5 CHU An interesting procession of animals finds its way to the one remaining water hole during a drought in the desert. |
NEW RELEASE How to swallow a pig: step-by-step advice from the animal kingdom By Jenkins, Steve Publishing Date: [2015] Classification: JNF Call Number: J591.5 JEN "How to Swallow a Pig is a clever and whimsical nonfiction book about animal behavior disguised as a How-to/Advice book by the bestselling team of Steve Jenkins and Robin Page."-- |
By Parker, Steve Publishing Date: 1988 Classification: JNF Call Number: J596.04 PAR The skeleton is the framework of the body. It supports, moves, and protects, allowing us to walk, run, jump, and swim. Eyewitness Skeleton brings its complexity and ingenuity of design vividly to life. Starting with the human skeleton, it explains how each set of bones functions. It examines in detail the construction of the skull, spine and rib cage, hands, arms, legs, and feet. Comparisons are drawn with the bones of birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, insects, and mammals. See the 206 different bones in the human body, how your skull differs from a lion's or a chimp's, how teeth grow, and what each one is for, and what the inside of a bone looks like. Learn how bones mend themselves when they break, why half the bones in your body are in your hands and feet, how many toes a horse has and what has happened to the tail you once had. Discover which are the smallest bones in the human body, why some creatures wear their skeletons on the outside and what animal once owned the oldest bones ever found on Earth. And much, much more! |
By McCarthy, Colin Publishing Date: 1991 Classification: JNF Call Number: J597.9 MCC Photographs and text depict the many different kinds of reptiles, their similarities and differences, habitats, and behavior. |
By Parker, Steve Publishing Date: 1989 Classification: JNF Call Number: J599 PAR Photographs and text examine the world of mammals, depicting their development, feeding habits, courtship rituals, protective behavior, and physical adaptation to their various ways of life. |
By Papastavrou, Vassili Publishing Date: 1993 Classification: JNF Call Number: J599.5 PAP Describes whales, dolphins, seals, and other marine mammals, their habitats, means of communication, and family life. |
By Redmond, Ian Publishing Date: 1993 Classification: JNF Call Number: J599.61 RED Discusses elephants, their physiology, behavior, evolution, relatives, uses by humans, and conservation. |
NEW RELEASE Untamed: the wild life of Jane Goodall By Silvey, Anita Publishing Date: [2015] Classification: JNF Call Number: J599.8 SIL "This biography for children trace's Goodall's life, but each chapter will also focus on two or more the chimpanzees that she observed, with information in sidebars about these particular animals. Along with biographical details, the book will explore the ethical issues that surround Goodall's work and show what has changed in our understanding of Great Apes. What do we know today about these animals in terms of language, speech, tool use, and DNA? How has sophisticated technology - GPS systems, Satellite imagery, portable digital microphones - been used to gain new information about animal populations."-- |
By Newman, Patricia Publishing Date: [2016] Classification: JNF Call Number: J616.91 NEW "What's Ebola? Do we need to be afraid? This short book will take readers beyond the headlines to help them understand the 2014 outbreak. It will inform while helping to alleviate fears."-- |
By Kentley, Eric Publishing Date: 1992 Classification: JNF Call Number: J623.8 KEN A history of the development and uses of boats, ships, and rafts, from birch-bark canoes to luxury liners. |
By Coiley, John Publishing Date: 1992 Classification: JNF Call Number: J625.1 COI Traces the development of railways from the first Babylonian rutways to the electromagnetic, driverless trains of today and describes how trains are built and operated. |
By Clutton-Brock, Juliet Publishing Date: 1992 Classification: JNF Call Number: J636.1 CLU A photo essay introducing members of the horse family, their evolution, behavior, importance, history, breeding, and training. Includes major international breeds of domestic horses. |
The story of silk: from worm spit to woven scarves By Sobol, Richard Publishing Date: 2012 Classification: JNF Call Number: J677.39 SOB Join author and photographer Richard Sobol as he picks up his camera once more and travels to a small village in Thailand for an in-depth exploration of the story of silk and the labor-intensive process of making it. From nurturing the silkworms to weaving the fabric and photographing the children as they proudly model the finished product, this first-person narrative, illustrated with richly detailed photographs, chronicles the amazing process of creating one of history's most desired textiles. |
Tillie the terrible Swede: how one woman, a sewing needle, and a bicycle changed history By Stauffacher, Sue Publishing Date: c2011 Classification: JNF Call Number: J796.62 STA A story of America's bicycle craze and the story of one woman who wouldn't let society's expectations stop her from achieving her dream. |
By Matthews, Rupert Publishing Date: 1991 Classification: JNF Call Number: J910.722 MAT Highlights various explorers and their discoveries. |
War game: the legendary story of the first World War football match By Foreman, Michael Publishing Date: c1993 Classification: JNF Call Number: J940.3 FOR During World War I, four English friends and their comrades find temporary relief from the brutal and seemingly endless struggle in the trenches when, on an extraordinary Christmas Day, they celebrate the holiday with their German enemies. |
Line of fire: diary of an unknown soldier (August, September 1914) Publishing Date: 2014 Classification: JNF Call Number: J940.48 Words taken from a diary by an unknown French soldier are paired with illustrations depicting the action. |