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.
NEW RELEASE By Rae, Rowena Publishing Date: 2022 Classification: JNF Call Number: J597.56 RAE "This nonfiction book for middle-grade readers explores the iconic life cycle of the salmon, their contributions to the ecosystem and their struggle for survival. Illustrated with photos throughout."-- |
NEW RELEASE The adventures of Dr. sloth: Rebecca Cliffe and her quest to protect sloths By Eszterhas, Suzi Publishing Date: [2022] Classification: JNF Call Number: J599.313 ESZ "Scientists know surprisingly little about sloths, but Becky Cliffe is working to change that. Visit the steamy jungles of Central and South America to see these adorable animals up close--and find out ways to protect them"-- |
Whales: diving into the unknown By Zakroff, Casey Publishing Date: 2021 Classification: JNF Call Number: J599.5 ZAK Dive deep with Science Comics: Whales, a new and exciting volume of First Second's nonfiction graphic novel series! In this volume, Zip, an enthusiastic beaked whale, is eager to share everything he can about whale pods by broadcasting his very own undersea podcast! He will travel across the global ocean interviewing a diverse assortment of whales and dolphins about their amazing behaviors and habitats, as well as their interactions with the human world. Can this one small whale tell the story of the whole ocean and the interconnectivity that affects us all?-- Provided by publisher. |
By Lawler, Janet Publishing Date: 2021 Classification: JNF Call Number: J599.79 LAW "Lively artwork brings to life the many wonders of being a walrus as it plays hide-and-seek with a friend, lounges on an ice floe and demonstrates an impressive range of sounds. Includes walrus facts." -- |
NEW RELEASE How to build a human: in seven evolutionary steps By Turner, Pamela S Publishing Date: [2022] Classification: JNF Call Number: J599.938 TUR "A celebrated science writer draws upon the most recent discoveries in paleoarchaeology and evolutionary biology to present the seven most important steps leading to Homo sapiens"-- |
The digestive system: a tour through your guts By Viola, Jason Publishing Date: 2021 Classification: JNF Call Number: J612.3 VIO An engaging graphic-novel introduction to the human gastrointestinal tract discusses the science that underlies digestion, counseling students on subjects ranging from saliva and nutrient processing to illness and friendly bacteria. |
The girl who could fix anything: Beatrice Shilling, World War II engineer By Rockliff, Mara Publishing Date: 2021 Classification: JNF Call Number: J629.13 ROC This true story follows the story of Beatrice Shilling, a woman whose ingenuity, persistence, and mechanical expertise helped Britain win World War II. |
By Rayner, Catherine Publishing Date: 2021 Classification: JNF Call Number: J639.3 RAY "In his big tank in the kitchen, Richard the goldfish quickly bonds with--and even learns to recognize--his human companion, who tells him all about his day after school. A visiting friend, Sandy, shares some cool fish facts: Did you know that goldfish nap with their eyes open--because they don't have eyelids? Or that they can let you know they're hungry by swimming up and blowing bubbles? Sandy has a backyard pond filled with goldfish of all shapes and jewel-like colors, some much bigger (and older) than his friend's new pet. What might Richard's own future hold? Drawn in by the expressive illustrations and child-friendly tone, readers will emerge with a new appreciation for the beauty and personality of these classic pets. Kids inspired to care for a goldfish of their own will find a list of things they will need in the back matter."-- |
The complete baking book for young chefs Publishing Date: [2019] Classification: JNF Call Number: J641.815 "100+ sweet & savory recipes that you'll love to bake, share & eat:"--Cover |
The Chinese invent papermaking By Bergin, Sean Publishing Date: 2021 Classification: JNF Call Number: J676.095 BER Where would we be without paper? We'd have no books or magazines, no paper money, and no material on which to paint or draw. But fortunately, paper has been around for thousands of years-and we have ancient China to thank for that! This detailed volume explains the history of paper, from its likely origins with hemp fiber to its use for books and documents and its growing spread to other areas of the world. Photos of historical artifacts bring history to life, and further sources encourage readers to learn more. |
NEW RELEASE By Eaton, Maxwell Publishing Date: [2022] Classification: JNF Call Number: J690.837 EAT "Bear sets out to build a house from scratch before winter comes"-- |
Art is everywhere: a book about Andy Warhol By Mack, Jeff Publishing Date: 2021 Classification: JNF Call Number: J700.92 MAC This is the story of Andy Warhol--and how his pop art took the world by storm. From drawing shoes for a shoe company to his Campbell's Soup cans and Marilyn Monroe prints, Andy made art out of the everyday. People claimed Andy's art wasn't real art, but that didn't stop him from making it, plus movies, a magazine, a TV show, and more! |
What Isabella wanted: Isabella Stewart Gardner builds a museum By Fleming, Candace Publishing Date: [2021] Classification: JNF Call Number: J708.744 FLE "The true story of Isabella Stewart Gardner's mission to turn her home into a unique art museum"-- |
Magic trash: a story of Tyree Guyton and his art By Shapiro, J. H. Publishing Date: 2015 Classification: JNF Call Number: J709.2 SHA Paintbrush in hand, Tyree transforms his decaying, crime-ridden neighbourhood into the Heidelberg Project, an interactive sculpture park. This story spans from Tyree Guyton's childhood in 1950's Detroit to his efforts to heal his communnity through art in the 1980s. |
NEW RELEASE By Dufresne, Emilie Publishing Date: 2022 Classification: JNF Call Number: J759.05 DUF To many, impressionist painters are the best known. From Edgar Degas to Mary Cassatt, the impressionists created beautiful works that are found in museums all over the world and even more prints of them are found in homes! This book profiles some of these big-name impressionists and shows their famous pieces. Guided by a friendly gallery worker, readers investigate what features one finds in impressionist works as well as the differences between a gallery and a museum. Activities throughout the book encourage readers to try their hand at impressionist techniques and ideas. |
King of ragtime: the story of Scott Joplin By Costanza, Stephen Publishing Date: [2021] Classification: JNF Call Number: J780.92 COS This toe-tapping picture book biography of African American composer Scott Joplin, whose ragtime music paved the way for jazz, is told through kaleidoscopic illustrations. |
By Todd, Traci N Publishing Date: 2021 Classification: JNF Call Number: J782 TOD "A biography of Nina Simone, an acclaimed singer whose music gave voice to the struggle for racial equality during the Civil Rights Movement"-- |
Mambo mucho mambo: el baile que atravesó la barrera del color By Robbins, Dean Publishing Date: 2021 Classification: JNF Call Number: J793.33 ROB "Millie danced to jazz in her Italian neighborhood. Pedro danced to Latin songs in his Puerto Rican neighborhood. It was the 1940s in New York City, and they were forbidden to dance together...until first a band and then a ballroom broke the rules. Machito and His Afro-Cubans hit the scene with a brand-new sound, blending jazz trumpets and saxophones with Latin maracas and congas creating Latin jazz, music for the head, the heart, and the hips. Then the Palladium Ballroom issued a bold challenge to segregation and threw open its doors to all. Illustrated with verve and told through real-life characters who feature in an afterword, Mambo Mucho Mambo! portrays the power of music and dance to transcend racial, religious, and ethnic boundaries"-- |
NEW RELEASE Basketball's greatest nicknames: Chocolate Thunder, Spoon, the Brow, and more By Storden, Thom Publishing Date: [2022] Classification: JNF Call Number: J796 STO "Many of the greatest basketball players have earned funny, odd, or interesting nicknames during their careers. Read to find out the stories behind basketball's legendary nicknames"-- |
Jim Thorpe: an athlete for the ages By Labrecque, Ellen Publishing Date: ©2010 Classification: JNF Call Number: J796.092 LAB A biography of Native American athlete Jim Thorpe. |