Inyo County Free Library - New Acquisitions
August 2022
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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NEW RELEASE Publishing Date: [2022] Classification: JNF Call Number: J 741.5973 "Retells the story of the Madrigals, an extraordinary family that lives in the mountains of Colombia in a charmed region called Encanto--a wondrous place whose magic becomes threatened and whose rescue depends on the only member of the Madrigal family who doesn't possess magical gifts"-- |
The finest hours: the true story of a heroic sea rescue By Tougias, Mike Publishing Date: 2021 Classification: JNF Call Number: J 910.9163 TOU In the winter of 1952, New England was battered by the most brutal nor'easter in years. As the weather wreaked havoc on land, the freezing Atlantic became a wind-whipped zone of peril. In the early hours of Monday, February 18, while the storm raged, two oil tankers, the Pendleton and the Fort Mercer, found themselves in the same horrifying predicament. Built with "dirty steel," and not prepared to withstand such ferocious seas, both tankers split in two, leaving the dozens of men on board utterly at the Atlantic's mercy. The Finest Hours is the true story of the valiant attempt to rescue the souls huddling inside the broken halves of the two ships. Coast Guard cutters raced to the aid of those on the Fort Mercer, and when it became apparent that the halves of the Pendleton were in danger of capsizing, the Guard sent out two thirty-six-foot lifeboats as well. These wooden boats, manned by only four seamen, were dwarfed by the enormous seventy-foot seas. As the tiny rescue vessels set out from the coast of Cape Cod, the men aboard were all fully aware that they were embarking on what could easily become a suicide mission |
By Rex, Michael Publishing Date: [2020] Classification: JNF Call Number: J121.4 REX "Robots try to figure out the difference between facts and opinions."-- |
An illustrated treasury of Scottish folk and fairy tales By Breslin, Theresa Publishing Date: 2012 Classification: JNF Call Number: J398.209 BRE Slithering stoorworms, mischievous brownies, fierce kelpies and magical selkies are exquisitely brought to life for children in Theresa Breslin's enchanting tales and Kate Leiper's otherwordly illustrations. |
By Driscoll, Michael Publishing Date: 2019 Classification: JNF Call Number: J520 DRI Provides an introduction to astronomy, discussing how planets get their names, the best time to spot a "shooting star," and why the moon changes shape. |
NEW RELEASE Constellations for kids: the stories of the stars By Pearson, Ann Publishing Date: 2022 Classification: JNF Call Number: J523.8 PEA "People have always looked up at the stars and seen shapes--and created stories about them. With this book of constellations, kids ages 3 to 5 will learn some of the most famous myths and legends connected to the stars. This guide is full of amazing tales that explore everything from the origin of Ursa Major to the adventures of Hercules."--Back cover. |
By Kalman, Bobbie Publishing Date: 2011 Classification: JNF Call Number: J570 KAL Introduces the concept of symmetry and demonstrates its presence in natural objects, including leaves, butterflies, human faces, and starfish. |
By Kumin, Maxine Publishing Date: [1986] Classification: JNF Call Number: J578.092 KUM Relates in rhyme the famous Dutch scientist's penchant for viewing things with a microscope, through which he made remarkable observations. |
By Tekiela, Stan Publishing Date: [2020] Classification: JNF Call Number: J591.479 TEK Spotting animals in the wild is tricky, but they leave plenty of clues behind--especially tracks. Examine the evidence. Study the animal tracks. See if you can guess "Whose track is that?" Then turn the page to discover the answer. This interactive and entertaining picture book features the full-color photography of Stan Tekiela, a professional naturalist and award-winning author. With every reading, children get more familiar with a variety of North American critters. They might soon start seeing animal tracks on every outing! |
Roots and wings: how Shahzia Sikander became an artist By Sikander, Shahzia Publishing Date: [2021] Classification: JNF Call Number: J709.2 SIK "Growing up in Lahore, Pakistan, Shahzia flew kites, ate fruit from jamun trees, and devoured Russian fairy tales, American Westerns, and Bollywood films. She also read poetry in Urdu, her own language, and learned the slow and detailed painting technique of Indo-Persian miniatures. And when she moved far from home to study art, she brought her roots with her. Roots and Wings is a deeply personal story about how an artist grows. It is based on the childhood of Shahzia Sikander, one of the most exciting and celebrated artists working today"--Back cover |
Seven voyages: how China's treasure fleet conquered the sea By Bergreen, Laurence Publishing Date: 2021 Classification: JNF Call Number: J951.026 BER "The central coast of China, 1405. At nearly seven feet tall, Admiral Zheng He looked out at the sea before him. For the next three decades, the oceans would be his home, as he would command over 1,500 ships and thousands of sailors in seven journeys that would predate the heart of the European Age of Exploration. Over his seven epic journeys, Zheng He explored the Northern Pacific and Indian Oceans, traveling as far as the east coast of Africa, expanding Chinese power globally, warring with pirates, and capturing enemies along the way in the name of his emperor, Zhu Di."--Jacket |
The first conspiracy: the secret plot to kill George Washington By Meltzer, Brad Publishing Date: 2020 Classification: JNF Call Number: J973.41 MEL In 1776, an elite group of soldiers was handpicked to serve as George Washington's bodyguards. Washington trusted them; relied on them. But unbeknownst to Washington, some of them were part of a treasonous plan. In the months leading up to the Revolutionary War, these traitorous soldiers, along with the Governor of New York William Tryon and Mayor David Mathews, launched a deadly plot against the most important member of the military: George Washington himself. This is the story of the secret plot and how it was revealed. Adapted for young readers. |
Log cabin in the woods: a true story about a pioneer boy By Henry, Joanne Landers Publishing Date: 1988 Classification: JNF Call Number: J977.2 HEN Recounts eleven-year-old Oliver Johnson's experiences living in the densely forested wilderness of nineteenth-century central Indiana. |
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