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By Brown, Lizc2008., Juvenile, Weigl Pub. Call No: 028.7 Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s)Image View cover image provided by Mackin Series Title: Social studies essential skillsSummary Note: Provides an overview of reference materials, including encyclopedias, almanacs, and atlases; describes how to evaluate sources and avoid plagiarism; and contains exercises and activities.
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2014., Juvenile, AUK Authors Edition: 1. Thumbnail cover image Sample Summary Note: Do you know how many miles beneath the surface of the waves the wreck of the titanic lies? What do scientists and historians now believe led to the iceberg only being seen at the last minute? The flares that were sent up by the crew were supposed to signal 'distress' - but what did they actually say? All these questions and more are answered in this fascinating eBook which contains over one hundred facts about the ship and her tragic maiden voyage.
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2012., AUK Authors Edition: 1. Click to access OverDrive digital title. Summary Note: Through JK Rowling's series of Harry Potter books and the eight films, we have been introduced to a fantastic and magical world that I'm sure many of us would like to visit. But what is the story behind what we see and read, and what are some little-known facts about the books, the films, the actors and the characters? This book contains 101 amazing facts which you most likely didn't know!
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-- Architecture one hundred one[2015]., Adams Media Call No: ARCHITECTURE Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: A crash course in designing and constructing buildings... featuring only the most important facts, building styles, and architects--Back Cover.
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-- Explorer's guide to the world's hidden wonders[2016], Workman Publishing Call No: 910.2 FOE Availability:2 of 2 At Location(s) Summary Note: "Wonder meets wanderlust in an extraordinary new travel book. Created by the founders of AtlasObscura.com, the vibrant online destination and community with over 3 million visitors a month, Atlas Obscura is the bucket-list guide to over 700 of the most unusual, curious, bizarre, and mysterious places on earth"--
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By Lyon, Drew[2018]., Juvenile, Capstone Press Call No: 796.35 Lyo Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s)Click here to view Series Title: Sports illustrated kids (Capstone Press)Summary Note: Highlights the best and worst playmakers, champions and choke artists, decisions, collisions, and uniforms in baseball. Includes color photographs, statistics, sidebars, a glossary, sources for further information, and an index.
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2011., Britannica Educational Publishing Edition: 1st Edition. Click to access digital title. Sample Summary Note: Drawing crowds for its displays of both raw athleticism and spectacular showmanship, basketball has become one of the most exciting spectator sports in the United States, as well as the world. Players renowned for their maneuverability and skill—“Air” Jordan and his classic acrobatic moves, for instance—have intensified the level of competition in professional leagues and inspired everyday fans to “shoot hoops” in friendly games. This engaging volume examines the history and evolution of basketball and some of its most influential players.
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[2018]., Juvenile, Capstone Press Call No: 796.32 Mcc Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s)Click here to view Series Title: Sports illustrated kids (Capstone Press)Summary Note: Highlights the best and worst defenders, dunkers, passers, shooters, and uniforms in basketball. Includes color photographs, statistics, sidebars, a glossary, sources for further information, and an index.
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2011., National Geographic Call No: 500 ENG Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s)Cover image Summary Note: "From the Pythagorean theorem to DNA's double helix, from the discovery of microscopic life-forms to the theory of relativity--the big ideas of science and technology shape an era's worldview. Open this book, grasp the newest ideas from thought leaders of today, then spring off from them to move back through the past, one big idea at a time. Meet the people who gave birth to these ideas--and those who fought against them. Meet the MIT electrical engineer currently developing a way to turn on the lights cordlessly, then move back through Nikola Tesla's visionary concept of the wireless transfer of energy, Thomas Edison's groundbreaking work in developing a nationwide electrical grid, Ben Franklin's experiments to capture electricity, all the way back to ancient Greece, where Thales of Miletus described static electricity as a property of naturally occurring amber. Ingeniously organized and eminently browsable, this richly visual volume is divided into six big sections--medicine, transportation, communication, biology, chemistry, and the environment. Words and images that work together to explain such fascinating and elusive subjects as cloud computing, sunshields to cool the Earth, and self-driving cars. What did it take to get to these futuristic realities? Then, turn the page and follow a reverse-chronological illustrated time line of science and technology. This remarkable illustrated history tells the story of every Big Idea in our history, seen through the lens of where science is taking us today - and tomorrow. With an irresistibly cutting-edge look and original illustrations created by award-winning Ashby Design, paired with the reliable authority and comprehensiveness that National Geographic's world history books always offer, this is a one-of-a-kind trip to the future and back through all time all in one"--
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Primary Call No: 551 RATHBURN Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: Whipping wind blows snow into tall drifts across the road. Will cars be able to pass? This dilemma is just one effect of the powerful storms discussed in this low-level title. Engaging text and vibrant photos combine to tell readers how blizzards form, how they are forecast, and what damage they can cause. Special features such as a map, a formation diagram, a windchill chart, and a notable blizzard profile add to readers' understanding of this brutal natural disaster.
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Primary Call No: 551 RAT Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Natural DisastersSummary Note: Whipping wind blows snow into tall drifts across the road. Will cars be able to pass? This dilemma is just one effect of the powerful storms discussed in this low-level title. Engaging text and vibrant photos combine to tell readers how blizzards form, how they are forecast, and what damage they can cause. Special features such as a map, a formation diagram, a windchill chart, and a notable blizzard profile add to readers' understanding of this brutal natural disaster.
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2012, Roaring Brook Press Call No: 011.62 Edition: 1st ed. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: "An Almanac with information about famous events and celebrations for each day of the year and related children's book recommendations"--Provided by publisher.
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2014., St. Martin's Griffin Call No: DYSTOPIA F ROT Edition: First edition. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Divergent companionSummary Note: "The first companion guide to the blockbuster bestselling Divergent trilogy--soon to be a major motion picture Written by the New York Times bestselling author of The Twilight Companion and The Hunger Games Companion, the book takes fans deeper into the post-apocalyptic world created by Veronica Roth--a dystopian Chicago in which humanity has organized itself into five factions, each with its own core value to uphold. At the age of sixteen, Beatrice Prior must choose to which one she will devote her life. The Divergent Companion includes fascinating background facts about the action in all three books--the third book, Allegiant, publishes in October 2013--a revealing biography of the author, and amazing insights into the trilogy's major themes and features. It's everything fans have been hungering for since the very first book! This book is not authorized by Veronica Roth, Katherine Tegen Books, or anyone involved in the Divergent movie. The Divergent Companion is a must-read and a terrific gift for the millions of fans both young and old--especially with the Summit Entertainment film version of Divergent, the first book in the trilogy, hitting theaters in March 2014"--
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-- Finding print and subscription sources2012., Pre-adolescent, Creative Education Call No: 001.4 2 Edition: 1st ed. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Research for writingSummary Note: "A narrative guide to conducting research with print and subscription sources, complete with an overview of methodologies, tips for locating reference works and periodicals, and helpful resources."--Provided by publisher.
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2011., Britannica Educational Publishing Edition: 1st Edition. Click to access digital title. Sample Summary Note: Anyone who has experienced the thrill of watching his or her team win on Super Bowl Sunday will recognize the exhilaration that the game of football generates. Gridiron football is a complex game that demands both tactical ability and physical skill. This enthralling volume outlines the history and rules of American football, chronicles the rise of some of its greatest players, and illustrates how the game has become such a beloved cultural phenomenon.
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By Lyon, Drew[2018]., Juvenile, Capstone Press Call No: 796.33 Lyo Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s)Click here to view Series Title: Sports illustrated kids (Capstone Press)Summary Note: Highlights the best and worst playmakers, champions and choke artists, decisions, collisions, and uniforms in football. Includes color photographs, statistics, sidebars, a glossary, sources for further information, and an index.
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By Rabbat, Suzyc2010., Cherry Lake Pub. Call No: 001.4 2 Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Information explorerSummary Note: Looks at books as a good source of information for homework or research projects, identifying different types of books, discussing how books are organized, and explaining the skills of reading for understanding and using information responsibly. Includes exercises, illustrations, and checklists.
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By Rabbat, Suzyc2010., Juvenile, Cherry Lake Pub. Call No: 001.4 2 Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Information explorers: Super smart information strategiesSummary Note: Looks at books as a good source of information for homework or research projects, identifying different types of books, discussing how books are organized, and explaining the skills of reading for understanding and using information responsibly. Includes exercises, illustrations, and checklists.