Baltimore County Public Library - Nonfiction http://www.bcpl.info/taxonomy/term/257/0 en A Doughboy's Best Friend http://www.bcpl.info/between-the-covers/doughboys-best-friend <p style="font-family:verdana,helvetica,arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px;"><a href="http://catalog.bcpl.lib.md.us/polaris/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.6&amp;type=Keyword&amp;term=stubby the war dog the true story of&amp;by=KW&amp;sort=RELEVANCE&amp;limit=TOM=*&amp;query=&amp;page=0" target="_blank"><img alt="Cover art for Stubby the War Dog" src="http://syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9781426314865/MC.GIF&amp;client=baltctypublib&amp;upc=&amp;oclc=856977439" style="width: 170px; height: 200px; margin: 5px; float: left;" /></a><a href="http://catalog.bcpl.lib.md.us/polaris/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.6&amp;type=Keyword&amp;term=sergeant stubby&amp;by=KW&amp;sort=RELEVANCE&amp;limit=TOM=*&amp;query=&amp;page=0" target="_blank"><img alt="Cover art for Sergeant Stubby" src="http://syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9781426213106/MC.GIF&amp;client=baltctypublib&amp;upc=&amp;oclc=871036531" style="width: 133px; height: 200px; margin: 5px; float: left;" /></a>To commemorate the centennial of the outbreak of World War I this summer, many new books have been and will continue to be released. They range from new analyses of battles, biographies of personalities of the era and wide-ranging assessments of how the &lsquo;War to End All Wars&rsquo; set the history of the 20th and 21st century and its continuing conflicts in motion. A furry character study for young readers comes in Ann Bausum&rsquo;s <a href="http://catalog.bcpl.lib.md.us/polaris/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.6&amp;type=Keyword&amp;term=stubby the war dog the true story of&amp;by=KW&amp;sort=RELEVANCE&amp;limit=TOM=*&amp;query=&amp;page=0" target="_blank"><strong>Stubby the War Dog: The True Story of World War I&rsquo;s Bravest Dog</strong></a>. As the United States was at last pulled into the war in 1917, a stray, brindle-colored Boston Bull Terrier wandered onto a soldiers&rsquo; training ground at Yale University. The soldiers all took a liking to this sweet, short-tailed dog, but none more than enlisted man James Conroy.</p> <p style="font-family:verdana,helvetica,arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="font-family:verdana,helvetica,arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px;"> <p> Training complete (for both men and dog), the soldiers were sent to sea, and Conroy smuggled the pup onto the ship bound for France. Now considered a mascot, Stubby had been taught to stand on his rear legs and lift his right paw to salute high-ranking officers. This endeared Stubby to all he met, including women of the French resistance, who sewed him a natty uniform. The dog turned out to be a valiant and useful addition to the men in the trenches, as he aided with rat removal, alerted the men to enemies approaching and was even temporarily wounded in action while helping to discover landmines. Bausum illustrates the history of the four-legged hero with plenty of period photographs from the Conroy family collection and other ephemera of the WWI era. Her impeccable research is outlined in endnotes and an extensive bibliography. She also tells of this famous dog in <a href="http://catalog.bcpl.lib.md.us/polaris/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.6&amp;type=Keyword&amp;term=sergeant stubby&amp;by=KW&amp;sort=RELEVANCE&amp;limit=TOM=*&amp;query=&amp;page=0" target="_blank"><strong>Sergeant Stubby: How a Stray Dog and His Best Friend Helped Win World War I and Stole the Heart of a Nation</strong></a>, written for adult readers. This title covers even more of Stubby&rsquo;s exploits during and after the war. Both books are published by National Geographic, and are excellent avenues into this period. They will be enjoyed by dog lovers as well as by history buffs.<br /> &nbsp;</p> <div class="taxonomy-images"><a href="/category/between-the-covers-blogger/todd" class="taxonomy-image-links"><img src="http://www.bcpl.info/sites/default/files/category_pictures/find-materials-blog-todd-signature.png" alt="Todd" title="Todd" width="224" height="75" class="taxonomy-image-term-164 taxonomy-image-vid-7" /></a></div> http://www.bcpl.info/between-the-covers/doughboys-best-friend#comments Adult Nonfiction Nonfiction Children History History Todd Mon, 07 Jul 2014 12:00:00 +0000 Between the Covers 17879 at http://www.bcpl.info Mississippi, 50 Years On http://www.bcpl.info/between-the-covers/mississippi-50-years <p style="font-family:verdana,helvetica,arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px;"><a href="http://catalog.bcpl.lib.md.us/polaris/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.6&amp;type=Keyword&amp;term=freedom summer rubin&amp;by=KW&amp;sort=RELEVANCE&amp;limit=TOM=*&amp;query=&amp;page=0" target="_blank"><img alt="Freedom Summer: The 1964 Struggle for Civil Rights in Mississippi" src="http://syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9780823429202/MC.GIF&amp;client=baltctypublib&amp;upc=&amp;oclc=847763446" style="width: 160px; height: 200px; margin: 5px; float: left;" title="Click image to search for this title in our catalog." /></a><a href="http://catalog.bcpl.lib.md.us/polaris/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.6&amp;type=Keyword&amp;term=freedom summer murders mitchell&amp;by=KW&amp;sort=MP&amp;limit=TOM=*&amp;query=&amp;page=0" target="_blank"><img alt="The Freedom Summer Murders" src="http://syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9780545477253/MC.GIF&amp;client=baltctypublib&amp;upc=&amp;oclc=877887297" style="width: 132px; height: 200px; margin: 5px; float: left;" title="Click image to search for this title in our catalog." /></a>As the nation marks the 50th anniversary of the unspeakable murders of three young civil rights volunteers, two books introduce to young readers what happened in Mississippi in June of 1964 &ndash; and the legacy of that Freedom Summer. Susan Goldman Rubin takes a timeline approach in her middle grade book <strong><a href="http://catalog.bcpl.lib.md.us/polaris/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.6&amp;type=Keyword&amp;term=freedom%20summer%20rubin&amp;by=KW&amp;sort=RELEVANCE&amp;limit=TOM=*&amp;query=&amp;page=0" target="_blank">Freedom Summer: The 1964 Struggle for Civil Rights in Mississippi</a></strong>. Each chapter is titled with a time, such as &ldquo;June 21, 1964, Afternoon,&rdquo; the last time any of the three victims were seen alive. Pulling no punches, Rubin outlines the devastating reality of the ingrained racist attitudes among many of the people of Neshoba County, Mississippi, at that time, while making plain that those feelings extended to the all-white law enforcement authorities which aided and abetted in the killings. Maps, interviews and reproductions of photos and newspaper clippings all bring to light the horror of the situation that played out over the course of that summer.</p> <p style="font-family:verdana,helvetica,arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="font-family:verdana,helvetica,arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px;">Don Mitchell&rsquo;s <a href="http://catalog.bcpl.lib.md.us/polaris/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.6&amp;type=Keyword&amp;term=freedom%20summer%20murders%20mitchell&amp;by=KW&amp;sort=MP&amp;limit=TOM=*&amp;query=&amp;page=0" target="_blank"><strong>The Freedom Summer Murders</strong></a> covers similar territory but in a slightly different way, and for a teen audience. Chapters introduce us to the victims individually as each of the young men &ndash; James Chaney, Andrew Goodman and Michael Schwerner &ndash; receives his due. Interviews with their families, friends and other volunteers in Mississippi that summer help bring a better focus to who they were and why they felt so strongly for this cause. Additionally, Mitchell&rsquo;s book fully examines the legacy of the summer and how their martyrdom ignited nationwide awareness, shock and fury. He includes the protracted legal battles and eventual reconciliation efforts that have helped move Mississippi and the state forward from this dark episode even to this day.</p> <div class="taxonomy-images"><a href="/category/between-the-covers-blogger/todd" class="taxonomy-image-links"><img src="http://www.bcpl.info/sites/default/files/category_pictures/find-materials-blog-todd-signature.png" alt="Todd" title="Todd" width="224" height="75" class="taxonomy-image-term-164 taxonomy-image-vid-7" /></a></div> http://www.bcpl.info/between-the-covers/mississippi-50-years#comments Nonfiction Teen Children History Todd Wed, 11 Jun 2014 11:00:00 +0000 Between the Covers 17733 at http://www.bcpl.info Not While I’m Eating! http://www.bcpl.info/between-the-covers/not-while-i%E2%80%99m-eating <p style="font-family:verdana,helvetica,arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px;"><a href="http://catalog.bcpl.lib.md.us/polaris/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.6&amp;type=Keyword&amp;term=our gross american history huey&amp;by=KW&amp;sort=RELEVANCE&amp;limit=TOM=*&amp;query=&amp;page=0&amp;searchid=3" target="_blank"><img alt="Ick! Yuck! Eew!: Our Gross American History by Lois Miner Huey" src="http://syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9780761390916/MC.GIF&amp;client=baltctypublib&amp;upc=&amp;oclc=828143787" style="width: 200px; height: 200px; margin: 5px; float: left;" title="Click image to search for this title in our catalog." /></a><a href="http://catalog.bcpl.lib.md.us/polaris/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.6&amp;type=Keyword&amp;term=oh, yikes history's grossest, wackiest moments&amp;by=KW&amp;sort=RELEVANCE&amp;limit=TOM=*&amp;query=&amp;page=0&amp;searchid=4" target="_blank"><img alt="Oh, Yikes!: History’s Grossest, Wackiest Moments by Joy Masoff" src="http://syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9780761136842/MC.GIF&amp;client=baltctypublib&amp;upc=&amp;oclc=68624237" style="width: 158px; height: 200px; margin: 5px; float: left;" title="Click image to search for this title in our catalog." /></a>Inviting the reader to imagine a time traveler going back to early America, <a href="http://catalog.bcpl.lib.md.us/polaris/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.6&amp;type=Keyword&amp;term=our%20gross%20american%20history%20huey&amp;by=KW&amp;sort=RELEVANCE&amp;limit=TOM=*&amp;query=&amp;page=0&amp;searchid=3" target="_blank"><strong>Ick! Yuck! Eew!: Our Gross American History</strong></a> by Lois Miner Huey makes history come alive.&nbsp; Describing American history in all its gross, minute detail, Huey focuses mainly on the odors and insects. She describes the inevitable aroma of the streets of New York City in the 1700s as pigs and cows roam the street freely. Did you know in South Carolina it was once illegal to kill a buzzard because they served to clean up the rotten meat from the marketplaces?&nbsp; The smells weren&rsquo;t limited to the outdoors either. The smell of rotting food, forgotten chamber pots and the people themselves added to the overwhelming stench of the day.&nbsp; If the description of odors doesn&rsquo;t fully engage the reader, the author moves on to describe the numerous flies, bedbugs, lice and parasites that Americans lived with in the 1700s. Describing the tremendous number of dead flies, Huey quotes the fictional time traveler as saying &ldquo;they are gathered by the bushels&rdquo; four times a day. Designed to pique the interest of children who may be bored to tears of traditional history lessons, <strong>Ick! Yuck! Eew!</strong> takes learning history to a whole new level.</p> <p style="font-family:verdana,helvetica,arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="font-family:verdana,helvetica,arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px;">For students of world history, try <a href="http://catalog.bcpl.lib.md.us/polaris/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.6&amp;type=Keyword&amp;term=oh,%20yikes%20history%27s%20grossest,%20wackiest%20moments&amp;by=KW&amp;sort=RELEVANCE&amp;limit=TOM=*&amp;query=&amp;page=0&amp;searchid=4" target="_blank"><strong>Oh, Yikes!: History&rsquo;s Grossest, Wackiest Moments</strong></a> by Joy Masoff.&nbsp; Spanning the course of human history the book includes fascinating trivia from all elements of world including the history of clowns, diapers, plagues and underwear. Masoff includes wacky history like &ldquo;idiotic inventions&rdquo; (chicken eye glasses!), &ldquo;humongous hoaxes&rdquo; and &ldquo;heinous hair,&rdquo; as well as some informative timelines of history.</p> <p style="font-family:verdana,helvetica,arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="font-family:verdana,helvetica,arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px;">Fans of the <a href="http://catalog.bcpl.lib.md.us/polaris/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.6&amp;type=Keyword&amp;term=you%20wouldn%27t%20want%20to%20be&amp;by=KW&amp;sort=RELEVANCE&amp;limit=TOM=*&amp;query=&amp;page=0&amp;searchid=6" target="_blank"><strong>You Wouldn&rsquo;t Want to Be&hellip;</strong></a> series will love <strong>Ick! Yuck! Eew!</strong> and <strong>Oh, Yikes!</strong></p> <div class="taxonomy-images"><a href="/category/between-the-covers-blogger/diane" class="taxonomy-image-links"><img src="http://www.bcpl.lib.md.us/sites/default/files/category_pictures/find-materials-blog-diane-signature.png" alt="Diane" title="Diane" width="224" height="75" class="taxonomy-image-term-158 taxonomy-image-vid-7" /></a></div> http://www.bcpl.info/between-the-covers/not-while-i%E2%80%99m-eating#comments Nonfiction Children Diane Tue, 28 Jan 2014 11:00:00 +0000 Between the Covers 14222 at http://www.bcpl.info Looking for LEGO Fun? http://www.bcpl.info/between-the-covers/looking-lego-fun <p style="font-family:verdana,helvetica,arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px;"><a href="http://catalog.bcpl.lib.md.us/polaris/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.6&amp;type=Keyword&amp;term=lego movie essential guide&amp;by=KW&amp;sort=RELEVANCE&amp;limit=TOM=*&amp;query=&amp;page=0" target="_blank"><img alt="Cover art for The Essential Guide" src="http://syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9781465417008/MC.GIF&amp;client=baltctypublib&amp;upc=&amp;oclc=866892847" style="width: 155px; height: 200px; margin: 5px; float: left;" /></a><a href="http://catalog.bcpl.lib.md.us/polaris/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.6&amp;type=Keyword&amp;term=lego play book lipkowitz&amp;by=KW&amp;sort=RELEVANCE&amp;limit=TOM=*&amp;query=&amp;page=0" target="_blank"><img alt="Cover art for LEGO Play" class="blog-image-border " src="http://syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9781465414120/MC.GIF&amp;client=baltctypublib&amp;upc=&amp;oclc=" style="width: 167px; height: 200px; margin: 5px; float: left;" /></a><a href="http://catalog.bcpl.lib.md.us/polaris/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.6&amp;type=Keyword&amp;term=lego movie awesome adventures&amp;by=KW&amp;sort=RELEVANCE&amp;limit=TOM=*&amp;query=&amp;page=0" target="_blank"><img alt="Cover art for Awesome Adventures" src="http://syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9781465416964/MC.GIF&amp;client=baltctypublib&amp;upc=&amp;oclc=857803818" style="width: 131px; height: 200px; margin: 5px; float: left;" /></a>Attention LEGO fanatics! Your favorite toys are coming to the big screen when <strong><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZ_JOBCLF-I" target="_blank" type="Click to find this title in our catalog.">The LEGO Movie</a></strong> arrives in theaters on February 7th. Voiced by stars like Will Arnett, Elizabeth Banks, Will Ferrell, Morgan Freeman, Liam Neeson and Chris Pratt, this movie promises to be fun for kids and adults alike. These cool new books will keep you excited about all things LEGO until you get to the theater.</p> <p> &nbsp;</p> <p style="font-family:verdana,helvetica,arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px;"><a href="http://catalog.bcpl.lib.md.us/polaris/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.6&amp;type=Keyword&amp;term=lego%20movie%20essential%20guide&amp;by=KW&amp;sort=RELEVANCE&amp;limit=TOM=*&amp;query=&amp;page=0" target="_blank" type="Click to find this title in our catalog."><strong>The LEGO Movie: The Essential Guide</strong></a> by Hannah Dolan is a fun companion to the movie. It offers character profiles, background information about the town of Bricksburg and the Prophecy and, of course, behind-the-scenes information about the movie. Kids will love the book&rsquo;s fun illustrations and movie stills.<br /> &nbsp;</p> <p style="font-family:verdana,helvetica,arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px;">If the movie inspires you to get creative with your own LEGOs, try Daniel Lipkowitz&rsquo;s <a href="http://catalog.bcpl.lib.md.us/polaris/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.6&amp;type=Keyword&amp;term=lego%20play%20book%20lipkowitz&amp;by=KW&amp;sort=RELEVANCE&amp;limit=TOM=*&amp;query=&amp;page=0" target="_blank" type="Click to find this title in our catalog."><strong>The LEGO Play Book: Ideas to Bring Your Bricks to Life</strong></a>. This book pulls together hundreds of building ideas at varying skill levels. Tips and tricks will help you get the most out of your build so that you can be a heroic Master Builder too.</p> <p style="font-family:verdana,helvetica,arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="font-family:verdana,helvetica,arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px;">New readers can relive the fun of the movie with Helen Murray&rsquo;s <a href="http://catalog.bcpl.lib.md.us/polaris/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.6&amp;type=Keyword&amp;term=lego%20movie%20awesome%20adventures&amp;by=KW&amp;sort=RELEVANCE&amp;limit=TOM=*&amp;query=&amp;page=0" target="_blank" type="Click to find this title in our catalog."><strong>The LEGO Movie: Awesome Adventures</strong></a>. Kids will be excited to read this book filled with easy text and graphics from the movie.<br /> &nbsp;</p> <p style="font-family:verdana,helvetica,arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px;">If you&rsquo;re looking for even more LEGO fun, check out these <a href="http://catalog.bcpl.lib.md.us/polaris/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.6&amp;type=Boolean&amp;term=brs=68166&amp;by=KW&amp;sort=MP&amp;limit=&amp;query=&amp;page=0" target="_blank"><strong>titles</strong></a> available in our collection or visit one of our branches to join us for an upcoming <strong><a href="http://md.evanced.info/bcpl/lib/eventcalendar.asp?ag=&amp;et=&amp;kw=lego&amp;df=list&amp;cn=0&amp;private=0&amp;ln=ALL&amp;nd=60" target="_blank">LEGO Fun</a></strong> program!</p> <div class="taxonomy-images"><a href="/category/between-the-covers-blogger/beth" class="taxonomy-image-links"><img src="http://www.bcpl.info/sites/default/files/category_pictures/find-materials-blog-beth-signature.png" alt="Beth" title="Beth" width="224" height="75" class="taxonomy-image-term-166 taxonomy-image-vid-7" /></a></div> http://www.bcpl.info/between-the-covers/looking-lego-fun#comments Fiction Nonfiction Beth Children Media Tie-In Media Tie-In Fri, 17 Jan 2014 11:00:00 +0000 Between the Covers 14181 at http://www.bcpl.info Show, Don't Tell http://www.bcpl.info/between-the-covers/show-dont-tell <p style="font-family:verdana,helvetica,arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px;"><a href="http://catalog.bcpl.lib.md.us/polaris/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.6&amp;type=Keyword&amp;term=go a kidd's guide to graphic design&amp;by=KW&amp;sort=RELEVANCE&amp;limit=TOM=*&amp;query=&amp;page=0" target="_blank"><img alt="Cover art for Go" src="http://syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9780761172192/MC.GIF&amp;client=baltctypublib&amp;upc=&amp;oclc=856647665" style="width: 148px; height: 200px; margin: 5px; float: left;" /></a>A recent book to hit our children&rsquo;s nonfiction shelves features an arresting cover image: a familiar red octagonal stop sign shape with the unexpected imperative &ldquo;Go.&rdquo; This also happens to be the title of renowned book cover designer Chip Kidd&rsquo;s volume for the younger set, <a href="http://catalog.bcpl.lib.md.us/polaris/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.6&amp;type=Keyword&amp;term=go a kidd's guide to graphic design&amp;by=KW&amp;sort=RELEVANCE&amp;limit=TOM=*&amp;query=&amp;page=0" target="_blank"><strong>Go: A Kidd&rsquo;s Guide to Graphic Design</strong></a>. The text for this highly creative book begins right on the inside cover, grabbing readers and plunging them headfirst into the influence of graphic design.</p> <p style="font-family:verdana,helvetica,arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="font-family:verdana,helvetica,arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px;"> <strong>Go</strong> teaches as much by example as it does by narrative. Kidd takes the reader on a vibrant, visual field trip through the real world, where we make choices based on the design choices of others. A soda can label, baseball, remote control and a hand-lettered chalkboard are examples of everyday items that are influenced (and influencing) by design. A timeline takes us carefully through high points in the history of graphic design, with pithy comments relating to the accompanying illustrations. Did you know that the familiar smiling logo for the children&rsquo;s toy Colorforms is an example of the simplicity of Bauhaus?</p> <p style="font-family:verdana,helvetica,arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="font-family:verdana,helvetica,arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px;"> Never preachy, never boring, Kidd is the best art teacher you&rsquo;ve never had. He takes on subjects like scale, focus, image quality, color theory and positive and negative space, bringing them to life in a memorable way.&nbsp; A fascinating chapter on typography, including a history of 30 different fonts, is set in the fonts themselves. Content gets its due (&ldquo;form follows function&rdquo;), as does concept (&ldquo;your idea of what to do&rdquo;). A final section is devoted to design projects, inviting readers to put what they&rsquo;ve learned to use. Kidd encourages readers to share their creations <a href="http://gothebook.tumblr.com/" target="_blank"><strong>online</strong></a>.</p> <p style="font-family:verdana,helvetica,arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="font-family:verdana,helvetica,arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px;"> <strong>Go</strong> is one of five nominees for The YALSA Award for Excellence in Nonfiction, to be awarded by the Young Adult Library Services Association, a division of the American Library Association, at the end of January 2014. This book is highly recommended for not only older children but also for teens and adults as well.</p> <div class="taxonomy-images"><a href="/category/between-the-covers-blogger/paula-g" class="taxonomy-image-links"><img src="http://www.bcpl.lib.md.us/sites/default/files/category_pictures/find-materials-blog-paula-g-signature.png" alt="Paula G." title="Paula G." width="224" height="75" class="taxonomy-image-term-160 taxonomy-image-vid-7" /></a></div> http://www.bcpl.info/between-the-covers/show-dont-tell#comments Nonfiction Children Awards Paula G. Fri, 10 Jan 2014 12:55:55 +0000 Between the Covers 14162 at http://www.bcpl.info All Aboard! http://www.bcpl.info/between-the-covers/all-aboard <p style="font-family:verdana,helvetica,arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px;"><a href="http://catalog.bcpl.lib.md.us/polaris/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.6&amp;type=Keyword&amp;term=Locomotive Brian Floca&amp;by=KW&amp;sort=RELEVANCE&amp;limit=TOM=*&amp;query=&amp;page=0" target="_blank"><img alt="Cover art for Locomotive" src="http://syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9781416994152/MC.GIF&amp;client=baltctypublib&amp;upc=&amp;oclc=826640049" style="width: 138px; height: 154px; margin: 5px; float: left;" /></a><a href="http://catalog.bcpl.lib.md.us/polaris/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.6&amp;type=Keyword&amp;term=Train Elisha Cooper&amp;by=KW&amp;sort=RELEVANCE&amp;limit=TOM=*&amp;query=&amp;page=0" target="_blank"><img alt="Cover art for Train" src="http://syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9780545384957/MC.GIF&amp;client=baltctypublib&amp;upc=&amp;oclc=822560115" style="width: 200px; height: 154px; margin: 5px; float: left;" /></a>Two new visually stunning picture books capture the essence and energy of the train, a holiday staple and year-round hit with kids of all ages. Celebrated author/illustrators Brian Floca and Elisha Cooper each tackle this transportation wonder and provide entertainment and facts sure to entice readers again and again.</p> <p style="font-family:verdana,helvetica,arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="font-family:verdana,helvetica,arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px;">Floca explores America&rsquo;s early railroads in <strong><a href="http://catalog.bcpl.lib.md.us/polaris/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.6&amp;type=Keyword&amp;term=Locomotive Brian Floca&amp;by=KW&amp;sort=MP&amp;limit=TOM=*&amp;query=&amp;page=0" target="_blank" type="Click to find this title in our catalog.">Locomotive</a></strong>. Illustrations and vibrant text bring the sounds, smells and strength of these mighty vehicles alive on the page. Using the travels of a mother and her two children on the newly constructed Transcontinental Railroad as a framework, Floca masterfully succeeds in presenting the history of the magnificent train and capturing the impact this new mode of travel had on shaping America. Free verse, heavy with alliteration and onomatopoeia, along with frequent changes in font and typeface capture the movement and splendor of the train. The nuanced paintings complement the text and detail the mechanics of the train as well as the beauty of the surrounding landscapes. Endpapers and an author&rsquo;s note offer enlightening details. Every page offers facts which will delight and educate even the most ardent train aficionado.</p> <p style="font-family:verdana,helvetica,arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="font-family:verdana,helvetica,arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px;">Fast forward 150 years and board a variety of trains in Elisha Cooper&rsquo;s <a href="http://catalog.bcpl.lib.md.us/polaris/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.6&amp;type=Keyword&amp;term=Train Elisha Cooper&amp;by=KW&amp;sort=MP&amp;limit=TOM=*&amp;query=&amp;page=0" target="_blank" type="Click to find this title in our catalog."><strong>Train</strong></a>. Cooper invites the reader to join him on an adventurous trip as he examines today&rsquo;s train travel. The action starts with a commuter train heading west and switches to a passenger train rolling through the Midwest. A freight train loads its cargo and rumbles toward its destination past an overnight train climbing the Rocky Mountains. Finally, there&rsquo;s the dramatic high-speed train, a bullet-shaped beauty. Cooper&rsquo;s fluid language and dappled watercolors capture nature&rsquo;s grandeur and the movement, speed and power of these mighty trains. Further reading is provided with a glossary, facts section and brief author&rsquo;s note. Readers will want to punch multiple tickets and take repeat rides on this journey of discovery.</p> <div class="taxonomy-images"><a href="/category/between-the-covers-blogger/maureen" class="taxonomy-image-links"><img src="http://www.bcpl.info/sites/default/files/category_pictures/find-materials-blog-maureen-signature.png" alt="Maureen" title="Maureen" width="224" height="75" class="taxonomy-image-term-167 taxonomy-image-vid-7" /></a></div> http://www.bcpl.info/between-the-covers/all-aboard#comments Fiction Nonfiction Children Picture Book Maureen Thu, 19 Dec 2013 11:00:00 +0000 Between the Covers 14070 at http://www.bcpl.info Dino-mite! http://www.bcpl.info/between-the-covers/dino-mite <p style="font-family:verdana,helvetica,arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px;"><a href="http://catalog.bcpl.lib.md.us/polaris/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.6&amp;type=Keyword&amp;term=scaly spotted feathered&amp;by=KW&amp;sort=RELEVANCE&amp;limit=TOM=*&amp;query=&amp;page=0" target="_blank"><img alt="Cover art for Scaly Spotted Feathered Frilled" src="http://syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9780547991344/MC.GIF&amp;client=baltctypublib&amp;upc=&amp;oclc=823011146" style="width: 200px; height: 163px; margin: 5px; float: left;" /></a> <a href="http://catalog.bcpl.lib.md.us/polaris/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.6&amp;type=Keyword&amp;term=tracking tyrannosaurs meet t rex's fascinating family&amp;by=KW&amp;sort=RELEVANCE&amp;limit=TOM=*&amp;query=&amp;page=0" target="_blank"><img alt="Cover art for Tracking Tyranosaurs" src="http://syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9781426313745/MC.GIF&amp;client=baltctypublib&amp;upc=&amp;oclc=825046864" style="width: 153px; height: 200px; margin: 5px; float: left;" /></a><a href="http://catalog.bcpl.lib.md.us/polaris/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.6&amp;type=Keyword&amp;term=the greatest dinosaur ever brenda&amp;by=KW&amp;sort=RELEVANCE&amp;limit=TOM=*&amp;query=&amp;page=0" target="_blank"><img alt="Cover art for The Greatest Dinosaur Ever" src="http://syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9780805096255/MC.GIF&amp;client=baltctypublib&amp;upc=&amp;oclc=827841546" style="width: 156px; height: 200px; margin: 5px; float: left;" /></a>Three new books take on the perennial favorite topic of dinosaurs, but with new information being discovered all the time, adults as well as kids will find themselves learning &ndash; or relearning &ndash; about these fascinating creatures from the past. &nbsp;</p> <p style="font-family:verdana,helvetica,arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="font-family:verdana,helvetica,arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px;"> <a href="http://catalog.bcpl.lib.md.us/polaris/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.6&amp;type=Keyword&amp;term=scaly spotted feathered&amp;by=KW&amp;sort=RELEVANCE&amp;limit=TOM=*&amp;query=&amp;page=0" target="_blank"><strong>Scaly Spotted Feathered Frilled: How Do We Know What Dinosaurs Really Looked Like?</strong></a> by Catherine Thimmesh focuses on the new developments in paleontology with regard to the outward appearance of dinosaurs. She teams with a group of six acclaimed paleoartists who have worked with museums, movie studios and magazines to properly depict dinosaurs based on the latest research. This includes the discoveries made in the past two decades of the existence of feathers on many dinosaurs. The author, a Sibert medalist, explains in kid-friendly terminology how scientists have come to current conclusions, and how each future discovery could change their minds.</p> <p style="font-family:verdana,helvetica,arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="font-family:verdana,helvetica,arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px;"> In <strong><a href="http://catalog.bcpl.lib.md.us/polaris/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.6&amp;type=Keyword&amp;term=tracking tyrannosaurs meet t rex's fascinating family&amp;by=KW&amp;sort=RELEVANCE&amp;limit=TOM=*&amp;query=&amp;page=0" target="_blank">Tracking Tyrannosaurs: Meet T. rex&rsquo;s Fascinating Family, from Tiny Terrors to Feathered Giants</a></strong>, Christopher Sloan discusses the many other tyrannosaurs that lived in the Mesozoic Era among their more well-known cousin Tyrannosaurus rex. This National Geographic production features the publisher&rsquo;s usual excellent art. Graphs and timelines help explain when each of these tyrannosaurs lived, and sidebars discuss the theories that paleontologists have regarding their close relationship to the birds of today. Particularly clear is the explanation of the simultaneous eras of the dinosaurs and the breakup of supercontinent Pangaea resulting in the continents that now exist.</p> <p style="font-family:verdana,helvetica,arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="font-family:verdana,helvetica,arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px;"> For younger readers deciding on a favorite, <a href="http://catalog.bcpl.lib.md.us/polaris/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.6&amp;type=Keyword&amp;term=the greatest dinosaur ever brenda&amp;by=KW&amp;sort=RELEVANCE&amp;limit=TOM=*&amp;query=&amp;page=0" target="_blank"><strong>The Greatest Dinosaur Ever</strong></a> by Brenda Z. Guiberson contains many options. Gennady Spirin&rsquo;s double-page oil paint on paper illustrations are in soft but clear colors. Each dinosaur explains the reasons (huge claws, best parent, club-like tail, etc.) as to why it is the greatest dinosaur ever. Sure to spark debate among dino-loving youngsters, there is really no right or wrong selection. The author also focuses on a number of bird-like dinosaurs, again showing the relationship between the &ldquo;terrible lizards&rdquo; of long ago and the feathered creatures of today.</p> <div class="taxonomy-images"><a href="/category/between-the-covers-blogger/todd" class="taxonomy-image-links"><img src="http://www.bcpl.info/sites/default/files/category_pictures/find-materials-blog-todd-signature.png" alt="Todd" title="Todd" width="224" height="75" class="taxonomy-image-term-164 taxonomy-image-vid-7" /></a></div> http://www.bcpl.info/between-the-covers/dino-mite#comments Nonfiction Children Science and Nature Todd Wed, 11 Dec 2013 11:55:55 +0000 Between the Covers 14015 at http://www.bcpl.info Are You Ready for Some Football? http://www.bcpl.info/between-the-covers/are-you-ready-some-football <p style="font-family:verdana,helvetica,arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px;"><a href="http://catalog.bcpl.lib.md.us/polaris/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.6&amp;type=Keyword&amp;term=9781617729331&amp;by=ISBN&amp;sort=MP&amp;limit=TOM=*&amp;query=&amp;page=0" target="_blank"><img alt="Joe Flacco and the Baltimore Ravens Super Bowl XLVII" src="http://syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9781617729331/MC.GIF&amp;client=baltctypublib&amp;upc=&amp;oclc=828057299" style="width: 155px; height: 200px; margin: 5px; float: left;" title="Click image to search for this title in our catalog" /></a><a href="http://catalog.bcpl.lib.md.us/polaris/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.6&amp;type=Keyword&amp;term=9781618930408&amp;by=ISBN&amp;sort=MP&amp;limit=TOM=*&amp;query=&amp;page=0" target="_blank"><img alt="Sports Illustrated Kids Big Book of Who Football" src="http://syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9781618930408/MC.GIF&amp;client=baltctypublib&amp;upc=&amp;oclc=817591524" style="margin: 5px; float: left; width: 173px; height: 200px;" title="Click image to search for this title in our catalog" /></a><a href="http://catalog.bcpl.lib.md.us/polaris/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.6&amp;type=Keyword&amp;term=9780545585163&amp;by=ISBN&amp;sort=MP&amp;limit=TOM=*&amp;query=&amp;page=0" target="_blank"><img alt="Highlight Reel The Top Plays in Super Bowl History" src="http://syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9780545585163/MC.GIF&amp;client=baltctypublib&amp;upc=&amp;oclc=825757011" style="width: 145px; height: 200px; margin: 5px; float: left;" title="Click image to search for this title in our catalog" /></a>Football season is about to kick off, and these three books are sure to get kids ready to cheer on our hometown Baltimore Ravens! <a href="http://catalog.bcpl.lib.md.us/polaris/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.6&amp;type=Keyword&amp;term=9781617729331&amp;by=ISBN&amp;sort=MP&amp;limit=TOM=*&amp;query=&amp;page=0" target="_blank"><strong>Joe Flacco and the Baltimore Ravens: Super Bowl XLVII</strong></a> by Michael Sandler brings kids facts from Flacco&rsquo;s life and career, and also features highlights from the Ravens&rsquo; Super Bowl win in February. Photos and statistics make this an entertaining read for elementary school-age kids who want to know more about the Super Bowl champion Ravens.</p> <p style="font-family:verdana,helvetica,arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="font-family:verdana,helvetica,arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px;">Football fans will love <a href="http://catalog.bcpl.lib.md.us/polaris/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.6&amp;type=Keyword&amp;term=9781618930408&amp;by=ISBN&amp;sort=MP&amp;limit=TOM=*&amp;query=&amp;page=0" target="_blank"><strong>Sports Illustrated Kids Big Book of Who: Football</strong></a>, which includes some astounding statistics and the stories behind them. Several favorite Ravens players make appearances in this fun read. Kids can flip through the pages to find out more about the most amazing accomplishments of their favorite players. With plenty of pictures and informative and entertaining notes, this appealing and fun book reads like a magazine. Sports trivia fans won&rsquo;t want to miss it.</p> <p style="font-family:verdana,helvetica,arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="font-family:verdana,helvetica,arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px;"><a href="http://catalog.bcpl.lib.md.us/polaris/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.6&amp;type=Keyword&amp;term=9780545585163&amp;by=ISBN&amp;sort=MP&amp;limit=TOM=*&amp;query=&amp;page=0" target="_blank"><strong>Highlight Reel: The Top Plays in Super Bowl History</strong></a> by K. C. Kelley brings readers the most exciting Super Bowl plays of all time. This book is filled with pictures of the action and fun facts from Super Bowl history. Ravens fans will be pleased to see that Jacoby Jones&rsquo; record-breaking kickoff return from Super Bowl XLVII makes the cut in this engaging book for kids.</p> <div class="taxonomy-images"><a href="/category/between-the-covers-blogger/beth" class="taxonomy-image-links"><img src="http://www.bcpl.info/sites/default/files/category_pictures/find-materials-blog-beth-signature.png" alt="Beth" title="Beth" width="224" height="75" class="taxonomy-image-term-166 taxonomy-image-vid-7" /></a></div> Nonfiction Beth Children Sports and Recreation Wed, 04 Sep 2013 11:00:00 +0000 Between the Covers 12236 at http://www.bcpl.info A Step in the Right Direction http://www.bcpl.info/between-the-covers/step-right-direction <p style="font-family:verdana,helvetica,arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px;"><a href="http://catalog.bcpl.lib.md.us/polaris/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.6&amp;type=Default&amp;term=best foot forward exploring feet, flippers, and claws&amp;by=KW&amp;sort=MP&amp;limit=TOM=*&amp;query=&amp;page=0" target="_blank"><img alt="Cover art for Best Food Forward" src="http://syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9780823428571/MC.GIF&amp;client=baltctypublib&amp;upc=&amp;oclc=821203389" style="width: 200px; height: 195px; margin: 5px; float: left;" /></a>Clever photography and appealing foot facts make <a href="http://catalog.bcpl.lib.md.us/polaris/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.6&amp;type=Default&amp;term=best%20foot%20forward%20exploring%20feet,%20flippers,%20and%20claws&amp;by=KW&amp;sort=MP&amp;limit=TOM=*&amp;query=&amp;page=0" target="_blank"><strong>Best Foot Forward: Exploring Feet, Flippers, and Claws</strong></a>, by German author Ingo Arndt, a pleasure to read. Using the structure of a two-page spread close-up of an animal foot and the question &ldquo;Whose foot is this?, the answer appears on the next page along with other animals&rsquo; feet that have similar purposes or capabilities. Some of the categories include feet that are best suited to digging (tortoises), climbing (chimpanzees) and swimming (seals). Facts about each of the featured appendages are included to whet the interest of young readers to further explore the lives of the animal.</p> <p style="font-family:verdana,helvetica,arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="font-family:verdana,helvetica,arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px;"> The close-up photography of the feet is the most fascinating aspect of the book. Whether it be counting the individual tortoise scales and claws, or seeing a mole foot up close, many of these are feet that people rarely notice. The more commonly seen webbed feet of ducks and gripping toes of a gecko are enlarged to see all the detail that make those feet perfect for the animals&rsquo; habitats. The most amazing foot featured is that of the kangaroo. Modified for jumping, this long, spring-loaded lever is a sight to behold when shown out of context. This book encourages animal-lovers to look beyond faces and other more obvious features to examine all facets of the creatures who share our environment. A final whimsy is the author&rsquo;s biography photo &ndash; of his foot!</p> <div class="taxonomy-images"><a href="/category/between-the-covers-blogger/todd" class="taxonomy-image-links"><img src="http://www.bcpl.info/sites/default/files/category_pictures/find-materials-blog-todd-signature.png" alt="Todd" title="Todd" width="224" height="75" class="taxonomy-image-term-164 taxonomy-image-vid-7" /></a></div> Nonfiction Children Science and Nature Todd Tue, 20 Aug 2013 11:55:55 +0000 Between the Covers 11087 at http://www.bcpl.info Cute and Cuddly http://www.bcpl.info/between-the-covers/cute-and-cuddly <p style="font-family:verdana,helvetica,arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px;"><a href="http://catalog.bcpl.lib.md.us/polaris/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.6&amp;type=Keyword&amp;term=jimmy the joey the true story of an&amp;by=KW&amp;sort=RELEVANCE&amp;limit=TOM=*&amp;query=&amp;page=0&amp;searchid=1" target="_blank"><img alt="Jimmy the Joey" src="http://syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9781426313714/MC.GIF&amp;client=baltctypublib&amp;upc=&amp;oclc=825046859" style="width: 198px; height: 200px; margin: 5px; float: left;" title="Click here to search for this title in our catalog" /></a>An orphaned koala takes center stage in this real-life tale from Australia. In <a href="http://catalog.bcpl.lib.md.us/polaris/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.6&amp;type=Keyword&amp;term=jimmy%20the%20joey%20the%20true%20story%20of%20an&amp;by=KW&amp;sort=RELEVANCE&amp;limit=TOM=*&amp;query=&amp;page=0&amp;searchid=1" target="_blank"><strong>Jimmy the Joey: the True Story of an Amazing Koala Rescue</strong></a>, noted naturalist and author Deborah Lee Rose and photographer and filmmaker Susan Kelly take the reader on a journey from the moment Jimmy is found and rescued to his eventual release back into the wild. Likely the survivor of a koala-auto collision that took his mother&#39;s life, Jimmy is quickly whisked to the Koala Hospital, a one-of-its-kind rehabilitation center and sanctuary located in Port Macquarie, Australia. There, only estimated to be six weeks old, Jimmy is wrapped in a wool pouch mimicking his mother&#39;s, fed koala formula, and gently rocked to sleep. Which koalas do a lot - in the wild, more than 18 hours a day is spent sleeping. As small as a jellybean when first born, koalas need intense care for the first year of their lives. The Koala Hospital has been able to create as close to natural surroundings and nurture for young koalas who must grow and thrive before being released into the wild.</p> <p style="font-family:verdana,helvetica,arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="font-family:verdana,helvetica,arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px;">Susan Kelly&#39;s photographs of the impossibly cute Jimmy are spellbinding. As he grows at first on formula and then on an adult koala&#39;s main food source, eucalyptus leaves, Jimmy&#39;s bright shiny eyes, grasping claws, and soft grey fur are evident in each stage. Jimmy meets another recovering koala, Twinkles, who is further along in her rehabilitation. He quickly learns to climb trees, eats leaves on his own, and eventually grows stronger. Excellent resources are included for further information on the <a href="http://koalahospital.com" target="_blank">Koala Hospital</a> and koalas in general. Interesting facts about the teddy bear-like creatures, such as their unique ability to consume eucalyptus leaves which are poisonous to most animals, and the meaning of the word koala (which means &quot;little drink&quot; in an Australian aboriginal language, as they get most if not all of their water from the leaves), fill out this exceptional introduction to a singular animal. A reminder of the need for continued conservation of the koalas&#39; habitat is also featured, along with a map of where koalas are found in their native Australia.</p> <div class="taxonomy-images"><a href="/category/between-the-covers-blogger/todd" class="taxonomy-image-links"><img src="http://www.bcpl.info/sites/default/files/category_pictures/find-materials-blog-todd-signature.png" alt="Todd" title="Todd" width="224" height="75" class="taxonomy-image-term-164 taxonomy-image-vid-7" /></a></div> Nonfiction Children Science and Nature Todd Wed, 17 Jul 2013 11:55:55 +0000 Between the Covers 10746 at http://www.bcpl.info Tweeting 101 http://www.bcpl.info/between-the-covers/tweeting-101 <p style="font-family:verdana,helvetica,arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px;"><a href="http://catalog.bcpl.lib.md.us/polaris/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.6&amp;type=Keyword&amp;term=look up bird-watching in your own backyard&amp;by=KW&amp;sort=PD&amp;limit=TOM=*&amp;query=&amp;page=0&amp;searchid=1" target="_blank"><img alt="Look Up! Bird-Watching in Your Own Backyard" src="http://syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9780763645618/MC.GIF&amp;client=baltctypublib&amp;upc=&amp;oclc=810317998" style="width: 200px; height: 167px; margin: 5px; float: left;" title="Click here to search for this title in our catalog" /></a>In <a href="http://catalog.bcpl.lib.md.us/polaris/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.6&amp;type=Keyword&amp;term=look%20up%20bird-watching%20in%20your%20own%20backyard&amp;by=KW&amp;sort=PD&amp;limit=TOM=*&amp;query=&amp;page=0&amp;searchid=1" target="_blank"><strong>Look Up: Bird-Watching in Your Own Backyard</strong></a>, Annette LeBlanc Cate uses witty text, hand-drawn lettering, and pleasant, approachable colored-pencil art to encourage readers to notice the birds that share our environment. The author/illustrator covers a bevy of concepts relating to our feathered friends, and describes how she became an avian enthusiast and the simple ways that anyone can become one, too. In a casual, friendly style, the author advises beginners to start with a simple list of the birds that they see in their own surroundings. She is also an advocate for sketching and journaling. Easy-to-follow tips for better bird-watching, including useful ideas such as looking in the margins of a line of sight, and searching at dawn and dusk, allows the novice to spot birds that may otherwise be missed.</p> <p style="font-family:verdana,helvetica,arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="font-family:verdana,helvetica,arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px;">Identifying birds is covered at length, but not in the same style as a general field guide (which she highly recommends using as well). Instead, common birds are separated by color palette, shape, detail, and song. Throughout the book, familiar birds are introduced, and each page builds upon the previous until more involved concepts such as habitat, migration and classification are touched upon. Cate also stresses the value of keeping a sketchbook and encourages those who don&rsquo;t believe they can draw to start with the basics and go from there. Even the endpapers are full of good information and funny quips. A useful bibliography and index, which also include bird commentary, completes the irreverent but highly informational package.</p> <div class="taxonomy-images"><a href="/category/between-the-covers-blogger/todd" class="taxonomy-image-links"><img src="http://www.bcpl.info/sites/default/files/category_pictures/find-materials-blog-todd-signature.png" alt="Todd" title="Todd" width="224" height="75" class="taxonomy-image-term-164 taxonomy-image-vid-7" /></a></div> Nonfiction Children Science and Nature Todd Wed, 15 May 2013 12:05:05 +0000 Between the Covers 9401 at http://www.bcpl.info Babe in Baltimore http://www.bcpl.info/between-the-covers/babe-baltimore <p style="font-family:verdana,helvetica,arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px;"><a href="http://catalog.bcpl.lib.md.us/polaris/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.6&amp;type=Keyword&amp;term=becoming babe ruth&amp;by=KW&amp;sort=RELEVANCE&amp;limit=TOM=*&amp;query=&amp;page=0&amp;searchid=2" target="_blank"><img alt="Becoming Babe Ruth" src="http://syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9780763656461/MC.GIF&amp;client=baltctypublib&amp;upc=&amp;oclc=812571314" style="width: 165px; height: 200px; margin: 5px; float: left;" title="Click here to search for this title in our catalog" /></a>Before he was &#39;Babe&#39;, George Herman Ruth was a troubled boy growing up on the familiar streets of Baltimore. These formative years are documented by Matt Tavares in <a href="http://catalog.bcpl.lib.md.us/polaris/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.6&amp;type=Keyword&amp;term=becoming%20babe%20ruth&amp;by=KW&amp;sort=RELEVANCE&amp;limit=TOM=*&amp;query=&amp;page=0&amp;searchid=2" target="_blank"><strong>Becoming Babe Ruth</strong></a>, his richly illustrated and engaging homage to the &quot;Sultan of Swat&quot;. Already uncontrollable at age seven, George was left at Saint Mary&rsquo;s Industrial School for Boys by his father. There George was forced to abide by the strict rules which were rigorously enforced. But, after all the chores and schoolwork were complete, Brother Matthias would let the boys play baseball. Under Brother Matthias&rsquo; expert tutelage, George focused on fundamentals and perfected every aspect of his game. His hard work was rewarded when he was signed to a minor league contract with the Baltimore Orioles. It was here that George became Babe, and Tavares is careful to share the origin of the famous nickname with curious readers. From Baltimore, Ruth went to Boston and eventually ended up with the New York Yankees, with whom he had a long and storied career. Along the way, the Bambino achieved an unprecedented level of superstardom.</p> <p style="font-family:verdana,helvetica,arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="font-family:verdana,helvetica,arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px;">Tavaras does an outstanding job of outlining important moments in Babe&rsquo;s professional life, but also documents lesser known details of his life as a young boy in Baltimore. The realistic mixed-media illustrations bring Babe to life and readers get a real sense of his charm, his outsize personality, and his love of the game he played so well for so long. But even as Ruth became a household name, he never forgot where he came from. Tavares notes his repeated generosity and gratitude to St. Mary&rsquo;s and the men who shaped him. An author&rsquo;s note, statistics, and bibliography are appended and complete this uplifting story of the most famous baseball player in history and his connection to Charm City.</p> <div class="taxonomy-images"><a href="/category/between-the-covers-blogger/maureen" class="taxonomy-image-links"><img src="http://www.bcpl.info/sites/default/files/category_pictures/find-materials-blog-maureen-signature.png" alt="Maureen" title="Maureen" width="224" height="75" class="taxonomy-image-term-167 taxonomy-image-vid-7" /></a></div> Biography Nonfiction Children Sports and Recreation Maureen Wed, 08 May 2013 12:15:15 +0000 Between the Covers 9381 at http://www.bcpl.info To Infinity and Beyond! http://www.bcpl.info/between-the-covers/infinity-and-beyond <p style="font-family:verdana,helvetica,arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px;"><a href="http://catalog.bcpl.lib.md.us/polaris/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.6&amp;type=Keyword&amp;term=pluto%27s%20secret&amp;by=KW&amp;sort=RELEVANCE&amp;limit=TOM=*&amp;query=&amp;page=0" target="_blank"><strong><img alt="Pluto's Secret" src="http://syndetics.com/hw7.pl?isbn=9781419704239/MC.GIF&amp;client=baltctypublib&amp;upc=&amp;oclc=808413719" style="width: 200px; height: 200px; margin: 5px; float: left;" title="Click here to search for this title in our catalog" />Pluto&rsquo;s Secret, an Icy World&rsquo;s Tale of Discovery</strong></a> by Margaret A. Weitekamp with David DeVorkin lets the cat out of the bag. Dancing around with its moon and other small worlds on the outer edges of the solar system, it watches as the people on Earth try to figure it out. Discovered in 1930 after years of searching, astronomers thought they had found the ninth planet around the sun. Pluto plays in its orbit, laughing at the astronomers. As more powerful telescopes are developed, scientists realize that Pluto is not only different than the other planets; it&rsquo;s also not alone in its orbit. In 2006, this discovery led astronomers to vote on a definition of a planet, something which had never been done before. Pluto&rsquo;s secret is revealed. It is not a planet, but the &quot;first example of something new&quot; --and it&rsquo;s not the only one. Scientists have discovered an entire band of icy worlds around the sun (called the Kuiper Belt), as well as around other stars. As technology evolves, so does our ability to learn more about the Universe.&nbsp;</p> <p style="font-family:verdana,helvetica,arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="font-family:verdana,helvetica,arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px;">This children&rsquo;s book, put out in association with the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, does an extraordinary job of piquing the reader&rsquo;s interest in the solar system. Children will enjoy learning that an 11-year-old girl suggested the name for Pluto. Coupled with Diane Kidd&rsquo;s charming illustrations, the story will entertain readers of all ages. Facts and photographs follow the story and gives those interested more resources. In 2006 NASA launched the New Horizons spacecraft to conduct a flyby study of Pluto and its moon, Charon. It&rsquo;s halfway there, and should reach Pluto in 2015. Follow its progress <strong><a href="http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/newhorizons/main/index.html" target="_blank">here</a></strong>!&nbsp; &nbsp;</p> <div class="taxonomy-images"><a href="/category/between-the-covers-blogger/diane" class="taxonomy-image-links"><img src="http://www.bcpl.lib.md.us/sites/default/files/category_pictures/find-materials-blog-diane-signature.png" alt="Diane" title="Diane" width="224" height="75" class="taxonomy-image-term-158 taxonomy-image-vid-7" /></a></div> Nonfiction Children Diane Science and Nature Wed, 24 Apr 2013 11:57:57 +0000 Between the Covers 9328 at http://www.bcpl.info Wanderlust for Beginners http://www.bcpl.info/between-the-covers/wanderlust-beginners <p style="font-family:verdana,helvetica,arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px;"><a href="http://catalog.bcpl.lib.md.us/polaris/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.6&amp;type=Keyword&amp;term=flight 1-2-3&amp;by=KW&amp;sort=RELEVANCE&amp;limit=TOM=*&amp;query=&amp;page=0"><img alt="Flight 1-2-3" src="http://syndetics.com/hw7.pl?isbn=9781452116624/MC.GIF&amp;client=baltctypublib&amp;upc=&amp;oclc=804049515" style="width: 197px; height: 200px; margin: 5px; float: left;" title="Click here to search for this title in our catalog" /></a><a href="http://catalog.bcpl.lib.md.us/polaris/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.6&amp;type=Keyword&amp;term=world is waiting for you kerley&amp;by=KW&amp;sort=RELEVANCE&amp;limit=TOM=*&amp;query=&amp;page=0" target="_blank"><img alt="The World Is Waiting for You" class="blog-image-border" src="http://syndetics.com/hw7.pl?isbn=9781426311147/MC.GIF&amp;client=baltctypublib&amp;upc=&amp;oclc=796761556" style="width: 161px; height: 200px; margin: 5px; float: left;" title="Click here to search for this title in our catalog" /></a>Heading out on a lifetime of adventures is considered in two new books for young readers. <a href="http://catalog.bcpl.lib.md.us/polaris/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.6&amp;type=Keyword&amp;term=flight%201-2-3&amp;by=KW&amp;sort=RELEVANCE&amp;limit=TOM=*&amp;query=&amp;page=0" target="_blank"><strong>Flight 1-2-3</strong></a>, written and illustrated by Maria van Lieshout, is an ultra-clear counting book featuring the people and activities found at an airport. Intentionally using a typeface that is used in airport signage worldwide, the sleek, digitally-created images allow for first-time flyers to experience this new setting calmly and without fear. Perfect as an introduction to this often unfamiliar place, it covers elevators, security agents, and the gates, along with other concepts that a young child will encounter in the terminal and concourses.</p> <p style="font-family:verdana,helvetica,arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="font-family:verdana,helvetica,arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px;">Barbara Kerley&rsquo;s <a href="http://catalog.bcpl.lib.md.us/polaris/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.6&amp;type=Keyword&amp;term=world%20is%20waiting%20for%20you%20kerley&amp;by=KW&amp;sort=RELEVANCE&amp;limit=TOM=*&amp;query=&amp;page=0" target="_blank"><strong>The World is Waiting for You</strong></a>, full of incredible <em>National Geographic</em> photos, is truly a young explorer&rsquo;s dream. This photo essay encourages the young and young-at-heart to follow whatever path they might choose. While many books focus on inner journeys, this is one that strongly pushes for literal treks. The text presses the reader to tackle apathy and laziness, and push forward to &ldquo;climb&rdquo;, &ldquo;soar&rdquo;, or even &ldquo;poke around for a while&rdquo;. Kerley, author of other National Geographic titles such as <a href="http://catalog.bcpl.lib.md.us/polaris/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.6&amp;type=Keyword&amp;term=one%20world%20kerley&amp;by=KW&amp;sort=RELEVANCE&amp;limit=TOM=*&amp;query=&amp;page=0" target="_blank"><strong>One World</strong>, <strong>One Day</strong></a> and <a href="http://catalog.bcpl.lib.md.us/polaris/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.6&amp;type=Keyword&amp;term=cool%20drink%20of%20water%20kerley&amp;by=KW&amp;sort=RELEVANCE&amp;limit=TOM=*&amp;query=&amp;page=0" target="_blank"><strong>A Cool Drink of Water</strong></a>, is a former Peace Corps volunteer whose belief in sharing the world with kids shines through. Photo credits and inspirational quotes complete the book, which will likely inspire young readers to see the featured places themselves.</p> <div class="taxonomy-images"><a href="/category/between-the-covers-blogger/todd" class="taxonomy-image-links"><img src="http://www.bcpl.info/sites/default/files/category_pictures/find-materials-blog-todd-signature.png" alt="Todd" title="Todd" width="224" height="75" class="taxonomy-image-term-164 taxonomy-image-vid-7" /></a></div> Nonfiction Children Concepts Todd Tue, 16 Apr 2013 12:05:50 +0000 Between the Covers 9302 at http://www.bcpl.info Every Bone's a Funny Bone http://www.bcpl.info/between-the-covers/every-bones-funny-bone <p style="font-family:verdana,helvetica,arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px;"><a href="http://catalog.bcpl.lib.md.us/polaris/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.6&amp;type=Keyword&amp;term=what body part is that griffiths&amp;by=KW&amp;sort=RELEVANCE&amp;limit=TOM=*&amp;query=&amp;page=0" target="_blank"><img alt="What Body Part is That?" src="http://syndetics.com/hw7.pl?isbn=9780312367909/MC.GIF&amp;client=baltctypublib&amp;upc=&amp;oclc=778422678" style="width: 135px; height: 200px; margin: 5px; float: left;" title="Click here to search for this title in our catalog" /></a>Where is your liver? What does the larynx do? Are molars made from moles? If we have 12 billion brain cells, how come we still step in puddles so often? Human anatomy and physiology is fast and funny and goofy and gross in <a href="http://catalog.bcpl.lib.md.us/polaris/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.6&amp;type=Keyword&amp;term=what%20body%20part%20is%20that%20griffiths&amp;by=KW&amp;sort=RELEVANCE&amp;limit=TOM=*&amp;query=&amp;page=0" target="_blank"><strong>What Body Part is That?</strong></a> Nonfiction with lots of humor is not only fun to read, but may cause our brain to absorb facts better. Research has shown &ldquo;bizarre elaboration&rdquo; to have a significant positive effect on retention, especially of vocabulary. Let&rsquo;s let author Andy Griffiths demonstrate bizarre elaboration: &ldquo;Your esophagus is the tube that food travels through in order to get to your stomach. Other easier-to-pronounce names for the esophagus are food funnel, nutrient hose, provisions pipe, chow spout, hamburger highway, taco tunnel, and sausage chute.&rdquo;</p> <p style="font-family:verdana,helvetica,arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="font-family:verdana,helvetica,arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px;">Each two-page spread features a couple of paragraphs of text on a body part, a fun fact sidebar, and a full-page illustration. Special features include &ldquo;How to Walk in 15 Easy Steps,&rdquo; &ldquo;Amazing Things People Can Do with Their Bodies,&rdquo; and &ldquo;Body Part and Body Part-Related Superheroes&rdquo; (including Mucusgirl, Spleenboy, and Bladderwoman &ndash; don&rsquo;t ask!) This book, by the author of such laugh classics as <a href="http://catalog.bcpl.lib.md.us/polaris/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.6&amp;type=Keyword&amp;term=cat%20mat%20flat%20griffiths&amp;by=KW&amp;sort=RELEVANCE&amp;limit=TOM=*&amp;query=&amp;page=0" target="_blank"><strong>The Cat on the Mat is Flat</strong></a> and <a href="http://catalog.bcpl.lib.md.us/polaris/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.6&amp;type=Keyword&amp;term=big%20fat%20cow%20kapow%20griffiths&amp;by=KW&amp;sort=RELEVANCE&amp;limit=TOM=*&amp;query=&amp;page=0" target="_blank"><strong>The Big Fat Cow that Goes Kapow</strong></a>, claims to be &ldquo;99.9% fact free,&rdquo; but even that statement is not entirely accurate &ndash; readers will remember lots about the body once they&rsquo;ve read this profusely illustrated, super-silly fun-fest.</p> <div class="taxonomy-images"><a href="/category/between-the-covers-blogger/paula-w" class="taxonomy-image-links"><img src="http://www.bcpl.lib.md.us/sites/default/files/category_pictures/find-materials-blog-paula-w-signature.png" alt="Paula W." title="Paula W." width="224" height="75" class="taxonomy-image-term-284 taxonomy-image-vid-7" /></a></div> Nonfiction Children Humor Science and Nature Paula W. Wed, 03 Apr 2013 12:03:03 +0000 Between the Covers 9232 at http://www.bcpl.info Don't Know Much about History http://www.bcpl.info/between-the-covers/dont-know-much-about-history <p style="font-family:verdana,helvetica,arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px;"><a href="http://catalog.bcpl.lib.md.us/polaris/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.6&amp;type=Keyword&amp;term=what was the gold rush holub&amp;by=KW&amp;sort=RELEVANCE&amp;limit=TOM=*&amp;query=&amp;page=0" target="_blank"><img alt="What was the Gold Rush?" src="http://syndetics.com/hw7.pl?isbn=9780448462899/MC.GIF&amp;client=baltctypublib&amp;upc=&amp;oclc=797969862" style="width: 139px; height: 200px; margin: 5px; float: left;" title="Click here to search for this title in our catalog" /></a><a href="http://catalog.bcpl.lib.md.us/polaris/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.6&amp;type=Keyword&amp;term=what was the march on washington&amp;by=KW&amp;sort=RELEVANCE&amp;limit=TOM=*&amp;query=&amp;page=0" target="_blank"><img alt="What was the March on Washington?" src="http://syndetics.com/hw7.pl?isbn=9780448462875/MC.GIF&amp;client=baltctypublib&amp;upc=&amp;oclc=798615556" style="width: 139px; height: 200px; margin: 5px; float: left;" title="Click here to search for this title in our catalog" /></a><a href="http://catalog.bcpl.lib.md.us/polaris/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.6&amp;type=Keyword&amp;term=what was the battle of gettysburg o'connor&amp;by=KW&amp;sort=RELEVANCE&amp;limit=TOM=*&amp;query=&amp;page=0" target="_blank"><img alt="What was the Battle of Gettysburg?" src="http://syndetics.com/hw7.pl?isbn=9780448462868/MC.GIF&amp;client=baltctypublib&amp;upc=&amp;oclc=798500315" style="width: 139px; height: 200px; margin: 5px; float: left;" title="Click here to search for this title in our catalog" /></a>Engaging nonfiction chapter books intended for middle grade children are few and far between. A new series from Grosset &amp; Dunlap succeeds in making history interesting, with titles that read with the ease of a novel. <a href="http://catalog.bcpl.lib.md.us/polaris/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.6&amp;type=Keyword&amp;term=what%20was%20the%20gold%20rush%20holub&amp;by=KW&amp;sort=RELEVANCE&amp;limit=TOM=*&amp;query=&amp;page=0" target="_blank"><strong>What Was the Gold Rush?</strong></a> by Joan Holub, brings to life the excitement of the discovery of gold at Sutter&rsquo;s Mill in the Sierra Nevada foothills of California, and the migration of fortune seekers westward, beginning in 1849. She delves into the science of gold (How can you tell it&rsquo;s the real thing?) as well as the reasons behind its worth. Readers learn about how the gold rush led to the buildup of major cities, and how Native Americans were affected by the influx of prospectors.</p> <p style="font-family:verdana,helvetica,arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="font-family:verdana,helvetica,arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px;">Kathleen Krull tackles such weighty topics as racism, slavery, and Jim Crow laws in <a href="http://catalog.bcpl.lib.md.us/polaris/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.6&amp;type=Keyword&amp;term=what%20was%20the%20march%20on%20washington&amp;by=KW&amp;sort=RELEVANCE&amp;limit=TOM=*&amp;query=&amp;page=0" target="_blank"><strong>What Was the March on Washington?</strong></a> This book explains civil rights in an easily accessible way, and introduces the concept of peaceful protests. Readers meet A. Philip Randolph, the civil rights activist who had the idea for a national march, and &ldquo;organizing genius&rdquo; Bayard Rustin, who brought the whole thing together in only two months. Jim O&rsquo;Connor takes on the Civil War in <a href="http://catalog.bcpl.lib.md.us/polaris/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.6&amp;type=Keyword&amp;term=what%20was%20the%20battle%20of%20gettysburg%20o%27connor&amp;by=KW&amp;sort=RELEVANCE&amp;limit=TOM=*&amp;query=&amp;page=0" target="_blank"><strong>What Was the Battle of Gettysburg?</strong></a>, a book that begins by explaining the unrest between the Northern and Southern states, details the strategies and battle maneuvers, and ends with Lincoln&rsquo;s Gettysburg Address. Readers will enjoy a plethora of interesting asides, including an explanation of why a Sharps carbine rifle is far superior to a musket, and the story of the Union general who donated the bones of his amputated leg to a museum following the war.</p> <p style="font-family:verdana,helvetica,arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="font-family:verdana,helvetica,arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px;">Each <em>What Was?</em> title is liberally illustrated with relevant drawings, diagrams, and even photos designed to complement the text. One timeline at the end of each book provides a snapshot of important events related to the topic, while a second shows what was happening in the world at large during the same time period. Parents and librarians have a reason to rejoice, as the books all weigh in at 105 pages each, satisfying those teachers who tell students that the nonfiction titles they choose for book reports must be at least one hundred pages long. Also available is <a href="http://catalog.bcpl.lib.md.us/polaris/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.6&amp;type=Keyword&amp;term=what%20was%20the%20boston%20tea%20party%20krull&amp;by=KW&amp;sort=RELEVANCE&amp;limit=TOM=*&amp;query=&amp;page=0" target="_blank"><strong>What Was the Boston Tea Party?</strong></a>, with more titles to come.</p> <div class="taxonomy-images"><a href="/category/between-the-covers-blogger/paula-g" class="taxonomy-image-links"><img src="http://www.bcpl.lib.md.us/sites/default/files/category_pictures/find-materials-blog-paula-g-signature.png" alt="Paula G." title="Paula G." width="224" height="75" class="taxonomy-image-term-160 taxonomy-image-vid-7" /></a></div> Nonfiction Children History Paula G. Wed, 20 Mar 2013 12:03:03 +0000 Between the Covers 9152 at http://www.bcpl.info Inquiring Minds http://www.bcpl.info/between-the-covers/inquiring-minds <p style="font-family:verdana,helvetica,arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px;"><a href="http://catalog.bcpl.lib.md.us/polaris/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.6&amp;type=Keyword&amp;term=Are You Normal shulman&amp;by=KW&amp;sort=RELEVANCE&amp;limit=TOM=*&amp;query=&amp;page=0" target="_blank"><strong><img alt="Are You Normal?" src="http://syndetics.com/hw7.pl?isbn=9781426308376/MC.GIF&amp;client=baltctypublib&amp;upc=&amp;oclc=751799565" style="margin: 5px; width: 133px; float: left; height: 200px" /><img alt="Who Am I?" class="blog-image-border" src="http://syndetics.com/hw7.pl?isbn=9780753467114/MC.GIF&amp;client=baltctypublib&amp;upc=&amp;oclc=742510194" style="margin: 5px; width: 167px; float: left; height: 200px" />Are You Normal? More Than 100 Questions That Will Test Your Weirdness</strong></a> satisfies one of the most basic and pressing needs of tweens and near-tweens: to minutely assess how they compare to others. Look at Greg Heffley, the &ldquo;hero&rdquo; of the popular <strong><a href="http://catalog.bcpl.lib.md.us/polaris/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.6&amp;type=Keyword&amp;term=Diary%20of%20a%20Wimpy%20Kid&amp;by=KW&amp;sort=RELEVANCE&amp;limit=TOM=*&amp;query=&amp;page=0" target="_blank">Diary of a Wimpy Kid </a></strong>series &ndash; he introduces himself as the &ldquo;52nd most popular kid&rdquo; in school. Greg is pretty oblivious to the feelings of others, but he knows exactly where he stands in relation to his peers.<br /> &nbsp;</p> <p style="font-family:verdana,helvetica,arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px;"><o:p></o:p></p> <p style="font-family:verdana,helvetica,arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px;">For this book, author Mark Schulman and his team polled hundreds of kids about their school and leisure activities, family situations, habits and preferences. Readers will learn that if they cut their spaghetti instead of twirling it, they are in the minority &ndash; only &ldquo;15% of kids cut it, versus 82% who twirl (3% don&rsquo;t eat spaghetti at all).&rdquo; So whether you like pepperoni on your pizza or not, bite your fingernails or toenails (eww!), or prefer smooth peanut butter to chunky, there&rsquo;s something in this book that everyone can say &ldquo;yes&rdquo; to. Sneaky math bonus &ndash; the book uses a variety of graphing techniques to meaningfully display relationships between numbers.<br /> &nbsp;</p> <p style="font-family:verdana,helvetica,arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px;"><o:p></o:p></p> <p style="font-family:verdana,helvetica,arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px;">&ldquo;Will my personality change as I get older?&rdquo; &ldquo;Is my voice unique?&rdquo; &ldquo;Does my brain stop working when I am asleep?&rdquo; Older kids love learning about themselves too, and Richard Walker&rsquo;s <a href="http://catalog.bcpl.lib.md.us/polaris/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.6&amp;type=Keyword&amp;term=Who%20Am%20I?%20Kingfisher&amp;by=KW&amp;sort=RELEVANCE&amp;limit=TOM=*&amp;query=&amp;page=0" target="_blank"><strong>Who Am I? The Amazing Science of Existence </strong></a>discusses topics ranging from emotions to metaphysics, and delivers concrete answers to questions teens might not have even considered. The author presents facts about issues related to bioethics, such as stem cell research, but avoids controversial statements. Sharp photos and snappy design add to this book&rsquo;s appeal, while puzzles and other interactive elements keep it challenging. <o:p></o:p></p> <div class="taxonomy-images"><a href="/category/between-the-covers-blogger/paula-w" class="taxonomy-image-links"><img src="http://www.bcpl.lib.md.us/sites/default/files/category_pictures/find-materials-blog-paula-w-signature.png" alt="Paula W." title="Paula W." width="224" height="75" class="taxonomy-image-term-284 taxonomy-image-vid-7" /></a></div> Nonfiction Children Paula W. Wed, 20 Feb 2013 12:01:01 +0000 Between the Covers 8068 at http://www.bcpl.info Sugar and Spice - Twice as Nice! http://www.bcpl.info/between-the-covers/sugar-and-spice-twice-nice <p style="font-family:verdana,helvetica,arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px;"><a href="http://catalog.bcpl.lib.md.us/polaris/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.6&amp;type=Keyword&amp;term=who's who geist&amp;by=KW&amp;sort=PD&amp;limit=TOM=*&amp;query=&amp;page=0" target="_blank"><img alt="Who's Who" src="http://syndetics.com/hw7.pl?isbn=9780312644376/MC.GIF&amp;client=baltctypublib&amp;upc=&amp;oclc=" style="width: 179px; height: 200px; margin: 5px; float: left;" title="Click here to search for this title in our catalog" /></a><a href="http://catalog.bcpl.lib.md.us/polaris/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.6&amp;type=Keyword&amp;term=twins blanket yum&amp;by=KW&amp;sort=PD&amp;limit=TOM=*&amp;query=&amp;page=0" target="_blank"><img alt="The Twins' Blanket" class="blog-image-border" src="http://syndetics.com/hw7.pl?isbn=9780374379728/MC.GIF&amp;client=baltctypublib&amp;upc=&amp;oclc=474867923" style="width: 200px; height: 160px; margin: 5px; float: left;" title="Click here to search for this title in our catalog" /></a><a href="http://catalog.bcpl.lib.md.us/polaris/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.6&amp;type=Keyword&amp;term=take two a celebration of twins&amp;by=KW&amp;sort=PD&amp;limit=TOM=*&amp;query=&amp;page=0" target="_blank"><img alt="Take Two! A Celebration of Twins" src="http://syndetics.com/hw7.pl?isbn=9780763637026/MC.GIF&amp;client=baltctypublib&amp;upc=&amp;oclc=702933387" style="width: 191px; height: 200px; margin: 5px; float: left;" title="Click here to search for this title in our catalog" /></a>Take a peek inside the mysterious and mischievous world of twins in three books for children with appeal for multiples and singletons alike. The nineteenth century counting rhyme &ldquo;Over in the Meadow&rdquo; inspired Ken Geist&rsquo;s <a href="http://catalog.bcpl.lib.md.us/polaris/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.6&amp;type=Keyword&amp;term=who%27s%20who%20geist&amp;by=KW&amp;sort=PD&amp;limit=TOM=*&amp;query=&amp;page=0" target="_blank"><strong>Who&rsquo;s Who</strong></a> which puts the spotlight on twin animals. These six pairs of twins include calves, bunnies, monkeys, and fish and are featured in their natural habitats. Illustrator Henry Cole vividly depicts these landscapes in acrylic and colored pencil and moves from farmyard to jungle to bat cave. The memorable rhymes highlight the twins&rsquo; activities through the day and match the warm, detailed illustrations.</p> <p style="font-family:verdana,helvetica,arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="font-family:verdana,helvetica,arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px;"><a href="http://catalog.bcpl.lib.md.us/polaris/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.6&amp;type=Keyword&amp;term=twins%20blanket%20yum&amp;by=KW&amp;sort=PD&amp;limit=TOM=*&amp;query=&amp;page=0" target="_blank"><strong>The Twins&rsquo; Blanket</strong></a>, written and illustrated by Hyewon Yum, shares the story of identical twin sisters who at age five are growing up and a little apart. The girls&rsquo; favorite blanket is no longer big enough for sharing, so Mom creates new blankets for each girl with pieces from the old. Yum does a fabulous job of differentiating between these twins, by giving each girl her own side of the book. It isn&rsquo;t until the girls reach out to comfort each other that they cross over the center of the book. Yum, a twin herself, uses prints, colored pencil, watercolor, and other media in her bright illustrations, and makes great use of white space to complement the quiet, narrative text.</p> <p style="font-family:verdana,helvetica,arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="font-family:verdana,helvetica,arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px;">In <a href="http://catalog.bcpl.lib.md.us/polaris/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.6&amp;type=Keyword&amp;term=take%20two%20a%20celebration%20of%20twins&amp;by=KW&amp;sort=PD&amp;limit=TOM=*&amp;query=&amp;page=0" target="_blank"><strong>Take Two: a Celebration of Twins</strong></a>, J. Patrick Lewis, the current Children&#39;s Poet Laureate teams with Jane Yolen to present more than forty poems about life as a twin. Sophie Blackall&rsquo;s watercolor, pencil, and collage illustrations complement the varied poems which are divided into sections representing stages and milestones, and a final section features famous twins. Lewis is a twin himself and Yolen is the grandmother of twins, so the two are quite familiar with the world of doubles. Readers will also enjoy the &ldquo;Twin Fact&rdquo; feature found throughout, such as the Russian woman who was mother to sixteen sets of twins, seven sets of triplets, and four sets of quadruplets!</p> <div class="taxonomy-images"><a href="/category/between-the-covers-blogger/maureen" class="taxonomy-image-links"><img src="http://www.bcpl.info/sites/default/files/category_pictures/find-materials-blog-maureen-signature.png" alt="Maureen" title="Maureen" width="224" height="75" class="taxonomy-image-term-167 taxonomy-image-vid-7" /></a></div> Fiction Nonfiction Children Poetry Picture Book Maureen Wed, 13 Feb 2013 12:45:45 +0000 Between the Covers 8011 at http://www.bcpl.info Kids Cook! http://www.bcpl.info/between-the-covers/kids-cook <p style="font-family:verdana,helvetica,arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px;"><a href="http://catalog.bcpl.lib.md.us/polaris/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.6&amp;type=Keyword&amp;term=tyler makes pancakes&amp;by=KW&amp;sort=PD&amp;limit=TOM=*&amp;query=&amp;page=0" target="_blank"><img alt="Tyler Makes Pancakes!" src="http://syndetics.com/hw7.pl?isbn=9780062047526/MC.GIF&amp;client=baltctypublib&amp;upc=&amp;oclc=740281602" style="width: 200px; height: 200px; margin: 5px; float: left;" title="Click here to search for this book in our catalog" /></a><a href="http://catalog.bcpl.lib.md.us/polaris/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.6&amp;type=Keyword&amp;term=minette's feast&amp;by=KW&amp;sort=PD&amp;limit=TOM=*&amp;query=&amp;page=0" target="_blank"><img alt="MInette's Feast" src="http://syndetics.com/hw7.pl?isbn=9781419701771/MC.GIF&amp;client=baltctypublib&amp;upc=&amp;oclc=748674623" style="width: 200px; height: 199px; margin: 5px; float: left;" title="Click here to search for this title in our catalog" /></a>Ask a kid where their dinner comes from and you might hear, &ldquo;McDonald&rsquo;s&rdquo;. That trend is reversing, however, as more of today&rsquo;s families are re-discovering the joy of cooking and paying attention to where their food comes from as well as how to prepare it. Cooking with kids is a hot activity right now and an easy way to introduce skills such as reading, math, science, even art.</p> <p style="font-family:verdana,helvetica,arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="font-family:verdana,helvetica,arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px;">Tyler Florence, celebrity chef on the Food Network and co-founder of Sprout organic baby food, encourages kids to explore cooking in <a href="http://catalog.bcpl.lib.md.us/polaris/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.6&amp;type=Keyword&amp;term=tyler%20makes%20pancakes&amp;by=KW&amp;sort=PD&amp;limit=TOM=*&amp;query=&amp;page=0" target="_blank"><strong>Tyler Makes Pancakes!</strong></a> Little Tyler and his dog, Tofu, decide to start the day right with a plan to make breakfast for mom and dad. Armed with a list of ingredients they head to the local market. Simply colored stick figure illustrations by Craig Frazier are highlighted by lots of white space and short text which gives a pleasing clean-as-a-chef&rsquo;s-kitchen flavor to each page. Tyler&rsquo;s blueberry buttermilk pancake recipe is included so kids can learn to measure and combine ingredients and make a quick and easy meal. A list of interesting food facts will encourage them to learn even more.</p> <p style="font-family:verdana,helvetica,arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="font-family:verdana,helvetica,arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px;">The life of Julia Child, doyenne of classic French cooking in the U.S., has had renewed interest in recent years. <a href="http://catalog.bcpl.lib.md.us/polaris/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.6&amp;type=Keyword&amp;term=minette%27s%20feast&amp;by=KW&amp;sort=PD&amp;limit=TOM=*&amp;query=&amp;page=0" target="_blank"><strong>Minette&rsquo;s Feast: The Delicious Story of Julia Child and Her Cat</strong></a>, by Susanna Reich, is a charming picture book homage which will delight both children and adults. While Julia perfected her cooking skills, she would prepare a variety of delicacies and offer tastes to little cat Minette, who more often than not, preferred a simpler palette of traditional mouse or bird. This gentle story blends facts from Julia&rsquo;s life and her various books into a m&eacute;lange of fact and fiction. Peppered throughout are quotes from Julia&rsquo;s original letters and a sprinkling of French words and cooking terms. Amy Bates draws the reader in with engaging pencil and watercolor illustrations of multi-colored Minette and charming kitchen and street life scenes in muted tones.</p> <div class="taxonomy-images"><a href="/category/between-the-covers-blogger/andrea" class="taxonomy-image-links"><img src="http://www.bcpl.lib.md.us/sites/default/files/category_pictures/find-materials-blog-andrea-signature.png" alt="Andrea" title="Andrea" width="224" height="75" class="taxonomy-image-term-169 taxonomy-image-vid-7" /></a></div> Andrea Nonfiction Children General Wed, 13 Feb 2013 12:44:44 +0000 Between the Covers 8010 at http://www.bcpl.info Sheinkin Wins 2013 Sibert Medal http://www.bcpl.info/between-the-covers/sheinkin-wins-2013-sibert-medal <p><a href="http://catalog.bcpl.lib.md.us/polaris/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.6&amp;type=Keyword&amp;term=Bomb: The Race to Build—and Steal—the World’s Most Dangerous Weapon&amp;by=KW&amp;sort=RELEVANCE&amp;limit=TOM=*&amp;query=&amp;page=0" target="_blank"><img alt="Bomb" src="http://syndetics.com/hw7.pl?isbn=9781596434875/MC.GIF&amp;client=baltctypublib&amp;upc=&amp;oclc=758244492" style="margin: 5px; width: 159px; float: left; height: 200px" /></a>The 2013 Sibert Medal, awarded by the&nbsp;American Library Association&nbsp;for the &ldquo;most distinguished informational book for children,&rdquo; was given to <a href="http://catalog.bcpl.lib.md.us/polaris/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.6&amp;type=Keyword&amp;term=Bomb:%20The%20Race%20to%20Build%e2%80%94and%20Steal%e2%80%94the%20World%e2%80%99s%20Most%20Dangerous%20Weapon&amp;by=KW&amp;sort=RELEVANCE&amp;limit=TOM=*&amp;query=&amp;page=0" target="_blank"><strong>Bomb: The Race to Build&mdash;and Steal&mdash;the World&rsquo;s Most Dangerous Weapon</strong></a>, by Steve Sheinkin. This narrative nonfiction book is a compelling historical thriller that follows the behind the scenes science and political intrigue involved in developing and building the world&rsquo;s first atomic bomb.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Bomb</strong> has also been recognized with two other prestigious 2013 Youth Media awards from the ALA. It was named as the only nonfiction Newbery honor book. In addition, it was&nbsp;selected as&nbsp;the winner of the YALSA Award for Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults, the first national award that honors the best nonfiction books for teens.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The Sibert Medal Committee also named three Honor Books. <a href="http://catalog.bcpl.lib.md.us/polaris/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.6&amp;type=Keyword&amp;term=Moonbird:%20A%20Year%20on%20the%20Wind%20with%20the%20Great%20Survivor%20B95&amp;by=KW&amp;sort=RELEVANCE&amp;limit=TOM=*&amp;query=&amp;page=0" target="_blank"><strong>Moonbird: A Year on the Wind with the Great Survivor B95</strong></a>, written by Phillip M. Hoose, follows one individual migratory shorebird, a <em>rufa</em> red knot, as scientists gather data in an attempt to understand how he has survived for nearly 20 years. Numerous photographs, maps, and informational sidebars help to draw the reader into this story of science, ecology and conservation as related to this four-once avian.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="http://catalog.bcpl.lib.md.us/polaris/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.6&amp;type=Keyword&amp;term=Electric%20Ben:%20The%20Amazing%20Life%20and%20Times%20of%20Benjamin%20Franklin&amp;by=KW&amp;sort=RELEVANCE&amp;limit=TOM=*&amp;query=&amp;page=0" target="_blank"><strong>Electric Ben: The Amazing Life and Times of Benjamin Franklin</strong></a>, written by Robert Byrd, uses a picture book format to deliver both detailed, colorful illustrations of his subject&rsquo;s colonial life along with a rich narrative. Although Electric Ben makes a good research source, children with an interest in history will be drawn to it as a book to simply enjoy. <a href="http://catalog.bcpl.lib.md.us/polaris/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.6&amp;type=Keyword&amp;term=Titanic:%20%20Voices%20from%20the%20Disaster%20Hopkinson&amp;by=KW&amp;sort=RELEVANCE&amp;limit=TOM=*&amp;query=&amp;page=0" target="_blank"><strong>Titanic:&nbsp; Voices from the Disaster</strong></a>, written by Deborah Hopkinson, provides a fresh look at a topic that never seems to lose appeal. The author engages readers with detailed accounts of the tragedy told in the voices of actual survivors. Historic photographs and copies of primary source materials like a distress telegram sent by the ship&rsquo;s wireless operator, and the front page of The New York Times from the day following the sinking enhance the narrative.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="http://catalog.bcpl.lib.md.us/polaris/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.6&amp;type=Keyword&amp;term=Moonbird: A Year on the Wind with the Great Survivor B95&amp;by=KW&amp;sort=RELEVANCE&amp;limit=TOM=*&amp;query=&amp;page=0" target="_blank"><img alt="Moonbird" src="http://syndetics.com/hw7.pl?isbn=9780374304683/MC.GIF&amp;client=baltctypublib&amp;upc=&amp;oclc=747533437" style="margin: 5px; width: 180px; float: left; height: 200px" /></a><a href="http://catalog.bcpl.lib.md.us/polaris/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.6&amp;type=Keyword&amp;term=Electric Ben: The Amazing Life and Times of Benjamin Franklin&amp;by=KW&amp;sort=RELEVANCE&amp;limit=TOM=*&amp;query=&amp;page=0" target="_blank"><img alt="Electric Ben" src="http://syndetics.com/hw7.pl?isbn=9780803737495/MC.GIF&amp;client=baltctypublib&amp;upc=&amp;oclc=769141451" style="margin: 5px; width: 151px; float: left; height: 200px" /></a><a href="http://catalog.bcpl.lib.md.us/polaris/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.6&amp;type=Keyword&amp;term=Titanic: Voices from the Disaster Hopkinson&amp;by=KW&amp;sort=RELEVANCE&amp;limit=TOM=*&amp;query=&amp;page=0" target="_blank"><img alt="Titanic: Voices from the Disaster" src="http://syndetics.com/hw7.pl?isbn=9780545116749/MC.GIF&amp;client=baltctypublib&amp;upc=&amp;oclc=706465822" style="margin: 5px; width: 132px; float: left; height: 200px" /></a></p> <div class="taxonomy-images"><a href="/category/between-the-covers-blogger/paula-g" class="taxonomy-image-links"><img src="http://www.bcpl.lib.md.us/sites/default/files/category_pictures/find-materials-blog-paula-g-signature.png" alt="Paula G." title="Paula G." width="224" height="75" class="taxonomy-image-term-160 taxonomy-image-vid-7" /></a></div> Nonfiction Children Awards Paula G. 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