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Adventure and exploration, Biography, Adventurers and explorers, Historical biography, European history
Human-narrated audio
Connais-tu Marco Polo, le plus intrépide voyageur du Moyen Âge? Ce fils de marchand de Venise parti au bout du…
monde à l'âge de 17 ans? Celui dont les aventures extraordinaires ont inspiré de grands explorateurs comme Christophe Colomb? Années 1-3. 2010.
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Fitness
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Can you roar like a lion? Flutter like a butterfly? Stand strong and tall like a mountain? Then you can…
do yoga! This exuberant rhyming board book celebrates the simple joy of yoga and the natural shapes that even the littlest yogis and yoginis can make with their bodies. Poses such as happy baby, child's pose and downward dog are ones you will see children spontaneously explore from a very young age. Babies and toddlers intuitively know the movements that restore their bodies and minds. Yoga Baby celebrates this mindful playfulness with a diverse selection of babies doing what babies love to do: feeling good and having fun!Available copies:
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Hobbies and crafts, Adventure and exploration, Fitness
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From Ashima Shiraishi, one of the world's youngest and most skilled climbers, comes a true story of strength and perseverance--in…
rock climbing and in life.To a rock climber, a boulder is called a "problem," and you solve it by climbing to the top. There are twists and turns, falls and scrapes, and obstacles that seem insurmountable until you learn to see the possibilities within them. And then there is the moment of triumph, when there's nothing above you but sky and nothing below but a goal achieved.Ashima Shiraishi draws on her experience as a world-class climber in this story that challenges readers to tackle the problems in their own lives and rise to greater heights than they would have ever thought possible.Available copies:
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Health and medicine, Science and technology, Business and economics
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After his new bride, Josephine, injured herself repeatedly in the kitchen, Earle Dickson invented a homemade adhesive bandage that eventually…
became a Band-Aid. Discusses the history of how the little bandage was mass produced, distributed, and became a popular household item. For grades K-3. 2018
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Women biography, Business and economics, Nature
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The inspiring true story of how one African woman began a movement to recycle the plastic bags that were polluting…
her community. Plastic bags are cheap and easy to use. But what happens when a bag breaks or is no longer needed' In Njau, Gambia, people simply dropped the bags and went on their way. One plastic bag became two. Then ten. Then a hundred. The bags accumulated in ugly heaps alongside roads. Water pooled in them, bringing mosquitoes and disease. Some bags were burned, leaving behind a terrible smell. Some were buried, but they strangled gardens. They killed livestock that tried to eat them. Something had to change. Isatou Ceesay was that change. She found a way to recycle the bags and transform her community. This inspirational true story shows how one person's actions really can make a difference in our world.
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Nature, Business and economics, Women biography, Travel and geography, Environment
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Recounts the story of how one woman, Isatou Ceesay, started a crafty recycling project in order to keep her community in Njau, Gambia, clean. For grades K-3. 2015
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Sports fiction, General fiction, Humourous fictionSports and games, Sports biography, Fitness
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El Joven Oscar de la Hoya aprende que no puede sonar todo el tiempo. Young Oscar de la Hoya learns that he cannot daydream all the time. For grades K-3
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General fictionGeneral non-fiction, Business and economics, Food and drink
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A bustling farmer's market comes to life as a young boy and his mother shop for food. Hear the bell ringing--today is market day!
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Business and economics, Social issues
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Author of Enough: Staying Human in an Engineered Age (RC 62090) contends that economic growth no longer brings wealth but…
instead generates inequality and insecurity. Addresses unsustainable production and negative effects such as environmental degradation and emotional dissatisfaction. Advocates restructuring local economies to be more self-sufficient and community oriented. 2007
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Personal finance and investing, Home and garden, Business and economics
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CPA offers financial advice on managing money and getting out of debt. Includes tips on cutting expenses, prioritizing debts, reaching…
financial goals, and staying on a budget. Suggests ways to handle rent, utilities, and medical bills. Covers dealing with the IRS, creditors, and collection agencies. Lists resources. 2007
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Adventure and exploration, United States history, History, Travel and geography, United States travel and geography, Adventurers and explorers
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History of the 1527 Spanish expedition led by Pánfilo de Narváez that attempted to explore the North American Gulf Coast.…
Details struggles with disease, hurricanes, cannibalism, and hostile natives that reduced four hundred men to four survivors--including conquistador Cabeza de Vaca--who reached western Mexico eight years later. Some violence. 2006
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Science and technology, Health and medicine, General non-fiction, Fitness
Human-narrated audio
Provides a simple explanation of the structure and operation of the human heart. Suggests three easy activities. For grades 2-4. 2001
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General non-fiction, Business and economics, Food and drink
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Explains step-by-step how milk is taken from cows and processed in a factory, where lots of things happen to it…
to produce a carton of flavored ice cream. For grades K-3. 2002
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Health and medicine, Fitness
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Explains the importance of exercise in order to stay healthy. Discusses the roles of muscles, joints, lungs, and the heart…
in maintaining a fit body. Encourages bending, stretching, running, and balancing as part of playing. For grades 2-4. 2000
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Social issues, United States history, Business and economics
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Examines African American business development from the 1600s to the 1990s. Discusses black participation in commercial real estate, finance and…
investment, manufacturing, and other sectors. Recommends resisting policies based on racial prejudice and exploring opportunities for expansion into national and global markets. Black Caucus of ALA Award. 1998
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General non-fiction, United States travel and geography, Business and economics
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Nine children of migrant Mexican American farmworkers tell of their lives and future dreams. These young people speak poignantly of…
poverty, gangs, and teenage parenthood; and of their hope and belief that education will provide a better life. Interspersed among the interviews are poems in English and Spanish. For grades 6-9 and older readers
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Biography, History, Adventurers and explorers, Historical biography
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Koning debunks the legend of Columbus as a brave sailor who set out to find a new route to Asia…
and instead discovered America. The author looks at the explorer's life, from his childhood in Genoa through his four voyages, and describes how Columbus's desire to find a new route to Asia and to bring back gold to Spain led to the plundering of Native Americans
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General non-fiction, Business and economics
Human-narrated audio
How should we handle our money? Ella really wants a soccer ball. But she doesn't have enough money to buy…
one. So she decides to earn her own money. Ella cleans the car for her mom, gives the neighbor's dog a bath, and sells bracelets to her friends to earn cash. Will she have enough money to buy the ball in the end? Read this book to find out! These simple, engaging stories present basic financial literacy concepts, such as saving, spending, borrowing, and comparison shopping to build a foundation for a lifetime of money smarts. Free downloadable series teaching guide available
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General non-fiction, Business and economics
Human-narrated audio
How should we handle our money? Brody doesn't have enough money for a cool rock at the gift shop. He…
borrows some money from a friend, but he can't pay it back. Oops! Now Brody's dad has to help out. Sometimes Brody's dad borrows money too. He teaches Brody about when it's OK to borrow money and when it's not. These simple, engaging stories present basic financial literacy concepts, such as saving, spending, borrowing, and comparison shopping to build a foundation for a lifetime of money smarts. Free downloadable series teaching guide available
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General non-fiction, Business and economics
Human-narrated audio
How should we handle our money? Gabriel really wants to buy some fancy Fast Kids shoes. But his mom says…
they can spend no more than thirty dollars. Gabriel searches for a great deal on the shoes. He looks online, goes to the shoe store, and checks a discount store too. Will he find the shoes at a price he can afford? Read this book to find out! These simple, engaging stories present basic financial literacy concepts, such as saving, spending, borrowing, and comparison shopping to build a foundation for a lifetime of money smarts. Free downloadable series teaching guide available