Inyo County Free Library - New Acquisitions

These are books and media new to the library and cataloged by the Inyo County Free Library.

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The practical princess

By Williams, Jay

Publishing Date: [2016]

Classification: JNF

Call Number: J 398.2 WIL

A princess uses common sense to get rid of a dragon, save herself from imprisonment, and find a handsome prince.

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Who owns the clouds

By Brassard, Mario

Publishing Date: [2023]

Classification: JNF

Call Number: J 741.5944 BRA

"Even though Mila is no longer 9 years old, her childhood memories sometimes overtake her. What happened there, halfway between dreaming and insomnia, continues in other forms here, twenty years later. Whether it's seeing a very old photo taken by her father, a red balloon rolling at her feet, or just lining up at a wicket, something still trembles in her. If the clouds sometimes remind her of where she came from, she guesses that they can also teach her where to go..."--

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Witches of Brooklyn: S'more magic

By Escabasse, Sophie

Publishing Date: [2022]

Classification: JNF

Call Number: J 741.5973 ESC

Effie is sent off to the wilderness for summer camp without her friends, but she hopes to learn some cool new magic and meet new witch friends.

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Baby-sitters little sister: Karen's witch

By Farina, Katy

Publishing Date: 2019

Classification: JNF

Call Number: J 741.5973 FAR

Karen Brewer's imagination gets the best of her when she decides that her neighbor, Mrs. Porter--who has wild gray hair, wears black robes, and has a garden full of mysterious herbs--must be a witch.

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Karen's witch

By Farina, Katy

Publishing Date: 2020

Classification: JNF

Call Number: J 741.5973 FAR

Karen Brewer lives next door to Mrs. Porter, who wears long robes and has wild gray hair. Mrs. Porter has a black cat named Midnight and always seems to be working in her garden. Karen isn't supposed to spy on her neighbour, but she's determined to prove that Mrs. Porter is a witch named Morbidda Destiny! Mrs. Porter is getting ready to have a special meeting at her house, and Karen is sure the meeting is for witches. Are they going to cast a spell on Karen? Or will she be brave enough to send them away - once and for all?

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Nina: a story of Nina Simone

By Todd, Traci N.

Publishing Date: [2021]

Classification: JNF

Call Number: J 782.4216 TOD

Nina Simone was an icon. Her music was the backdrop for a freedom movement. But before she was Nina Simone, she was Eunice Kathleen Waymon, a prodigy who sang before she could walk and learned to play the piano o on her father's knee.. But when doors were closed to her because of the color of her skin, she quickly discovered her talent might not be enough to succeed. Nina tucked away the hurt and persevered, finding a way to perform despite the obstacles, and with t a voice like soft thunder, she triumphed. But as Nina's career soared, her people were hurting, marching for their very lives. Nina soon joined them, now raising her thunderous voice in powerful protest in the fight against racial inequality and discrimination. She demanded justice. Her voice echoed throughout the nation, changing hearts and minds. Beautifully and lyrically told by debut author Traci N. Todd and brought to stunning and glorious life by Caldecott honoree Christian Robinson, Nina is the stirring and victorious story of little Eunice, who grew up to become the acclaimed singer Nina Simone, and her bold, defiant, and exultant legacy that remains a call to action and a call for hope today. --

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Notable native people: 50 indigenous leaders, dreamers, and changemakers from past and present

By Keene, Adrienne

Publishing Date: [2021]

Classification: JNF

Call Number: J 920.0092 KEE

An accessible and educational illustrated book profiling 50 notable American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian people, from NBA star Kyrie Irving of the Standing Rock Lakota to Wilma Mankiller, the first female principal chief of the Cherokee Nation. Celebrate the lives, stories, and contributions of Indigenous artists, activists, scientists, athletes, and other changemakers in this illustrated collection. Also offers accessible primers on important Indigenous issues, from the legacy of colonialism and cultural appropriation to food sovereignty, land and water rights, and more. An indispensable read for people of all backgrounds seeking to learn about Native American heritage, histories, and cultures, Notable Native People will educate and inspire readers of all ages. -- Provided by Publisher.

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Pharaoh's boat

By Weitzman, David

Publishing Date: [2020]

Classification: JNF

Call Number: J 932.012 WEJ

Describes the design and construction of Egyptian pharaoh Cheops's funeral boat, excavated in 1954 near the Great Pyramid at Giza, and its 1980s reconstruction.

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My thoughts are clouds: poems for mindfulness

By Heard, Georgia

Publishing Date: 2021

Classification: JNF

Call Number: J158.13 HEA

A poetry collection that both illustrates what mindfulness is and encourages young, growing minds to be present.

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You can be a nature detective

By Kochanoff, Peggy

Publishing Date: ©2009

Classification: JNF

Call Number: J508 KOC

With the goal of getting kids outside exploring, author Peggy Kochanoff uses breathtaking watercolors and informative text to spark readers' interest in investigating the wonders of Mother Nature. Part field guide and part whodunit, this book has something for naturalists of all ages.

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Oh say can you seed

By Worth, Bonnie

Publishing Date: ©2001

Classification: JNF

Call Number: J580 WOR

The Cat in the Hat tells children what plants are used for, how plants grow, and the different parts of a plant.

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Been there, done that: reading animal signs

By Weber, Jen Funk

Publishing Date: 2016

Classification: JNF

Call Number: J591.479 WEB

When Cole's visit with his friend Helena nears its end, he asks where all the wild animals are and she takes him on a trail, showing signs of beavers, snowshoe hares, eagles, and more along the way. Includes activities.

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Babar's yoga for elephants

By Brunhoff, Laurent de

Publishing Date: 2002

Classification: JNF

Call Number: J613.7 BRU

Babar the elephant demonstrates and provides step-by-step instructions for basic yoga techniques and positions, then shows how he and Celeste use them to relax and have fun as they travel around the world.

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Chess for kids

By Basman, Michael

Publishing Date: 2001

Classification: JNF

Call Number: J794.1 BAS

Readers can learn all the rules of chess with annotated photosequences and advice on the game from a top game expert.

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Me on the map

By Sweeney, Joan

Publishing Date: 2018

Classification: JNF

Call Number: J912.01 SWE

"In this playful introduction to maps and geography, step by simple step, a young girl shows readers herself on a map of her room, her room on the map of her house, her house on the map of her street--all the way to her country on a map of the world. Once the reader is familiar with the maps, she demonstrates how readers can find their own country, state, and town--all the way back to their room"--Provided by publisher.

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