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.
By Holm, Jennifer L Publishing Date: 2017 Classification: JNF Call Number: J741.5 HOL In the mid-1970s Sunny Lewin is back, star of her personal show, facing the prospect of Middle School, and dealing with the problems of her somewhat dysfunctional family--in particular her older brother, Dale, who has been sent off to a military academy because of his delinquent behavior. |
Jedi Academy / The force oversleeps By Krosoczka, Jarrett Publishing Date: [2017] Classification: JNF Call Number: J741.5 KRO BPUS "Victor Starspeeder is back at Jedi Academy for year two, but it's not going the way he'd planned. He was thrilled about Drama Club and hoped to get the lead in this year's musical ... But a new kid got the role! What gives?! Plus, he keeps oversleeping and getting to class late ... Worst of all, his big sister Christina is getting ready to graduate from Jedi Academy, and there are rumors going around that she's a Sith! What's a Padawan to do? In times when he feels more alone than ever, Victor will have to trust the ways of the Force and his friends if he's going to survive year two in this all-new chapter in the Jedi Academy series."-- |
Big Nate: revenge of the cream puffs By Peirce, Lincoln Publishing Date: [2017] Classification: JNF Call Number: J741.5 PEI BPUS It's one, two, three strikes, you're out, as the Cream Puffs seek sweet revenge. In graphic novel format. |
By Pilkey, Dav Publishing Date: January 2018 Classification: JNF Call Number: J741.5 PIL BPUS When a new sitter arrives and a movie star goes missing, Dog Man and Cat Kid investigate, but Petey, the world's most evil cat, complicates their case. |
It came from beneath the playground By Scroggs, Kirk Publishing Date: 2015 Classification: JNF Call Number: J741.5 SCR BPUS "Fifth-grade private eyes Logan and Gustavo use their doodling and detective skills to solve the mystery of a group of moles that have stolen the amusement park merry-go-round"-- |
By Antram, David Publishing Date: 2017 Classification: JNF Call Number: J741.51 ANT Draw fantastic caricatures with easy to follow step-by-step instructions. |
By Potter, William Publishing Date: [2018] Classification: JNF Call Number: J741.51 POT When intergalactic evil strikes, heroic astronauts, aliens, and robots spring into action! This ultimate guide shows readers how to create bizarre extraterrestrial life-forms, design amazing robots, and deck their characters out in space gear. Readers will draw inspiration from Earth s insects and strange animals as they bring their own alien species to life. They ll build diverse planets and mind-blowing star fields for their characters to conquer or defend. Simple step-by-step instructions and tips from the pros help readers learn difficult art concepts with ease. Readers will experiment with depth, distance, and other key techniques as they gain confidence in their abilities to create their own original comics. |
By Pilkey, Dav Publishing Date: January 2018 Classification: JNF Call Number: J741.6 PIL BPUS When a new sitter arrives and a movie star goes missing, Dog Man and Cat Kid investigate, but Petey, the world's most evil cat, complicates their case. |
By Franklin, Carolyn Publishing Date: 2009 Classification: JNF Call Number: J743.697 FRA Step-by-step illustrations and instructions demonstrate how to draw different types of big cats, including tigers, lions, panthers, and leopards. |
By Bergin, Mark Publishing Date: 2011 Classification: JNF Call Number: J743.837 BER This book features simple, age-appropriate instructions that teach kids how to draw all sorts of ships and big boats. Drawing terms are defined so readers are learning about ships and art at the same time. |
By Brooks, Susie Publishing Date: 2018 Classification: JNF Call Number: J745.5 BRO Offers instructions on how to use a handprint, footprint, or fingerprint to start a picture. |
Put on a show with cardboard (& duct tape) By Manlapig, Leslie Publishing Date: [2018] Classification: JNF Call Number: J745.5 MAN Step-by-step instructions on how to use cardboard and duct tape to construct items to help you put on a show. |
Bloom: a story of fashion designer Elsa Schiaparelli By Maclear, Kyo Publishing Date: 2018 Classification: JNF Call Number: J746.9 MAC Whimsical illustrations reveal the story of fashion designer Elsa Schiaparelli, who became known for her unique designs and collaborations with members of the surrealist movement. |
Fashion guru: facts and figures about couture, catwalks and cutting-edge trends By Rissman, Rebecca Publishing Date: [2018] Classification: JNF Call Number: J746.92 RIS What have been the hottest trends in clothing over the last 50 years? How much does the average pair of shoes cost? What is the most popular fabric color in your part of the world? Find the answers to these and many more questions and find your own fashion sense! |
Picturing America: Thomas Cole and the birth of American art By Talbott, Hudson Publishing Date: [2018] Classification: JNF Call Number: J759.13 TAL "The story of artist Thomas Cole, founder of America's first formal art movement: the Hudson River school of painting"-- |
Rosa's animals: the story of Rosa Bonheur and her painting menagerie By Macdonald, Maryann Publishing Date: 2018 Classification: JNF Call Number: J759.4 MAC Painter and sculptor Rosa Bonheur (1822-1899) led a highly nontraditional life, especially for a woman in the nineteenth century. She kept lions as pets, was awarded the Legion of Honor by Empress Eugénie, and befriended "Buffalo Bill" Cody. She became a painter at a time when women were often only reluctantly educated as artists. Her unconventional artistic work habits, including visiting slaughterhouses to sketch animal anatomy and wearing mens clothing to gain access to places like a horse fair, where women were not allowed, helped her become one of the most beloved female painters of her time. Among the artworks discussed are The Horse Fair and Ploughing in the Nivernais. |
Born to swing: Lil Hardin Armstrong's life in jazz By Rockliff, Mara Publishing Date: [2018] Classification: JNF Call Number: J781.65 ROC Ever since she was a young girl, Lil Hardin played music with a beat. She jammed at home, at church, and even at her first job in a music store. At a time when women's only place in jazz was at the microphone, Lil earned a spot playing piano in Chicago's hottest band. |
Contortion, German wheels, and other mind-bending circus science By Lüsted, Marcia Amidon Publishing Date: [2018] Classification: JNF Call Number: J791.3 LUS "Discusses some of the world's most mind-bending circus acts and the science behind them"-- |
Cheerleading skills: how to cheer like a champ By Cecchetti, Diane Publishing Date: c2009 Classification: JNF Call Number: J791.64 CEC "Learn arm and leg movements, jumps, and voice control to cheer like your favorite squad"--Provided by publisher. |
Trailblazer: the story of ballerina Raven Wilkinson By Schubert, Leda Publishing Date: 2018 Classification: JNF Call Number: J792 SCH "This beautiful picture book tells the little-known story of Raven Wilkinson, the first African American woman to dance for a major classical ballet company and an inspiration to Misty Copeland. When she was only five years old, her parents took her to see the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo. Raven perched on her crushed velvet seat, heard the tympani, and cried with delight even before the curtain lifted. From that moment on, her passion for dance only grew deeper inside of her. No black ballerina had ever danced with a major touring troupe before. Raven would be the first. Raven Wilkinson was born on February 2, 1935, in New York City. From the time she was a little girl, all she wanted to do was dance. On Raven's ninth birthday, her uncle gifted her with ballet lessons, and she completely fell in love with dance. While she was a student at Columbia University, Raven auditioned for the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo and was finally accepted on her third try, even after being told she couldn't dance with them because of her skin color. When she started touring with her troupe in the United States in 1955, Raven encountered much racism in the South, but the applause, alongside the opportunity to dance, made all the hardship worth it. Several years later she would dance for royalty with the Dutch National Ballet and regularly performed with the New York City Opera until she was fifty. This beautiful picture book tells the uplifting story of the first African American woman to dance for a major classical ballet company and how she became a huge inspiration for Misty Copeland. Theodore Taylor III's unique, heavy line style of illustration brings a deeper level of fluidity and life to the work, and Misty Copeland's beautifully written foreword will delight ballet and dance fans of all ages"-- |