Inyo County Free Library - New Acquisitions
November 2015 - December 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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NEW RELEASE Al Capone vs. Eliot Ness: opposite sides of the law By Roxburgh, Ellis Publishing Date: 2015 Classification: JNF Call Number: J 364.1092 ROX Examines the rivalry between Prohibition-era gangster Al Capone and Eliot Ness, the detective who vowed to bring him down. |
By Kerley, Barbara Publishing Date: 2008 Classification: JNF Call Number: J 973.9092 KER A brief biography in pictures and simple text of Alice Roosevelt, the daughter of Theodore Roosevelt and his first wife. |
The story of Juneteenth: an interactive history adventure By Otfinoski, Steven Publishing Date: 2015 Classification: JNF Call Number: J305.896 OTF "In You Choose format, explores the history of Juneteenth Day, including the Emancipation Proclamation, the post-Civil War South, and efforts to end racism"-- |
By Kurlansky, Mark Publishing Date: 2014 Classification: JNF Call Number: J333.95 KUR Describes what is happening to fish, the oceans, and the environment in the early twenty-first century, explaining how commonly-consumed fish, such as tuna, cod, and salmon, are disappearing; and discussing the impact of overfishing on other species and the effects of fishing on the oceans. |
NEW RELEASE Child soldier: when boys and girls are used in war By Humphreys, Jessica Dee Publishing Date: [2015] Classification: JNF Call Number: J355.008 HUM Michel Chikwanine was five years old when he was abducted from his schoolyard soccer game in the Democratic Republic of Congo and forced to become a soldier for a brutal rebel militia. Against the odds, Michel managed to escape and find his way back to his family, but he was never the same again. After immigrating to Canada, Michel was encouraged by a teacher to share what happened to him in order to raise awareness about child soldiers around the world, and this book is part of that effort. Told in the first person and presented in a graphic novel format, the gripping story of Michel's experience is moving and unsettling. But the humanity he exhibits in the telling, along with Claudia D©Łvila's illustrations, which evoke rather than depict the violent elements of the story, makes the book accessible for this age group and, ultimately, reassuring and hopeful. The back matter contains further information, as well as suggestions for ways children can help. This is a perfect resource for engaging youngsters in social studies lessons on global awareness and social justice issues, and would easily spark classroom discussions about conflict, children's rights and even bullying. Michel's actions took enormous courage, but he makes clear that he was and still is an ordinary person, no different from his readers. He believes everyone can do something to make the world a better place, and so he shares what his father told him: If you ever think you are too small to make a difference, try sleeping in a room with a mosquito... |
By Schneider, Jane Publishing Date: c1998 Classification: JNF Call Number: J371.911 |
By Karas, G. Brian Publishing Date: 2010 Classification: JNF Call Number: J398.209 KAR "This is the story of how young Zeus, with a little help from six monsters, five gods, an enchanted she-goat (that's me), and his mother, became god of gods, master of lightning and thunder, and ruler over all"--Provided by publisher. |
NEW RELEASE Noah Webster: man of many words By Reef, Catherine Publishing Date: [2015] Classification: JNF Call Number: J423.092 REE "Noah Webster may be best remembered for the enormous and ambitious task of writing his famous dictionary, but for him, this accomplishment was a means to an end. His true goal was to streamline the language spoken in our newly formed country so that it could be used as a force to bring people together and be a source of national pride. Though people laughed at his ideas, Webster never doubted himself. In the end, his so-called foolish notions achieved just what he had hoped. Here, in the only account of Noah Webster for teens, the seasoned biographer Catherine Reef guides us through Webster's remarkable life, from boyhood on a Connecticut farm through the fight for American independence to his days as a writer and political activist who greatly influenced our Founding Fathers and the direction of the young United States"-- |
NEW RELEASE Experiments with heating and cooling By Thomas, Isabel Publishing Date: [2015] Classification: JNF Call Number: J536.078 THO "Explore the world of heating and cooling with engaging text, real life examples and fun step-by-step experiments. This book brings the science of temperature to life, explaining the concepts then getting kids to be hands-on scientists!"-- |
By Church, Jeffrey Publishing Date: 1962 Classification: JNF Call Number: J591.5 CHU An interesting procession of animals finds its way to the one remaining water hole during a drought in the desert. |
NEW RELEASE How to swallow a pig: step-by-step advice from the animal kingdom By Jenkins, Steve Publishing Date: [2015] Classification: JNF Call Number: J591.5 JEN "How to Swallow a Pig is a clever and whimsical nonfiction book about animal behavior disguised as a How-to/Advice book by the bestselling team of Steve Jenkins and Robin Page."-- |
By Parker, Steve Publishing Date: 1988 Classification: JNF Call Number: J596.04 PAR The skeleton is the framework of the body. It supports, moves, and protects, allowing us to walk, run, jump, and swim. Eyewitness Skeleton brings its complexity and ingenuity of design vividly to life. Starting with the human skeleton, it explains how each set of bones functions. It examines in detail the construction of the skull, spine and rib cage, hands, arms, legs, and feet. Comparisons are drawn with the bones of birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, insects, and mammals. See the 206 different bones in the human body, how your skull differs from a lion's or a chimp's, how teeth grow, and what each one is for, and what the inside of a bone looks like. Learn how bones mend themselves when they break, why half the bones in your body are in your hands and feet, how many toes a horse has and what has happened to the tail you once had. Discover which are the smallest bones in the human body, why some creatures wear their skeletons on the outside and what animal once owned the oldest bones ever found on Earth. And much, much more! |
By McCarthy, Colin Publishing Date: 1991 Classification: JNF Call Number: J597.9 MCC Photographs and text depict the many different kinds of reptiles, their similarities and differences, habitats, and behavior. |
By Parker, Steve Publishing Date: 1989 Classification: JNF Call Number: J599 PAR Photographs and text examine the world of mammals, depicting their development, feeding habits, courtship rituals, protective behavior, and physical adaptation to their various ways of life. |
By Papastavrou, Vassili Publishing Date: 1993 Classification: JNF Call Number: J599.5 PAP Describes whales, dolphins, seals, and other marine mammals, their habitats, means of communication, and family life. |
By Redmond, Ian Publishing Date: 1993 Classification: JNF Call Number: J599.61 RED Discusses elephants, their physiology, behavior, evolution, relatives, uses by humans, and conservation. |
NEW RELEASE Untamed: the wild life of Jane Goodall By Silvey, Anita Publishing Date: [2015] Classification: JNF Call Number: J599.8 SIL "This biography for children trace's Goodall's life, but each chapter will also focus on two or more the chimpanzees that she observed, with information in sidebars about these particular animals. Along with biographical details, the book will explore the ethical issues that surround Goodall's work and show what has changed in our understanding of Great Apes. What do we know today about these animals in terms of language, speech, tool use, and DNA? How has sophisticated technology - GPS systems, Satellite imagery, portable digital microphones - been used to gain new information about animal populations."-- |
By Newman, Patricia Publishing Date: [2016] Classification: JNF Call Number: J616.91 NEW "What's Ebola? Do we need to be afraid? This short book will take readers beyond the headlines to help them understand the 2014 outbreak. It will inform while helping to alleviate fears."-- |
By Kentley, Eric Publishing Date: 1992 Classification: JNF Call Number: J623.8 KEN A history of the development and uses of boats, ships, and rafts, from birch-bark canoes to luxury liners. |
By Coiley, John Publishing Date: 1992 Classification: JNF Call Number: J625.1 COI Traces the development of railways from the first Babylonian rutways to the electromagnetic, driverless trains of today and describes how trains are built and operated. |
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