Inyo County Free Library - New Acquisitions
April 2019 - June 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 Poliquin, Rachel Publishing Date: [2018] Classification: JNF Call Number: J599.37 POL Meet Elmer, an ordinary beaver. He may not be as mighty as a lion or as dangerous as a shark. He may be squat and brown. But never underestimate a beaver. Believe it or not, those buck teeth and funny flat tails are just a few of the things that make beavers extraordinary. |
Dolphins and sharks; companion to #9: a nonfiction companion to Dolphins at daybreak By Osborne, Mary Pope Publishing Date: [2003] Classification: JNF Call Number: J599.53 OSB Discusses dolphins and sharks, their ocean habitats, and general information about oceans and oceanography. |
Polar bears and the Arctic; companion to #12 By Osborne, Mary Pope Publishing Date: [2011], c2007 Classification: JNF Call Number: J599.78 OSB Join Jack and Annie find the facts behind the fiction on polar bears and the Arctic. |
NEW RELEASE Polar bears: survival on the ice By Viola, Jason Publishing Date: 2019 Classification: JNF Call Number: J599.786 VIO "Do you have what it takes to live in one of the harshest places in the world? What if you had just a couple years to gain the knowledge you'll need to survive on your own? Join two curious polar bear cubs as they play, hunt, and navigate life in the Arctic. With each season, they learn polar bear biology and behavior, as well as strategies and skills that will help them thrive in a landscape that is rapidly changing beyond their control. Living with super insulated bodies in a world that's melting? For polar bears, keeping cool is the name of the game! Get ready to explore the depths of the ocean, the farthest reaches of space, and everything in between! Whether you're a fourth grader doing a natural science unit at school or a thirty-year-old with a secret passion for airplanes, Science Comics is for you!"-- |
The 12 most influential inventions of all time By Oachs, Emily Rose Publishing Date: [2018] Classification: JNF Call Number: J600 OAC Presents readers with the most important inventions in history, from the wheel to the Internet. The book features historic photos, engaging sidebars, and thought-provoking prompts. |
The black death 1347-1350: the plague spreads across Europe By Senker, Cath Publishing Date: c2006 Classification: JNF Call Number: J614.5 SEN Chronicles the plague that swept through central Asia from 1347 to 1350, describing how the disease was spread and how it ultimately benefited the poor who survived. |
The discovery of the polio vaccine By Harris, Duchess Publishing Date: [2018] Classification: JNF Call Number: J614.549 HAR "The discovery of a vaccine for polio in the 1950s has prevented millions of cases of this severe paralyzing disease. The Discovery of the Polio Vaccine examines this historic advance from multiple perspectives, including those of Jonas Salk, Albert Sabin, and modern organizations working to wipe out polio once and for all. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index."-- |
By Shuter, Jane Publishing Date: c2005 Classification: JNF Call Number: J623.821 SHU The Vikings lived in Norway, Sweden and Denmark more than 1,000 years ago. There were lots of different groups of Vikings, all with their own leaders. Ships were important to the Vikings for exploring, trading and fighting. Without their shipbuilding and sailing skills, they could not have spread as widely as they did. They built all their ships in the same way, but had different designs depending on what they were used for. - (Capstone Press) |
Curiosity: the story of a Mars rover By Motum, Markus Publishing Date: 2018 Classification: JNF Call Number: J629.295 MOT "Maybe you remember when a little robotic spacecraft landed on a far-off planet. On August 6, 2012, the rover Curiosity touched down on the rocky surface of Mars and now she's ready to guide you through her journey firsthand. From idea to creation and beyond, this fact-filled, stylish book introduces readers to Curiosity and her mission: to discover more about the red planet and search for evidence of life"-- |
Endurance: my year in space and how I got there By Kelly, Scott Publishing Date: 2018 Classification: JNF Call Number: J629.45 KEL Adapted from the memoir of NASA astronaut Scott Kelly, who spent a record-breaking year in space. |
No small potatoes: Junius G. Groves and his kingdom in Kansas By Bolden, Tonya Publishing Date: [2018] Classification: JNF Call Number: J630.92 BOL "The life of Junius G. Groves, a sharecropper in Kansas who grew a modest potato farm into a potato kingdom."-- |
Avalanche dog heroes: Piper and friends learn to search the snow By Rusch, Elizabeth Publishing Date: [2018] Classification: JNF Call Number: J636.7 RUS Follow along with Piper, a friendly border collie who came to the mountain as a smart but timid shelter dog, terrified by everything, as she confidently heads off to school on a chairlift to meet her canine classmates. Over a season they romp together through the snow, learning and practicing the skills they need to be avalanche rescue dogs and earn their rescue certification. You'll also learn the warning signs and conditions that cause an avalanche, the four types of avalanches, and the basics of avalanche safety. |
By Willems, Mo Publishing Date: c2003 Classification: JNF Call Number: J649.62 WIL Sign-carrying mice give encouraging instructions for using the toilet. |
By Yates, Jane Publishing Date: 2018 Classification: JNF Call Number: J743.87 YAT Sea monsters are key characters in many tall tales and fables. In this innovative book, readers will learn about the role sea monsters play in mythology and learn how to draw them. Artists will practice drawing cartoon, manga, and more realistic styles of these spooky sea creatures by using simple lines and shapes that they already know how to draw. Step-by-step instructions make drawing these beautiful beasts a breeze, while colorful illustrations show the reader what they can look forward to seeing in their final product. Lessons range in difficulty, so artists of all levels can enjoy the projects this book has to offer. |
Polka dot parade: a book about Bill Cunningham By Blumenthal, Deborah Publishing Date: [2018] Classification: JNF Call Number: J770.92 BLU Describes the life and work of the hatmaker-turned-photographer, detailing how he used his passion and talent to uncover the hidden stories that people's clothes told about fashion, individuality, and freedom. |
Publishing Date: 2007 Classification: JNF Call Number: J781.723 A beautifully illustrated book accompanied by this favorite Christmas verse will help us remember the words and capture the joy of a traditional childhood Christmas. |
By Edgers, Geoff Publishing Date: c2006 Classification: JNF Call Number: J782 EDG "A biography of the Beatles, the world's most famous rock band"--Provided by publisher. |
NEW RELEASE Unstoppable: how Jim Thorpe and the Carlisle Indian School defeated the Army By Coulson, Art Publishing Date: 2019 Classification: JNF Call Number: J796.092 COU Celebrates the perseverance of young Jim Thorpe, who worked hard to prove his worthiness to his coach, the legendary Pop Warner. |
NEW RELEASE Stathead basketball: how data changed the sport By Bradley, Michael Publishing Date: [2019] Classification: JNF Call Number: J796.323 BRA "In pro basketball today, it's good to be a stathead. Coaches use stats to decide who should be in the lineup each game, how defend against each opponent, and when to send in a sub. Players use stats to train and prepare and to get an edge after the opening tip. And sports reporters rely on data to describe the games. Today's hoops fans, who always want to be in the know, get more out of the action by joining the ranks of the statheads"-- |
By Avise, Jonathan Publishing Date: [2017] Classification: JNF Call Number: J796.334 AVI This title compares classic star Pel and contemporary champion Lionel Messi. From scoring and field skills to trophies and stardom, chapters explore and compare each player's skills on the field. The title also features end-of-chapter fact boxes for side-by-side player comparison, as well as a glossary. It will be up to the reader to decide who is the all-time soccer hero. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing Company. |