New Children's Nonfiction Books
New arrivals added to our Children's Nonfiction Collection in the last 7 days
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| Volcanoes by Magloff, Lisa. |
In a visual reference, readers can discover the inner workings of one of Earth's most terrifying natural phenomena as well as learn about some of the most famous volcanic eruptions in history. |
May 23, 2013 |
| The practical guide to drawing manga by Gray, Peter, 1969- |
From its origins in Japanese comics, manga has become one of the most popular and dynamic drawing styles in the world, used in animation, gaming, advertising, and design. This useful guide provides step-by-step instruction to help aspiring artists draw manga like the experts. Readers learn to draw characters that fit the manga "look" and exude personality, glamour, and polish. They learn to sketch well-proportioned figures and create faces with character and expression. Readers also learn to dra |
May 23, 2013 |
| Ohio by Sherrow, Victoria. |
"Provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, wildlife, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion, and landmarks of Ohio"--Provided by publisher. |
May 23, 2013 |
| Snapping turtles by Connors, Kathleen. |
Presents snapping turtles, describing their physical characteristics, life cycle, and predatory behavior. |
May 23, 2013 |
| Sloth bears by Murray, Julie, 1969- |
Presents information about sloth bears, including where they live, what they are like, how they behave, what they eat, how they raise young, and the things that threaten them as a species. |
May 23, 2013 |
| Siege by Durman, Laura. |
Traces the origins and development of medieval siegecraft, and describes siege engines, weapons, armor, preparations by the defenders, defenses, surrender, and how the development of artillery and firearms ended the tactic. |
May 23, 2013 |
| Science - Facts at Your Fingertips by Dorling Kindersley Limited (COR) |
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May 23, 2013 |
| Saber tooths are the big cats - Ice Age by Dixon, Dougal. |
"Describes the animals of the Quaternary Period, when an ice age took hold of Earth, and new animals evolved to survive the harsh weather. This period also marks when our human ancestors started to appear. Includes an Animal Families glossary, prehistorytimeline, and pronunciation guides"-- |
May 23, 2013 |
| Rosa Parks by Edison, Erin. |
Presents the life of the woman whose years of working for civil rights led her to refuse to give up her seat to a white person, setting off the Montgomery Bus Boycott, and who became known as "the mother of the civil rights movement." |
May 23, 2013 |
| Roman myths and legends by Hunt, Jilly. |
Discusses Roman mythology and its origins, the structure of the mythological world, and the gods, goddesses, and heroes featured in legend. |
May 23, 2013 |
| Robot competitions by Forest, Christopher. |
"Describes a variety of robot competitions held in the United States and around the world"-- |
May 23, 2013 |
| Noodlemania! - 50 playful pasta recipes by Barlow, Melissa. |
Presents fifty kid-friendly recipes for appetizers, lunches, dinners, and desserts featuring different types of pasta, including spaghetti and mini meatballs, lasagna pinwheels, tortellini soup, and sweet ramen trail mix. |
May 23, 2013 |
| National geographic kids almanac 2014. by National Geographic Society (U. S.) |
Provides the latest information on a wide range of topics, including animals, culture, geography, the environment, history, and science. |
May 23, 2013 |
| Math at the store by Steffora, Tracey. |
Explores how math is used at the store, from counting money and sorting products by size or color to the different shapes found. |
May 23, 2013 |
| States of matter in the real world by Baxter, Roberta. |
Introduces matter and its states, presents a brief history of the study of matter, and discusses the conditions needed to change between the different forms. |
May 23, 2013 |
| South American tapirs by Lynette, Rachel. |
Introduces South American tapirs, describing their physical characteristics, habitat, life cycle, and how they protect themselves from predators. |
May 23, 2013 |
| Sound in the real world by Milios, Rita. |
Describes the properties of sound, its study by scientists, and the use of sound technology, and discusses sound in both the human and animal worlds. |
May 23, 2013 |
| Spider monkeys by Dunn, Mary R. |
"Full-color photographs and simple text introduce spider monkeys"--Provided by publisher. |
May 23, 2013 |
| Spring by Turnbull, Stephanie. |
"Uses photos to help describe the changes that happen to the weather, plants, and animals in spring. Mentions the holidays and events that usually occur in spring months"--Provided by publisher. |
May 23, 2013 |
| Winter punches to nut crunches by La Penta, Marilyn. |
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May 23, 2013 |