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Timeline : a visual history of our world

Goes, Peter


A big visual introduction to the history of our world for children young and old. Travel through time with this cleverly illustrated 80-page journey of our planet’s culture and events, from the Big Bang to the iPod and into the future.
Date Published:2015

Being there : tips for supporting a friend in crisis

Currie-McGhee, Leanne, 1971-


How do I recognize a mental health crisis? -- Talking and listening -- What actions can I take? -- Reaching out for help -- Taking care of yourself while helping others. Over the past decade, the mental health crisis among teens has reached alarming levels. Being there for a friend in need can have a major impact if they are in a time of need. The effectiveness and impact of peers helping one another through mental health issues cannot be overstated.
Date Published:2025

How do I recognize a mental health crisis? -- Talking and listening -- What actions can I take? -- Reaching out for help -- Taking care of yourself while helping others. Over the past decade, the mental health crisis among teens has reached alarming levels. Being there for a friend in need can have a major impact if they are in a time of need. The effectiveness and impact of peers helping one another through mental health issues cannot be overstated.

Date Published:2025

Too much plastic : how did this happen and what can be done?

Loonin, Meryl,


From food wrappers and grocery bags-to toothpaste tubes and shampoo bottles-cups and straws to electronics-athletic pants to Barbie dolls--and life saving devices like IV tubes to prosthetic limbs, modern life runs on plastic. In a timeframe shorter than the average human lifespan, the world became entirely dependent on plastic. The same qualities that make plastic indispensable to modern life, also make it an enormous threat to the planet.
Date Published:2026

From food wrappers and grocery bags-to toothpaste tubes and shampoo bottles-cups and straws to electronics-athletic pants to Barbie dolls--and life saving devices like IV tubes to prosthetic limbs, modern life runs on plastic. In a timeframe shorter than the average human lifespan, the world became entirely dependent on plastic. The same qualities that make plastic indispensable to modern life, also make it an enormous threat to the planet.

Date Published:2026

How to identify online scams and predators

Ventura, Marne,


Today, people can use the internet in all kinds of ways. But the internet can be a dangerous place, too. People may encounter online scammers and predators. These people use the internet to harm others. They may trick people into giving them money, try to steal people's personal information, or even pretend to be people they are not. This book teaches readers how to detect online scams and predators and stay safe online.
Date Published:2025

Today, people can use the internet in all kinds of ways. But the internet can be a dangerous place, too. People may encounter online scammers and predators. These people use the internet to harm others. They may trick people into giving them money, try to steal people's personal information, or even pretend to be people they are not. This book teaches readers how to detect online scams and predators and stay safe online.

Date Published:2025

How to identify media bias

Ventura, Marne,


"How to Identify Media Bias provides readers with the tools they need to navigate today's media platforms. The book includes a graphic that presents key information visually, source notes, and resources to aid in further research"--
Date Published:2025

How to identify false information

Streissguth, Tom,


Today, more information is available than ever before. People share all kinds of information on social media, the internet, and television. With so many sources of information, it can be difficult to tell what's true and what's false. This book explores ways to identify false information, including fake news, propaganda, conspiracy theories, and deepfakes.
Date Published:2025

NFL Super Bowl : the greatest championships of all time

Gallagher, Jim, 1969-


Book looks at the National Football League Super Bowl."
Date Published:2025

Caitlin Clark : basketball superstar and inspiration for a new generation

Currie-McGhee, Leanne, 1971-


Early Years -- High School Stardom -- Transition to College Basketball -- Rising to National Prominence-- Going Pro. Caitlin Clark's basketball talent was evident when she was just five years old. But that alone is not how she became a professional athlete. Her determination, fearlessness, fierce competitiveness, and at times, even her impatience, were key components that took her from a talented player to an elite athlete. Her basketball journey has been marked by a series of bold choices, great confidence, and a passion for the game.
Date Published:2025

Early Years -- High School Stardom -- Transition to College Basketball -- Rising to National Prominence-- Going Pro. Caitlin Clark's basketball talent was evident when she was just five years old. But that alone is not how she became a professional athlete. Her determination, fearlessness, fierce competitiveness, and at times, even her impatience, were key components that took her from a talented player to an elite athlete. Her basketball journey has been marked by a series of bold choices, great confidence, and a passion for the game.

Date Published:2025

The best NFL quarterbacks of all time

Roland, James,


While passing and scoring stats certainly tell one part of a quarterback's story, other factors can be just as important in determining the greatest of all time. The best ever were leaders who made all their teammates better. They also rose to the occasion to pull out wins when losses seemed inevitable. Johnny Unitas : the golden arm -- Roger Staubach : Captain America -- Joe Montana: Joe Cool -- John Elway: Bronco for life -- Tom Brady: The G.O.A.T. -- Patrick Mahomes: King of Kansas City.
Date Published:2024

While passing and scoring stats certainly tell one part of a quarterback's story, other factors can be just as important in determining the greatest of all time. The best ever were leaders who made all their teammates better. They also rose to the occasion to pull out wins when losses seemed inevitable. Johnny Unitas : the golden arm -- Roger Staubach : Captain America -- Joe Montana: Joe Cool -- John Elway: Bronco for life -- Tom Brady: The G.O.A.T. -- Patrick Mahomes: King of Kansas City.

Date Published:2024

Gunhild. Book 2 / The new god?

Tornager, Fred, 1996-


In the world of Norse mythology, humans revere the mighty gods and fear the mystical, nature-wielding Jotuns, and Gunhild is a fire Jotun. Abandoned by her own kind, it becomes clear that Gunhild must fight for what's right and follow her own sense of justice, seeing as no one else will fight for her. Gunhild is on a mission to become a god, and she needs Loki's help! She departs the only home she's ever known, stows away on a ship, and makes a new friend. Liv knows a little about Loki and how he became a god, so she helps Gunhild in her quest. They need to find Bifrost, the bridge to Asgard.
Date Published:2025

In the world of Norse mythology, humans revere the mighty gods and fear the mystical, nature-wielding Jotuns, and Gunhild is a fire Jotun. Abandoned by her own kind, it becomes clear that Gunhild must fight for what's right and follow her own sense of justice, seeing as no one else will fight for her. Gunhild is on a mission to become a god, and she needs Loki's help! She departs the only home she's ever known, stows away on a ship, and makes a new friend. Liv knows a little about Loki and how he became a god, so she helps Gunhild in her quest. They need to find Bifrost, the bridge to Asgard.

Date Published:2025

Gunhild. 1, The new god? /

Tornager, Fred, 1996-


In the world of Norse mythology, humans revere the mighty gods and fear the mystical, nature-wielding Jotuns, and Gunhild is a fire Jotun. Abandoned by her own kind and raised in a human girls' orphanage, Gunhild wishes to prove to her peers that she's more than a little troublemaker. Every step of the way, it becomes clear that Gunhild must fight for what's right and follow her own sense of justice, seeing as no one else will fight for her. Gunhild's quest leads her to meet all the famous gods she's heard about in schools, like Odin and Thor, though the one she's most interested in is the mischievous Jotun god Loki, who's chained up in a cave hidden in a location known only by the gods. Gunhild must fight smart and learn a trick or two from Loki to earn the title of godhood.
Date Published:2025

In the world of Norse mythology, humans revere the mighty gods and fear the mystical, nature-wielding Jotuns, and Gunhild is a fire Jotun. Abandoned by her own kind and raised in a human girls' orphanage, Gunhild wishes to prove to her peers that she's more than a little troublemaker. Every step of the way, it becomes clear that Gunhild must fight for what's right and follow her own sense of justice, seeing as no one else will fight for her. Gunhild's quest leads her to meet all the famous gods she's heard about in schools, like Odin and Thor, though the one she's most interested in is the mischievous Jotun god Loki, who's chained up in a cave hidden in a location known only by the gods. Gunhild must fight smart and learn a trick or two from Loki to earn the title of godhood.

Date Published:2025

Gunhild. Book 4 / The new god?

Tornager, Fred, 1996-


Gunhild is so close to the gods, she can feel it. Odin assists her in her journey, but getting there is just the start. Will they accept her as a god? She meets the gods but is disappointed to learn that they have all accepted the prophecy of Ragnarok as truth, and there is no point in trying to save the world. God of Thunder will rage, tree trunks will shiver, Jotuns will run amok. But Gunhild has other plans. She battles the gods to prove her worth and prove them wrong. Loki is brought forth by Odin's wife, Frigg, and he must answer for his mistakes. Gunhild's travels lead mainly to many foes, but a few enemies become friends, persuaded by Gunhild's unwavering determination and burning passion for her own cause. Being a tiny Jotun against a big, powerful world, Gunhild must fight smart and learn a trick or two from Loki to earn the title of godhood. Certainly, Gunhild will stop at nothing to forge her own fantastic path and make her dream come true.
Date Published:2025

Gunhild is so close to the gods, she can feel it. Odin assists her in her journey, but getting there is just the start. Will they accept her as a god? She meets the gods but is disappointed to learn that they have all accepted the prophecy of Ragnarok as truth, and there is no point in trying to save the world. God of Thunder will rage, tree trunks will shiver, Jotuns will run amok. But Gunhild has other plans. She battles the gods to prove her worth and prove them wrong. Loki is brought forth by Odin's wife, Frigg, and he must answer for his mistakes. Gunhild's travels lead mainly to many foes, but a few enemies become friends, persuaded by Gunhild's unwavering determination and burning passion for her own cause. Being a tiny Jotun against a big, powerful world, Gunhild must fight smart and learn a trick or two from Loki to earn the title of godhood. Certainly, Gunhild will stop at nothing to forge her own fantastic path and make her dream come true.

Date Published:2025

AI and deception : plagiarism, deep fakes, and more

Mooney, Carla, 1970-


Scammers are using new technology to make their scams appear more realistic. Some scammers pretend to be a loved one in trouble, the government, a bank's fraud department, or even a technical support expert. In May 2024, the FBI warned individuals and businesses nationwide about the increasing threat from criminals using AI.
Date Published:2026