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 Doering, Amanda F. Publishing Date: c2007 Classification: JNF Call Number: J597.98 DOE Follows the life of a Nile crocodile as she grows up. |
When I was a turkey: based on the Emmy award-winning PBS documentary My life as a turkey By Hutto, Joe Publishing Date: 2017 Classification: JNF Call Number: J598.6 HUT When I Was a Turkey is a middle-grade adaptation of the remarkable true story of a naturalist who raised a flock of wild turkeys using imprinting. |
By Sayre, April Pulley Publishing Date: [2018] Classification: JNF Call Number: J598.8 SAY "Discover the magic--and the science--behind the migration of warblers with this stunning photographic picture book from the award-winning author and photographer of Raindrops Roll, Best in Snow, and Full of Fall. The migrating warblers have arrived, to feed and preen, to refuel and rest before continuing on their amazing journey of thousands of miles. This photographic picture book captures in lush detail the story of these tiny, colorful, and diverse birds. April Pulley Sayre's vibrant photography has been called "striking" and "wonderful in every way" by Kirkus Reviews, and Warbler Wave is just that"-- |
The triumphant tale of the house sparrow By Thornhill, Jan Publishing Date: [2018] Classification: JNF Call Number: J598.8 THO Presents the history of the house sparrow, from its beginnings in the Middle East to its spread with the growth of agriculture around the world, and discusses its population decline in recent years. |
By Gianferrari, Maria Publishing Date: [2018] Classification: JNF Call Number: J598.944 GIA "A father red-tailed hawk hunts prey for his family in a suburban neighborhood in this thrilling, fierce, and gorgeous nonfiction picture book"--Amazon. |
By Gonzales, Doreen Publishing Date: 2010 Classification: JNF Call Number: J598.97 GON This book describes the physical characteristics, habitats, habits, and babies of owls highlighting the great horned owl and the Northern saw-whet owl. |
Snowy owl invasion: tracking an unusual migration By Markle, Sandra Publishing Date: [2018] Classification: JNF Call Number: J598.97 MAR "A historically large irruption of snowy owls during the winter of 2013-2014 brought them across the eastern US, and farther south than usual. Scientists used this opportunity to attach GPS tracking devices to some snowy owls to increase understanding of their winter behavior and migration."-- |
By Gonzales, Doreen Publishing Date: 2010 Classification: JNF Call Number: J599.4 GON Presents an introduction to bats, discussing their physical characteristics, habitat, life cycle, and hunting behavior. |
By Casey, Susan Publishing Date: 2018 Classification: JNF Call Number: J599.53 CAS A thrilling journey into the spiritual, scientific and sometimes threatened world of dolphins. Includes an 8-page photo insert, explores the extraordinary world of dolphins in an interesting and accessible format that engages as well as entertains. |
By Perez Valice, Kim Publishing Date: [2018] Classification: JNF Call Number: J599.536 PER "Follow the scientists working in the Pacific Northwest to learn about the orca whale population there, as they race to save these remarkable mammals from extinction. Perfect for fans of The Great White Shark Scientist and readers looking for excellent nonfiction on this high-interest animal."-- |
Saving Fiona: the story of the world's most famous baby hippo By Maynard, Thane Publishing Date: [2018] Classification: JNF Call Number: J599.63 MAY Describes the life of Fiona, a baby hippopotamus who was born prematurely and raised by humans at the Cincinnati Zoo, and details how the hippo became a worldwide Internet sensation. Includes general information about hippos as a species. |
NEW RELEASE The great rhino rescue: saving the southern white rhinos By Markle, Sandra Publishing Date: 2019 Classification: JNF Call Number: J599.66 MAR Southern white rhinos are in trouble. For years, a rumor has been spreading that their horns can be used to cure cancer, and poachers have been targeting these gentle creatures. Sandra Markle takes readers behind the scenes to see how civilians, volunteer organizations, and African governments are working together to protect rhinos. |
NEW RELEASE Eavesdropping on elephants: how listening helps conservation By Newman, Patricia Publishing Date: [2019] Classification: JNF Call Number: J599.67 NEW "Can understanding how forest elephants communicate help scientists find ways to protect them? Come behind the scenes of Cornell University's Elephant Listening Project to see what's being done to keep these majestic animals safe."-- |
How to be an elephant: growing up in the African wild By Roy, Katherine Publishing Date: 2017 Classification: JNF Call Number: J599.67 ROY This nonfiction picture book follows an elephant's growth from a newborn calf to a full-grown adult in one of the most socially and structurally complex family groups on earth.-- |
By Montgomery, Sy Publishing Date: [2018] Classification: JNF Call Number: J599.74 MON "Travel to the African bush with Sibert medal winning team Sy Montgomery and Nic Bishop in this myth-busting new addition to the Scientists in the Field series as they join the internationally acclaimed woman researcher conducting one of the longest and most important studies of African mammals in the history of science."-- |
By Gonzales, Doreen Publishing Date: 2010 Classification: JNF Call Number: J599.768 GON This book describes the physical characteristics, habitats, habits, and babies of skunks. |
By Fisher, Valorie Publishing Date: 2018 Classification: JNF Call Number: J600 FIS "Valorie Fisher takes infographics to a new level with bright, colorful visuals that are perfect for young, inquisitive minds. Her eye-catching mix of photographs and illustrations compels readers to dive in and explore how things work -- from paper airplanes to straws, crayons to kites, pencils to boats, this book will answer questions kids have long wanted answers to, and go on to answer questions they didn't even know they had! Do you know why your shadow changes shape throughout the day? Do you know how a whistle makes that trilling sound? How about why a rubber ball bounces? All of these questions and more are explained in this exciting book, the first of two in the series. With the growing focus on STEM for this early age group, Now You Know How It Works is perfectly timed to reach that early reader and instill a love of STEM from day one."-- |
By Roland, James Publishing Date: 2018 Classification: JNF Call Number: J610.285 ROL Virtual reality creates three-dimensional environments that have been used to enhance video games for several years. Now this amazing technology is helping surgeons plan complex operations, medical students learn anatomy without cadavers, and patients cope with physical pain and the emotional challenges of long-term hospital stays. These and other virtual reality developments are changing the way doctors deliver health care and teach medicine to students and physicians in remote corners of the world. |
Itch: everything you didn't want to know about what makes you scratch By Sanchez, Anita Publishing Date: [2018] Classification: JNF Call Number: J612.7 SAN Provides a scientific explanation for the reasons why people itch; describes the animals and plants responsible; and discusses how people have dealt with itching and the impact it has had in history. |
Mystery in the morgue: be a pathologist By Wood, Alix Publishing Date: 2018 Classification: JNF Call Number: J614.1 WOO Sometimes detectives get the glory of being the crime solvers, but the true heroes are the scientists who give them the information they need to do their job. Forensic pathologists are experts in determining a person's cause of death. This unique book is part narrative and part science text, explaining how pathologists use their knowledge of the human body to help solve mysteries. Readers will learn about the different aspects of this fascinating job while trailing a pathologist working on an exciting case. The clever and inviting design includes crime-scene photographs and Solve It! quiz boxes. |