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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| 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 24, 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 24, 2013 |
| Robot competitions by Forest, Christopher. |
"Describes a variety of robot competitions held in the United States and around the world"-- |
May 24, 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 24, 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 24, 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 24, 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 24, 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 24, 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 24, 2013 |
| Spider monkeys by Dunn, Mary R. |
"Full-color photographs and simple text introduce spider monkeys"--Provided by publisher. |
May 24, 2013 |
| Let's go to the playground / Find Out About Forces and Motion by Walton, Ruth. |
"Discusses simple physics, including levers, and forces, including gravity and centrifugal force, that are present when playing on a playground. Includes science experiments that demonstrate forces"-- |
May 24, 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 24, 2013 |
| Life in the American colonies by Rajczak, Kristen. |
Discusses everyday life in the American colonies, including why people came to the colonies, the kinds of food they ate, and what colonial governments were like. |
May 24, 2013 |
| Life at a polar research station by Britton, Arthur K. |
Looks at what life is like at a polar research station, including what is required to keep them running, the challenges of adjusting to life at the pole, and what the workers do for fun. |
May 24, 2013 |
| Let's ride a bike / Find Out All About Bicycles by Walton, Ruth. |
"Discusses uses of bicycles, how bikes are made and designed, and bicycle safety and riding tips"-- |
May 24, 2013 |
| Let's read a book / Find Out About Books and How They Are Made by Walton, Ruth. |
"Briefly discusses the history of the printed word and details how books are published today, from the author's idea to editing and design, 4-color printing, and distribution"--Provided by publisher. |
May 24, 2013 |
| Winter punches to nut crunches by La Penta, Marilyn. |
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May 24, 2013 |
| Winter by Turnbull, Stephanie. |
"Uses photos to help describe the changes that happen to the weather, plants, and animals in winter. Mentions the holidays and events that usually occur in winter months"--Provided by publisher. |
May 24, 2013 |
| Squirrel monkeys by Lynette, Rachel. |
Introduces squirrel monkeys, describing their physical characteristics, habitat, life cycle, and how they communicate with each other. |
May 24, 2013 |
| Spring spreads to "nutty" breads by La Penta, Marilyn. |
Provides recipes featuring seasonal fruits and vegetables, including apricot oatmeal cookies, carrot vegetable soup, and healthy artichoke spread. |
May 24, 2013 |