Miller, Marie-Therese.

Summary: Uncover the difficult training exercises and heroic real-life efforts of search and rescue dogs, their handlers and their teamwork.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Chelsea Clubhouse 2007

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 636.7 MIL

Goldish, Meish.

Summary: Describes how some of Hollywood's famous dogs got their leading roles, including Lassie, Benji, and Rin-Tin-Tin.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Bearport Pub. 2007

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 791.43 GOL

Bausum, Ann

Summary: Documents the heroic wartime achievements of a World War I mascot who was adopted by a soldier as an orphaned pup and who gained military honors and a display in the Smithsonian Institution for his brave service behind enemy lines.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Natl Geographic Soc Childrens books 2014

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 940.4 BAU

Goldsmith, Connie

Summary: Surveys the history of dogs in wartime, especially by the United States, and outlines the selection, training, and deployment of American military working dogs, or MWDs, and their retirement and readjustment to civilian life.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Twenty-First Century Books 2017

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1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 355 GOL

Reynoso, Naibe

Summary: Brief biographies in rhyme of 11 notable Latinos.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Con Todo Press 2020

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2 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 920 REY
Call number: J SPANISH 920 REY

Lassieur, Allison

Summary: This encyclopedia offers readers the chance to explore the 63 national parks in the United States and its territories. Alongside photos of the parks, the text highlights each park's history, points of interest, and things to do. Features include glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Encyclopedias, an imprint of Abdo Reference 2023

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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J917.3 LAS

Harris, Duchess

Summary: "In 1947, black baseball player Jackie Robinson broke through Major League Baseball's color barrier when he joined the Brooklyn Dodgers. Jackie Robinson Breaks Barriers examines this historic event from multiple perspectives, including those of Robinson himself, his wife, Rachel, and broadcaster Red Barber. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Core Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing 2019

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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J 796.357092 HAR

Finke, Beth

Summary: "This series explores disability in a comprehensive, honest, and age-appropriate way. This book explores the historic landmark legislation of the Americans with Disabilities Act and its implications today. Engaging inquiry-based sidebars encourage students to LOOK, THINK, MAKE A GUESS, ASK QUESTIONS, and CREATE. Books are authored by writers with disabilities and the series has been developed...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: 2023

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J Disabilities Finke

Alonso, Nathalie

Summary: Young Roberto loved baseball so much that he played with a tree branch and tin cans in Carolina, Puerto Rico, practicing until he was chosen to play for a Major League team -- in chilly Montreal! Although he showed his talent as part of the Pittsburgh Pirates, he still faced discrimination from people who wouldn't accept a Black man who demanded to be called Roberto instead of Bob in the middle...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Calkins Creek, an imprint of Astra Books for Young Readers 2024

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 CLE

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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JB CLEMENTE ALO

Makos, Adam

Summary: Adapted for young adults from the New York Times best-seller, this gripping true account of a WWII American tank gunner, who met his destiny in an armor duel and forged an enduring bond with his enemy, brings to life the perils of war.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Delacorte Press 2022

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1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 921 SMO