Inyo County Free Library - New Acquisitions
January 2015 - February 2015
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.
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Composting: turn food waste into rich soil By Hanson-Harding, Brian Publishing Date: 2014 Classification: JNF Call Number: J631.875 HAN Learn about composting. |
By Winter, Jeanette Publishing Date: ℗♭2014 Classification: JNF Call Number: J709.2 WIN Joseph Cornell loved to draw and paint and collect things. With these drawings and paintings and collected treasures, he made marvelous shadowboxes--wonderlands covered in glass. And who did he most like to share them with? Children, of course. |
Burj Khalifa: the tallest tower in the world By Kallen, Stuart A. Publishing Date: 2014 Classification: JNF Call Number: J720.483 KAL "Describes how the Burj Khalifa became the tallest tower in the world and the work that went into building it. Includes glossary, websites, and bibliography for further reading"--Provided by publisher. |
Stone giant: Michelangelo's David and how he came to be By Sutcliffe, Jane Publishing Date: 2014 Classification: JNF Call Number: J730.92 SUT There was a giant in the city, and it was a troublemaker. The enormous block of marble had irked the people of Florence for almost forty years. No one knew what to do with it until a young artist named Michelangelo came along. |
Arrested for witchcraft: Nickolas Flux and the Salem witch trials By Bolte, Mari Publishing Date: 2014 Classification: JNF Call Number: J741.5 BOL "When a spontaneous time leap sends Nickolas Flux back to the Salem, Massachusetts, during the height of the witch trials, what's a teenage history buff to do? Try to avoid being tried for witchcraft, of course. From meeting accused witches to running from angry mobs, Nick must survive one of the most frightening moments in American history"-- |
Relish: my life in the kitchen By Knisley, Lucy Publishing Date: 2013 Classification: JNF Call Number: J741.59 KNI "Lucy Knisley loves food. The daughter of a chef and a gourmet, this talented young cartoonist comes by her obsession honestly. In her forthright, thoughtful, and funny memoir, Lucy traces key episodes in her life thus far, framed by what she was eating at the time and lessons learned about food, cooking, and life. Each chapter is bookended with an illustrated recipe-- many of them treasured family dishes, and a few of them Lucy's original inventions"--From publisher's web site. |
The cosmo-biography of Sun Ra: the sound of joy is enlightening By Raschka, Christopher Publishing Date: 2014 Classification: JNF Call Number: J781.65 RAS A one-hundredth birthday tribute to the late jazz artist explores his observations about humanity's discriminatory and violent behaviors as well as his efforts to forge world peace through music with the Sun Ra Arkestra. |
By Davis, Kathryn Gibbs Publishing Date: [2014] Classification: JNF Call Number: J791.068 DAV The story of the invention of one of the world's most magical rides, the Ferris wheel, created by George Ferris for the 1893 Chicago World's Fair. |
Firefly July: a year of very short poems Publishing Date: 2014 Classification: JNF Call Number: J811.54 Presents a collection of short poems about each season written to demonstrate how a few carefully chosen words and images can invoke powerful messages. |
By Langley, Andrew Publishing Date: 2014 Classification: JNF Call Number: J907.2 LAN Parks, settlements, battlefields, and burial grounds -- we are surrounded by historic places. Many of them look ordinary, yet they may have surprising stories to tell. What happened there? What were their links with other events and people? And who first found out their history? This book will help you discover these hidden tales for yourself. It explains basic research techniques, and guides you to the best places to find revealing evidence. |
By Grayson, Robert Publishing Date: c2014 Classification: JNF Call Number: J919.904 GRA Documents how space has been and continues to be explored, citing famous expeditions and reasons why people have chosen to explore the universe. - (Baker & Taylor) |
At home in her tomb: Lady Dai and the ancient Chinese treasures of Mawangdui By Liu-Perkins, Christine Publishing Date: 2014 Classification: JNF Call Number: J931.215 LIU Presents the mysteries of the Mawangdui tombs, one of China's top archaeological finds of the last century, shedding light upon life in China during the Han dynasty. |
By Levy, Janey Publishing Date: 2014 Classification: JNF Call Number: J942.033 LEV Gr 3–5—In this series, the context of foundational documents is peeled back layer by layer. Well-organized, short chapters explain the reasons each document came to be, the people involved with its creation, and the effects of it on the course of history. Excerpts from the subjects are woven into the text. Sepia-toned backgrounds lend an antique air, while bold color accents add a modern dash to the design. The illustrations, which consist of reproductions and photographs, are frameless. The effect is that the images bleed into the text, creating an easy transition between word and picture. Captions and "It's a Fact!" asides supply additional information. While there's nothing groundbreaking here, this set gives librarians and teachers an opportunity to replace older titles with new, attractive ones. [Page 57]. (c) Copyright 2013. Library Journals LLC |
By Zuchora-Walske, Christine Publishing Date: [2014] Classification: JNF Call Number: J943 ZUC Discusses why the Berlin Wall was built, what life was like in a divided city, and why it was torn down, and explores the political context behind the wall. - (Baker & Taylor) |
Tank man: how a photograph defined China's protest movement By Burgan, Michael Publishing Date: c2014 Classification: JNF Call Number: J951.05 BUR "No one knew his name. But soon millions would know about his bravery. For almost two months in spring 1989, Beijing's Tiananmen Square had been the site of growing protests against China's hardline communist government. In early June, China's leaders had had enough. In a matter of days soldiers cleared the square. They used sticks and cattle prods. The shot rubber bullets, then real ones. They used bayonets. Student protesters fought back with firebombs and rocks, but they were no match for the soldiers. Gunfire still rang out in parts of Beijing, but China's leaders felt in control. As tanks rumbled through the streets near Tiananmen Square, a man in a white shirt came suddenly into view. He held up his right hand, like a police officer trying to halt traffic. The first huge tank in a row of four stopped just a few feet in front of the man. The tanks behind it stopped as well. Photographer Jeff Widener took a picture of the brave protester halting the huge armored fighting vehicles. The image was soon sent around the world, becoming one of the most famous photographs ever"--From the publisher's web site. |
Nam, the Vietman War: The experience of war Publishing Date: 2013 Classification: JNF Call Number: J959.704 Gr 6 Up—The Vietnam War receives expansive treatment in this series. The controversial war is presented in a way that is balanced and neutral. Included are the causes of the conflict, information about daily life for soldiers on various fronts, the war's impact on U.S. politics and society, and more. The complex issues are made comprehensible by straightforward writing and clear organization. "Key Themes," "Key Personality," and "Key Moment" text boxes present additional information, while "Eyewitness" boxes offer firsthand accounts. The books are illustrated with photos, maps, and reproductions. This series represents the best in history books for young readers. [Page 59]. (c) Copyright 2013. Library Journals LLC |
Diary of Sallie Hester: a covered wagon girl By Hester, Sallie Publishing Date: [2014] Classification: JNF Call Number: J978.02 HES "Presents excerpts from the diary of Sallie Hester, a teenager who traveled West on the Oregon Trail in a wagon train in the mid-1800s"-- |
By Polacco, Patricia Publishing Date: [2014] Classification: JNF Call Number: JB BARTON Describes how a young, shy Clara Barton loved and nurtured animals and plants before her older brother recognized Clara's gifts and encouraged her to develop her healing skills. |
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