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The NBA playoffs : in pursuit of basketball glory /

Doeden, Matt,


Superstar showcase: The history of the NBA playoffs -- From Hannum to King James: The greatest games of the NBA playoffs -- From legends to layups: Memorable moments of the NBA playoffs -- Looking ahead: The future of the NBA playoffs. Junior Library Guild. Read about the incredible playoff games that basketball fans will never forget. Clutch performances and shocking finishes have helped make the NBAplayoffs one of the most thrilling spectacles in sports. The biggest moments, from buzzer-beaters to last-second defensive plays, are all here in vivid detail.
Date Published:2019

Superstar showcase: The history of the NBA playoffs -- From Hannum to King James: The greatest games of the NBA playoffs -- From legends to layups: Memorable moments of the NBA playoffs -- Looking ahead: The future of the NBA playoffs. Junior Library Guild. Read about the incredible playoff games that basketball fans will never forget. Clutch performances and shocking finishes have helped make the NBAplayoffs one of the most thrilling spectacles in sports. The biggest moments, from buzzer-beaters to last-second defensive plays, are all here in vivid detail.

Date Published:2019

The United States enters World War I

Vander Hook, Sue, 1949-


Prelude to war -- "Hell cannot be so terrible!" -- The Mexico threat -- On the home front -- Women and the war -- Turning point -- Hundred days offensive -- The bugler played -- War to end all wars?. Horn Book, October 2010. Voice of Youth Advocates (V.O.Y.A.), February 2013. Library Media Connection, October 2010. Examines the events that compelled the United States to enter World War I, public reaction, the course of the war, and important figures.
Date Published:2010

Prelude to war -- "Hell cannot be so terrible!" -- The Mexico threat -- On the home front -- Women and the war -- Turning point -- Hundred days offensive -- The bugler played -- War to end all wars?. Horn Book, October 2010. Voice of Youth Advocates (V.O.Y.A.), February 2013. Library Media Connection, October 2010. Examines the events that compelled the United States to enter World War I, public reaction, the course of the war, and important figures.

Date Published:2010

Chess for dummies

Eade, James.


Introduces readers of all levels to different perspectives on chess, from strategy and etiquette, to winning defensive and offensive secrets. Contains chapters on computer chess games, playing chess online, new tournament rules, and more.
Date Published:2016

Rosalind Franklin and the structure of life

Polcovar, Jane.


Wilson's Senior High School, October 2007. Wilson's Junior High School, January 2010. School Library Journal, March 2007. Booklist, December 2006. Horn Book, April 2007. Bulletin (Center for Children's books), January 2007. Chronicles the life of Rosalind Franlin, discussing her childhood in Europe, love of science, research at King's College, London, role in the discovery of the structure of DNA, and other related topics.
Date Published:2006

Wilson's Senior High School, October 2007. Wilson's Junior High School, January 2010. School Library Journal, March 2007. Booklist, December 2006. Horn Book, April 2007. Bulletin (Center for Children's books), January 2007. Chronicles the life of Rosalind Franlin, discussing her childhood in Europe, love of science, research at King's College, London, role in the discovery of the structure of DNA, and other related topics.

Date Published:2006

The young man and the sea

Philbrick, W. R. (W. Rodman)


Wilson's Children, October 2010. Wilson's Junior High School, November 2005. School Library Journal starred, February 2004. Book Links (A.L.A.), July 2006. Publisher's Weekly, February 2004. Booklist, January 2004. Horn Book, March 2004. Bulletin (Center for Children's books), March 2004. Voice of Youth Advocates (V.O.Y.A.), August 2004. Kirkus Review, January 2004. Wilson's Children, July 2005. Horn Book, October 2004. Library Media Connection, April 2004. After his mother's death, twelve-year-old Skiff Beaman decides that it is up to him to earn money to take care of himself and his father, so he undertakes a dangerous trip alone out on the ocean off the coast of Maine to try to catch a huge bluefin tuna.
Date Published:2004

Wilson's Children, October 2010. Wilson's Junior High School, November 2005. School Library Journal starred, February 2004. Book Links (A.L.A.), July 2006. Publisher's Weekly, February 2004. Booklist, January 2004. Horn Book, March 2004. Bulletin (Center for Children's books), March 2004. Voice of Youth Advocates (V.O.Y.A.), August 2004. Kirkus Review, January 2004. Wilson's Children, July 2005. Horn Book, October 2004. Library Media Connection, April 2004. After his mother's death, twelve-year-old Skiff Beaman decides that it is up to him to earn money to take care of himself and his father, so he undertakes a dangerous trip alone out on the ocean off the coast of Maine to try to catch a huge bluefin tuna.

Date Published:2004

Great networking skills

Roza, Greg.


Networks and networking -- Preparing to network -- Making connections -- Successful networking -- Networking on the job. School Library Journal, June 2008. Wilson's Senior High School, October 2011. School Library Journal, Wilson's Senior High School, June 2010. Explains what networking is, why it is helpful, and how to go about it, covering conversational and writing skills, various networking tools, and other aspects, and includes an annotated list of further resources.
Date Published:2008

Networks and networking -- Preparing to network -- Making connections -- Successful networking -- Networking on the job. School Library Journal, June 2008. Wilson's Senior High School, October 2011. School Library Journal, Wilson's Senior High School, June 2010. Explains what networking is, why it is helpful, and how to go about it, covering conversational and writing skills, various networking tools, and other aspects, and includes an annotated list of further resources.

Date Published:2008

The Industrial Revolution : investigate how science and technology changed the world /

Mooney, Carla, 1970-


"With 25 projects.". Wilson's Children, October 2012. Wilson's Junior High School, October 2012. School Library Journal, January 2012. Booklist, December 2011. Wilson's Children, October 2012. Wilson's Junior High School, October 2012. School Library Journal, January 2012. Booklist, December 2011. An exploration of the Industrial Revolution that introduces individuals who led the revolution, looks at the impact of their innovations, and features twenty-five activities designed to help children understand how science and technology transformed society.
Date Published:2011

"With 25 projects.". Wilson's Children, October 2012. Wilson's Junior High School, October 2012. School Library Journal, January 2012. Booklist, December 2011. Wilson's Children, October 2012. Wilson's Junior High School, October 2012. School Library Journal, January 2012. Booklist, December 2011. An exploration of the Industrial Revolution that introduces individuals who led the revolution, looks at the impact of their innovations, and features twenty-five activities designed to help children understand how science and technology transformed society.

Date Published:2011

Teen pregnancy


Teen pregnancy is a serious problem / Hillary Rodham Clinton -- Teen pregnancy is no longer as serious a problem / David Brooks -- Improved morality has reduced the problem of teen pregnancy / Gene Edward Veith -- Improved social programs have reduced the problem of teen pregnancy / Tom Dennis -- Teens should have access to emergency contraception / Liza Mundy -- Teens should not have access to emergency contraception / Elizabeth Bossom -- Teens should need parental permission to have an abortion / Marcia Carroll -- Teens should not need parental permission to have an abortion / Richard Pan -- Teen mothers can give their babies up for adoption / Krissy Stautz -- Sex education should be taught in schools / Kathryn Chinn -- Sex education should not be taught in schools / Kathleen Parker -- Abstinence-only education reduces teen pregnancy / Daniel Allott -- Abstinence-only education does not reduce teen pregnancy / the National Family Planning and Health Reproductive Association -- Teaching about contraception can reduce teen pregnancy / Advocates for Youth -- Teaching about contraception is wrong / Rebecca Hagelin. Library Media Connection starred, August 2006. Presents a collection of controversial essays that debate issues associated with teen pregnancy including sex education, contraceptives, parental consent for abortions, and abstinence.
Date Published:2007

Teen pregnancy is a serious problem / Hillary Rodham Clinton -- Teen pregnancy is no longer as serious a problem / David Brooks -- Improved morality has reduced the problem of teen pregnancy / Gene Edward Veith -- Improved social programs have reduced the problem of teen pregnancy / Tom Dennis -- Teens should have access to emergency contraception / Liza Mundy -- Teens should not have access to emergency contraception / Elizabeth Bossom -- Teens should need parental permission to have an abortion / Marcia Carroll -- Teens should not need parental permission to have an abortion / Richard Pan -- Teen mothers can give their babies up for adoption / Krissy Stautz -- Sex education should be taught in schools / Kathryn Chinn -- Sex education should not be taught in schools / Kathleen Parker -- Abstinence-only education reduces teen pregnancy / Daniel Allott -- Abstinence-only education does not reduce teen pregnancy / the National Family Planning and Health Reproductive Association -- Teaching about contraception can reduce teen pregnancy / Advocates for Youth -- Teaching about contraception is wrong / Rebecca Hagelin. Library Media Connection starred, August 2006. Presents a collection of controversial essays that debate issues associated with teen pregnancy including sex education, contraceptives, parental consent for abortions, and abstinence.

Date Published:2007

More than a game : race, gender, and politics in sports /

Doeden, Matt,


Includes glossary. Introduction: taking a knee -- From the Great White Hope to Black Lives Matter: sports and race -- Equal rights, equal opportunities: gender and sexuality in sports -- Patriotism and protest: sports and war -- Conclusion: sports culture. Junior Library Guild. "This book explores controversies in sports, including black boxer Jack Johnson, Jessie Owens in the 1936 Olympics, Jackie Robinson breaking baseball's color barrier, Muhammad Ali's refusal to fight in the Vietnam War, #MeToo and the US gymnastics team, and much more"--Provided by the publisher.
Date Published:2020

Includes glossary. Introduction: taking a knee -- From the Great White Hope to Black Lives Matter: sports and race -- Equal rights, equal opportunities: gender and sexuality in sports -- Patriotism and protest: sports and war -- Conclusion: sports culture. Junior Library Guild. "This book explores controversies in sports, including black boxer Jack Johnson, Jessie Owens in the 1936 Olympics, Jackie Robinson breaking baseball's color barrier, Muhammad Ali's refusal to fight in the Vietnam War, #MeToo and the US gymnastics team, and much more"--Provided by the publisher.

Date Published:2020

Wild river : a novel /

Philbrick, W R. (W. Rodman),


Junior Library Guild. When a dam fails and rushing waters sweep away their adult supervisors, five middle schoolers on a white-water rafting adventure are left alone with few supplies and the opportunity to forge powerful bonds as well as develop dangerous disagreements.
Date Published:2021

The age of feudalism

Davenport, John, 1960-


Wilson's Junior High School, January 2010. Booklist, February 2008. Horn Book, April 2008. Offers an overview of the Age of Feudalism, discussing the origins of the feudal system, its spread around the world, the events that shaped the era, and other related topics.
Date Published:2007

Toil & trouble : 15 tales of women & witchcraft /


Starsong / Tehlor Kay Mejia -- Afterbirth / Andrea Cremer -- The heart in her hands / Tess Sharpe -- Death in the Sawtooths / Lindsay Smith -- The truth about Queenie / Brandy Colbert -- The Moonapple Menagerie / Shveta Thakrar -- The legend of Stone Mary / Robin Talley -- The one who stayed / Nova Ren Suma -- Divine are the stars / Zoraida Cordova -- Daughters of Baba Yaga / Brenna Yovanoff -- The well witch / Kate Hart -- Beware of girls with crooked mouths / Jessica Spotswood -- Love spell / Anna-Marie McLemore -- The Gherin Girls / Emery Lord -- Why they watch us burn / Elizabeth May. Junior Library Guild. School Library Journal, July 2018. Booklist starred, May 2018. Pub Weekly, October 2018. Kirkus Starred, July 2018. History is filled with stories of women accused of witchcraft, of fearsome girls with arcane knowledge. Toil & Trouble features fifteen stories of girls embracing their power, reclaiming their destinies and using their magic to create, to curse, to cure---and to kill.
Date Published:2018

Starsong / Tehlor Kay Mejia -- Afterbirth / Andrea Cremer -- The heart in her hands / Tess Sharpe -- Death in the Sawtooths / Lindsay Smith -- The truth about Queenie / Brandy Colbert -- The Moonapple Menagerie / Shveta Thakrar -- The legend of Stone Mary / Robin Talley -- The one who stayed / Nova Ren Suma -- Divine are the stars / Zoraida Cordova -- Daughters of Baba Yaga / Brenna Yovanoff -- The well witch / Kate Hart -- Beware of girls with crooked mouths / Jessica Spotswood -- Love spell / Anna-Marie McLemore -- The Gherin Girls / Emery Lord -- Why they watch us burn / Elizabeth May. Junior Library Guild. School Library Journal, July 2018. Booklist starred, May 2018. Pub Weekly, October 2018. Kirkus Starred, July 2018. History is filled with stories of women accused of witchcraft, of fearsome girls with arcane knowledge. Toil & Trouble features fifteen stories of girls embracing their power, reclaiming their destinies and using their magic to create, to curse, to cure---and to kill.

Date Published:2018

Science and technology

Perritano, John.


Science and the aftermath of World War II -- Big ideas, big science -- New avenues of research and a thaw in the Cold War -- MAD, personal computers, and engineering nature -- Brave new worlds -- Science, technology, and the present day. "Explores how the advances of World War II led to Cold War competition, and how government-sponsored research helped to send humans to the moon, to harness the atom for good and bad, and to pave the way for the Internet. It also examines how private industry in the West gained from those Big Science projects and opened up avenues in biotech and personal computing, among other fields. The last chapters also explore the ethical challenges raised by recent scientific developments, such as genetic engineering and drone technology"--Amazon.com.
Date Published:2017

Science and the aftermath of World War II -- Big ideas, big science -- New avenues of research and a thaw in the Cold War -- MAD, personal computers, and engineering nature -- Brave new worlds -- Science, technology, and the present day. "Explores how the advances of World War II led to Cold War competition, and how government-sponsored research helped to send humans to the moon, to harness the atom for good and bad, and to pave the way for the Internet. It also examines how private industry in the West gained from those Big Science projects and opened up avenues in biotech and personal computing, among other fields. The last chapters also explore the ethical challenges raised by recent scientific developments, such as genetic engineering and drone technology"--Amazon.com.

Date Published:2017

Digital SAT math prep for dummies

Zegarelli, Mark.


Title taken from t.p. verso. Includes index. A guide to preparing for the mathematical sections of the SAT, with four complete practice tests.
Date Published:2024

Suddenly, tomorrow came : the NASA history of the Johnson Space Center /

Dethloff, Henry C.


"An unabridged republication of the work originally published in the NASA History Series (NASA SP 4307), Washington, D.C., in 1993"--T.p. verso. Presents the history of the Johnson Space Center and the NASA program.
Date Published:2012

Mapping coasts

Sandvold, Lynnette Brent.


Title proper from title frame. Library Media Connection, May 2011. Introduces maps and teaches essential mapping skills, including how to create, use, and interpret maps of the world's coasts.
Date Published:2011

Crime and punishment

Dostoyevsky, Fyodor, 1821-1881.


Translation of: Prestuplenie i nakazanie. First published: 1866. Raskolnikov, an impoverished Russian student, murders a despicable old pawnbroker, reasoning that his evil act is outweighed by humanitarian good, but he discovers the fault in his theory when he is plagued by horror and guilt over his actions. Includes a selection of study aids.
Date Published:2004

October sky

Hickam, Homer H., 1943-


Originally published as Rocket boys. Homer Hickam, the introspective son of a mine superintendent and a mother determined to get him out of Coalwood, West Virginia forever, nurtures a dream to send rockets into outer space--an ambition that changes his life and the lives of everyone living in Coalwood in 1957.
Date Published:1998

Encyclopedia of feminist literature

Snodgrass, Mary Ellen.


School Library Journal, December 2006. Library Journal, August 2006. Booklist, October 2006. Choice, November 2006. Reference and Research Book News, November 2006. Contains alphabetically arranged entries that introduce the major writers and great works of feminist literature, encompassing a range of genres from authors around the world and throughout history.
Date Published:2006

Great dialogues of Plato : complete texts of The republic, The apology, Crito, Phaedo, Ion, Meno, Symposium /

Plato.


Translation of: Dialogues. "For the 2008 edition, Signet Classics took the liberty of correcting some errors in the original Greek'--Editor's note. Ion -- Meno (Menon) -- Symposium (The banquet) -- The republic -- The apology (The defence of Socrates) -- Crito (Criton) -- Phaedo (Phaidon) -- The Greek alphabet -- Pronouncing index. Presents English translations of seven dialogue's by the ancient Greek philosopher Plato, in which he discusses beauty, love, immortality, knowledge, and justice.
Date Published:1956

Translation of: Dialogues. "For the 2008 edition, Signet Classics took the liberty of correcting some errors in the original Greek'--Editor's note. Ion -- Meno (Menon) -- Symposium (The banquet) -- The republic -- The apology (The defence of Socrates) -- Crito (Criton) -- Phaedo (Phaidon) -- The Greek alphabet -- Pronouncing index. Presents English translations of seven dialogue's by the ancient Greek philosopher Plato, in which he discusses beauty, love, immortality, knowledge, and justice.

Date Published:1956