Inyo County Free Library - New Acquisitions
January 2020 - March 2020
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 Albright, Rosie Publishing Date: 2012 Classification: JNF Call Number: J636.935 ALB Introduces detection rats, most of which are African pouched rats, the largest rat in the world, and explains that rats can be trained to find land mines and dangerous diseases. |
Before they were famous: how seven artists got their start By Raczka, Bob Publishing Date: c2011 Classification: JNF Call Number: J704.083 RAC See the evolution of seven artists including Dürer, Picasso, and Dalí by viewing works they made as children and masterpieces they created as adults. |
By Kim, Julie J Publishing Date: [2017] Classification: JNF Call Number: J741.5 KIM Searching for their missing grandmother, two Korean children follow tracks into a fantastic world filled with beings from folklore who speak in Korean. Includes translations and information about the folkloric characters. |
By Lach, William Publishing Date: [2006] Classification: JNF Call Number: J781.1 LAC Presents an introduction to music and musical instruments, through the matching of excerpts of classical music with art works selected from the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. |
Becoming a ballerina: a nutcracker story, starring the dancers of Boston Ballet By Friedman, Lise Publishing Date: 2012 Classification: JNF Call Number: J792.8 FRI Traces the daily experiences of a thirteen-year-old ballerina who is preparing to perform the lead role in the Boston Ballet's production of The Nutcracker. |
Gladiators: battling in the arena By O'Brian, Pliny Publishing Date: 2015 Classification: JNF Call Number: J796.8 OBR "Gladiators were the superstars of the Roman Empire. However, their lives were bloody, dangerous, and short. Learn more about these fighters in Gladiators"--Provided by the publisher. |
Publishing Date: c2012 Classification: JNF Call Number: J811.008 Presents a collection of poems by African-American poets, including Lucille Clifton, Langston Hughes, Gwendolyn Brooks, and Elizabeth Alexander. |
The Life of Paul Laurence Dunbar: portrait of a poet By Reef, Catherine Publishing Date: [2015] Classification: JNF Call Number: J811.4 REE A biography of the poet who faced racism and devoted himself to depicting the black experience in America. |
By Stevens, Wallace Publishing Date: c2004 Classification: JNF Call Number: J811.52 STE Presents a brief biography of poet Wallace Stevens and includes twenty-five of his poems depicting his love of people and nature. |
By Angelou, Maya Publishing Date: 2013 Classification: JNF Call Number: J811.54 ANG Presents a selection of the African American poet's work which celebrates childhood, work, solitude, aging, courage, and the experience of freedom. |
By Hughes, Langston Publishing Date: 2013 Classification: JNF Call Number: J811.54 HUG A collection of some of the poetry of Langston Hughes. |
By Yeats, W. B Publishing Date: c2002 Classification: JNF Call Number: J821.8 YEA Presents selections from William Butler Yeats' poems collected especially for children. |
By Cross, Gillian Publishing Date: 2012 Classification: JNF Call Number: J883.01 CRO An illustrated adaptation of the mythology classic by Homer traces Odysseus' 10-year voyage home after the Trojan War, a fateful journey marked by a man-eating Cyclops, deadly Sirens, the fury of the sea-god Poseidon and Odysseus' faithful wife's efforts to rebuff greedy suitors. |
By Demi Publishing Date: 2009 Classification: JNF Call Number: J891 DEM |
Knights: warriors of the Middle Ages By O'Brian, Pliny Publishing Date: 2015 Classification: JNF Call Number: J940.1 OBR "Medieval knights were more than just heroes in fairy tales. Learn about the dangerous weaponry, bloody wars, and difficult training that marked the life of a medieval knight"--Provided by the publisher. |
Vikings: raiders and explorers By McKinley, Herald Publishing Date: 2015 Classification: JNF Call Number: J948 MCK "Find out more about the most notorious raiders, sailors, and explorers of Europe. Learn about the lives and accomplishments of Vikings"--Provided by the publisher. |
By Demi Publishing Date: 2009 Classification: JNF Call Number: J950 DEM |
China: land of dragons and emperors By Mah, Adeline Yen Publishing Date: 2008 Classification: JNF Call Number: J951 MAH |
By Dawson, Patricia Publishing Date: 2015 Classification: JNF Call Number: J952 DAW "Learn all about the life of a Samurai, the Bushido Code, and more!"--Provided by the publisher. |
By Riggs, Kate Publishing Date: 2011 Classification: JNF Call Number: J952 RIG "A simple introduction to the Japanese warriors known as samurai, including their history, lifestyle, weapons, and how they remain a part of today's culture through the martial arts"--Provided by publisher. |