Inyo County Free Library - New Acquisitions
July 2023 - August 2023
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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Underground fire: hope, sacrifice, and courage in the Cherry Mine disaster By Walker, Sally M. Publishing Date: 2022 Classification: JNF Call Number: J 363.1196 WAL Tells the story of the 1909 coal mine disaster in Cherry, Illinois, that killed hundreds of men, left more than four hundred children fatherless, inspired the first worker's compensation laws, and helped bring about changes in child labor practices. |
Madame Alexander: the creator of the iconic American doll By Rubin, Susan Goldman Publishing Date: 2022 Classification: JNF Call Number: J 688.7221 RUB Beatrice Alexander's family ran a doll hospital in their home in New York's Lower East Side, where she grew to love fixing and making dolls. Beatrice dreamed of becoming an artist, but her family couldn't afford to send her to sculpting school. She never stopped dreaming, and when World War I broke out, she came up with the idea to make dolls modeled after nurses to support the war effort and help keep children happy -- but they needed to be unbreakable because resources were scarce and families couldn't afford to repair or replace toys. With her innovative designs and ideas, she became a savvy, feminist entrepreneur. |
By Christmas, Johnnie Publishing Date: [2022] Classification: JNF Call Number: J 741.5971 CHR Bree can't wait for her first day at her new middle school, Enith Brigitha, home to the Mighty Manatees - until she's stuck with the only elective that fits her schedule: the dreaded Swim 101. The thought of swimming makes Bree more than a little queasy, yet she's forced to dive headfirst into one of her greatest fears. Lucky for her, Etta - an elderly occupant of her apartment building and former swim team captain - is willing to help. -- |
I survived Hurricane Katrina, 2005 By Ball, Georgia Publishing Date: 2022 Classification: JNF Call Number: J 741.5973 BAL "[In this graphic novel adaptation,] Barry's family tries to evacuate before Hurricane Katrina hits their home in New Orleans. But when Barry's little sister gets terribly sick, they're forced to stay home and wait out the storm. At first, Katrina doesn't seem to be as bad as predicted. But overnight the levees break, and Barry's world is literally torn apart. He's swept away by the floodwaters, away from his family. Can he survive the storm of the century--alone?"--Provided by publisher. |
NEW RELEASE By Brallier, Max Publishing Date: 2023 Classification: JNF Call Number: J 741.5973 BRA When friends Jack, Quint, June, and Dirk realize they read every issue of their favorite comic, Z-Man, the friends decide to write and illustrate their own comic book. |
By Pilkey, Dav Publishing Date: 2020 Classification: JNF Call Number: J 741.5973 PIL "A brand-new graphic novel series by Dav Pilkey, the internationally bestselling author and illustrator of the Dog Man and Captain Underpants series. In Cat Kid Comic Club, Li'l Petey, Flippy, and Molly introduce twenty-one rambunctious, funny, and talented baby frogs to the art of comic making. As the story unwinds with mishaps and hilarity, readers get to see the progress, mistakes, and improvements that come with practice and persistence."--Provided by publisher |
Cat Kid Comic Club: on purpose By Pilkey, Dav Publishing Date: 2022 Classification: JNF Call Number: J 741.5973 PIL "The comic club is going in all different directions! Naomi, Melvin, and siblings are each trying to find their purpose. Naomi has an idea to get rich quick that causes a lot of commotion and emotion. And when faced with rejections, the friends try and try again to stay true to their vision. To top it off, a surprise visitor comes to class to stir things up. Will a desire for money and power cloud Naomi's purpose? Is it quitting time? Will the club ever be the same?"-- |
Cat Kid Comic Club: perspectives By Pilkey, Dav Publishing Date: 2021 Classification: JNF Call Number: J 741.5973 PIL "Flippy, Molly, Li'l Petey, and twenty-one baby frogs each have something to say. Naomi and Melvin don't see eye to eye and Poppy perceives the world differently than her siblings. Will the baby frogs figure out how to work together and appreciate one another's point of view -- both inside and outside the classroom?"-- |
By Pilkey, Dav Publishing Date: 2021 Classification: JNF Call Number: J 741.5973 PIL "Dog Man is down on his luck, Petey confronts his not so purr-fect past, and Grampa is up to no good. The world is spinning out of control as new villains spill into town. Everything seems dark and full of despair. But hope is not lost. Can the incredible power of love save the day?"--Provided by publisher. |
NEW RELEASE Twenty thousand fleas under the sea By Pilkey, Dav Publishing Date: 2023 Classification: JNF Call Number: J 741.5973 PIL Piggy is back, and his newest plot is his most diabolical yet. Dog Man and the rest of your favorite characters must join together. What new villains are on the horizon? Where are they all coming from? And who will step forward to save the city when scoundrels sabotage our Supa Buddies? |
The tower of life: how Yaffa Eliach rebuilt her town in stories and photographs By Stiefel, Chana Publishing Date: 2022 Classification: JNF Call Number: J 940.5318 STI This story begins with Yaffa Eliach, a spirited young girl who grows up in a vibrant, happy 800-year-old town in Poland, filled with family life and rich traditions. Yaffa's grandmother, who receives a gift of a camera from America, becomes the village photographer, and takes photos of all the family events: weddings, bar mitzvahs, and family gatherings. And on the Jewish New Year, the villagers send photos to their relatives overseas to wish them a "Gut Yontif"! But one dark day, the town is invaded. And quickly the once happy home to 5,000 Jewish people is uprooted. Yaffa survives the war and becomes a Professor of History and America's foremost Holocaust expert. And when President Jimmy Carter invites her to create an exhibit for the new National Holocaust Museum in Washington, DC, she travels around the world hunting down her grandmother's photos - pictures taken of people who fled from her beloved town, Eishyshok, along with their stories and memories. This breathtaking revival of the town's collective spirit, which is a permanent exhibit at The National Holocaust Museum in Washington DC, will inspire those who read it. -- |
Cloaked in courage: uncovering Deborah Sampson, patriot soldier By Anderson, Beth Publishing Date: [2022] Classification: JNF Call Number: J 973.3092 AND "Deborah Sampson longs to break free. To be much more than a girl is allowed to be. Caught up in her country's fight for independence, 18-year-old Deborah declares her own independence. She soon enlists in George Washington's Continental Army, signing on as Robert Shurtliff. A young lady can't battle the British--a man can! But being a soldier is hard, dangerous work. Can she keep her identity a secret? Can she prove herself in combat? Will she win her battle to choose her own path? Find out in this inspirational story of a true American rebel"--Front jacket flap. |
The world needs who you were made to be By Gaines, Joanna Publishing Date: [2020] Classification: JNF Call Number: J155.4 GAI "Author Joanna Gaines follows up her #1 New York Times bestselling We Are the Gardeners with The World Needs Who You Were Made to Be. This children's book, beautifully illustrated by Julianna Swaney, celebrates how creativity and acceptance can come together in a bright and beautiful adventure"-- |
NEW RELEASE By Alexander, Kwame Publishing Date: 2023 Classification: JNF Call Number: J306.3 ALE "A picture book in verse that threads together past and present to explore the legacy of slavery during a classroom lesson"-- |
NEW RELEASE The last plastic straw: a plastic problem and finding ways to fix it By Romito, Dee Publishing Date: [2023] Classification: JNF Call Number: J363.72 ROM "A history of the technological advancements behind the straw, how modern plastic straws harm the environment, and what is being done to solve the problem of plastic pollution"-- |
The book of mythical beasts & magical creatures By Krensky, Stephen Publishing Date: 2020 Classification: JNF Call Number: J398.469 KRE "Enter the enchanting world of mythical creatures and explore the history behind them in this beautifully illustrated compendium for kids aged 7 to 9. You'll meet an incredible cast of mind-boggling fictional animals from all around the world. Say hello to Bigfoot in the forests of North America and learn about the Native American traditions that inspired its story. Voyage to Japan to meet kitsune, supernatural nine-tailed foxes that can turn into humans. And jump onboard an ancient storm-battered ship to learn why mermaids were the last thing a sailor wanted to see... Learn about the societies that spawned these legendary creatures, from Ancient Greece to the indigenous tribes of Australia, and find out what the beasts tell us about the people who created them. From narwhal tusks inspiring the legend of unicorns, to dinosaur bones creating rumours of dragons, there is an interesting story behind every magical beast. Mythical Beasts and Magical Creatures tells you everything you need to know about supernatural animals great and small."--Publisher description. |
Experiment with engineering science By Arnold, Nick Publishing Date: 2022 Classification: JNF Call Number: J507.8 ARN Take science out of the lab and into your home with this book of do-it-yourself ENGINEERING experiments! Featuring sections on super structures, mechanical marvels, fun forces, and future technology, you'll be an engineering wiz in no time! |
Ocean speaks: how Marie Tharp revealed the ocean's biggest secret By Keating, Jess Publishing Date: [2020] Classification: JNF Call Number: J526.092 KEA 'From a young age, Marie Tharp loved watching the world. She loved solving problems. And she loved pushing the limits of what girls and women were expected to do and be. In the mid-twentieth century, women were not welcome in the sciences, but Marie was tenacious. She got a job at a laboratory in New York. But then she faced another barrior: women were not allowed on the research ships (they were considered bad luck on boats). So instead, Marie stayed back and dove deep into the data her colleagues recorded. She mapped point after point and slowly revealed a deep rift valley in the ocean floor. At first the scientific community refused to believe her, but her evidence was irrefutable. She proved to the world that her research was correct. The mid-ocean ridge that Marie discovered is the single largest geographic feature on the planet, and she mapped it all from her small, cramped office." -- Amazon.com |
Bristlecone: the secret life of the world's oldest tree By Siy, Alexandra Publishing Date: 2022 Classification: JNF Call Number: J585.2 SIY "Living for more than five thousand years, ancient bristlecone pines are the oldest trees on Earth. Recorded in their rings are 'secrets' -- scientific evidence of a changing planet. A volcano erupts in 2036 BC. In 777, a storm explodes on the sun. Lightning strikes in 1122. And during the 20th century, the temperature increases dramatically. What is the secret to the bristlecone's exceptionally long life? Alexandra Siy's lyrical text, paired with Marlo Garnsworthy's meticulously researched mixed media painting, reveals the life cycle of the mysterious ancient bristlecone pine." -- Back cover. |
How do meerkats order pizza: wild facts about animals and the scientists who study them By Barker, Brooke Publishing Date: [2022] Classification: JNF Call Number: J590 BAR "Did you know that crows never forget a face? Or that jaguars have a favorite cologne? Have you ever wondered how to pet a yeti crab? Or whether dogs can tell if you're smiling? And just what is a burrowing bettong? Meet these weird, wonderful animals and the equally weird and wonderful scientists who study them. From crafting fake poop to slurping up bugs with a straw, there's nothing these amazing humans won't do to help us learn more about the animals around us. Packed with fascinating facts, this hilarious book from the bestselling creator of Sad Animal Facts reveals secrets like why roosters crow and how meerkats make decisions as a group--and how humans can better understand the wild creatures that share the planet with us"-- |
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