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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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"-- |
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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