New Children's Nonfiction Books
New arrivals added to our Children's Nonfiction Collection in the last 7 days
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Date added |
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| New Hampshire by Murray, Julie, 1969- |
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May 12, 2013 |
| Nevada by Murray, Julie, 1969- |
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May 12, 2013 |
| Elmer ve hava = Elmer's weather by McKee, David. |
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May 12, 2013 |
| The Articles of Confederation by Sonneborn, Liz. |
Discusses the historical background and significance of the Articles of Confederation, the people responsible for drafting it, and how the National Archives protects the original document. |
May 12, 2013 |
| 101 animal records by Berger, Melvin. |
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May 12, 2013 |
| Being a fashion stylist by Thomas, Isabel, 1980- |
Looks at what it is like to be a fashion stylist, including style-speak, profiles of top stylists, and industry statistics. |
May 12, 2013 |
| Freshwater fishing - bass, trout, walleye, catfish, and more by Carpenter, Tom, 1962- |
Introduces freshwater fishing, discussing what techniques work best for catching different fish, what type of gear is required, how regulations help preserve fish populations, and how to prepare and cook the catch. |
May 12, 2013 |
| Leaders & generals of the American Revolution by Hamilton, John, 1959- |
Profiles leaders and generals from both the British Army and the patriots, including George Washington, King George III, and Samuel Adams. |
May 14, 2013 |
| Knights by Lee, Sally. |
Describes how knights were trained in the Middle Ages, the armor they wore, and how they held tournaments to display their skills, and looks at knighthood in modern times. |
May 14, 2013 |
| Global positioning system - who's tracking you? by Gray, Leon, 1974- |
An introduction to GPS describes what it is, how it works, its many applications, and concerns about privacy that its use raises. |
May 14, 2013 |
| The road to war / The Road to War by Hamilton, John, 1959- |
Examines the causes of the American Revolution and the early rebellions, including the French and Indian War, unfair taxation, and the Boston Tea Party. |
May 14, 2013 |
| Conductors and insulators by Shea, C. O., 1978- |
Presents information about electricity, how it is flows through different materials, and how those different materials are used to conduct or insulate electric current. |
May 14, 2013 |
| Amazing military robots by Price, Sean. |
"Describes various robots and robotic vehicles used by the U.S. military in combat and reconnaissance work"--Provided by publisher. |
May 14, 2013 |
| Cell phone safety by Allen, Kathy. |
"Describes safe cell phone usage and ways to avoid dangerous situations, such as identity theft, cyberbullying, or predators"--Provided by publisher. |
May 14, 2013 |
| Banned books by LuÌsted, Marcia Amidon. |
Discusses the history of book banning and looks at the different reasons why books are challenged. |
May 14, 2013 |
| Ballet by Royston, Angela, 1945- |
Describes the history and styles of ballet, including steps, top dancers, and the clothes they wear. |
May 14, 2013 |
| Baboons by McCarthy, Cecilia Pinto. |
"Full-color photographs and simple text introduce baboons"-- |
May 14, 2013 |
| Body image and the media by Conway, Celeste. |
Looks at how some media projects unrealistic standards of beauty and the effects of these depictions on young audiences, while also examining how advertising campaigns and programs have aimed to help children accept themselves. |
May 14, 2013 |
| African myths and legends by Chambers, Catherine, 1954- |
Introduces African mythology and its origins through facts and dramatic retellings, looking at the structure of the mythological and spiritual worlds and the gods, goddesses, and heroes featured in legend. |
May 14, 2013 |
| Jaguars by Lynette, Rachel. |
Introduces jaguars, describing their physical characteristics, habitat, life cycle, and predatory behavior. |
May 15, 2013 |