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2017., Juvenile, PowerKids Press Call No: 323.1197 Edition: First edition. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s)Click here to watch Series Title: Civic participation: working for civil rights.Summary Note: Explores the history of the American Indian rights movement in the United States, discussing notable people, events, legislation, and issues. Includes color photographs, a glossary, a timeline, and an index.
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2016., Gareth Stevens Call No: 917.304 Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: The American landscape is dotted with sites important to our nation s history. This book is not about those landmarks, but those that are truly odd and unusual. Most readers know about Stonehenge in Europe, but what about Carhenge in Alliance, Nebraska? Amazing photographs put readers up close and personal with incredibly odd feats of engineering, such as the world s largest beagle and the world s largest ball of twine. Engaging material straight from the wackiest interstate billboards fill the pages of this wild and wonderful book. Detailed Table of Contents, Full-color photographs, Glossary, Index, Sidebars.
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[2018]., Juvenile, PowerKids Press Call No: 553.8 MACHAJEWSKI Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: Few objects can catch the fancy and capture the imagination quite as much as diamonds. Since their first discovery, these precious gems have inspired passion, evoked jealousy, and spurred conflict. Readers will study how diamonds are formed, extracted, and processed. Stunning sparkling photographs of the glittering gemstones add dimension to the book's comprehensive content. The book's relevant subject matter makes it a must-have for growing science enthusiasts studying elementary Earth science topics.
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Call No: 921 WIESEL Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: A documentary history of the HolocaustSummary Note: Explores the life and accomplishments of political activist Elie Wiesel, who came of age during the time of World War II and the Nazi occupation of Europe, and experienced concentration camp persecution himself.
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2016., Juvenile, GARETH STEVENS PUBLISHING Call No: 509 Edition: First edition. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s)Click here to watch Series Title: Freaky true science.Summary Note: Presents science discoveries that at first seemed strange, such as the discovery of antibiotics, X-rays, and black holes. Includes "Freaky Facts," photographs, a glossary, and further resources.
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2019., Juvenile, PowerKids Press Call No: B ANTETOKOUNMPO Edition: First edition. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s)Click here to view Series Title: Young sports greats.Summary Note: Profiles Milwaukee Bucks professional basketball player Giannis Antetokounmpo. Includes a glossary.
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Juvenile Call No: 639.412 Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: An introduction to pearls, how they are made, where they are found, cultured pearls, what they look like, and more.
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2016., Gareth Stevens Call No: 553.8 MAC Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Gems Nature's JewelsSummary Note: Some historians believe Julius Caesar conquered Great Britain partly to have better access to locations where pearls were found. European explorers found Native Americans wearing pearls, too. These gems have been valued for thousands of years. Readers are introduced to how pearls are made, the difference between naturally formed pearls and cultured pearls, and even how to tell a fake pearl from a real one! Full-color images showcase the luster and beauty of pearls as the main content and interesting fact boxes highlight the geological, historical, and scientific studies of pearls. Detailed Table of Contents, Fact Boxes, For Further Information Section, Glossary, Index, Graphic Organizers, Full-color photographs.
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2016., Britannica Educational Publishing Call No: 597.928 Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: The green sea turtle is a majestic creature that has been in existence for more than 100 million years. Today, however, green sea turtles are in danger of extinction because of the careless actions of humans. This volume presents facts about the green sea turtle s biology, habitat, mating and nesting habits, and diet, before describing the harmful human behavior that threatens its very existence. With beautiful colorful photographs and practical applications for helping to save this and other endangered creatures, readers will learn the importance of conservation. Detailed Table of Contents, For Further Information Section, Glossary, Index, Web Sites, Full-color photographs, Fact Boxes.