Inyo County Free Library - New Acquisitions
November 2020 - December 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 Hinds, Gareth Publishing Date: 2017 Classification: JNF Call Number: J741.5 HIN Collects some of Edgar Allan Poe's most famous short stories adapted into graphic format, including "The Cask of Amontillado" and "The Raven." |
By Hinds, Gareth Publishing Date: 2019 Classification: JNF Call Number: J741.5 HIN Retells, in graphic novel format, Homer's epic tale of the war between Greece and the city of Troy, focusing on Achilles' quarrel with Agamemnon. |
The Challenger disaster: tragedy in the skies By Naujokaitis, Pranas T Publishing Date: [2020] Classification: JNF Call Number: J741.5 NAU "In History Comics: The Challenger Disaster, we turn the clock back to January 28, 1986. Seven astronauts boarded the space shuttle Challenger on what would be a routine mission. All eyes and cameras were on crew member Christa McAuliffe, a high school teacher, who was set to become the first private citizen in space. Excitement filled the air as the clock counted down to liftoff. But at T-plus seventy-three seconds after launch, the unthinkable happened."--Provided by publisher. |
By Pilkey, Dav Publishing Date: 2016 Classification: JNF Call Number: J741.5 PIL Dog Man, a crimefighter with the head of a police dog and the body of a policeman, faces off against his archnemesis Petey the Cat. |
By Pilkey, Dav Publishing Date: 2019 Classification: JNF Call Number: J741.5 PIL Petey the Cat is out of jail, and he has a brand-new lease on life. While Petey's reevaluated what matters most, Li'l Petey is struggling to find the good in the world. Can Petey and Dog Man stop fighting like cats and dogs long enough to put their paws together and work as a team? They need each other now more than ever -- Li'l Petey (and the world) is counting on them! |
Dog Man for whom the ball rolls: for whom the ball rolls By Pilkey, Dav Publishing Date: 2019 Classification: JNF Call Number: J741.5 PIL Dog Man has been working hard to overcome his bad habits, but when his obsessions turn to fears, he finds himself the target of an all-new supervillain, while Petey the Cat, who was just released from jail, starts a new life with Li'l Petey. |
By Pilkey, Dav Publishing Date: [2010] Classification: JNF Call Number: J741.5 PIL Silly caveboys Ook and Gluk travel to the future where they meet a martial artist who teaches them kung fu so they can return to their prehistoric time and fight an evil corporation that is endangering the past. |
The Giver: based on the novel by Lois Lowry By Russell, P. Craig Publishing Date: [2019] Classification: JNF Call Number: J741.5 RUS Jonas' life assignment is as the Receiver of Memory, where he will apprentice the Giver and become a storehouse of all the things humanity left behind when it entered utopia: color, emotion, and even more complicated secrets. |
Cheshire Crossing: Dorothy, Alice, Wendy: Dorothy, Alice, Wendy By Weir, Andy Publishing Date: [2019] Classification: JNF Call Number: J741.5 WEI "What happens to Alice when she comes back from Wonderland? Wendy from Neverland? Dorothy from Oz? The three meet here, at Cheshire Crossing -- a boarding school where girls like them learn how to cope with their supernatural experiences and harness their magical world-crossing powers. But the trio -- now teenagers, who've had their fill of meddling authority figures -- aren't content to sit still in a classroom. Soon they're dashing from one universe to the next, leaving havoc in their wake -- and, inadvertently, bringing the Wicked Witch and Hook together in a deadly supervillain love match. To stop them, the girls will have to draw on all of their powers... and marshal a team of unlikely allies from across the magical multiverse."--Provided by publisher. |
By Arnosky, Jim Publishing Date: c1982 Classification: JNF Call Number: J743.83 ARN Instructions for drawing water, land, plants, and animals. |
Traditional Native American arts and activities By Braman, Arlette N Publishing Date: 2000 Classification: JNF Call Number: J745 BRA Presents facts about various Native American cultures and offers instructions for projects, recipes, and games from nineteen Native American traditions. |
By Schuette, Sarah L Publishing Date: [2020] Classification: JNF Call Number: J745.59 SCH "Need some fast and easy duct tape projects for your makerspace? You're in luck! From spinners and beads to wallets and bookmarks, these engaging 10-minute projects will have kids making in no time!"-- |
Quilting with a modern slant: people, patterns, and techniques inspiring the Modern Quilt Community By May, Rachel Publishing Date: [2014] Classification: JNF Call Number: J746.46 MAY "In Quilting with a Modern Slant, Rachel May introduces you to more than 70 modern quilters who have developed their own styles, methods, and aesthetics. Their ideas, their quilts, and their tips, tutorials, and techniques will inspire you to try something new and follow your own creativity wherever it leads."--www.Amazon.com. |
World of glass: the art of Dale Chihuly By Greenberg, Jan Publishing Date: 2020 Classification: JNF Call Number: J748.092 GRE "His crew calls him Maestro. Thousands of fans call him a magician. Over the past five decades, Dale Chihuly has created some of the most innovative and popular works of art in museums and gardens around the world. Authors Greenberg and Jordan met with Chihuly in his studio for exclusive interviews discussing his early life, his passion for glassblowing, and his dazzling works. Lavishly illustrated with Chihuly's art and family photographs, this book discusses Chihuly's workshop and his glassblowing technique. The book includes a step-by-step guide to how glass pieces are created, a list of places to see Chihuly's artwork, endnotes, a bibliography, and an index"-- |
By Wood, Alix Publishing Date: 2020 Classification: JNF Call Number: J751.426 WOO Rocks and pebbles are easy to overlook in our world since they're often underfoot, but when they're transformed into an emoji pendant, tic-tac-toe game, or refrigerator magnet, they become inspiring materials to craft a variety of attractive and entertaining objects. This exciting collection of projects shows readers how to use rocks they find to make heartfelt gifts for friends and family. Each clever project is made achievable with accessible directions accompanied by colorful photographs. Young artists will realize that artistic inspiration is truly all around us. |
The Usborne book of famous paintings By Dickins, Rosie Publishing Date: [2009] Classification: JNF Call Number: J759 DIC Introduces thirty-five famous paintings, including a reproduction of each piece accompanied by a simple analysis of the work. |
My wild life: adventures of a wildlife photographer By Eszterhas, Suzi Publishing Date: [2020] Classification: JNF Call Number: J778.9 ESZ "Suzi Eszterhas knew that she wanted to be a wildlife photographer from the time she was a small child. She got her first camera when she was six and proceeded to take pictures of her cats in her backyard, pretending that they were lions on the savanna or tigers in the jungle. In this book, Suzi will talk about her dream, and about how it isn't like what she thought it would be when she was a kid - ie, it's not glamorous and it's a lot of hard work, but still entirely worth it! - She talks about overcoming obstacles in order to get the perfect shot; the continual learning necessary to do what she does; how her work has deepened her love of animals; and her commitment to protecting them. Each chapter highlights one of her adventures and uses that to explore that chapter's topic, culminating with photos of the adventure being discussed. The chapters also illustrate an aspect of Suzi's work and what it is like to be a wildlife photographer. - Includes chapters: My childhood dream; World travels; Prepping for shoots; Living in the field; On Safari; Going undercover; Highs and lows; Do not disturb; Mothers and babies; Rescues and orphans; Working with locals; Working with scientists; Giving back; Ask Suzi: Answers to the questions that Suzi hears most often! - As a whole, the book's big message is (in part) that the relationship Suzi has with wildlife and nature is the one we should all have: do no harm, respect, learn, protect wild spaces and animals, and the critical importance of connecting with animals and nature."-- |
By Lopez, Silvia Publishing Date: [2020] Classification: JNF Call Number: J782 LOP "Selena Quintanilla's music career began at the age of nine when she started singing in her family's band. She went from using a hairbrush as a microphone to traveling from town to town to play gigs. But Selena faced a challenge: people said that she would never make it in Tejano music, which was dominated by male performers. Selena was determined to prove them wrong. Born and raised in Texas, Selena didn't know how to speak Spanish, but with the help of her dad, she learned to sing it. With songs written and composed by her older brother and the fun dance steps Selena created, her band, Selena Y Los Dinos, rose to stardom! A true trailblazer, her success in Tejano music and her crossover into mainstream American music opened the door for other Latinx entertainers, and she became an inspiration for Latina girls everywhere"-- |
By Smith, Craig Publishing Date: 2019 Classification: JNF Call Number: J782.42 SMI Originally written as a children's song, Wonky Donkey has a daughter, cute and small, and prone to mischief. |
Pete the cat's 12 groovy days of Christmas By Dean, Kim Publishing Date: [2018] Classification: JNF Call Number: J782.421 DEA In this version of the traditional song, Pete and his friends rock and groove while counting down the days to Christmas. |