Inyo County Free Library - New Acquisitions
March 2022 - April 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.
Publishing Date: 2004 Classification: JNF Call Number: J398.2 A collection of some of the oldest African tales, selected by Nelson Mandela, former president of South Africa, which presents such themes as cunning animals, magic spells, and people who change forms. |
The tiger and the rabbit: and other tales By Belpré, Pura Publishing Date: [1965] Classification: JNF Call Number: J398.2 BEL Retells a traditional Puerto Rican tale in which a weak but cunning rabbit defeats a powerful tiger plus other Puerto Rican tales. |
By McAllister, Angela Publishing Date: 2021 Classification: JNF Call Number: J398.2 MCA "There's always time for a bedtime story, so snuggle up and get ready to drift off to the land of nod with this collection of magical tales that includes both well-known classics and lesser-known treasures from Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia and Oceania, North America, the Middle East and Latin America. Collected and retold by award-winning author Angela McAllister and beautifully illustrated by Anna Shepeta, this anthology will be treasured by story lovers both young and old"-- |
By Woodson, Carter Godwin Publishing Date: [2010] Classification: JNF Call Number: J398.2 WOO How was the earth formed, and where did animals come from? Why does the hippopotamus live in water, and why do cats chase rats? Imaginative answers to these and other age-old questions can be found among the rich oral traditions of Africa. Generations of listeners have delighted in these fanciful explanations of the natural, moral, and spiritual worlds, which unfold amid a realm of talking animals, magic drums, tricksters, and fairies. Known as the "Father of Black History," Carter Godwin Woodson was among the first scholars to promote the history and achievements of African-Americans. His compilation of fables about a jealous blind man, a disobedient daughter, a rivalry among brothers, and other timeless predicaments is punctuated with thought-provoking proverbs and gentle humor. Told in simple language, these tales will enchant readers and listeners of all ages. Over sixty evocative illustrations appear throughout the book. - (Dover Pubns) |
By Osborne, Mary Pope Publishing Date: [1991] Classification: JNF Call Number: J398.22 OSB A collection of tall tales about such American folk heroes as Sally Ann Thunder Ann Whirlwind, Pecos Bill, John Henry, and Paul Bunyan. |
By Willems, Mo Publishing Date: 2021 Classification: JNF Call Number: J428.1 WIL "An inquisitive opposites book featuring original abstract artwork"-- |
King Sejong invents an alphabet By Kim, Carol Publishing Date: 2021 Classification: JNF Call Number: J495.711 KIM "In 15th-century Korea, King Sejong was distressed. The complicated Chinese characters used for reading and writing meant only rich, educated people could read-and that was just the way they wanted it. But King Sejong thought all Koreans should be able to read and write, so he worked in secret for years to create a new Korean alphabet. King Sejong's strong leadership and determination to bring equality to his country make his 600-year-old story as relevant as ever"-- |
NEW RELEASE Sky Wolf's call: the gift of Indigenous knowledge By Yellowhorn, Eldon Publishing Date: 2022 Classification: JNF Call Number: J500.89 YEL "From healing to astronomy to our connection to the natural world, the lessons from Indigenous knowledge inform our learning and practices today. How do knowledge systems get passed down over generations? Through the knowledge inherited from their Elders and ancestors, Indigenous Peoples throughout North America have observed, practiced, experimented, and interacted with plants, animals, the sky, and the waters over millennia. Knowledge keepers have shared their wisdom with younger people through oral history, stories, ceremonies, and records that took many forms. In Sky Wolf's Call, award-winning author team of Eldon Yellowhorn and Kathy Lowinger reveal how Indigenous knowledge comes from centuries of practices, experiences, and ideas gathered by people who have a long history with the natural world. Indigenous knowledge is explored through the use of fire and water, the acquisition of food, the study of astronomy, and healing practices."-- |
G is for googol: a math alphabet book By Schwartz, David M Publishing Date: [1998] Classification: JNF Call Number: J510 SCH Explains the meaning of mathematical terms which begin with the different letters of the alphabet from abacus, binary, and cubit to zillion. |
A hundred billion trillion stars By Fishman, Seth Publishing Date: [2017] Classification: JNF Call Number: J510.2 FIS "A look at the numbers that surround us, big and small, on earth and in outer space."-- |
NEW RELEASE By Askew, Mike Publishing Date: [2022] Classification: JNF Call Number: J513.21 ASK Multiplying and dividing might sound difficult but this fun book aims to teach kids otherwise! In this colorful volume, students will learn about the basics of these mathematical operations through simple games and activities. Tips and questions will help them consider different aspects of math principles, while bright pictures make it easy to follow along through each fun activity. |
NEW RELEASE The universe and its mysteries By Barr, Catherine Publishing Date: 2022 Classification: JNF Call Number: J520 BAR "How did the universe form? What's the relationship between time and space? What scientific principles and natural forces rule our universe and how do we know about them? Answer these and many more questions in this . . . guide to our universe! In-depth text, . . . facts, and full-color photographs will guide readers through an exploration that mingles history, science, biographies, and more to examine the universe--and ponder the mysteries we're still learning about today"--Provided by publisher. |
The Goldilocks zone: real facts about outer space By Sheneman, Drew Publishing Date: [2021] Classification: JNF Call Number: J523.2 SHE "For as long as people have stared up to the stars, we've wondered if there could be life on other planets. But the truth is that life can't survive anywhere else in our solar system. Venus is way too hot. Neptune is w-a-a-a-ay too cold. And don't even get us started on Uranus. But there's more to Earth than just having the perfect temperature that makes it the best place in the known universe to live. What makes Earth so special? Join Goldilocks and her best friend, Baby Bear, on an interstellar adventure to learn all about our solar system in this informative, hilarious, and 100 percent factual nonfiction picture book by award-winning author, illustrator, and cartoonist Drew Sheneman." -- Amazon. |
NEW RELEASE Fossil hunter: how Mary Anning changed the science of prehistoric life By Blackford, Cheryl Publishing Date: [2022] Classification: JNF Call Number: J560.92 BLA "A fascinating, highly visual biography of Mary Anning, the Victorian fossil hunter who changed scientific thinking about prehistoric life and would become one of the most celebrated paleontologists of all time. Mary Anning grew up on the south coast of England in a region rich in fossils. As teenagers, she and her brother Joseph discovered England's first complete ichthyosaur. Poor and uneducated, Anning would become one of the most celebrated paleontologists ever, though in her time she supported herself selling by fossils and received little formal recognition. Her findings helped shape scientific thinking about extinction and prehistoric life long before Darwin published his famous work on evolution. With engaging text, photographs, and stunning paleoart, Fossil Hunter introduces this self-taught scientist, now recognized as one of the greatest fossilists the world has ever known. "-- |
Inside in: X-rays of nature's hidden world By Schutten, Jan Paul Publishing Date: 2021 Classification: JNF Call Number: J590 SCH "Did you ever wonder what a bee looks like underneath its furry coat? Did you know that a seahorse protects itself with both armor on the outside and a skeleton on the inside? Can you guess why a tree frog needs to use its eyes to swallow? With Inside In, photographer Arie van 't Riet gives us a rare chance to see beneath the surface of some of nature's most captivating creations--tiny insects, fascinating fish, intriguing reptiles and amphibians, beautiful birds, and marvelous mammals--with stunning, never-before-seen X-ray photographs. The photographer creates what he calls 'bioramas' by using low-energy X-ray techniques to capture these fascinating creatures, along with the delicate flowers, grasses, and plants in their natural environment. Informative and light-hearted text by Jan Paul Schutten helps us to understand what we're seeing, and to look more closely at the details and truly understand what makes these creatures remarkable. Inside In is of interest to anyone with a fascination for how creatures have evolved and adapted to their environment. Beyond that, the photographs themselves, in black-and-white and color, are exquisitely lovely. Inside In is a beautiful book that will be a treasure for readers of all ages."-- |
By Esbaum, Jill Publishing Date: 2015 Classification: JNF Call Number: J590.14 ESB "What do you call that group of animals? Learn the sometimes familiar and sometimes surprising names for animal groups from around the globe."-- |
NEW RELEASE Little killers: the ferocious lives of puny predators By Collard, Sneed B Publishing Date: [2022] Classification: JNF Call Number: J591.53 COL "Meet some of the world's most impressive predators! Small creatures can make a huge impact, changing ecosystems, controlling pests, and even taking down much larger creatures. Discover the amazing lives of these voracious killers"-- |
Sea lions in the parking lot: animals on the move in a time of pandemic By Todaro, Lenora Publishing Date: 2021 Classification: JNF Call Number: J591.7 TOD "What would happen if people all around the world stayed inside, away from animals' habitats? Twelve fascinating real-life stories of creatures around the globe who reclaimed their habitat during the COVID-19 quarantine show animal lovers and aspiring citizen scientists how to help wildlife by fighting habitat loss. A Junior Library Guild selection. With the skies, roads, and waterways clear and quiet during the COVID-19 pandemic, the natural world seemed to return to an earlier, wilder state. Animals crossed boundaries that people had set over centuries, reclaiming ancient habitats. From sea lions who clambered into a parking lot in Argentina to deer who wandered in a Japanese subway to lions lounging in the middle of South African roads to kangaroos who bounced through a shopping district in Australia, this thoroughly researched, stunningly illustrated book tells the stories of these newly footloose creatures -- and describes what the COVID-19 'pause' taught scientists about how ecosystems and wildlife can rebound if the right environmental conditions are achieved."-- |
You're invited to a moth ball: a nighttime insect celebration By Burns, Loree Griffin Publishing Date: [2020] Classification: JNF Call Number: J595.78 BUR "RSVP and join the ball--a moth ball--and study backyard moths. Captivating photographs show how to lure in moths in order to study and appreciate them. Approachable text with direct address to the reader shows the magic of being a citizen scientist right in your own back yard."-- |
Sharks: nature's perfect hunter By Flood, Joe Publishing Date: [2018] Classification: JNF Call Number: J597.3 FLO Presented in comic book format, this in-depth introduction to sharks examines their undersea terrain, their cunning adaptability, and their staggering variety. Includes glossary. |