New Children's Nonfiction Books
New arrivals added to our Children's Nonfiction Collection in the last 7 days
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| Make an animation! by Levete, Sarah. |
Explains the basics of how to make an animated film, discussing how to choose a style, providing modeling advice, proposing plot lines, and suggesting equipment. |
May 17, 2013 |
| Winston Churchill-- and World War II by Ridley, Sarah, 1963- |
Traces the life and political career of the former British prime minister, and describes his contributions to the outcome of World War II. |
May 17, 2013 |
| Saving animal babies by Shields, Amy. |
"These heartwarming stories of animal babies, rescued and nursed back to health by humans, will pull at the heart strings and make kids realize there's a survivor inside all of us. This reader is illustrated with adorable photographs that document these animals' recoveries. The carefully written text guarantees a successful and rewarding reading experience for level 1 readers"-- |
May 17, 2013 |
| Mary McLeod Bethune - woman of courage by McKissack, Pat, 1944- |
"Read about Mary McLeod Bethune's life. Discover how she started a school, and worked in the White House"--Provided by publisher. |
May 17, 2013 |
| Portraits by Frisch, Joy. |
"A survey of the painting genre that focuses on intimate likenesses of human figures, examining the genre's origins and introducing its notable artists, works, and styles throughout history"--Provided by publisher. |
May 17, 2013 |
| Polar bears by Marsh, Laura F. |
Learn about polar bears including details regarding their behavior, families, and environment. |
May 17, 2013 |
| Planet earth by Richards, Jon, 1970- |
Infographics illustrate facts about the Earth, providing information about such topics as the rock and water cycles, the world's tallest mountains, and tectonic plates. |
May 17, 2013 |
| The natural world by Richards, Jon, 1970- |
Infographics illustrate facts about the natural world, providing information about such topics as energy production, food webs, threatened species, and record-breaking animals. |
May 17, 2013 |
| Martin Luther King, Jr. by Mara, Wil. |
Traces the life and achievements of the Baptist pastor who became a driving force behind the African American civil rights movement. |
May 17, 2013 |
| Michelle Kwan by Wellman, Sam. |
Describes the personal life and figure skating career of the young Chinese American who won the National and World Championships in 1996. |
May 17, 2013 |
| Math in the kitchen - fractions by Mahaney, Ian F, author. |
Uses word problem examples in the kitchen to introduce the concept of fractions. |
May 17, 2013 |
| Shimmer & splash - the sparkling world of sea life by Arnosky, Jim |
Acclaimed naturalist Jim Arnosky will bring out your inner explorer as he explains why a puffer swells up like a bballoon, how sharks locate prey in the darkness, and why some fish like to swim in the shadow of a manatee. |
May 17, 2013 |
| Thomas Edison - incredible inventor by Tourville, Amanda Doering, 1980- |
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May 17, 2013 |
| Stars and the dust from space by Prinja, Raman, 1961- |
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May 17, 2013 |
| Monkeys by Schreiber, Anne. |
Learn about monkeys including details regarding their behavior, families, and environment. |
May 17, 2013 |
| Meet the president's cabinet by Rajczak, Michael. |
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May 17, 2013 |
| Marshfield dreams - when I was a kid by Fletcher, Ralph J. |
Ralph is content in his simple life in Marshfield, Massachusetts, but when his father tells him that the family must move to Chicago for his new job, Ralph worries about what it will feel like to leave so many of his favorite people, places, and things behind. The colorful boyhood of a popular author comes to life in this personal account. |
May 17, 2013 |
| The practical guide to drawing animals by Gray, Peter, 1969- |
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May 17, 2013 |
| Paint it! by Durkin, Kath. |
"This book includes 12 projects involving different painting techniques such as watercolor acrylic, sgraffito, and more. Includes tips on finding materials and general art techniques"--Provided by publisher. |
May 17, 2013 |
| My first book of Chinese words - an ABC rhyming book by Wu, Faye-Lynn. |
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May 17, 2013 |