Inyo County Free Library - New Acquisitions
January 2020 - March 2020
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.
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The notorious Benedict Arnold: a true story of adventure, heroism, & treachery By Sheinkin, Steve Publishing Date: 2010 Classification: JNF Call Number: J973.382 SHE This book describes the life of Benedict Arnold, highlighting both his heroic involvement in the American Revolution and his traitorous actions as an infamous villain in American history. |
George Washington: his legacy of faith, character, and courage By Demi Publishing Date: [2018] Classification: JNF Call Number: J973.4 DEM In this beautifully illustrated book, children will learn the epic story of George Washington, the father of our country, and be inspired by his strong faith, character, and courage. He was devoutly religious from the time of his youth and his great military career and leadership led to him becoming America's first President. |
Life on the homefront during the Civil War By Doak, Melissa J. Publishing Date: 2012 Classification: JNF Call Number: J973.7 DOA As men went off to war, women tended the farms and businesses back home; plantations in the South depended on the labor of their slaves to keep their businesses going. |
By Gould, Jane H. Publishing Date: c2012 Classification: JNF Call Number: J973.7 GOU When the Civil War began in April of 1861, both the Union and Confederacy entered the conflict with excitement. Each side expected to quickly defeat the other side in a short, glorious batter. Sixteen months later, the realities of war had shocked both sides. By the fall of 1862, both sides were badly battered. |
John Brown: his fight for freedom By Hendrix, John Publishing Date: c2009 Classification: JNF Call Number: J973.711 HEN In the late 1850s, at a time when many men and women spoke out against slavery, few had the same impact as John Brown, the infamous white abolitionist who backed his beliefs with unstoppable action. |
Final campaigns of the Civil War By Stowell, Cinci Publishing Date: c2012 Classification: JNF Call Number: J973.737 STO By late 1863, the Civil War was still raging. The losses mounted. Civilians on both sides were tired of the war, and the losses were taking a toll on the political situation as well. Union victories began to turn the tide of the war. |
A green place to be: the creation of Central Park By Yazdani, Ashley Benham Publishing Date: 2019 Classification: JNF Call Number: J974.7 YAZ Describes the history of Central Park in New York City, detailing how visionaries Calvert Vaux and Frederick Law Olmstead designed the park as a green gift to everyone in the city. |
The siege of the Alamo: soldiering in the Texas revolution By Beller, Susan Provost Publishing Date: c2008 Classification: JNF Call Number: J976.403 BEL Describes the battle between the Texans and the Mexicans at the Alamo on March 6, 1836. |
Bold composer: a story about Ludwig van Beethoven By Josephson, Judith Pinkerton Publishing Date: c2007 Classification: JNF Call Number: JB BEE- THOVEN An introduction to the life and career of the Austrian composer Ludwig van Beethoven. |
Helen Keller: her life in pictures By Sullivan, George Publishing Date: c2007 Classification: JNF Call Number: JB KELLER The fascinating life of one of the most popular historical figures is told through images -- most rarely, if ever, seen -- from the American Foundation for the Blind and The Perkins School for the Blind. The images trace Keller's life from birth, to childhood with Annie Sullivan in the cottage, to college, and on to her many years as a dedicated social activist and spokesperson.--From amazon.com. |
By Millender, Dharathula Publishing Date: 2014 Classification: JNF Call Number: JB KING, MARTIN LUTHER JR. A biography, emphasizing the early years, of the civil rights leader whose philosophy and practice of nonviolent civil disobedience helped American blacks win many battles for equal rights. |
Wildheart: the daring adventures of John Muir By Bertagna, Julie Publishing Date: [2019] Classification: JNF Call Number: JB MUIR This is the story of John Muir's adventurous lie, from his wild and playful boyhood in Scotland to his legendary exploits in America, where he became an inventor, a global explorer, and the first modern environmentalist--and even made friends with a president! His heart was always in the outdoors and he aimed to experience all he could. He swung through a windstorm at the top of a tall tree, clilmbed too many mountains to count, and rode an avalanche to its end. Most importantly, thought, John Muir told the world about the wonders of nature. His words made a difference and inspired people in many countries to start protecting planet Earth--and they still do. -- |
By Demi Publishing Date: c2008 Classification: JNF Call Number: JB POLO This book provides an illustrated biography of the thirteenth-century Venetian merchant and explorer who spent twenty-five years in Asia and befriended Kublai Khan. |
By Adler, David A Publishing Date: c2000 Classification: JNF Call Number: JB SACA- GAWEA A biography of the Shoshone woman who joined the Lewis and Clark Expedition. |
By Demi Publishing Date: c2009 Classification: JNF Call Number: JB TUTANKHA "Using research that includes the artifacts in King Tutankhamun's tomb, Demi shares the rich details of the king's life, from ostrich and lion hunts, to the challenges of ruling his Kingdom."--Amazon.com. |
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