Inyo County Free Library - New Acquisitions
January 2018 - April 2018
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.
Ellis Island: coming to the Land of Liberty By Bial, Raymond Publishing Date: 2009 Classification: JNF Call Number: J304.873 BIA Since opening in 1892, Ellis Island has come to symbolize the waves of immigrants from a list of countries that seems endless. In this work, Bial tells the story of Ellis Island itself. |
By Sullivan, George Publishing Date: 2002, c2001 Classification: JNF Call Number: J305.5 SUL Using a variety of primary sources, this biography of Harriet Tubman describes the life of a former slave who was responsible for helping many other slaves to freedom. |
The book of chocolate: the amazing story of the world's favorite candy By Newquist, H. P Publishing Date: [2017] Classification: JNF Call Number: J338.4 NEW |
By Terrell, Brandon Publishing Date: [2017] Classification: JNF Call Number: J358.417 TER Explores the mysteries that surround Area 51, discussing the history of the once secret military base, strange sightings in the area, links to the government, and conspiracy theories associated with the base. |
Rags and riches: kids in the time of Charles Dickens By Osborne, Mary Pope Publishing Date: 2010 Classification: JNF Call Number: J362 OSB Explores what life was like for children, both rich and poor, in Victorian Great Britain. |
By Rogers, Fred Publishing Date: c1985 Classification: JNF Call Number: J362.7 ROG Describes the typical activities and feelings children can experience at a day care center, including the fun, excitement, and apprehensions involved in being away from home. |
Orphan train rider: one boy's true story By Warren, Andrea Publishing Date: 1996 Classification: JNF Call Number: J362.7 WAR Discusses the placement of over 200,000 orphaned or abandoned children in homes throughout the Midwest from 1854 to 1929 by recounting the story of one boy and his brothers. |
By Duke, Shirley Smith Publishing Date: 2016 Classification: JNF Call Number: J363.25 DUK Forensics is the focus of this STEAM driven title that introduces students to all the jobs within this criminally related field. |
Girl rising: changing the world one girl at a time By Stone, Tanya Lee Publishing Date: [2017] Classification: JNF Call Number: J371.822 STO Worldwide, over 62 million girls are not in school. But one girl with courage is a revolution. Girl Rising, a global campaign for girls education, created a film that chronicled the stories of nine girls in the developing world, allowing viewers the opportunity to witness how education can break the cycle of poverty. |
Pedal power: how one community became the bicycle capital of the world By Drummond, Allan Publishing Date: [2017] Classification: JNF Call Number: J388.3 DRU |
By Bailey, R. J Publishing Date: [2017] Classification: JNF Call Number: J394.262 BAI "This photo-illustrated book for early readers describes the American holiday of Memorial Day and the things people do to celebrate it."--Provided by publisher. |
Leprechauns and Irish folklore: a nonfiction companion to Leprechaun in late winter By Osborne, Mary Pope Publishing Date: c2010 Classification: JNF Call Number: J398.4 OSB Join Jack and Annie as they research leprechauns and Irish folklore and find out the facts behind the fiction. |
A cache of jewels and other collective nouns By Heller, Ruth Publishing Date: c1987 Classification: JNF Call Number: J415.5 HEL Rhyming text and illustrations introduce a variety of collective nouns such as a "drift of swans" and a "clutch of eggs." |
By Snyder, Gail Publishing Date: [2017] Classification: JNF Call Number: J502.3 SNY Presents brief overviews of the kind of work people do in careers involving science, including being a biomedical engineer, forensic science technician, and veterinarian. |
Ada Lovelace, poet of science: the first computer programmer By Stanley, Diane Publishing Date: [2016] Classification: JNF Call Number: J510.92 STA "A fascinating look at Ada Lovelace, the pioneering computer programmer and the daughter of the poet Lord Byron." -- |
Money math: addition and subtraction By Adler, David A Publishing Date: 2017 Classification: JNF Call Number: J513.2 ADL Introduces children to American currency values and the basics of adding and subtracting money.-- |
Seven wonders of the solar system By Aguilar, David A Publishing Date: [2017] Classification: JNF Call Number: J523.2 AGU Explores seven extraordinary celestial wonders, from our close neighbor Mars to mysterious Planet 9. -- |
Exoplanets: worlds beyond our solar system By Kenney, Karen Latchana Publishing Date: [2017] Classification: JNF Call Number: J523.24 KEN Learn about the planets that exist outside of our solar system, and the actions scientists are taking to learn more about them. -- |
ABCs from space: a discovered alphabet By Voiland, Adam Publishing Date: [2017] Classification: JNF Call Number: J550 VOI An alphabet book of photographs of Earth taken from outer space that look like each letter. -- |
When the sky breaks: hurricanes, tornadoes, and the worst weather in the world By Winchester, Simon Publishing Date: [2017] Classification: JNF Call Number: J551.55 WIN "Hurricanes, typhoons, cyclones, tornadoes: when these giant storms hit, they are natural disasters with huge impact!"-- |