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-- Twenty fun facts about rocks and gems[2018]., Juvenile, Gareth Stevens Publishing Call No: 552 MORLOCK Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: "The glittering shapes of gems and crystals, the strange glowing of phosphorescent rocks, these objects mesmerize young audiences. This volume of fascinating and accessible factoids introduces young readers to strange rocks and gems like tourmaline, which comes in every color and has been mistaken for other gems for centuries. It also explains the essential science concept of rock and gem formation in easy, age-appropriate language. Fantastic photographs compliment each fun fact, and a detailed graphic organizer provides a convenient summary of some of the coolest gems and rocks Earth has to offer."
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-- Twenty fun facts about rocks and gems[2018]., Gareth Stevens Call No: 552. MOR Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: The glittering shapes of gems and crystals, the strange glowing of phosphorescent rocks, these objects mesmerize young audiences. This volume of fascinating and accessible factoids introduces young readers to strange rocks and gems like tourmaline, which comes in every color and has been mistaken for other gems for centuries. It also explains the essential science concept of rock and gem formation in easy, age-appropriate language. Fantastic photographs compliment each fun fact, and a detailed graphic organizer provides a convenient summary of some of the coolest gems and rocks Earth has to offer.
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[2018], Gareth Stevens Publishing Call No: 398.21 Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: Emily and her winged horse, Pegasus, face an ancient challenge of Olympic proportions in this fourth book of an exciting series. A deadly plague has struck Olympus. While the Olympians fade one by one, Emily's heart breaks as she watches, particularl
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[2018]., Gareth Stevens Publishing Call No: 398.21 Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: Emily and her winged horse, Pegasus, face an ancient challenge of Olympic proportions in this fourth book of an exciting series. A deadly plague has struck Olympus. While the Olympians fade one by one, Emily's heart breaks as she watches, particularl
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2018., Juvenile, Gareth Stevens Publishing Call No: 323.1197 Edition: First edition. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s)Click here to watch Series Title: Eyewitness to history (Gareth Stevens Publishing).Summary Note: Traces the history of injustice toward Native Americans in the U.S., discussing broken treaties, forced assimilation, and reservations. Describes how Native Americans fought back with protests, occupations, and the American Indian Movement; and discusses protests today against oil pipelines. Includes sidebars, a timeline, photographs, a glossary, and further resources.
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2018., PowerKids Press Call No: Biography MIRANDA Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: Jettisoned into the public eye for his extensive involvement with the musical Into the Heights in 2008, which won him a Tony Award for Best Original Score, Lin-Manuel Miranda has become a household name. Most recently, Miranda has received awards and media attention for writing the music, lyrics, and book for the musical Hamilton, in which he performed the lead role of Alexander Hamilton. On top of these achievements, Miranda, of Puerto Rican descent, worked with President Barack Obama and other legislators to help ease Puerto Rico's debt. He has been recognized for his originality and dedication to theatre and has shown young people the value of a varied musical education.
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-- Red-tailed hawk versus Burmese python[2019]., Gareth Stevens Publishing Call No: 597.96 78 Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: A bird and a snake may not seem like they could have much in common, but the red-tailed hawk and Burmese python are both skilled hunters. In a fight, they'd each bring quite a bit to the table. This thrilling book is packed with information that compares and contrasts these two carnivores. Eye-catching photographs help readers visualize these two animals in a battle. Habitats and adaptations are just a couple of the important science concepts that this exciting book discusses.
