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.
Night attack gunships: the AC-130H Spectres By Green, Michael Publishing Date: c2008 Classification: JNF Call Number: J 623.7463 GRE Introduces the AC-130H gunships, their specifications, weapons, missions, and future in the Air Force. |
Stealth attack fighters: the F-117A Nighthawks By Green, Michael Publishing Date: c2008 Classification: JNF Call Number: J 623.7463 GRE Discusses the design and equipment of the stealth attack fighter known as the F-117A Nighthawk and its use by the Air Force in military missions. |
By Greene, Meg Publishing Date: 2003 Classification: JNF Call Number: J 623.7463 GRE Discusses history of the B-52 Stratofortress warplane and its use in the military campaigns in Afghanistan after the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. |
Strike fighters: the F/A-18E/F Super Hornets By Sweetman, Bill Publishing Date: c2008 Classification: JNF Call Number: J 623.7463 SWE Introduces the Super Hornets, their missions, equipment, weapons, and use in the military. |
By Gardner, Adrian Publishing Date: 2003 Classification: JNF Call Number: J 623.7464 GAR An examination of the machinery, specifications, technology, and capabilities of the F-14B with discussion of the plane's early development, combat history, and likely future. |
Carrier-based jet fighters: the F-14 Tomcats By Green, Michael Publishing Date: c2008 Classification: JNF Call Number: J 623.7464 GRE Discusses the design and weapons of three models of the F-14 Tomcat fighter jet and how they were used by the Navy. |
By Seidman, David Publishing Date: 2003 Classification: JNF Call Number: J 623.7464 SEI Discusses the history of the F/A-18C Hornet jet fighter plane and its use in various missions in battle, from the Vietnamese Conflict to the war against terrorism in Afghanistan. |
Supersonic fighters: the F-16 Fighting Falcons By Sweetman, Bill Publishing Date: c2008 Classification: JNF Call Number: J 623.7464 SWE Discusses the F-16 Fighting Falcon, its uses, engines, weapons, and future in the U.S. Air Force. |
By Goldberg, Jan Publishing Date: c2003 Classification: JNF Call Number: J 623.7465 GOL Discusses the history of the C-130 Hercules transport plane and its use in military campaigns as well as civilian missions, such as studying weather, controlling fires, and supporting researchers in Antarctica. |
Combat rescue helicopters: the MH-53 Pave Lows By Sweetman, Bill Publishing Date: c2008 Classification: JNF Call Number: J 623.7466 SWE Discusses the design and equipment of the specialized Sikorsky helicopter known as the Pave Low and its use by the Air Force in military missions. |
High-altitude spy planes: the U-2s By Sweetman, Bill Publishing Date: c2008 Classification: JNF Call Number: J 623.7467 SWE Discusses the U-2 spy plane, its engines, sensors, and future in the U.S. Air Force. |
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! |