Inyo County Free Library - New Acquisitions
January 2021 - February 2021
These are books and media new to the library and cataloged by the Inyo County Free Library.
Additional information about each title can be found in the catalog (click on the title). For older acquisition lists choose from Select another list. To request any of these titles please contact your local library branch.
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NEW RELEASE By Jorgensen, Katrina Publishing Date: [2021] Classification: JNF Call Number: J641.5 JOR "Looking for new recipes that will challenge those blossoming cooks? Adventurous Eats will push developing cooks to the next level of kitchen creativity. Try a new flavor combination or a cuisine from across the globe. These recipes are both tasty and tempting!"-- |
By Kidder, Harvey Publishing Date: c1990 Classification: JNF Call Number: J794.1 KID Traces the history of chess, describes the pieces and how they move, and discusses the strategy of the game. |
By Hughes, Morgan Publishing Date: [2005] Classification: JNF Call Number: J796.93 HUG A brief explanation of the sport of snowboarding, including safety tips and equipment. |
Home to me: poems across America Publishing Date: 2002 Classification: JNF Call Number: J811.008 A collection of fifteen poems by various authors about home, whether it is on a boat, in a trailer park, on a reservation, or in a small town. |
NEW RELEASE Legacy: women poets of the Harlem Renaissance By Grimes, Nikki Publishing Date: 2021 Classification: JNF Call Number: J811.54 GRI "From Children's Literature Legacy Award-winning author Nikki Grimes comes a feminist-forward new collection of poetry celebrating the little-known women poets of the Harlem Renaissance--paired with full-color, original art from today's most talented female African-American illustrators." |
By Hall, Kirsten Publishing Date: [2020] Classification: JNF Call Number: J811.54 HAL "Snowflakes whirling, snow-flocks swirling, streaks of white twirl through the night . . . You've heard of birds who migrate to warmer climates in the wintertime-but what about those who persevere through snowy weather and freezing temperatures? With elegant verse by Lee Bennett Hopkins Poetry Honoree Kirsten Hall and striking illustrations by award-winning artist Jenni Desmond, Snow Birds salutes the brave and resourceful birds who adapt to survive the coldest months"-- |
By Reynolds, A. M Publishing Date: 2020 Classification: JNF Call Number: J910.92 REY "How much do you know about Matthew Henson? Find out the facts you need to know about this explorer of the Arctic. You'll learn about the early life, challenges, and major accomplishments of this important American"-- |
Brother eagle, sister sky: a message from Chief Seattle By Seattle, Chief Publishing Date: 1992 Classification: JNF Call Number: J970.6 SEA A Suquamish Indian chief describes his people's respect and love for the earth, and concern for its destruction. |
NEW RELEASE Lincoln clears a path: Abraham Lincoln's agricultural legacy By Thomas, Peggy Publishing Date: 2021 Classification: JNF Call Number: J973.7 THO As a boy, Abraham Lincoln helped his family break through the wilderness and struggle on a frontier farm. When Lincoln was a young man, friends made it easier for him to get a better education and become a lawyer, so as a politician he paved the way for better schools and roads. President Lincoln cleared a path to better farming, improved transportation, accessible education, and most importantly, freedom. |
The Pig War: how a porcine tragedy taught England and America to share By Smith, Emma Bland Publishing Date: [2020] Classification: JNF Call Number: J979.7 SMI In 1859, the British and Americans coexist on the small island of San Juan, located off the coast of the Pacific Northwest. They are on fairly good terms--until one fateful morning when an innocent hog owned by a British man has the misfortune to eat some potatoes on an American farmer's land. In a moment of rash anger, Lyman Cutlar shoots Charles Griffin's pig, inadvertently almost bringing the two nations to war. Tensions flare, armies gather, cannons are rolled out... all because of a pig! Emma Bland Smith's humorous text and Alison Jay's folksy illustrations combine in this whimsical nonfiction picture book that models the principles of peaceful conflict resolution. |
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