New Children's Nonfiction Books
New arrivals added to our Children's Nonfiction Collection in the last 7 days
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| The Boy Who Loved Math - The Improbable Life of Paul Erdos by Heiligman, Deborah/ Pham, Leuyen (ILT) |
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May 20, 2013 |
| The Boston Tea Party by Malaspina, Ann, 1957- |
Presents the history of the Boston Tea Party, looking at the factors that caused the revolt, how tea became a symbol of British injustice, and the effects of the rebellion. |
May 20, 2013 |
| The Boston Massacre by Kjelle, Marylou Morano. |
Presents the history of the Boston Massacre, including the British efforts to tax the colonies that caused the uneasy situation in Boston, the events that led to the shooting, the reactions of the British and the colonists, and the trial. |
May 20, 2013 |
| The biggest trivia book ever - and that's a fact! by Harry, Lou. |
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May 19, 2013 |
| The art of stone skipping and other fun old-time games - stoopball, jacks, string games, coin flipping, line baseball, jump rope, and more by Ferrer, J. J. |
A collection of timeless games that guarantees kids a good time- by themselves, with a group of friends, or with family. Includes ball games such as Horse and Old Old Cat, card games (Crazy Eights and Rummy), sack races, and old favorites such as Duck, Duck, Goose and Red Rover. There is also a chapter for car games. Simple instructions explain the rules, how many people can play, the object of the game, and what you need. There are also fun facts about the history of the games sprinkled through |
May 20, 2013 |
| The art of Howl's moving castle - [a film by Hayao Miyazaki]. by |
This book is a collection of concept sketches, concept art, backgrounds, character designs (including painted versions), and still images for Hayao Miyazaki's animated film, Howl's Moving Castle, based on the book by Diana Wynne Jones. All concept sketches are by Miyazaki. Concept art and backgrounds are by the art staff supervised by art director. The background art and still imageds for this book were created from digital data. Scene images without captions are sitll images. |
May 20, 2013 |
| The American revolutionaries - a history in their own words, 1750-1800 by |
Letters, diaries, memoirs, interviews, ballads, newspaper articles, and speeches depict life and events in the American colonies in the second half of the eighteenth century, with an emphasis on the years of the Revolutionary War. |
May 20, 2013 |
| That's a possibility! - a book about what might happen by Goldstone, Bruce. |
"With colorful photographs and interactive examples, Bruce Goldstone introduces children to the ideas of something being possible, probable, or impossible. Each spread features an easy-to-understand, fun scenario such as dice rolling and bowling, with questions about probable outcomes and simple explanations. In the vein of GREAT ESTIMATIONS, this is a perfect book for getting across important math concepts in a fun way"-- |
May 20, 2013 |
| Super grammar - learn grammar with superheroes by Preciado, Tony. |
Personifies all the major elements of grammar with superhero or supervillain identities, explaining the "powers" of each part of speech while revealing important rules using colorful, memory-bolstering characterizations and comic book-style illustrations. |
May 20, 2013 |
| Submarines by Hamilton, John, 1959- |
An introduction to submarines, covering their history, construction, propulsion, crew, and different types. |
May 16, 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 |
| Stars and the dust from space by Prinja, Raman, 1961- |
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May 20, 2013 |
| Space and time by Whiting, Jim, 1943- |
"An examination of the science behind the abstract and physical concepts of space and time, including relevant theories and history-making discoveries as well as topics of current and future research"--Provided by publisher. |
May 19, 2013 |
| Solar system by Vogt, Gregory. |
This book tells of our solar system, identifying the sun, the planets, the moons, and the comets and asteroids. |
May 19, 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 20, 2013 |
| Search & rescue by Ollhoff, Jim, 1959- |
Presents information about search and rescue workers and volunteers, including different places where they may perform rescues, the equipment required, and how they use rescue dogs. |
May 15, 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 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 |
| Rabbits by Morgan, Sally, 1957- |
"Describes how to care for a pet rabbit, compares types of rabbits, and discusses rabbit behavior in order to help readers decide if a rabbit is the right pet for them"--Provided by publisher. |
May 15, 2013 |
| Pyramids of Gaza by Matthews, Sheelagh |
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May 20, 2013 |