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Worth / by LaFaye, A.;
After breaking his leg, eleven-year-old Nate feels useless because he cannot work on the family farm in nineteenth-century Nebraska, so when his father brings home an orphan boy to help with the chores, Nate feels even worse.
Subjects: Fiction.; Frontier and pioneer life; Fathers and sons; Orphans;
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 3
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Dolphin song / by St. John, Lauren,1966-(CARDINAL)641675;
A second prophesy, this time involving dolphins, comes true for eleven-year-old Martine, an orphaned South African girl who has mystical powers over animals, when she embarks on a school trip to study marine life off the coast of Mozambique.Accelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Fiction.; Animals; Dolphins; Human-animal relationships; Orphans; Prophecies; School field trips; Wildlife conservation;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 3
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More than enough : inspired by Maimonides's golden ladder of giving / by Michelson, Richard,author.(CARDINAL)746540; Cepeda, Joe,illustrator.(CARDINAL)385512;
"A community grows as neighbor helps neighbor in this heartwarming story inspired by the Golden Ladder, a Jewish approach to charity intended to create a fair society"--Grades 2-3.Ages 4-8.
Subjects: Picture books.; Jews; Conduct of life;
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 3
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Gutenberg's Bible / by Carter, Jason(Children's author),author.(CARDINAL)413896;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Primary sources -- The Gutenberg Bible -- The early history of books -- How the printing press changed the world -- Johannes Gutenberg's early life -- Invention of the printing press -- How Gutenberg's printing process worked -- Creation of the Gutenberg Bible -- A simple layout -- Ink -- Decorations and color -- A serious disagreement -- Remaining copies.Junior Library GuildThe Gutenberg Bible resulted in a transformation in the distribution of knowledge and sparked incredible growth in literacy. Readers will find out how Gutenberg's printing press worked and what helped inspire it, and the Gutenberg Bible's layout and decoration are discussed. Includes images of the pages from the book itself.Ages 8-10.Grades 3-5.860LAccelerated Reader ARA Junior Library Guild selection (JLG)
Subjects: Biographies.; Gutenberg, Johann, 1397?-1468; Gutenberg, Johann, 1397?-1468.; Printers; Printing; Printers; Printing;
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 3
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The Little Rascals [videorecording] : 88 classic episodes / by McFarland, Spanky,1928-1993,actor; Roach, Hal,1892-1992,film producer; Inspired Distribution,publisher;
Disc 1. Fly my kite ; Honkey donkey ; Beginner's luck ; Reunion in rhythm ; Hook and ladder ; The first round-up ; Teacher's beau ; Hearts are thumps ; Teacher's pet ; School's out ; Love business ; Spooky hooky ; Readin' and writin' ; The kid from Borneo ; Sprucin' up -- Disc 2. Pay as you exit ; Bouncing babies ; Pups is pups ; Dogs is dogs ; Glove taps ; Free wheeling ; Mike fright ; Washee ironee ; Helping Grandma ; Spanky ; Little Papa ; Two too young ; Shiver my timbers ; Choo-choo! ; Divot diggers -- Disc 3. Mush and milk ; Framing youth ; Birthday bluse ; For Pete's sake ; The luck corner ; Arbor Day ; The first seven years ; Hi neighbor ; The pinch singer ; Rushin' ballet ; Boxing gloves ; Bored of education ; Whem the wind blows ; The pooch ; Derby day -- Disc 4. Mama's little pirate ; Our Gang follies of 1938 ; Hide & shriek ; Bargain day ; Free eats ; Night n gales ; Bed time worries ; Wild poses ; Mail and female ; Anniversary trouble ; Little sinner ; Spook spoofing ; Olympic games ; Official officers -- Disc 5. Railroadin' ; Roamin' holiday ; Three men in a tub ; Cat, Dog and Co. ; Fish hookey ; Canned fishing ; The awful tooth ; Dogs of war ; Bear shooters ; Second childhood ; Three smart boys ; A tough winter ; Little Daddy ; Fishy tales ; Big ears -- Disc 6. The pigskin palooka ; Small talk ; Forgotten babies ; Bear facts ; Baby brother ; Shivering Shakespeare ; Shrimps for a day ; Our Gang follies of 1936 ; Came the brawn ; Lazy days ; Moan and Groan Inc. ; A lad an' a lamp ; Scallawags ; Welcome home Gang reunion.Spanky McFarland, The Little Rascals.Originally released as short films between 1930-1938.These exceptional short films look exactly as they did decades ago when they sent Saturday matinee audiences into fits of laughter. Spanky, Buckwheat, Alfalfa, Stymie, Darla and the rest of the Little Rascals are back -- and better than ever -- in this collection of rare and remastered, unedited, original films.MPAA rating: Not rated.DVD, all regions, NTSC, mono.
Subjects: Comedy films.; Short films.; Children; Children; Friendship; Neighborhoods; School children;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 6
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Human : a portrait of our world / by Arthus-Bertrand, Yann,author,interviewer,photographer.(CARDINAL)275068; Hannah, Hanna,translator.(CARDINAL)806751; Paddle, Alan G.,translator.(CARDINAL)430696; Stevens, Molly,translator.(CARDINAL)701179; GoodPlanet,issuing body.(CARDINAL)801763;
Includes bibliographical references.Introduction -- Making of -- Happiness -- Women's rights -- War -- Justice -- Poverty -- Tolerance -- A deeper look : state of the world."Over the past three years, Yann Arthus-Bertrand and the GoodPlanet Foundation have gathered more than 2,000 interviews in 70 countries, while capturing portraits and aerial photographs. Human explores fundamental themes--Justice, Tolerance, Poverty, War, Happiness, and more--and each chapter includes excerpts from interviews and essays written by eminent journalists and human rights activists. The book will launch simultaneously with the movie, which will be distributed worldwide for free, with screenings at the United Nations in New York as well as in major international cities. With its collection of inspiring, spectacular images, allied to the unforgettable testimonies of mankind--Human is a landmark achievement in documentary film and book publishing, a compelling portrait of humanity at the beginning of the 21st century."--
Subjects: Interviews.; Portrait photography.; Human beings.; Human ecology.; Social ecology.; Identity (Psychology); Cultural pluralism.; Social structure.; Group identity.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Off Track Planet's travel guide for the young, sexy, and broke / by Pikovsky, Freddie.(CARDINAL)611637; Starostinetskaya, Anna.(CARDINAL)611638; Off Track Planet (Firm)(CARDINAL)611639;
Pt. 1. Get inspired. Adventure and extreme sports ; Art and design ; Fashion ; Food ; Music ; Sex and partying -- pt. 2. Get you shit together. Planning and research ; Passports and Visas ; Money and budgeting ; Backpacks and packing ; Flights and transportation ; Health and safety ; Hostels and couches ; Sex, drugs, and partying -- pt. 3. Make yourself useful. Animals ; Disease ; Kids ; Human rights ; Sustainability.A group of travelers who met in a Brooklyn hostel in 2009 decided to use their experiences to create an online travel magazine. Eventually this inspired a major publication called 'Off Track Planet,' which has been published and distributed around the world. This guideook is a sampling of the ideas the travel group suggests and some of the off-beat ways to vacation with any sort of interests, and on any sort of budget.
Subjects: Handbooks and manuals.; Travel;
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 3
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The Country parson : his character and rule of holy life / by Herbert, George,1593-1633.(CARDINAL)151198;
The Country Parson: His Character And Rule Of Holy Life is a book written by George Herbert and originally published in 1842. The book is a guide for country parsons, providing advice on how to live a holy life and serve their communities. It is based on Herbert's own experiences as a country parson and draws on his extensive knowledge of theology and Christian doctrine.The book is divided into two parts. The first part focuses on the character of the country parson, discussing the qualities that are essential for a successful ministry. These include humility, compassion, and a deep understanding of scripture. Herbert also emphasizes the importance of leading by example and living a life that is consistent with the teachings of Christ.The second part of the book provides practical advice on how to conduct a successful ministry in a rural setting. This includes guidance on preaching, teaching, and counseling parishioners. Herbert also discusses the importance of building strong relationships with members of the community and being responsive to their needs.Throughout the book, Herbert emphasizes the importance of living a holy life and serving others with humility and compassion. He argues that the country parson should be a model of Christian virtue, inspiring others to follow in his footsteps.
Subjects: Pastoral theology; Pastoral theology; Anglican Church.; Anglican Church; Christian Theology.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Double fake / by Wallace, Rich.(CARDINAL)353086;
Friends Calvin Tait and Zero Rollison look forward to a season of soccer with the YMCA summer league. Soon Calvin finds himself leading his team to the finals, where they'll compete against the toughest players in the league, twin sisters with Mia Hamm-inspired shots on goal.Accelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Soccer stories.; Soccer stories.; Fiction.; Soccer stories.; Teamwork (Sports); Competition (Psychology); Friendship;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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A boy no more / by Mazer, Harry,1925-2016.(CARDINAL)505758;
After his father is killed in the attack on Pearl Harbor, Adam, his mother, and sister are evacuated from Hawaii to California, where he must deal with his feelings about the war, Japanese internment camps, his father, and his own identity.Accelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Fiction.; Arizona (Battleship); Manzanar War Relocation Center; Determination (Personality trait); Disobedience; Families; Fathers and sons; Fathers; Fifteen-year-old boys; Japanese Americans; Japanese Americans; Japanese-American boys; Japanese; Loyalty; Moving, Household; Pearl Harbor (Hawaii), Attack on, 1941; Risk-taking (Psychology) in adolescence; Teenage boys; Teenage boys; Teenage children of military personnel; World War, 1939-1945; World War, 1939-1945; World War, 1939-1945; Fathers.;
Available copies: 5 / Total copies: 6
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