New Children's Nonfiction Books
New arrivals added to our Children's Nonfiction Collection in the last 7 days
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| 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 19, 2013 |
| How do jets work? by Silverman, Buffy. |
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May 19, 2013 |
| Horses and ponies by Mason, Paul, 1967- |
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May 19, 2013 |
| Graphing story problems by Cocca, Lisa Colozza, 1957- |
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May 19, 2013 |
| Graphic novels by Harris, Ashley Rae. |
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May 19, 2013 |
| Football colors by Weakland, Mark. |
"This football-themed color book features full-color photographs and fun, simple text"--Provided by publisher. |
May 19, 2013 |
| Karate by Wood, Alix. |
Introduces karate, describing the equipment required; different stances, punches, blocks, and kicks; important terms; and how to improve technique. |
May 19, 2013 |
| Jujitsu by Wood, Alix. |
Presents information about Jujitsu, including its history, equipment, safety, and technique. |
May 19, 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 19, 2013 |
| Jackie Robinson - amazing athlete and activist by Stille, Darlene R. |
Describes the life and accomplishments of the baseball player, from his childhood and early career in the Negro leagues to his landmark position on the Brooklyn Dodgers, breaking the baseball color barrier. |
May 19, 2013 |
| Inside the heart by Halvorson, Karin, 1979- |
Explains how the human heart works, including such concepts as the circulatory system, the arteries, and the capillaries. |
May 19, 2013 |
| Indianapolis 500 by Hamilton, Sue L., 1959- |
Looks at the famous drivers, champions, and moments in the history of the Indianapolis 500. |
May 19, 2013 |
| Iguanas by Connors, Kathleen. |
Presents iguanas, describing their physical characteristics, life cycle, and feeding behavior. |
May 19, 2013 |
| Humpback whales by Claybourne, Anna. |
Provides information about humpback whales, including habitat, life cycle, eating habits, and intelligence. |
May 19, 2013 |
| Huge hunters roam the Earth - ancient mammals by Dixon, Dougal. |
"Describes the animals of the Tertiary Period, when huge open plains of grass formed, and mammals developed long legs to suit this new environment. Includes an Animal Families glossary, prehistory timeline, and pronunciation guides"-- |
May 19, 2013 |
| How does a battery work? by Wilson, Roman. |
Presents information about electric batteries, how they work, how the current they produce is used to power devices, and their history. |
May 19, 2013 |
| Harajuku style - fun fashions you can sketch by Bolte, Mari. |
"Lively text and fun illustrations describe how to draw cool fashions"--Provided by publisher. |
May 19, 2013 |
| A green kid's guide to watering plants by Lay, Richard. |
Provides a guide to gardening, covering such subjects as preparing soil, fertilizing, and removing pests. |
May 19, 2013 |
| A green kid's guide to soil preparation by Lay, Richard. |
Teaches how to prepare soil for gardening, including choosing a site for a bed, building a frame, and creating a blanket of leaves or grass. |
May 19, 2013 |
| A green kid's guide to preventing plant diseases by Lay, Richard. |
Explains how to keep plants healthy and prevent disease, including using compost, covering the soil with mulch, and cleaning garden tools. |
May 19, 2013 |