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.
Chasing King's killer: the hunt for Martin Luther King, Jr.'s assassin By Swanson, James L Publishing Date: [2018] Classification: JNF Call Number: J323.092 SWA "James Earl Ray and Martin Luther King, Jr. had two very different life journeys -- but their paths fatally collide when Ray assassinates the world-renown civil rights leader. This book provides an inside look into both of their lives, the history of the time, and a blow-by-blow examination of the assassination and its aftermath."--Provided by publisher. |
Understanding how you can help By Berne, Emma Carlson Publishing Date: [2018] Classification: JNF Call Number: J323.6 BER "What do taxes, jury duty, and being good citizens have to do with helping our government? Using engaging, age-appropriate language and colorful photos, readers understand our responsibilities as American citizens and learn how to take active roles in our government" -- |
Votes for women: American suffragists and the battle for the ballot By Conkling, Winifred Publishing Date: 2018 Classification: JNF Call Number: J324.6 CON "The story of the American women who demanded, fought for, and finally won the right to vote"-- |
Just mercy: adapted for young adults : a true story of the fight for justice By Stevenson, Bryan Publishing Date: 2018 Classification: JNF Call Number: J340.092 STE "In this young adult adaptation of the acclaimed bestselling Just Mercy, which the New York Times calls "as compelling as To Kill a Mockingbird, and in some ways more so," Bryan Stevenson delves deep into the broken U.S. justice system, detailing from his personal experience his many challenges and efforts as a lawyer and social advocate, especially on behalf of America's most rejected and marginalized people. In this very personal work--proceeds of which will go to charity--Bryan Stevenson recounts many and varied stories of his work as a lawyer in the U.S. criminal justice system on behalf of those in society who have experienced some type of discrimination and/or have been wrongly accused of a crime and who deserve a powerful advocate and due justice under the law. Through the Equal Justice Initiative (EJI), an organization Stevenson founded as a young lawyer and for which he currently serves as Executive Director, this important work continues. EJI strives to end mass incarceration and excessive punishment in the United States, working to protect basic human rights for the most vulnerable people in American society. Praise for Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption: "Important and compelling." --TRACY KIDDER, author of Mountains Beyond Mountains "Gripping. What hangs in the balance is nothing less than the soul of a great nation." --DESMOND TUTU, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate "An inspiring and powerful story." --JOHN GRISHAM, author of A Time to Kill"-- |
Notorious RBG: the life and times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg By Carmon, Irin Publishing Date: [2017] Classification: JNF Call Number: J347.73 CAR Presents an illustrated biography of the feminist icon and legal pioneer who has changed the world, especially in the realms of gender equality and civil rights. |
The beloved world of Sonia Sotomayor By Sotomayor, Sonia Publishing Date: 2018 Classification: JNF Call Number: J347.73 SOT "In this adaptation for middle graders based on her bestselling adult memoir, My Beloved World, Associate Justice of the Supreme Court Sonia Sotomayor's extraordinary life inspires. Her achievement serves as a true testament to the fact that no matter the obstacles, dreams can come true. Includes an 8-page photo insert. Sonia Sotomayor, the first Hispanic and third woman appointed to the Supreme Court of the United States, was a young girl when she dared to dream big. Her dream? To become a lawyer and a judge. As Justice Sotomayor explains, "When I was a child my family was poor and we knew no lawyers or judges and none lived in our neighborhood. I knew nothing about the Supreme Court and how much its work in reinterpreting the Constitution and the laws of the United States affected peoples' lives. You cannot dream of becoming something you don't even know about. That has been the most important lesson of my life. You have to learn to dream big dreams." Sonia did not let the hardships of her background--which included growing up in the rough housing projects of New York City's South Bronx, dealing with juvenile diabetes, coping with parents who argued and fought personal demons, and worrying about money--stand in her way. Always, she believed in herself. Her determination, along with guidance from generous mentors and the unwavering love of her extended Puerto Rican family, propelled her ever forward"-- |
The sinking of the Vasa: a shipwreck of titanic proportions By Freedman, Russell Publishing Date: 2018 Classification: JNF Call Number: J359.3 FRE Describes the building of the mighty Swedish warship the Vasa, how it sank not even a mile out of the harbor, the subsequent investigation, and how it was brought to the surface and restored more than three hundred years later. |
By Cooke, Tim Publishing Date: 2018 Classification: JNF Call Number: J359.8 COO For many centuries, warships were key to a nation's power. Read about how sailing ships fought for control of the oceans and about the coming of iron and steel warships, and find out what life is like in a nuclear submarine. |
The debate about legalizing marijuana By Ventura, Marne Publishing Date: [2018] Classification: JNF Call Number: J362.295 VEN Provides a thorough overview of the major pros and cons of legalizing marijuana. Readable text, interesting sidebars, and illuminating infographics invite readers to jump in and join the debate. |
Not so different: what you really want to ask about having a disability By Burcaw, Shane Publishing Date: 2017 Classification: JNF Call Number: J362.4 BUR A picture book answering the questions young children ask Shane Burcaw about his wheelchair and life with Spinal Muscular Atrophy with equal parts optimism, humor, and empathy. |
By Fretland VanVoorst, Jenny Publishing Date: [2018] Classification: JNF Call Number: J363.12 VAN "Early readers will learn about the science behind the Hindenburg disaster through carefully leveled text and photo illustrations. Includes glossary and index."-- |
Lost in the Amazon: a battle for survival in the heart of the rainforest By Olson, Tod Publishing Date: 2018 Classification: JNF Call Number: J363.124 OLS "Peru, Christmas Eve, 1970. It was supposed to be a routine flight, carrying 86 passengers across the Andes Mountains and home for the holiday. But high above the Amazon rainforest, a roiling storm engulfs the plane. Lightning strikes. A deafening whoosh sweeps through the cabin. And suddenly, 17-year-old Juliane Koepcke is alone. The plane has vanished. She is strapped to her seat and plunging 3,500 feet to the forest floor. On Christmas Day, she wakes. She is injured, covered in mud, but strangely--miraculously--alive. And now, in a remote corner of the largest rainforest on Earth, the real battle for survival begins"-- |
March forward, girl: from young warrior to Little Rock Nine By Beals, Melba Publishing Date: [2018] Classification: JNF Call Number: J379.2 BEA "From the legendary civil rights activist and author of the million-copy selling Warriors Don't Cry comes a powerful, timely new memoir about growing up in the segregated South. Civil rights heroine Melba Patillo Beals puts readers right in her saddle oxfords as she struggles to understand--and fight back against--the laws that told her she was less just because of the color of her skin. Includes photos and illustrations"-- |
The groundbreaking Pony express By Quiri, Patricia Ryon Publishing Date: [2018] Classification: JNF Call Number: J383.143 QUI Jump on your horse, and prepare for an adventure. Deliver the mail along with the brave employees of the Pony Express as they face dangerous terrain, frightful weather, and hostile American Indians. |
All that trash: the story of the 1987 Garbage Barge and our problem with stuff By McCarthy, Meghan Publishing Date: [2018] Classification: JNF Call Number: J386.244 WIS "The true story of a garbage barge that didn't have a place to dock-- and was one of the events that led to the recycling movement."--Provided by publisher. |
Fairy spell: how two girls convinced the world that fairies are real By Nobleman, Marc Tyler Publishing Date: 2018 Classification: JNF Call Number: J398.45 NOB In 1917, two English cousins convince the world that they have photographs of actual fairies. |
Mason jar science: 40 slimy, squishy, super-cool experiments By Adolph, Jonathan Publishing Date: [2018] Classification: JNF Call Number: J507.8 ADO "Heatproof, transparent, and durable, the mason jar is a science lab just waiting to be discovered. Unlock its potential with 40 dynamic experiments for budding scientists ages 8 and up. Using just a jar and a few ordinary household items, children learn to create miniature clouds, tiny tornadoes, small stalactites, and, of course, great goo and super slime! With a little ingenuity, the jar can be converted into a lava lamp, a water prism, a balloon barometer, and a compass. Each fun-packed project offers small-scale ways to illustrate the big-picture principles of chemistry, botany, biology, physics, and more."-- |
Master the scientific method with fun life science projects By Benbow, Ann Publishing Date: c2010 Classification: JNF Call Number: J507.8 BEN Teaches the scientific method with experiments about life science. |
Nothing stopped Sophie: the story of unshakable mathematician By Bardoe, Cheryl Publishing Date: [2018] Classification: JNF Call Number: J510.92 BAR A biography of Sophie Germain, who grew up during the French Revolution and followed her dream of studying mathematics, becoming the first woman to win a grand prize from the Royal Academy of Sciences and changing the world with her discoveries.-- |
By Becker, Helaine Publishing Date: [2018] Classification: JNF Call Number: J510.92 BEC "You've likely heard of the historic Apollo 13 [mission]. But do you know about the mathematical genius who made sure that Apollo 13 returned safely home? As a child, Katherine Johnson loved to count. She counted the steps on the road, the number of dishes and spoons she washed in the kitchen sink, everything! Boundless, curious, and excited by calculations, young Katherine longed to know as much as she could about math, about the universe. From Katherine's early beginnings as a gifted student to her heroic accomplishments as a prominent mathematician at NASA, this is the story of a groundbreaking American woman who not only calculated the course of moon landings but, in turn, saved lives and made enormous contributions to history." -- Adapted from book jacket. |