Allen-Fletcher, Carly
Summary: "Readers travel through the six kingdoms of classification (animals, plants, fungi, protists, bacteria, and archaea), exploring the amazing ways life exists on planet Earth"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Eerdmans Books for Young Readers
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: "The human body is amazing! There are so many things to learn about it: How strong is hair? Does step length correlate with height? What does handedness mean? In this title presented by Scientific American, young scientists test these questions, among many others. Each experiment begins with an introduction to the scientific concept that will be tested. Then, materials, set up, and execution...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Scientific American Educational Publishing, an imprint of Rosen Publishing 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 612.0078 HUMPeterson, Sarina
Summary: Characters from the YouTube channel "Amoeba Sisters" present information on biology through illustrations, comics, and humorous anecdotes, exploring twenty-four concepts common in life science courses.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Mango 2024
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Place a hold to request this item.Peterson, Christy
Summary: Containing 97 percent of Earth's water supply, the ocean plays a huge role in regulating global temperatures, supporting plant and animal life, and contributing to the livelihoods of millions of people. But in spite of all this, the ocean remains drastically unexplored, and the details of its impact on human lives aren't fully understood. Scientists from around the world are realizing that to...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Twenty-First Century Books 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 551.46 PETLu, Marie
Summary: "Talin is a Striker, a member of an elite fighting force that stands as the last defense for the only free nation in the world: Mara. A refugee, Talin knows firsthand the horrors of the Federation, a world-dominating war machine responsible for destroying nation after nation with its terrifying army of mutant beasts known only as Ghosts. But when a mysterious prisoner is brought from the front...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Puck 2021
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1 available in Young Adult World, Call number: YA WORLD SPANISH FIC LUGiraldo, Maria Loretta
Summary: "A tiny seed finds itself lost in the world, but with care from the Sky, Earth, and Sun it grows up to be a beautiful apple tree. When the tree meets a bird in need of help, it offers its branches as shelter and shows little readers the magic of being cared for and taking care. This comforting tale celebrates the harmonious relationship between birds and trees, reveals the quiet wonder of our...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Blue Dot Press 2022
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JE GIRBen-Barak, Idan
Summary: "What is life? How did it start? Long, long ago, no one knows exactly where or when, a tiny bubble formed that was a Little Bit Different. It was the first living cell. Everyone's ancestor. And so the story of life begins."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Roaring Brook Press 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 576.8 BENMcElligott, Matthew
Summary: "Fans of Ada Twist, Scientist will want to join Dr. Cosmic's class of clever monsters as they explore the dark depths of the ocean in the fourth book of the Mad Scientist Academy series. The students in Dr. Cosmic's class take their lessons underwater when they're introduced to his latest invention, the SKWID--a special submarine that explores the ocean and looks like a real giant squid! With...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Crown Books for Young Readers 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 577.7 MCEJohnson, Rebecca L.
Summary: Presents animals that use camouflauge to survive, including the harlequin filefish, the gliding lizard, and the cuckoo finch.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Millbrook Press 2016
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 591.47 JOHEhlert, Lois.
Summary: A collection of poems about animal camouflage and adornment.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Little Simon 2014
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Summary: " Ravens and wolves team up for a hunt in this action-packed nonfiction book for young research writers and wildlife fans. One watchful raven + one ravenous wolf = a dangerous duo! In this book, discover how two vastly different animal species team up for a successful hunt. With bird's-eye views, ravens easily spot prey from afar, but these high-flying scavengers need help catching it. Cue the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press, a Capstone imprint 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 598.8 PETSilverberg, Cory
Summary: "A comic book for kids that includes children and families of all makeups, orientations, and gender identities, Sex Is a Funny Word is an essential resource about bodies, gender, and sexuality for children ages 8 to 10 as well as their parents and caregivers. Much more than the "facts of life" or "the birds and the bees," Sex Is a Funny Word opens up conversations between young people and their...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Seven Stories Press 2015
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 613.9071 SILCopies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 613.9071 SILMidthun, Joseph
Summary: "A graphic nonfiction volume that introduces the cells, tissues, and organs of the human body"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: World Book, a Scott Fetzer Company 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 571.6 MIDBradley, Doug
Summary: "The vivid, full-color photographs in this book show how animals trick the eye by hiding in plain sight. Some animals can change their skin texture and color, cover themselves up, or even mimic other plants and animals. Readers will meet sharks that hide using light and shadow, and even some fish that use light to trick their food into swimming nearby. The book is packed with information that...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Britannica Educational Publishing 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 591.47 BRAJenkins, Steve
Summary: "In his latest illustrated exploration of the animal kingdom, Steve Jenkins introduces readers to some of the most powerful predators in history, from the Tyrannosaurus rex to the African lion."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: [Library Ideas, LLC] 2023
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Summary: In The Science of Seeds: Why We Eat Maize, Wheat, Rice, and Potatoes with Hands-On Science Activities for Kids, readers aged 9 to 12 learn about how humans co-evolved alongside these foods. In this journey that spans continents and time periods, young scientists come to see these crops as the building blocks of the world as we know it. Focusing on the ever-changing relationship between humans...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Nomad Press 2024
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J581.4 MOOMunsey, Lizzie
Summary: Explore the world in ways never seen before, as you scurry through the chambers of a beehive, soar above mountains with birds, and travel to the far reaches of the universe in this collection of maps that is like no other. Each beautifully illustrated map is accompanied by all the extra information you could need on your journey of discovery. --
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing
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Place a hold to request this item.Shea, Therese
Summary: Africanized honeybees, also known as killer bees, and army ants are both tiny animals that really strike fear in many people. In this action-packed volume, readers will follow along with a battle of the insects and decide who they think would be the ultimate victor. Readers will learn about factors such as adaptations, size, and sting. They'll use the information to make an educated guess about...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens Publishing 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 595.79 SHEBlack, Riley
Summary: "In The Last Days of the Dinosaurs, Riley Black walks readers through what happened in the days, the years, the centuries, and the million years after the impact, tracking the sweeping disruptions that overtook this one spot, and imagining what might have been happening elsewhere on the globe. Life's losses were sharp and deeply-felt, but the hope carried by the beings that survived sets the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: St. Martin's Press 2022
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 576.8 BLACopies Available at East Bay
1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 576.8 BLAHelmer, Jodi
Summary: We should thank a pollinator at every meal. These diminutive creatures fertilize a third of the crops we eat. Yet half of the 200,000 species of pollinators are threatened. Birds, bats, insects, and many other pollinators are disappearing, putting our entire food supply in jeopardy. In North America and Europe, bee populations have already plummeted by more than a third and the population of...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Island Press 2019
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 571.8 HELPak, Greg
Summary: "After a mysterious attack devastates a great swath of 19th century Japan, Korea, and China, survivors from all three lands find refuge on a hidden island and build a new society. Hana, the orphaned daughter of Korean farmers, and Kenichi, son of a great samurai leader, have little in common except for a mutual disdain for the other. But these young warriors will have to work together when an...
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Publisher / Publication Date: BOOM! Studios 2019
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1 available in Adult Graphic Novels, Call number: 741.5 RONPak, Greg
Summary: "THE FINAL BATTLE FOR THE ISLAND IS HERE: Hana and Kenichi finally return to the island seeking refuge with their new travel companions, but are denied entry by Elder Jin and the Islanders who fear the newly mutated byonin. Caught between the Island's defenses, the Shogun's oncoming forces, and the deadly new byonin, Hana and Kenichi must rally their own troops and make one final stand to...
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Publisher / Publication Date: BOOM! Studios 2020
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1 available in Adult Graphic Novels, Call number: 741.5 RONRamakrishnan, Venki
Summary: "A groundbreaking exploration of the science of why and how we age and die-from Nobel Prize-winning molecular biologist Venki Ramakrishnan"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: William Morrow, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers 2024
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 616.07 RAMJohnson, Princess Daazhraii
Summary: "When some scientist friends ask Molly to help track cranes, she can't wait to lend a hand."--Publisher's description.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Harper, HarperCollins Publishers 2020