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.
By Stevens, Wallace Publishing Date: c2004 Classification: JNF Call Number: J811.52 STE Presents a brief biography of poet Wallace Stevens and includes twenty-five of his poems depicting his love of people and nature. |
By Angelou, Maya Publishing Date: 2013 Classification: JNF Call Number: J811.54 ANG Presents a selection of the African American poet's work which celebrates childhood, work, solitude, aging, courage, and the experience of freedom. |
By Hughes, Langston Publishing Date: 2013 Classification: JNF Call Number: J811.54 HUG A collection of some of the poetry of Langston Hughes. |
By Yeats, W. B Publishing Date: c2002 Classification: JNF Call Number: J821.8 YEA Presents selections from William Butler Yeats' poems collected especially for children. |
By Cross, Gillian Publishing Date: 2012 Classification: JNF Call Number: J883.01 CRO An illustrated adaptation of the mythology classic by Homer traces Odysseus' 10-year voyage home after the Trojan War, a fateful journey marked by a man-eating Cyclops, deadly Sirens, the fury of the sea-god Poseidon and Odysseus' faithful wife's efforts to rebuff greedy suitors. |
By Demi Publishing Date: 2009 Classification: JNF Call Number: J891 DEM |
Knights: warriors of the Middle Ages By O'Brian, Pliny Publishing Date: 2015 Classification: JNF Call Number: J940.1 OBR "Medieval knights were more than just heroes in fairy tales. Learn about the dangerous weaponry, bloody wars, and difficult training that marked the life of a medieval knight"--Provided by the publisher. |
Vikings: raiders and explorers By McKinley, Herald Publishing Date: 2015 Classification: JNF Call Number: J948 MCK "Find out more about the most notorious raiders, sailors, and explorers of Europe. Learn about the lives and accomplishments of Vikings"--Provided by the publisher. |
By Demi Publishing Date: 2009 Classification: JNF Call Number: J950 DEM |
China: land of dragons and emperors By Mah, Adeline Yen Publishing Date: 2008 Classification: JNF Call Number: J951 MAH |
By Dawson, Patricia Publishing Date: 2015 Classification: JNF Call Number: J952 DAW "Learn all about the life of a Samurai, the Bushido Code, and more!"--Provided by the publisher. |
By Riggs, Kate Publishing Date: 2011 Classification: JNF Call Number: J952 RIG "A simple introduction to the Japanese warriors known as samurai, including their history, lifestyle, weapons, and how they remain a part of today's culture through the martial arts"--Provided by publisher. |
By Gandhi, Arun Publishing Date: c2014 Classification: JNF Call Number: J954.03 GAN Mathama Gandhi's grandson tells the story of how his grandfather taught him to turn darkness into light. |
By Bjorklund, Ruth Publishing Date: 2019 Classification: JNF Call Number: J966.3 BJO Describes the geography, wildlife, history, government, economy, religion, and culture of Senegal. |
The life of Carter G.Woodson: father of African-American history By Durden, Robert Franklin Publishing Date: [2015] Classification: JNF Call Number: J973 DUR |
Hand in hand: ten Black men who changed America By Pinkney, Andrea Davis Publishing Date: c2012 Classification: JNF Call Number: J973.049 PIN Presents the stories of ten African-American men from different eras in American history, organized chronologically to provide a scope from slavery to the modern day. |
Yankee Doodle and the Redcoats: soldiering in the Revolutionary War By Beller, Susan Provost Publishing Date: [2008] Classification: JNF Call Number: J973.34 BEL "Primary source material, such as letters and diaries, brings the lives of both the Patriot and Loyalist soldiers into focus in this well-documented, well-researched overview of the Revolutionary War. The author provides a history of the battles in chronological order and uses quotes from soldiers to illustrate and personalize the history"--Amazon.com. |
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. |