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.
Apollo 8: the mission that changed everything By Sandler, Martin W Publishing Date: 2018 Classification: JNF Call Number: J629.454 SAN "A nation in need of hope, the most powerful rocket ever launched, and the first three men to break the bounds of Earth: Apollo 8 was headed to the moon. In 1957, when the USSR launched Sputnik I, the first man-made satellite to orbit Earth, America’s rival in the Cold War claimed victory on a new frontier. The Space Race had begun, and the United States was losing. Closer to home, a decade of turbulence would soon have Americans reeling, with the year 1968 alone seeing the assassinations of Martin Luther King Jr. and Robert F. Kennedy as well as many violent clashes between police and protesters. Americans desperately needed something good to believe in, and NASA's mission to orbit Earth in Apollo 8 and test a lunar landing module was being planned for the end of the year. But with four months to go and the module behind schedule, the CIA discovered that the USSR was preparing to send its own mission around the moon--another crucial victory in the Space Race--and it was clearly time for a change of plan. In a volume full of astonishing full-color photographs, including the iconic Earthrise photo, Martin W. Sandler unfolds an incredible chapter in U.S. history: Apollo 8 wouldn't just orbit Earth, it would take American astronauts to see the dark side of the moon."--Amazon. |
By Vogt, Gregory Publishing Date: [2018] Classification: JNF Call Number: J629.47 VOG Describes different types of rockets and how they work, including Falcon 9, New Shepard, Lynx, and SpaceShipTwo.-- |
By Edwards, Nicola Publishing Date: 2008 Classification: JNF Call Number: J633.1 EDW |
By Edwards, Nicola Publishing Date: 2008 Classification: JNF Call Number: J635 EDW Basic information about vegetables, how the the roots, stems leaves, and flowers of a plant produce food. |
By Hibbert, Clare Publishing Date: c2005 Classification: JNF Call Number: J635.652 HIB |
See how horses and ponies grow By Walker, Kathryn Publishing Date: 2009 Classification: JNF Call Number: J636.1 WAL |
Dog days of history : $b the incredible story of our best friends By Albee, Sarah Publishing Date: [2018] Classification: JNF Call Number: J636.7 ALB "Dogs, famous and infamous and otherwise, throughout history, for children."-- |
Made for each other: why dogs and people are perfect partners By Patent, Dorothy Hinshaw Publishing Date: [2018] Classification: JNF Call Number: J636.7 PAT Celebrates of the bond between humans and their canine companions, discussing scientific insights that demonstrate how sharing one's life with a dog reduces stress, provides companionship, and increases safety. |
By Walker, Kathryn Publishing Date: 2009 Classification: JNF Call Number: J636.8 WAL |
By Walker, Kathryn Publishing Date: 2009 Classification: JNF Call Number: J636.932 WAL |
By Morgan, Sally Publishing Date: 2009 Classification: JNF Call Number: J641.3 MOR This book introduces cereals, fruits, seeds, plant oils, sugar from sugar cane or sugar beets, and herbs and spices and describes ways to preserve plant foods. |
By Campagna, Gino Publishing Date: 2017 Classification: JNF Call Number: J641.5 CAM Chef Gino Campagna shows kids that you don t have to be a culinary expert (or a grown-up) to make delicious and nutritious meals. |
Make it yourself: Paper pop-up art By Chenevert, Pam Publishing Date: [2018] Classification: JNF Call Number: J680 CHE "Young makers will discover what makerspaces are and how to hold maker events. Kids will make pop-up cards, pop-up cityscapes, pop-up vacation scenes, and more. Each project has color photos and easy-to-follow instructions. Special techniques and tips help kids make the most of their makerspace experiences"--Provided by publisher. |
By Morgan, Sally Publishing Date: 2009 Classification: JNF Call Number: J690.837 MOR This book introduces wood, reeds, straw, palm leaves, and bamboo and describes how roofs, walls, floors, tents, and curtains are made. |
The amazing collection of Joey Cornell By Fleming, Candace Publishing Date: 2018 Classification: JNF Call Number: J700.92 FLE Joey Cornell collected everything -- anything that sparked his imagination or delighted his eye. His collection grew and grew until he realized that certain pieces just looked right together. He assembled his doodads to create wonderful, magical creations out of once ordinary objects. |
The secret kingdom: Nek Chand, a changing India, and a hidden world of art By Rosenstock, Barb Publishing Date: 2018 Classification: JNF Call Number: J730.92 ROS The incredible story of the world's largest visionary environment: the Rock Garden of Chandigarh, kept secret by outsider artist Nek Chand for fifteen years. |
By Owen, Ruth Publishing Date: 2018 Classification: JNF Call Number: J736 OWE What s furry, gives birth to live babies, and feeds them milk? A mammal, of course! Readers will be surprised at how many different animals fall into this classification. They ll love making elephants, dolphins, raccoons and other adorable creatures in this inspiring book. Step-by-step instructions with visuals for each fold make origami accessible and fun. As they craft, readers will learn fascinating facts about each mammal. This peaceful art form helps readers retain information and gets them excited about learning. Fun and informative, this unique mix of origami projects and important life science topics is a must-have for any library. |
Walt's imagination: the life of Walt Disney By Rappaport, Doreen Publishing Date: 2018 Classification: JNF Call Number: J741 RAP Describes the life of the animator and visionary, from his childhood in rural Missouri to his legendary stature as a film and television icon. |
How to draw knights and castles By Bergin, Mark Publishing Date: 2012 Classification: JNF Call Number: J741.2 BER After a brief introduction to drawing techniques and materials, this book presents directions for sketching castles, knights through the ages, knights on attack, jousting knights, traveling knights, and knights in battle. |
The Bad Guys in Attack of the zittens By Blabey, Aaron Publishing Date: [2017] Classification: JNF Call Number: J741.5 BLA BPUS "It's a zombie kitten apocalypse! Can the Bad Guys save the world from evil Dr. Marmalade's meowing monsters?!? They'll need help from foxy Agent Fox, a swampy secret zombie antidote, and the feistiest, toothiest, hungriest granny around. Get ready to watch the fur fly!"--Page 4 of cover. |