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.
When sparks fly: the true story of Robert Goddard, father of US rocketry By Fulton, Kristen Publishing Date: [2018] Classification: JNF Call Number: J 629.4092 FUL Robert Goddard may be known as the father of US rocketry, but back in the 1880s, he was just a kid in Worcester, Massachusetts. Even as a youngster, his eyes glimmered with scientific interest and the thrill of discovery. With BAMS! POPS! BANGS! he experimented time and time again with one mission: make his rockets fly! Join Kristen Fulton and Diego Funck as they take you on one explosive journey about a young kid who shot for the moon, never gave up, and let his creative sparks of curiosity burn bright. |
My family divided: one girl's journey of home, loss, and hope By Guerrero, Diane Publishing Date: 2018 Classification: JNF Call Number: J 791.4302 GUE "The star of Orange Is the New Black and Jane the Virgin, Diane Guerrero presents her personal story in this middle grade memoir about her parents' deportation and the nightmarish struggles of undocumented immigrants and their American children"-- |
By Samuels, Charlie Publishing Date: 2018 Classification: JNF Call Number: J 937.7256 SAM Much of ancient Pompeii remained intact when the city was rediscovered, preserved by the volcanic ash of Mount Vesuvius. This preservation presented artifacts that serve as clues for archaeologists to piece together what life was like for these Roman people. This title delves into who found these buried cities and what was involved in uncovering Pompeii s past. Brightly colored photographs and informational sidebars give readers the tools to become excited about this archaeological mystery. |
Voices from the Second World War: stories of war as told to children of today Publishing Date: 2018 Classification: JNF Call Number: J 940.5309 The Second World War was the most devastating war in history, resulting in up to eighty million deaths and causing the map of the world to be redrawn. Now, more than seventy years after peace was declared, a variety of people who lived through the war share their memories with children so that their experiences will never be forgotten. In this compelling collection, pilots, evacuees, resistance fighters, and navy sailors, as well as survivors of the Holocaust, prisoners-of-war camps, and the Hiroshima bombing, tell their stories, passing on their personal recollections of historical events to a new generation. The stories in Voices from the Second World War were collected by children from all over the world who met with people who wanted to share experiences from the war. These stories, which take place from the outbreak of war to the Hiroshima bombing, capture the spirit and courage of a generation of people affected by World War II. |
By Metselaar, Menno Publishing Date: 2017 Classification: JNF Call Number: J 940.5318 MET "Anne Frank's life story is told by answering the most frequently asked questions posed by young people visiting the Anne Frank House Museum in Amsterdam. Text, detailed photographs and beautiful illustrations combine to give the fullest picture of Anne's life, her diary and the Secret Annex. The book provides both an overview of the history of World War II and the Holocaust as well as intimate insights into the life of Anne Frank." -- Amazon.com. |
Courageous women of the Vietnam War: medics, journalists, survivors, and more By Atwood, Kathryn J Publishing Date: [2018] Classification: JNF Call Number: J 959.7043 ATW One of just a handful of women reporting on the Vietnam War, Kate Webb was captured by North Vietnamese troops and presumed dead--until she emerged from the jungle waving a piece of white parachute material after 23 days in captivity. Le Ly Hayslip enjoyed a peaceful early childhood in a Vietnamese farming village before war changed her life forever. Brutalized by all sides, she escaped to the United States, where she eventually founded two humanitarian organizations. Lynda Van Devanter was an idealistic young nurse in 1969 when a plane carrying her and 350 men landed in South Vietnam. Her harrowing experiences working in a combat zone hospital would later serve as inspiration for the TV series China Beach. In these pages readers meet these and other brave women and girls who served in life-threatening roles as medics, journalists, resisters, and revolutionaries in the conflict in Vietnam. Author Kathryn J. Atwood presents a clear introduction to each of five chronological sections, guiding readers through the social and political turmoil that spanned two decades and the tenure of five US presidents. Each woman's story unfolds in a suspenseful, engaging way, incorporating plentiful original source materials, quotes, and photographs. Resources for further study, source notes and a bibliography, and a helpful map and glossary round out this exploration of one of modern history's most divisive wars, making it an invaluable addition to any student's or history buff's bookshelf. |
Abraham Lincoln's dueling words By Bowman, Donna Janell Publishing Date: [2018] Classification: JNF Call Number: J 973.7092 BOW When Abraham Lincoln became frustrated with the actions of James Shield, a political rival, he came up with a plan. It was silly. It was clever. And it was a great big mistake! |
Schomburg: the man who built a library By Weatherford, Carole Boston Publishing Date: 2017 Classification: JNF Call Number: J002.075 WEA Traces legal clerk Arturo Schomburg's efforts to curate a collection of African books, letters, music, and art. |
Publishing Date: 2017 Classification: JNF Call Number: J031.02 The record-breaking record annual is back and full of incredible accomplishments, spectacular stunts, cutting-edge science and amazing sporting achievements. You ll discover hundreds of photographs, thousands of new stats and facts, and exciting features. There s only one place you ll find all this and more, and that s Guinness World Records 2018! |
Ripley's believe it or not/out of this world edition 2018: out of this world edition 2018 Publishing Date: 2017 Classification: JNF Call Number: J031.02 "Packed with all the weirdest, wildest stories you've never heard of. These off-the-wall oddities must be seen to be believed!"--Back cover. |
Sharing posts: the spread of fake news By Currie, Stephen Publishing Date: 2018 Classification: JNF Call Number: J070.43 CUR The rise of the Internet has changed the way news is reported and consumed. One effect of these changes involves fake news false news items that are spread through email and social media to discredit people and policies, most often in the realm of politics. This book examines the growth and influence of fake news in the US and beyond. |
Norse myths: tales of Odin, Thor, and Loki By Crossley-Holland, Kevin Publishing Date: 2017 Classification: JNF Call Number: J293.13 CRO The gods of the Vikings come to life as never before in this extraordinary illustrated anthology by Carnegie Medal-winning author Kevin Crossley-Holland and artist Jeffrey Alan Love. Fast-moving and ice-bright, these dramatic, enthralling and atmospheric tales are based on the Scandinavian myth cycle - one of the greatest and most culturally significant stories in the world. The stories of dazzling magic and thrilling journeys tell of the creation of the nine worlds and follow Odin with his one eye, Thor with his mighty hammer and Loki the shape-shifting trickster on their adventures until the final great battle of Ragnarok. In this stunning collection of myths, the strange world of ancient magic, gods, giants and dwarfs is unforgettably imagined. |
Streetcar to justice: how Elizabeth Jennings won the right to ride in New York By Hearth, Amy Hill Publishing Date: [2018] Classification: JNF Call Number: J303 HEA "Amy Hill Hearth uncovers the story of a little-known figure in U.S. history in this fascinating biography. In 1854, a young African American woman named Elizabeth Jennings won a major victory against a New York City streetcar company, a first step in the process of desegregating public transportation in Manhattan. This illuminating and important piece of the history of the fight for equal rights, illustrated with photographs and archival material from the period, will engage fans of Phillip Hoose's Claudette Colvin and Steve Sheinkin's Most Dangerous. One hundred years before Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat on a bus in Montgomery, Alabama, Elizabeth Jennings's refusal to leave a segregated streetcar in the Five Points neighborhood of Manhattan set into motion a major court case in New York City."--Provided by publisher. |
Fight against war and terrorism By Hunt, Jilly Publishing Date: [2018] Classification: JNF Call Number: J303.6 HUN Explore beyond the headlines on the topics of war and terrorism, learning how these issues are treated in the news and how to separate truth from spin. |
A few red drops: the Chicago Race Riots of 1919 By Hartfield, Claire Publishing Date: [2018] Classification: JNF Call Number: J305.896 HAR "Examines the events and forces leading up to 1919 race riots in Chicago."--Provided by publisher. |
By Lester, Julius Publishing Date: 2005 Classification: JNF Call Number: J306.3 LES A compilation, selected from various sources and arranged chronologically, of the reminiscences of slaves and ex-slaves about their experiences from the leaving of Africa through the Civil War and into the early twentieth century. |
Thomas Paine and the dangerous word By Marsh, Sarah Jane Publishing Date: 2018 Classification: JNF Call Number: J320 MAR An introduction to the life of Thomas Paine reveals how he left behind his home in England, defying conventions in search of a more fulfilling life using his writing talents. |
By Cooke, Tim Publishing Date: 2018 Classification: JNF Call Number: J320.54 COO Learn all about nations and nationality. |
How to be an American: a field guide to citizenship By Hidalgo, Silvia Publishing Date: 2018 Classification: JNF Call Number: J323 HID The current political climate has left many of us wondering how our government actually operates. Sure, we learned about it in school, but if put to the test, how many of us can correctly explain the branches of government? The history of politics? The differences and connections between local government and federal government? Enter How to Be an American. While author and illustrator Silvia Hidalgo was studying for her citizenship test, she quickly found that the materials provided by the government were lacking. In order to more easily absorb the information, Hidalgo started her own illustrated reference to civics facts and American history essentials. She's collected her findings in How to Be an American, a freshly designed and illustrated two-color guide to all things America. |
Twelve Days in May: Freedom Ride 1961 By Brimner, Larry Dane Publishing Date: [2017] Classification: JNF Call Number: J323.092 BRI For twelve history-making days in May 1961, thirteen black and white civil rights activists, also known as the Freedom Riders, traveled by bus into the South to draw attention to the unconstitutional segregation still taking place. Despite their peaceful protests, the Freedom Riders were met with increasing violence the further south they traveled. |