Inyo County Free Library - New Acquisitions
November 2018 - January 2019
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.
NEW RELEASE Death eaters: meet nature's scavengers By Halls, Kelly Milner Publishing Date: [2019] Classification: JNF Call Number: J591.7 HAL "An in-depth look at the science of decomposition, Death Eaters showcases how and why living things are recycled by the planet and its creatures after death."-- |
Who lives in a wild, wet rain forest By Lynette, Rachel Publishing Date: 2011 Classification: JNF Call Number: J591.734 LYN Introduces some of the animals of rain forests and how they live. |
Who lives in a deep, dark cave By Lynette, Rachel Publishing Date: 2011 Classification: JNF Call Number: J591.75 LYN Introduces several types of animals that live in caves. |
Who lives on the cold, icy tundra By Lynette, Rachel Publishing Date: 2011 Classification: JNF Call Number: J591.75 LYN Presents the various types of animals that live on the tundra, including polar bears, the arctic fox, the giant petrel, the emperor penguin, and musk oxen. |
Who lives on a towering mountain By Lynette, Rachel Publishing Date: 2011 Classification: JNF Call Number: J591.753 LYN Presents the various types of animals that live in the mountains, including snow leopards, bighorn sheep, elk, marmots, and mountain lions. |
Who lives in the dry, hot desert By Lynette, Rachel Publishing Date: 2011 Classification: JNF Call Number: J591.754 LYN |
A shark and other sea creatures By Brookes, Olivia Publishing Date: 2009 Classification: JNF Call Number: J591.77 BRO Uses a question-and-answer format to help children learn more about the different creatures found in the world's oceans. |
By Hopkins, Therese Publishing Date: 2009 Classification: JNF Call Number: J591.77 HOP |
Who lives in a colorful coral reef By Lynette, Rachel Publishing Date: 2011 Classification: JNF Call Number: J591.77 LYN Presents the various types of animals that live in a coral reef, including sea anemones, sea stars, cleaner shrimp, clown fish, and sponges. |
By McCloskey, Kevin Publishing Date: [2018] Classification: JNF Call Number: J594.3 MCC "Did you know snails build roads like engineers and go undercover in camouflage like spies? Did you know they can be smaller than a seed or bigger than a grown-ups hand? [This book] mixes snail science, art, and hilarity [to answer these questions]"--Amazon.com. |
By Somervill, Barbara A. Publishing Date: 2008 Classification: JNF Call Number: J595.429 SOM |
By Gonzales, Doreen Publishing Date: 2010 Classification: JNF Call Number: J595.46 GON A look at scorpions and their world in the dark. |
By Brookes, Olivia Publishing Date: 2009 Classification: JNF Call Number: J595.7 BRO Uses a question-and-answer format to teach children about different types of bugs, how they eat, and what they look like. |
By Gonzales, Doreen Publishing Date: 2010 Classification: JNF Call Number: J595.726 GON This book describes the physical characteristics, habitats, habits, and babies of crickets. |
By Somervill, Barbara A. Publishing Date: 2008 Classification: JNF Call Number: J595.756 SOM This book describes the physical characteristics, behavior, life cycle, and habitats of lice. |
By Somervill, Barbara A. Publishing Date: 2008 Classification: JNF Call Number: J595.772 SOM |
The monarchs are missing: a butterfly mystery By Hirsch, Rebecca E Publishing Date: [2018] Classification: JNF Call Number: J595.78 HUR Monarch butterfly populations have been declining for the last two decades, and scientists aren't sure why. This book takes readers on a quest to discover what is happening and what scientists know. -- |
NEW RELEASE Shark quest: protecting the ocean's top predators By Young, Karen Romano Publishing Date: [2019] Classification: JNF Call Number: J597.3 YOU "Readers will learn all about sharks and the human relationship with sharks, including how researchers study sharks at sea and how students can get involved in learning more about sharks and helping to protect these incredible creatures"-- |
By Feldman, Heather Publishing Date: 2004 Classification: JNF Call Number: J597.96 FEL |
By Feldman, Heather Publishing Date: 2004 Classification: JNF Call Number: J597.96 FEL Describes the physical characteristics, different species, and common behavior of king snakes. |