Mattern, Joanne
Summary: From Alexander Graham Bell to Albert Einstein, Mary Pickford to Alfred Hitchcock, Hannah Arendt to Madeleine Albright and many more, readers will be introduced to artists, activists, scientists, and icons throughout history who made America their home. Organized chronologically, 100 Immigrants Who Shaped American History offers a look at the prominent role immigrants have always played in...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Sourcebooks Explore 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 920 MATMattern, Joanne
Summary: This book invites readers to meet the devoted American pit bull terrier. Readers will examine the history, physical attributes, development, and behavior of the American pit bull terrier breed. Coat, color, size, and care instructions are also discussed. Full-color photos allow readers to see these strong, confident dogs in a variety of situations.
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Publisher / Publication Date: ABDO Pub. Company 2012
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 636.7559 MATMattern, Joanne
Summary: "Colorful or dull. Wings up or wings down. Active at night or prefers daylight. Is it a butterfly or a moth? Look inside to learn how these beautiful insects are alike and how they differ."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Red Chair Press 2018
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Summary: In this book, readers will learn about the unique and defining features of El Salvador. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the key details of the country, including geography, climate, culture, and resources. Compelling questions encourage further inquiry. Includes reading tips for teachers and parents, a map, quick facts, a...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J Around All El SalMattern, Joanne
Summary: "Webbed feet. Slimy or dry. Lives on land or in water. Is it a frog or a toad? Look inside to learn how these cold-blooded animals are alike and how they differ."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Red Chair Press 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 597.8 MATMattern, Joanne
Summary: In northwest Montana’s Glacier National Park, huge, icy glaciers stream the sides of towering mountain peaks. Below, beautiful green forests grow along the shores of sparkling blue lakes. Readers will get a detailed view of the park as they explore its beautiful natural landscapes and examine its diverse population of plants and animals. They will also learn about the parks history, what...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc. 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 978.6 MATMattern, Joanne
Summary: "In this book, readers will learn about the unique and defining features of Guatemala. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the key details of the country, including geography, climate, culture, and resources. Compelling questions encourage further inquiry. Includes reading tips for teachers and parents, a map, quick facts, a...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J Around All GuaMattern, Joanne
Summary: "In this book, readers will learn about the unique and defining features of India. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the key details of the country including geography, climate, culture, and resources. Compelling questions encourage further inquiry"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J Around All IndiaMattern, Joanne
Summary: "Swamps, marshes, and wetlands are humid, wet, and full of surprising danger. However, people have lived and thrived in these places for centuries. This book presents to young readers the challenges and rewards of living in a wet environment and focuses on how residents have adapted technology so they can live and work in these unusual habitats. The text also explores the importance of wetlands...
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Publisher / Publication Date: PowerKids Press 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 577.68 MATMattern, Joanne
Summary: "Kids want to learn about the world around them, and with this engaging, colorful collection of facts, figures, photographs, and fun, they will. Perfect for home or for school, and a great gift for any curious reader, here are thousands of fascinating and surprising facts about about the United States, from its natural resources and landmarks, to the first peoples to inhabit and explore the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: World Almanac Books, an imprint of Skyhorse Publishing 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Oversized, Call number: J 031.02 WORMattern, Joanne
Summary: "In this book, readers will learn about the unique and defining features of Cuba. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the key details of the country including geography, climate, culture, and resources. Compelling questions encourage further inquiry"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J Around All CubaMattern, Joanne
Summary: "In this book, readers will learn about the unique and defining features of Iraq. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the key details of the country including geography, climate, culture, and resources. Compelling questions encourage further inquiry"--Provided by publisher.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J Around All IraqMattern, Joanne
Summary: Discusses the history, development, habits, and care of Persian cats.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Books 2000
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J 636.8 MATMattern, Joanne
Summary: Introduces pomeranians, describing their history, physical characteristics, behavior, and how to care for them.
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Publisher / Publication Date: ABDO Pub. Company 2012
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 636.76 MATMattern, Joanne
Summary: Describes the early life of Ray Kroc, the businessman who turned McDonald's restaurants into an international chain, explains how he built the business, and discusses his later life and the charities he supported.
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Publisher / Publication Date: ABDO Pub. 2011
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JB MATMattern, Joanne
Summary: Introduces the life of a woman who escaped slavery, traveled and made speeches to help free slaves before and during the Civil War, and helped freed slaves to find jobs and houses after the war.
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Publisher / Publication Date: PowerKids Press 2003
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Summary: "Thousands of years ago, ancient engineers came up with a way to cross obstacles that prevented people getting from one place to another. They built a passageway under the ground called a tunnel. A tunnel sounds simple. After all, it is just a tube built through dirt or stone. But building a tunnel is one of the hardest challenges an engineer can face. This scientific text highlights the origin...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2016
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J 624.193 MATMattern, Joanne
Summary: "Thick fur. Thin face or wide face. Long howls or short yips. Is it a wolf or a coyote? Learn how these beautiful wild creatures are alike and how they differ."--Provided by publisher.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Red Chair Press 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 599.7 MATMattern, Joanne
Summary: "Introduces the reader to x-ray machines."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc. 2016
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 616 MATMattern, Joanne
Summary: "East Asia is an unusual and fascinating land. In the past, this part of the world developed its own unique cultures, many of which were more advanced than the cultures of Europe and the Americas. Because East Asian nations were cut off from the rest of the world for political reasons, their cultures flourished and instilled strong traditions in their people. Today, the nations of China,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Mitchell Lane Publishers 2015
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1 available in JT Non-Fiction, Call number: JT Place Cult MatternMattern, Joanne
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press 2002
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J 636.8 MATMattern, Joanne
Summary: "Introduces the reader to hiccups."--Provided by publisher.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc. 2016
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J Human Rook MatternMattern, Joanne
Summary: Introduces and examines the different aspects of baseball.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2013
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Summary: Introduces and examines the different aspects of foodball.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2014