New Children's Nonfiction Books
New arrivals added to our Children's Nonfiction Collection in the last 7 days
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| Gandhi - a march to the sea by McGinty, Alice B., 1963- |
Recreates Mohandas Gandhi's 24-day March to the Sea, from March 12 to April 5, 1930, which became a pivotal moment in India's quest to become an independent country no longer ruled by Great Britain. |
May 19, 2013 |
| Myths busted! - just when you thought you knew what you knew-- by Krieger, Emily. |
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May 19, 2013 |
| Still lifes by Frisch, Joy. |
"A survey of the painting genre that focuses on carefully arranged inanimate objects, examining the genre's origins and introducing its notable artists, works, and styles throughout history"--Provided by publisher. |
May 19, 2013 |
| What was your dream, Dr. King? - and other questions about Martin Luther King, Jr. by Carson, Mary Kay. |
An introduction to the example and achievements of the influential civil rights leader poses and answers key questions about his life and time, offering insight into such topics as segregation, the 1963 Civil Rights March, and the history and purpose of his famous speeches. |
May 19, 2013 |
| Hey Canada! by Bowers, Vivien, 1951- |
"Nine-year-old Alice takes a camping road trip across Canada with Gran and her cousin Cal. Starting in Newfoundland and traveling through every province and territory, the trio records their amazing journey through blogs, poems, tweets, and songs as they discover Canada's fascinating history, founders, landmarks, nature, and geography."--P. [4] of cover. |
May 19, 2013 |
| Canals and dams - investigate feats of engineering by Latham, Donna. |
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May 19, 2013 |
| Ancient Rome - step into the time of the Roman Empire, with 15 step-by-step projects and over 370 exciting pictures by Steele, Philip, 1948- |
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May 19, 2013 |
| The biggest trivia book ever - and that's a fact! by Harry, Lou. |
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May 19, 2013 |
| Bats - biggest! littlest! by Markle, Sandra. |
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May 19, 2013 |
| Abraham Lincoln by Raum, Elizabeth. |
A biography on Abraham Lincoln, the 16th president of the United States, and his roles in the Civil War and the Great Emancipation. |
May 19, 2013 |
| Rain by Mayer, Cassie. |
"Learn how rain forms, what floods and droughts are, and why rain is an important part of our weather"--P. [4] of cover. |
May 20, 2013 |
| Puerto Rico. The people and culture by Banting, Erinn. |
Introduces the history, religions, holidays and festivals, arts, sports, languages, and literature of Puerto Rico. |
May 20, 2013 |
| Johannes Vermeer by Wood, Alix. |
Presents the life and accomplishments of the Dutch painter known for his use of color, discussing his childhood, art education, family life, and famous works. |
May 20, 2013 |
| Fun with paint by Lim, Annalees. |
Offers instructions for using paint to create such colorful art and handicraft projects as a color wheel, wrapping paper, and foil prints. |
May 20, 2013 |
| Fun with fabric by Lim, Annalees. |
Offers instructions for creating easy fabric craft projects using felt, buttons, old fabric, glue, and scissors. |
May 20, 2013 |
| Fun with paper by Lim, Annalees. |
Offers instructions for creating easy paper craft projects, including paper chains, masks, decorations, and dioramas. |
May 20, 2013 |
| Beetles by Bodden, Valerie. |
"A basic introduction to beetles, examining where they live, how they grow, what they eat, and the unique traits that help to define them, such as their ability to make sounds or glow"--Provided by publisher. |
May 20, 2013 |
| The world in the time of Charlemagne by Macdonald, Fiona, 1958- |
A brief introduction to the life of famed French emperor Charlemagne of the world in which he lived. |
May 22, 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 22, 2013 |
| Yorkshire terrier by Johnson, Jinny, 1949- |
"Describes the care, training, and rearing of the Yorkshire terrier. Also explains the Yorkshire terrier's unique characteristics and history"--Provided by publisher. |
May 22, 2013 |