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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A leopard diary: my journey into the hidden world of a mother and her cubs By Eszterhas, Suzi Publishing Date: [2022] Classification: JNF Call Number: J599.75 ESZ "Leopards are known for being shy and elusive, and leopard mothers are even more so. Imagine, then, having the rare opportunity to follow and photograph a mother leopard and her cubs. When world-renowned nature photographer Suzi Eszterhas was given the chance to do so, she jumped on a plane to Botswana. And through this collection of informative diary entries and stunning photos, readers are able to share this rare privilege. This compelling chronicle of Suzi's time following a female leopard spans roughly a year and a half, but between the informative first-person observations and the photos of rarely seen moments in the wild, the time flies by. The story begins with Suzi arriving at the Jao Reserve in Botswana's Okavango Delta and meeting Kambango, the local tracker and guide who would become her close friend and whose knowledge and expertise she relies on throughout. They go immediately to the mother leopard's den where, after waiting patiently for a number of hours, Suzi catches her first glimpse of the newborn cubs and her joy is palpable. From here on, readers are along for wild ride that is sometimes bumpy (such as a dramatic close encounter with the mother who feared for her cubs' safety), sometimes smooth (the entries and photo captions are rich with observations of the cubs' behavior as they grow up, as well as more general information about leopard behaviour) and sometimes even a bit uncomfortable (such as the grim reality of having to watch the cubs learn to hunt by practicing on a wounded kudu calf). Throughout the whole diary, though, the excitement in Suzi's voice is clear, and her entries are full of her sense of wonder and respect for these amazing and secretive animals. Endmatter includes a Q & A with Kambango, who played such an essential role in this adventure, as well as a glossary of terms."-- |
By Fleming, Candace Publishing Date: [2022] Classification: JNF Call Number: J599.786 FLE "A book exploring the life and habitat of a mother polar bear and her cubs"-- |
By Kim, Diana Publishing Date: [2022] Classification: JNF Call Number: J612.21 KIM "Why do we yawn? Do animals yawn? And why are yawns so CONTAGIOUS? Learn the answers to these questions and more in this fact-filled and funny nonfiction picture book. Why did you yawn before your piano recital? Do you yawn more than your grandmother? And is your pet dog really yawning because you are? Find out in The Yawn Book, a funny and fascinating book of facts, including the most unbelievable one: no one knows for sure why we yawn at all."-- |
Moon tree: the story of one extraordinary tree By Fraiser, Carolyn Bennett Publishing Date: 2022 Classification: JNF Call Number: J629.454 FRA "A little girls finds a sycamore tree named a "moon tree" and wonders why? When no one knows, her third-grade class is determined to find the answer. Their quest leads them to NASA, an extraordinary boy who grew up to be an astronaut, a broken metal container, and a story more fascinating than they could have ever imagined."--page 2 of cover. |
NEW RELEASE By Breach, Jen Publishing Date: [2023] Classification: JNF Call Number: J641.59 BRE "Introduce your child to different food traditions and how they work their way into different cultures across the world in the children's book"--Provided by publisher. |
How it's made: the creation of everyday items By Gerencer, Thomas Publishing Date: 2022 Classification: JNF Call Number: J670 GER "For 24 seasons and counting, How It's Made has been an enthralling presence on Science Channel, educating its viewers on the process of making everything from bread to bifocals and breaking down complex ideas and processes with language everyone can understand. A "how-it's-made" guide for relentlessly curious kids between the ages of eight and twelve, this book will teach young readers how the items they love and use every day come to be, with simple yet captivating descriptions, and full-color illustrations and photographs. Each chapter will focus on one specific item of particular interest to middle-grade readers, such as airplanes, candy, or basketballs, and break down exactly what happens at the factory to make things tick"-- |
NEW RELEASE Focus on the Harlem Renaissance By Tyner, Artika R. Publishing Date: [2023] Classification: JNF Call Number: J700.89 TYN "The Harlem Renaissance combined art and social change. Readers will discover leaders and artists of the time, the Silent March, and why many say that we are living in a Black Renaissance"-- |
The ultimate book of origami animals By Shingu, Fumiaki Publishing Date: 2020 Classification: JNF Call Number: J736.982 SHI "Learn to fold your favorite animals from paper-from cute little cats and panda cubs to mighty lions and menacing dinosaurs. The easy-to-follow instructions in this book will show you how to quickly fold more than 100 different animal models" -- |
NEW RELEASE Just Jerry: how drawing shaped my life : a memoir By Pinkney, Jerry Publishing Date: 2023 Classification: JNF Call Number: J741.6 PIN "Jerry Pinkney, Caldecott Medal winner and illustrator of over one hundred books, tells the story of his childhood and how he developed his artistic talent"-- |
Living beyond borders: growing up Mexican in America Publishing Date: 2021 Classification: JNF Call Number: J810.8 "An anthology of short stories, essays, poetry, and comics about the Mexican American experience"-- |
Hello, Earth: poems to our planet By Sidman, Joyce Publishing Date: 2021 Classification: JNF Call Number: J811.54 SID "We walk on Earth's surface every day, but how often do we wonder about the incredible planet around us? From the molten cracks below to the shimmering moon above, Hello, Earth! explores the wonders of the natural world. This playful journey across our puzzle-piece continents does not hesitate to ask questions--even of the Earth itself! ... The book concludes with extensive scientific material to foster further learning about how the earth works, from water cycles to plate tectonics to the origin of ocean tides."-- |
The Whydah: a pirate ship feared, wrecked, and found By Sandler, Martin W. Publishing Date: [2017] Classification: JNF Call Number: J910.45 SAN Explore the exciting true story of the captaincy, wreck, and discovery of the Whydah the only pirate ship ever foundand the incredible mysteries it revealed. |
NEW RELEASE Mr. Lincoln sits for his portrait: the story of a photograph that became an American icon By Marcus, Leonard S. Publishing Date: 2023 Classification: JNF Call Number: J973.7 MAR "A middle-grade nonfiction book about one of America's most historically resonant images, the circumstances surrounding its creation, and the larger story it tells about Abraham Lincoln's life"-- |
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