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.
Tracking pythons: the quest to catch an invasive predator and save an ecosystem By Messner, Kate Publishing Date: [2020] Classification: JNF Call Number: J597.96 MES Describes the process of tracking Burmese pythons, an invasive species to the United States. |
By Bailey, Jill Publishing Date: 1992 Classification: JNF Call Number: J598 BAI Describes the physical characteristics, habitats, and behavior of birds and examines kinds of seashore birds, woodland birds, birds of prey, and others. |
Winged migration: the junior edition By Durand, Stephane Publishing Date: 2004 Classification: JNF Call Number: J598.156 DUR Every year billions of birds set out on journeys across the globe. They travel astonishing distances, following thousands of different routes over every continent, in search of food, warmth, and their ancestral nesting grounds. Winged Migration: The Junior Edition tells the fascinating stories of fifteen of these birds -- from the arctic tern, which travels all the way from the North Pole to the South Pole and back again, to the bar-headed goose, which flies over the Himalayas, the highest mountains in the world. Through these engaging stories, informative maps and sidebars, Winged Migration: The funior Edition allows readers to enter the world of birds as never before. It also takes them behind the scenes of the incredible three-year filmmaking adventure that resulted in the Oscar nominated film. |
By Perry, Philip Publishing Date: 1992 Classification: JNF Call Number: J598.297 PER Introduces a variety of the birds that are to be found in the cities, woodlands, mountains, and other parts of North America. |
By Sayre, April Pulley Publishing Date: [2020] Classification: JNF Call Number: J598.3 SAY Offers a rhyming text and information about seagulls, their behavior, diet, and young. |
Ostriches: the superpower field guide By Poliquin, Rachel Publishing Date: [2019] Classification: JNF Call Number: J598.5 POL Describes some of the unique traits of ostriches, including their telescopic vision, their breakneck speed, and their hydro-hoarding heat shield. |
By Vanderklugt, Kyla Publishing Date: 2020 Classification: JNF Call Number: J598.8 VAN Presents information about the intelligence of crows, with examples including how they can solve simple problems, make their own tools, and have complex social lives. |
The spirit of Springer: the real-life rescue of an orphaned orca By Abler, Amanda Publishing Date: [2020] Classification: JNF Call Number: J599.53 ABL "A heart-warming and true story about an orphaned orca named Springer who was found swimming alone in the Puget Sound in 2002. The book takes us on Springer's journey from being near starvation to rescued to then the challenges of her release, eventual adoption, and the start of her own family."-- |
The dolphin, prince of the waves By Le Bloas-Julienne, Renée Publishing Date: 1999, c1997 Classification: JNF Call Number: J599.533 LEB Describes the physical characteristics, habitat, behavior, and life cycle of bottle-nosed dolphins, also called blowers. |
By Miller, Alyce Publishing Date: 2015 Classification: JNF Call Number: J599.768 MIL Solitary, nocturnal creatures, skunks generally go about their business unnoticed. But then there&;s that thing they do . . . and oh, boy, when they do it, no one can ignore them. But there's far more to skunks than their stench, and with this beautifully illustrated entry in Reaktion&;s Animal series, Alyce Miller gives these furry scavengers their due. More than being unappreciated, skunks, Miller reveals, have a long history of persecution: killed off as smelly nuisances, they have also been hunted for their fur and, yes, their unique musk, which has found a perhaps unexpected use in perfume. Moving from nature to culture, Miller delves into the long line of skunks that have played parts in literature, film, and folklore, from the antics of Pepe Le Pew to the role of skunks in Native American spiritual beliefs. As growing urban wildlife populations bring humans and skunks ever closer, Miller's book will help us understand and appreciate these beautiful, intriguing, and wholly distinct animals. - (Chicago Distribution Center) |
By Cleave, Andrew Publishing Date: [2020] Classification: JNF Call Number: J599.79 CLE "Each title in the Creatures of the Ocean series discusses in detail the feeding and breeding traits of each species, their reproductive processes, their defense mechanisms, and their forms of communication and provides a deeper appreciation of the variety and complexity of life in the ocean"-- |
Jonas Hanway's scurrilous, scandalous, shockingly sensational umbrella By Crute, Josh Publishing Date: 2020 Classification: JNF Call Number: J609.2 CRU Sometimes in London it drizzles. Sometimes it mizzles. Other times it pelts and showers and spits. And Jonas Hanway hates getting wet. How can he go about his day as a proper London gentleman when his shoes are soggy, his coat is always collecting puddles, and his wig looks like a wet cat? Fed up with damp and dreary London, Jonas sails far away, to places where the sun always shines. But what he sees when he gets there is ... scandalous! Shocking! Sensational! Perhaps also ... quite genius? Now all Jonas has to do is convince the rest of London that they need an umbrella, too. All about the real gentleman who introduced umbrellas to 1750's London society, this is the perfect story of persistence, problem-solving, and how good ideas hold (off) water. |
Women inventors hidden in history By Custance, Petrice Publishing Date: 2020 Classification: JNF Call Number: J609.252 CUS "We've all heard of Alexander Graham Bell and Thomas Edison, but very few female inventors are household names. This fascinating book illuminates the history of women who used their brainpower and skills to produce important items we use ever day. Meet Hedy LaMarr, a famous Hollywood actress by day and inventor of a radio guidance system for torpedos by night. Marvel at the cleverness of Ng Mui, who developed the martial art known as Wing Chun, which later developed into kung fu"-- |
By Jeffries, Michael Publishing Date: 1992 Classification: JNF Call Number: J609.73 JEF Discusses the accomplishments of men and women who have given us important inventions in such areas as industry and commerce, weapons and warfare, and communication. |
Poisoned water: how the citizens of Flint, Michigan, fought for their lives and warned the nation By Cooper, Candy J Publishing Date: 2020 Classification: JNF Call Number: J615.9 COO Reveals the true story of Flint, Michigan's poisoned water supply, describing how the water crisis unfolded in 2014 and the history of racism and segregation that led up to it. |
By Ciletti, Barbara J Publishing Date: 2017, c2017 Classification: JNF Call Number: J616 CIL Through dynamic infographics, charts, up-close photos and strong reading level control, this title explores the lives of malaria parasites, the creepy buggers that might be living near you. |
By Mincks, Margaret Publishing Date: [2017], c2017 Classification: JNF Call Number: J616 MIN Through dynamic infographics, charts, up-close photos and strong reading level control, this title explores the lives of head lice the creepy parasites that might be living near you. |
NEW RELEASE The science of the coronavirus By Gilles, Renae Publishing Date: 2021 Classification: JNF Call Number: J616.2 GIL "Examine COVID-19 from a scientific perspective. Readers will learn about the origin of the disease, its symptoms and treatments, and how people can protect themselves and others"-- |
By Allen, John Publishing Date: [2020] Classification: JNF Call Number: J616.86 ALL "Over-prescription of painkillers has led to opioid addiction among people in all segments of American society. This in turn has increased addiction to other opioids, such as heroin and fentanyl. The Opioid Crisis examines why opioid abuse has become one of the most urgent public health issues of our time."--Amazon.com. |
Dealing with psychotic disorders By Miller, Marie-Therese Publishing Date: [2020] Classification: JNF Call Number: J616.89 MIL "Those with psychotic disorders can see or hear things that do not exist in reality. Dealing with Psychotic Disorders explores what these disorders are like, how they affect people's lives, and today's best treatment options"-- |