Inyo County Free Library - New Acquisitions
November 2019 - December 2019
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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Johannes Gutenberg and the printing press By Childress, Diana Publishing Date: c2008 Classification: JNF Call Number: J 686.2092 CHI Learn about one of the most important inventions in history. |
By Pearson, Luke Publishing Date: 2013 Classification: JNF Call Number: J 741.5942 PEA "Hilda learns that it's the day of Trolberg's annual Bird Parade, a spectacular carnival in which crowds people from all over the city gather to match the streets in colourful, awe-inspiring plumage" -- from publisher's web page. |
By Telgemeier, Raina Publishing Date: 2019 Classification: JNF Call Number: J155.4 TEL Raina wakes up one night with a terrible upset stomach. Her mom has one, too, so it's probably just a bug. Raina eventually returns to school, where she's dealing with the usual highs and lows: friends, not-friends, and classmates who think the school year is just one long gross-out session. It soon becomes clear that Raina's tummy trouble isn't going away... and it coincides with her worries about food, school, and changing friendships. What's going on? |
A kid's life during the Middle Ages By Machajewski, Sarah Publishing Date: 2015 Classification: JNF Call Number: J305.23 MAC This volume introduces readers to all aspects of daily life during the Middle Ages through the eyes of a child who lived during that time. |
By MacArthur, Collin Publishing Date: 2015 Classification: JNF Call Number: J385.37 MAC Learn how technology keeps increasing the speed of trains, and how they're being used around the world. |
Publishing Date: [2017] Classification: JNF Call Number: J578 This stunning visual reference for kids explores the natural world in stunning detail and allows young readers to see nature as they never have before, through amazing close-ups and cross-sections, exploded images, X-rays, and more.From fruit to flies, from coral to clouds, from mountains to mammals, this extraordinary new encyclopedia is the perfect tool for curious minds to find out how things work and why they exist, and will keep young readers absorbed with its amazing images that depict and explain the wonders of plants, animals, and the living world around us. |
By MacArthur, Collin Publishing Date: 2015 Classification: JNF Call Number: J796.72 MAC "They are the shortest races, but also some of the most exciting. Drag racing has been a global phenomenon for more than 70 years. Go 'Inside a Drag Racer' to learn all you can about these fascinating cars."--Back cover. |
By MacArthur, Collin Publishing Date: 2015 Classification: JNF Call Number: J796.72 MAC "They are not the cars you will see on the road--Formula 1 cars are designed for one purpose only: racing! Learn about the history of Formula 1 racing, how these cars are made, and how they achieve record-breaking speeds"--Back cover. |
By Phillips, H. Edwards Publishing Date: [2015] Classification: JNF Call Number: J796.72 PHI Text and illustrations examine the history and mechanics of stock cars, and explore becoming part of a race team. |
By Phillips, Hamilton Publishing Date: 2015 Classification: JNF Call Number: J796.72 PHI They may be small, but sprint cars provide exciting thrills as they race around dirt tracks at more than 120 miles per hour (193 km/h). Go Inside a Sprint Car to learn about its history, how it works, competitions, and more! -- back cover. |
By MacArthur, Collin Publishing Date: 2015 Classification: JNF Call Number: J797.125 MAC Races are not just on land, but also on the water with speedboats. |
By Phillips, H. Edwards Publishing Date: 2015 Classification: JNF Call Number: J797.37 PHI "Be the fastest thing on the sea! Learn all about jet skis, the recreational watercraft that can go up to 70 miles per hour (112 km/h). Find out about tricks, racing, safety, and more!"--Back cover. |
Phrases of the moon: Lunar poems By Lewis, J. Patrick Publishing Date: [2018] Classification: JNF Call Number: J811.54 LEW "In this ode to the moon, poems weave together stories people have told for centuries with impressions we all might have had about this mysterious but constant celestial orb"-- |
100 things you should know about ancient Egypt By Walker, Jane Publishing Date: 2006 Classification: JNF Call Number: J932 WAL |
By Machajewski, Sarah Publishing Date: 2015 Classification: JNF Call Number: J932.01 MAC Readers will learn about what children in ancient Egypt wore, ate, what games they played, and what they learned. |
A kid's life in Ancient Greece By Machajewski, Sarah Publishing Date: 2015 Classification: JNF Call Number: J938 MAC Readers will walk through the streets of Athens and Sparta, learning about their unique culture through the eyes of children who lived there. |
The Norman conquest of England By Hamilton, Janice Publishing Date: c2008 Classification: JNF Call Number: J942.021 HAM In 1066, William the Conqueror invaded England and changed the course of English and European history. |
The Arab conquests of the Middle East By January, Brendan Publishing Date: [2009] Classification: JNF Call Number: J956.013 JAN A comprehensive history of the Arab conquests of the Middle East and the spread of the Islamic faith, describing the message of Muhammad and overthrow of the Persian and Byzantine empires. |
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