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Summary: From the first time a person looked up at the sky and wondered 'What's out there?" humans have dreamed about exploring the cosmos. Over the years, there have been hundreds of reports of UFO (or unidentified flying object) sightings—which the U.S. government seemed to ignore. But a recently released Pentagon report tells a different story. For five years, a secret government agency was tracking...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc. 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 001.942 MASKrantz, Laura
Summary: "How likely is it that humans aren't alone in the universe? Reports of strange lights, UFO sightings and alien encounters abound-and some (like recent accounts from U.S. Navy pilots) even sound credible. And in recent years, armed with state-of-the-art technology and better information, the search for extraterrestrials overflows with exciting possibilities. Within our own solar system,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Abrams Books for Young Readers 2023
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Summary: Describes the isolated Nevada air base known as Area 51, covering its use for testing top-secret aircraft, and discusses speculation about a connection to unidentified flying objects.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Penguin Workshop, an imprint of Penguin Random House 2018
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2 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 358.4 MANCopies Available at Kingsley
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J900 WHEPeterson, Megan Cooley
Summary: "Could aliens from outer space really exist? And have they visited Earth? Readers will be captivated by exciting tales of alien encounters while also learning the facts about each claim. Which stories could be true and which fakes will be exposed? Exciting, easy-to-read text and compelling images will keep struggling and reluctant readers alike flipping the pages to find out"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 001.942 PETMarcovitz, Hal
Summary: "The notion that UFOs are real is one that is very much alive in today's society. In fact, sightings of UFOs as well as close encounters with actual alien visitors have been reported for centuries. And for hundreds of years, such sightings were often dismissed by skeptics because the men and women who reported encounters with aliens could provide no evidence other than the stories of their...
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Publisher / Publication Date: ReferencePoint Press, Inc. 2022
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1 available in Young Adult Fiction, Call number: YA 001.942 MARPeterson, Megan Cooley
Summary: "What's that strange object in the sky? Could it be an alien spaceship? Readers will be riveted by curious tales of UFO sightings while also learning the facts about each claim. Which mysteries still baffle experts and which ones have been solved?"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 001.942 PETLassieur, 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.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Encyclopedias, an imprint of Abdo Reference 2023
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J917.3 LASHeikkilä, Cecilia
Summary: Grandpa and Little Bear share a dream to visit Faraway Valley -- a special, hard-to-find place full of wild and wonderful creatures, a place where the air smells of pine needles, a place they've only seen on a postcard. The determined pair study maps, read books and practice camping to prepare for their adventure, then set sail for the long journey. But when they arrive in the north, they find...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Floris Books 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE HEIHarts, Minda
Summary: "A guide for girls of color looking to find their voice and claim space as they prepare for high school, college, and their careers"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Dial Books 2022
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1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 305.235 HARHewson, Anthony K.
Summary: "This title introduces readers to Simone Biles, providing exciting details about her life and going deep inside the key moments of her gymnastics career. The title also features informative fast facts, a timeline, and a glossary."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: SportsZone, An Imprint of Abdo Publishing 2022
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JB BILES HEWCollins, Ailynn
Summary: "It is January 12, 1888, and you are caught by surprise by a powerful blizzard that sweeps across the Midwest. Dangerously cold temperatures, high winds, and deep snow make travel nearly impossible. Will you be able to find your way home through the storm after leaving school? Can you find your father after he becomes lost in the blinding snow? Will you be able to help your students find...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press, an imprint of Capstone 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Fiction Series, Call number: J FIC COLHo, Joanna
Summary: "An anthem for Asian America that celebrates the richness and diversity within the Asian American identity and serves as a reminder of our self worth, our legacy and most of all, our destiny. "--Provided by publisher.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Orchard Books, an imprint of Scholastic Inc. 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE HOBolden, Tonya
Summary: "Before there was Elvis, Chuck Berry, Little Richard, and Johnny Cash, there was Sister Rosetta Tharpe. The godmother of rock & roll started as a little girl from Arkansas with music in her air, in her hair, in her bones, wiggling her toes. With a big guitar in hand and a big voice in her soul, she grew into a rock & roll trailblazer in a time when women were rarely seen rocking out."--Front...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Harper, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 THAHarris, Duchess
Summary: "Growing Up LGBTQ explores what life is like for adolescents in the LGBTQ community, including topics like coming out, bullying and discrimination in school, and mental health. It also examines the creation of community and found family for LGBTQ people. Features include a glossary, further readings, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Essential Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing 2019
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1 available in Young Adult Collection, Call number: YA 306.76 HARQuick, Megan
Summary: "Life in colonial America differed depending on where you lived. Some places depended on the body of water they lived by. Some places were already bustling towns. But no matter the colony, one way America grew was through the kids that lived and grew up there! In this book, readers delve into the family life, schooling, food, clothing, and other ways of life of kids who lived during the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens Publishing 2024
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Summary: "The Fourteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, known as the "equality amendment," was passed in 1868 during the time after the Civil War to help protect the rights and freedoms of Black Americans. In the centuries that followed, the amendment grew to protect the rights of women, immigrants, and LGBTQ+ people as well. But in recent years, the scope of the Fourteenth Amendment has shifted...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Henry Holt and Company 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 342.73 BAJ1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 342.73 BAJ
Harris, Duchess
Summary: What started as a hashtag in 2013 quickly grew into the Black Lives Matter movement. Black Lives Matter examines the police shootings that fueled the movement, the events that led up to racial tensions in the United States, and the goals the movement has set for the future. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Core Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing 2018