Inyo County Free Library - New Acquisitions

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Twenty-two cents: Muhammad Yunus and the Village Bank

By Yoo, Paula

Publishing Date: [2014]

Classification: JNF

Call Number: J 332.1092 YOO

"A biography of Nobel Peace Prize winner Muhammad Yunus, who from a young age was determined to make difference in the world and eventually revolutionized global antipoverty efforts by developing the innovative economic concept of micro-lending. Includes an afterword and author's sources"--

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Arctic thaw: climate change and the global race for energy resources

By McPherson, Stephanie Sammartino

Publishing Date: [2015]

Classification: JNF

Call Number: J 333.7909 MCP

As the Arctic experiences increasingly drastic ice melt, a treasure trove of previously inaccessible resources especially oil and natural gas are exposed. From oil tankers to military bases, the Arctic has never before hosted so many warring interests . . Author Biography, Bibliography, Full-Color Photographs, Further Reading, Glossary, Index, Maps, Online Resources, Photo Captions, Sidebars, Source Notes, Table of Contents, Websites.

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Chernobyl's wild kingdom: life in the dead zone

By Johnson, Rebecca L.

Publishing Date: [2015]

Classification: JNF

Call Number: J 590.9477 JOH

Looks at the events of the Chernobyl Nuclear Accident in the Ukraine, describing how scientists are monitoring the effects of radiation on the wildlife that continue to live there and what this means for the human population surrounding the area.

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Ben Franklin's big splash: the mostly true story of his first invention

By Rosenstock, Barb

Publishing Date: [2014]

Classification: JNF

Call Number: J 973.3092 ROS

Retells the story of the famous thinker's first invention as a young Ben Franklin, troubled by the fact that fish swim better than he does, tries to invent a way to swim more fluidly.

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Eyes wide open: going behind the environmental headlines

By Fleischman, Paul

Publishing Date: 2014

Classification: JNF

Call Number: J304.28 FLE

"We're living in an aha moment. Take 250 years of human ingenuity. Add abundant fossil fuels. The result: a population and lifestyle never seen before. The downsides weren't visible for centuries, but now they are. Suddenly everything needs rethinking--suburbs, cars, fast food, cheap prices. It's a changed world. This book explains it. Using politics, psychology, and history for altitude, Eyes Wide Open shows how to see the principles driving events and attitudes, from vested interests to denial to big-country syndrome. Here's the briefing you need to comprehend the twenty-first century"--Page 4 of cover.

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Sabotage, sedition, and Sundry acts of rebellion

By Aretha, David

Publishing Date: [2015]

Classification: JNF

Call Number: J306.362 ARE

A history of the resistance to slavery by enslaved Africans and African Americans examines instances of armed rebellion, suicide, and escape, the ferocious responses of white authority, abolitionism, and black soldiers in the Civil War. - (Baker & Taylor)

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Chocolate: sweet science and dark secrets of the world's favorite treat

By Frydenborg, Kay

Publishing Date: [2015]

Classification: JNF

Call Number: J338.7 FRY

"A fascinating account for teen readers that captures the history, science, and economic and cultural implications of the harvesting of cacao and creation of chocolate. Readers of Chew On This and The Omnivore's Dilemma will savor this rich exposé."--

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Hansel & Gretel

By Gaiman, Neil

Publishing Date: [2014]

Classification: JNF

Call Number: J398.2 GAI

Two abandoned children come upon a gingerbread cottage inhabited by a cruel witch who wants to eat them.

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El autobús mágico en el interior de la tierra

By Cole, Joanna

Publishing Date: [1993], c1991

Classification: JNF

Call Number: J551 COL

On a special field trip in the magic school bus, Ms Frizzle's class learn at first hand about different kinds of rocks and the formation of the earth.

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Tiny creatures: the world of microbes

By Davies, Nicola

Publishing Date: 2014

Classification: JNF

Call Number: J579 DAV

Looks at all the different microbes that inhabit the Earth and examines the varied jobs they do.

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The case of the vanishing little brown bats: a scientific mystery

By Markle, Sandra

Publishing Date: c2015

Classification: JNF

Call Number: J599.472 MAR

Describes the work done by scientists to identify the Pd fungi involved in the deaths of large numbers of little brown bats in the United States and their effort to control and eradicate the disease in the future.

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Florence Nightingale

By Demi

Publishing Date: 2014

Classification: JNF

Call Number: J610.73 DEM

"Florence Nightingale revolutionized the world of medicine by emphasizing cleanliness, food that was hot and nutritious, and organization in hospitals. What began as an attempt to make army hospitals safer and more effective became a lifelong mission, and remains relevant today. This new picture book biography of Florence Nightingale, from celebrated author and artist Demi, beautifully portrays the story of Florence's life and explores the long-lasting effects of her career"--

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Your head shape reveals your personality: science's biggest mistakes about the human body

By Zuchora-Walske, Christine

Publishing Date: [2015]

Classification: JNF

Call Number: J610.9 ZUC

"What if someone told you that your liver pumped blood through your body? You'd think that person was crazy! Discover how thought about the human body has changed over the centuries."--

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How does a touch screen work

By Gray, Leon

Publishing Date: 2014

Classification: JNF

Call Number: J621.39 GRA

Discusses the history and evolution of touch screens and describes how they work, where they are used today, and possible future developments in the field.

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Wheels, wings, and motors

By Coupe, Robert

Publishing Date: 2014

Classification: JNF

Call Number: J629.046 COU

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Super sniffers: dog detectives on the job

By Patent, Dorothy Hinshaw

Publishing Date: [2014]

Classification: JNF

Call Number: J636.7 PAT

"A dog's nose is 300 times more powerful than a human nose, so it's no wonder that dogs use their incredibly advanced sense of smell to do some very important jobs. Dorothy Hinshaw Patent explores the various ways specific dogs have put their super sniffing ability to use: from bedbug sniffers to explosive detectors to life-saving allergy detectors...and more. This dynamic photo-essay includes first-hand accounts from the people who work closely with these amazing dogs."--

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Edward Hopper paints his world

By Burleigh, Robert

Publishing Date: 2014

Classification: JNF

Call Number: J759.13 BUR

As a boy, Edward Hopper knew exactly what he wanted to be when he grew up: on the cover of his pencil box, he wrote the words EDWARD HOPPER, WOULD-BE ARTIST. He traveled to New York and to Paris to hone his craft. And even though no one wanted to buy his paintings for a long time, he never stopped believing in his dream to be an artist. He was fascinated with painting light and shadow and his works explore this challenge.Edward Hopper's story is one of courage, resilience, and determination.

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Taking flight: from war orphan to star ballerina

By DePrince, Michaela

Publishing Date: 2014

Classification: JNF

Call Number: J792.802 DEP

"The memoir of Michaela DePrince, who lived the first few years of her live in war-torn Sierra Leone until being adopted by an American Family. Now seventeen, she is one of the premiere ballerinas in the United States"--

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Lives of the explorers: discoveries, disasters (and what the neighbors thought)

By Krull, Kathleen

Publishing Date: [2014]

Classification: JNF

Call Number: J910.922 KRU

"You might know that Columbus discovered America, Lewis and Clark headed west with Sacajawea, and Sally Ride blasted into space. But what do you really know about these bold explorers? What were they like as kids? What pets or bad habits did they have? And what drove their passion to explore unknown parts of the world? With juicy tidbits about everything from favorite foods to first loves, Lives of the Explorers reveals these fascinating adventurers as both world-changers and real people. The entertaining style and solid research of the Lives of. series of biographies have made it a favorite with families and educators for twenty years. This new volume takes readers through the centuries and across the globe, profiling the men and women whose curiosity and courage have led them to discover our world"--

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The family Romanov: murder, rebellion & the fall of Imperial Russia

By Fleming, Candace

Publishing Date: 2014

Classification: JNF

Call Number: J947.08 FLE

From the acclaimed author of Amelia Lost and The Lincolns comes a heartrending narrative nonfiction page-turner--and a perfect resource for meeting Common Core standards. When Russia's last tsar, Nicholas II, inherited the throne in 1894, he was unprepared to do so. With their four daughters (including Anastasia) and only son, a hemophiliac, Nicholas and his reclusive wife, Alexandra, buried their heads in the sand, living a life of opulence as World War I raged outside their door and political unrest grew into the Russian Revolution. Deftly maneuvering between the lives of the Romanovs and the plight of Russia's peasants and urban workers--and their eventual uprising--Fleming offers up a fascinating portrait, complete with inserts featuring period photographs and compelling primary-source material that brings it all to life.

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