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.
Charles Darwin's On the origin of species By Stefoff, Rebecca Publishing Date: [2018] Classification: JNF Call Number: J576.82 STE This Young Reader s Edition makes Darwin s cornerstone of modern science accessible to readers of all ages. Meticulously curated to honor Darwin s original text, this compelling edition also provides contemporary insight, photographs, illustrations, and more. |
Many: the diversity of life on Earth By Davies, Nicola Publishing Date: 2017 Classification: JNF Call Number: J577.27 DAV The more we study the world around us, the more living things we discover every day. The planet is full of millions of species of plants, birds, animals, and microbes, and every single one including us is part of a big, beautiful, complicated pattern. When humans interfere with parts of the pattern, by polluting the air and oceans, taking too much from the sea, and cutting down too many forests, animals and plants begin to disappear. What sort of world would it be if it went from having many types of living things to having just one? |
Life on Surtsey, Iceland's upstart island By Burns, Loree Griffin Publishing Date: [2017] Classification: JNF Call Number: J577.5 BUR "In this addition to the Scientists in the Field series, readers join scientists as they tackle something unusual in the world of ecosystems: colonization. Not a colonization by people, but one of cells, seeds, spores, and other life forms that blow in, fly in, float in, and struggle to survive on the beautiful but harsh new island of Surtsey."-- |
Birds vs. blades: offshore wind power and the race to protect seabirds By Hirsch, Rebecca E Publishing Date: [2017] Classification: JNF Call Number: J578.77 HIR Shares information on how scientists are using implants in sea birds to study the impact wind farms have on the birds. |
By Gravel, Elise Publishing Date: 2018 Classification: JNF Call Number: J579 GRA Explore the science of some of nature's weirdest and wildest characters---mushrooms! |
By Benbow, Ann Publishing Date: 2009 Classification: JNF Call Number: J580.78 BEN "Presents several easy-to-do science experiments using plants"--Provided by publisher. |
By Edwards, Nicola Publishing Date: 2008 Classification: JNF Call Number: J581.464 EDW |
By Edwards, Nicola Publishing Date: c2007 Classification: JNF Call Number: J581.48 EDW Leaves are described and defined, their growth is explored, and their special features and uses are presented in an engaging and accessible way. Science curricula calling for the understanding of plant and flower parts and growth are matched. |
By Edwards, Nicola Publishing Date: 2008 Classification: JNF Call Number: J582.13 EDW Flowers are described and defined, their growth is explored, and their special features and uses are presented in an engaging and accessible way. Science curricula calling for the understanding of plant and flower parts and growth are matched. |
By Edwards, Nicola Publishing Date: 2007 Classification: JNF Call Number: J582.16 EDW Describes different kinds of trees around the world, the environments in which trees grow, the process by which they grow, and ways humans use them. |
Champion: the comeback tale of the American chestnut tree By Walker, Sally M Publishing Date: 2018 Classification: JNF Call Number: J583.65 WAL "The story of the near-extinction and recovery of the American Chestnut tree."-- |
By Hibbert, Clare Publishing Date: [2004] Classification: JNF Call Number: J583.99 HIB Teaches children about the life cycle of a sunflower, explaining how they develop from a seed into a tall plant, where they are found, and what dangers they face. |
By Brookes, Olivia Publishing Date: 2009 Classification: JNF Call Number: J590 BRO Uses a question-and-answer format to help children learn more about the different types of animals found around the world. |
Old, older, oldest: animals that live long lives By Dahl, Michael Publishing Date: c2006 Classification: JNF Call Number: J591.35 DAH Contains an introduction to animals that live to old age, presented in simple text with illustrations, and includes information on the camel, elephant, parakeet, cockatoo, box turtle, and bowhead whale. Includes facts about each animal. |
By Hopkins, Therese Publishing Date: 2009 Classification: JNF Call Number: J591.47 HOP Presents facts about animals that live in shells. |
Pink is for blobfish: discovering the world's perfectly pink animals By Keating, Jess Publishing Date: 2017 Classification: JNF Call Number: J591.47 KEA |
Look at me: how to attract attention in the animal world By Jenkins, Steve Publishing Date: [2018] Classification: JNF Call Number: J591.5 JEN "The latest offering from the award-winning team of Robin Page and Steve Jenkins focuses on the most unique and exciting animal displays in the natural world, used by creatures to stand out. This eye-catching, high-interest material is ideal for nature lovers, Jenkins fans, and even the most reluctant readers."-- |
By Ward, Jennifer Publishing Date: [2018] Classification: JNF Call Number: J591.56 WAR "An exploration of all the different kinds of dens animals build for their babies."-- |
By Hopkins, Therese Publishing Date: 2009 Classification: JNF Call Number: J591.564 HOP Discusses some of the animals that make cozy dens their home. |
By Hopkins, Therese Publishing Date: 2009 Classification: JNF Call Number: J591.564 HOP In this fun book, readers will learn about some of the interesting animals that dig their way home. |