Discusses life on other planets, including: what extraterrestial life may look like and extraterrestial spacecraft visiting earth.
UFO’s
by Patricia D. Netzley
001.94 Net
Discusses unidentified flying objects, including sightings, the Roswell incident, alien abductions, and UFO-associated earthly phenomena.
We Are not Alone: Searching the Heavens*
by Hilary Evans
001.942 Eva
High interest easy to read series investigates many mysteries that have baffled humankind in the past, present and future.
Imagining Other Worlds: . . .*
by Hilary Evans
001.942 Eva
High interest easy to read series investigates many mysteries that have baffled humankind in the past, present and future.
Lost Worlds and Forgotten Secrets*
by Karl Shuker
001.942 Shu
High interest easy to read series investigates many mysteries that have baffled humankind in the past, present and future.
Making Contact: Alien Affairs*
by Hilary Evans
001.942 Eva
High interest easy to read series investigates many mysteries that have baffled humankind in the past, present and future.
Historic Realms of Marvels and Miracles*
by Karl Shuker
001.942 Shu
High interest easy to read series investigates many mysteries that have baffled humankind in the past, present and future.
Coming from the Skies: . . .*
by Hilary Evans
001.942 Eva
High interest easy to read series investigates many mysteries that have baffled humankind in the past, present and future.
Ancient Worlds, Ancient Mysteries*
by Karl Shuker
001.942 Shu
High interest easy to read series investigates many mysteries that have baffled humankind in the past, present and future.
Paranormal Phenomena
No Author
133 Par
Presents opposing viewpoints on the reality of UFOs, life after death, ESP, and other paranormal phenomena.
Ghosts
by Stuart A. Kallen
133.1 Kal
Provides a history of ghosts, descriptions of different types of hauntings, and information on the people who seek scientific evidence that apparitions are real.
Haunted Houses
by Patricia D. Netzley
133.1 Net
Discusses haunted houses including ghosts and apparitions, poltergeists, communicating with spirits and investigating hauntings.
Witch-Hunt: Mysteries of the Salem …
by Marc Aronson
133.4 Aro
Two Salem families, 1641-1692 - Two mysteries - The mysteries end and the hearings begin - The accuser: Ann Putnam, junior.
Witches
by Stuart A. Kallen
133.4 Kal
Discusses witches, including ancient witches; the years between 1450 and 1700 during which time people accused of being witches were violently persecuted; witchcraft today and magic and spells.
Dreams
by Stuart A. Kallen
154.6 Kal
Discusses dreams, including dream science, interpreting dreams, telepathic dreams and dream power.
Who Moved My Cheese for Teens*
by Spencer Johnson
155.24 Joh
Presents the author’s parable for dealing with change that swept through the business world and adapts it to follow a group of high school friends trying to handle change in their lives.
7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens
by Sean Covey
158.08 Cov
This self-help book applies the wisdom of the seven habits to teens and the tough issues and life-changing decisions they face.
Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff for Teens
by Richard Carlson
158.1 Car
Based on the popular adult book with the same title, this book is designed to help teens deal with the stress in their lives.
The 7 Best Things Smart Teens Do
by John and Linda Friel
158.1 Fri
This self help book looks at common characteristics which help teens to be successful and manage their lives wisely.
Now is Your Time: African Americans . . .
by Walter Dean Myers
301.451 Mey
This popular young adult author has put together an easy-to-read concise history of the struggle African Americans have faced to earn their freedom in the United States. The struggle begins with our colonial history and goes through the lives of modern civil rights leaders.
Reviving Ophelia
by Mary Bray Pipher
305.23 Pip
This book follows the personal and painfully honest voices of girls on the front lines of adolescence. By reading about their harsh day-to-day reality, the book sounds an alarm for society to deal with these issues.
Our Boys Speak:
by John Nikkah
305.235 Nik
This book follows the personal and sometimes frightening world of adolescent boys as they write about their experience in and out of school.
Ophelia Speaks
by Sarah Shandler
305.235 Sha
This book is written by teenage girls writing about their experiences as adolescence.
Famous Spy Cases*
by Kate Walker
327.12 Wal
Brief profiles of various spies such as Herbert Murphy, Yoshiko Kawashima, Rene Duchez, Marita Lorenz, and others.
Spies and Their Gadgets*
by Kate Walker
327.12 Wal
Presents a brief overview of a number of methods and gadgets used by spies from the earliest uses of codes and ciphers to high-tech methods made possible by computers.
Lost Worlds and Forgotten Secrets*
by Kate Walker
327.12 Wal
Provides a brief overview of spies and espionage from the bible to early twentieth century, using examples from the Spanish Inquisition, the American Revolution, Tsarist Russia, and more.
So You Want to Be a Spy*
by Kate Walker
327.12 Wal
Provides a brief overview of what it takes to become a spy as well as how spies get caught and the fate of spies.
The Andersonville Prison Civil War. . .
by Susan Banfield
345.7 Ban
Examines the war crimes trial, in which Henry Wirz, the Confederate officer in charge of Andersonville Prison camp was accused of allowing the prisoners to be deliberately abused and neglected.
The Lizzie Borden Trial
by Doreen Rappaport
345.73 Rap
A reconstruction of the Lizzie Borden trial, using testimony from edited transcripts of the trial, during which the reader can assume the roles of the judge and juror.
The Alger Hiss Trial
by Doreen Rappaport
345.74 Rap
A reconstruction of the Alger Hiss trial, using testimony from edited transcripts of the trial, during which the reader can assume the roles of the judge and juror.
The Salem Witch Trials
by Geraldine Woods
345.74 Woo
A reconstruction of the Salem Witch trials, using primary sources of the trial, during which the reader can assume the roles of the judge and juror.
Life in Army Basic Training *
by Gene Gartman
355.5 Gar
This book describes U.S. Army basic training, from orientation for new recruits to graduation.
Charge! Weapons and Warfare . . .
by Rivka Gonen
355.8 Gon
Describes the development of early weapons and armor and their uses in battle.
Delta Force*
by Betty Burnett
356 Bur
This book presents a look at Delta Force, a special operation unit of the U.S. Army, including information on its beginnings, its assignments and its successful missions.
SAS: British Special Air Service*
by Amanda Ferguson
356 Fer
A look at Britain’s special operations force, the SAS, including information on its creation and history, selection and training, uniforms, equipment and current operations.
Green Berets*
by Jan Goldberg
356 Gol
A look at the special forces, better known as the Green Berets including their purpose, history, missions, requirements, training and equipment.
Army Rangers*
by J. Poolos
356 Poo
A look at an elite group of combat soldiers, the Army Rangers, including their purpose, history, missions, requirements, training and equipment.
Life in the Army Special Forces *
by Robert C Kennedy
356.1 Ken
Explains how special forces soldiers are chosen and trained, the different kinds of missions for which they are used, how special forces teams are organized and the specific functions they perform.
Life as a Paratrooper *
by Robert C. Kennedy
356.1 Ken
Explains what it takes to become a paratrooper, discusses the combat history of the 82nd Airborne Division, and describes the training necessary for these special soldiers.
Shadow Warriors
by Tom Clancy
356.16 Cla
A look at the United States special forces and specific operations since 1985.
Life as an Army Demolition Expert *
by Robert C. Kennedy
358.23 Ken
Describes the training of an Army demolition expert, including information about job duties and a history of explosives used in combat.
Life as an Air Force Fighter Pilot *
by Robert C. Kennedy
358.4 Ken
This book discusses Air Force officer training and requirements, the specialized training of Air Force fighter pilots and the fighter pilot weapons that are used today.
Warships *
by Mark Dartford
359.8 Dar
Profiles some of the different warships used by the United States Navy and other navies around the world, describing their design, weapons, and uses.
Aircraft Carriers *
by Kevin Doyle
359.9 Doy
Profiles some of the different aircraft carriers used by the United States Navy and other navies around the world, describing their designs, aircraft, weapons, and uses.
Submarines *
by Kevin Doyle
359.9 Doy
Profiles some of the different submarines used by the United States Navy and other navies around the world, describing their designs, weapons and uses.
Life in the Marines *
by Robert C. Kennedy
359.9 Ken
Presents a brief history of the United States Marine Corps, explains how to enter the Corps and what types of jobs and training are available and gives a detailed description of the twelve weeks of boot camp.
Life With the Navy Seals *
by Robert C. Kennedy
359.9 Ken
Discusses the history, training and missions of the soldiers in the Navy SEALS.
Life on a Submarine *
by Gregory Payan
359.9 Pay
Provides information about the nuclear submarine, discussing the life of a submariner and the rigorous training involved.
Navy SEALs*
by Simone Payment
359.9 Pay
A look at the special forces, better known as the Navy SEALs, including their purpose, history, missions, requirements, training and equipment.
British Royal Marines*
by Bill Scheppler
359.9 Sch
A brief history of the British Royal Marines, commando brigade royal marines, commando support and specialist divisions.
Dr. Jerri Nielsen Cheating Death in Antarctica *
by Scott P. Werther
362.1 Wer
Recounts Dr. Jeri Nielsen's struggle to survive cancer while in Antarctica.
Hidden Evidence: 40 True Crimes…
by David Owen
363.25 Owe
The development of forensic science in solving crimes, with real-life case examples.
Help! My Teacher Hates Me
by Meg Schneider
371.8 Sch
This book shows you how to get through middle school by taking control of your problems.
The Teenagers’ Guide to School . . .
by Rebecca Greene
373.2 Gre
Describes alternative learning opportunities for high school students both at home and abroad.
Dragons
by Michael J. Wyly
398.4 Wyl
Discusses what a dragon is, dragon's breath, guardians, dragon slayers and the role of dragons in myth, fantasy, art and literature.
The Chip: How Two Americans . . .
by T.R. Read
510.78 Rei
Tells the story of the microchip, the brainchild of Jack Kilby and Robert Noyce. This invention launched the “second industrial revolution” and changed the world as much as any invention in history.
Life in a river
by Valerie Rapp
577.6 Rap
A look at the structures, compositions, and function ofthe Columbia River ecosystem.
Shark Life: True Stories About Sharks & the Sea
by Peter Benchley
597.3 Woj
Dive into the under water world of sharks and other marine animals that inhabit the ocean.
Close to Shore:...
by Michael Capuzzo
597.3 Cap
Details the first documented cases in American history of sharks attacking swimmers, which occured along the Atlantic coast of New Jersey in 1916.
Worst Case Scenario Survival Handbook
by Joshua Piven
613.6 Piv
Here are illustrated step-by-step instructions on what you need to know to cross a piranha-infested river, survive a sandstorm, stop a runaway train, treat a scorpion sting and more.
Fundamental Strength Training
by Jeff Savage
613.7 Sav
An introduction to the sport of strength training, with and without weights, including its history, equipment, techniques, and variations.
An American Plague:…Yellow Fever
by Jim Murphy
614.5 Mur
An American plague: the true and terrifying story of the yellow fever epidemic of 1793.
Insatiable: the Compelling Story
by Eve Eliot
616.85 Eli
The complete title, Insatiable: the Compelling Story of Four Teens, Food and Its Power, explains the contents of this book as well as any summary.
Eating Disorders: Opposing Viewpoints
Edited collection
616.85 Eat
A collection of essays and academic papers about the effects of eating disorders on individual lives and society as a whole.
Invisible Enemies: Stories of Infectious. . .
by Jeanette Farrell
616.96 Far
The story of man’s fight against seven major dangerous diseases.
Nanotechnology: Invisible Machines
by Sandy Fritz
620.5 Fri
A discussion of the field of nanotechnology, focusing on general and medical applications.
Ancient Warfare: From Clubs to Catipults
by Michael Woods
623.09 Woo
Examines ancient weapons and their uses in Mesopotamia, Egypt, China, India, Greece, Rome, and Mesopotamia.
Missiles and Rockets *
by Mark Dartford
623.4 Dar
Profiles some of the different missile and rocket systems used by the United Sates and other nations around the world, describing their design and uses.
Tanks *
by Geoff Cornish
623.7 Cor
Profiles some of the different tanks and other armored fighting vehicles used by armies around the world, describing their design, weapons, and uses.
Battlefield Support *
by Geoff Cornish
623.7 Cor
Profiles some of the different equipment and personnel that provide support services on the battlefield for the United States and other nations around the world.
Fighter Planes *
by Mark Dartford
623.7 Dar
An overview of the history and characteristics of fighter planes.
Bombers *
by Mark Dartford
623.7 Dar
Discusses the military use of aircraft to drop bombs and describes the development of particular kinds of bombers.
Helicopters *
by Mark Dartford
623.7 Dar
Describes various models of helicopters used for military purposes, from the Sikorsky to the A160 Hummingbird.
The Encyclopedia of Cars
Edited collection
629.2 Enc
This multivolume set provides color photographs, historical information and modern innovations of and about a multitude of foreign and American made cars.
4X4 Vehicles
by John Carroll
629.22 Car
Describes the history and development of four-wheel drive vehicles and some of the models manufactured around the world.
Classic Motorcycles
by Peter Henshaw
629.22 Hen
Describe in detail some categories of custom bikes including the chop, café racer, street fighter, low-rider, street custom, rat and trike.
Classic Racing Cars: Grand Prix and Indy
by David Hodges
629.22 Hod
Text and photographs present different kinds of racing cars and explores their history and future.
Great Trucks
by John Carroll
629.222 Car
Provides a look at the different models of large trucks--past, present, and future--the companies that make them, and the work they do.
Pickup Trucks
by John Carroll
629.222 Car
Describes the history of pickup trucks and the various makes and models of this popular utilitarian vehicle.
The World’s Strangest Automobiles
by Adrienne Kessel
629.222 Kes
Text and photographs introduce some of the world's strangest automobiles including the Messerschmitt KR200.
Man Walks on the Moon *
by John Malam
629.4 Mal
A brief easy-to-read summary of the space race and the Apollo missions.
Crisis in Space Apollo 13 *
by Mark Beyer
629.65 Bey
Recounts the events related to the ill-fated Apollo 13 mission and how the crew and mission control handled the in-flight crisis.
Robotics and Artificial Intelligence
by Sandy Fritz
629.8 Fri
A general discussion of the state of the robotics today, in the year 2003.
Thoroughbred Racing
by Kent Baker
636.1 Bak
Details the history and current trends of thoroughbred racing.
Dressage
by Betty Bolte
636.1 Bol
Covers the history and techniques of the French word dressage which means "training". Training that teaches the horse and rider to communicate and cooperate.
The Horse in War
by Bill Felber
636.1 Fel
Details the role horses have played in human wars throughout time.
Western Riding
by Mary Hughes
636.1 Hug
Presents the history of western riding, including the Pony Express, rodeo, reining competitions, quarter horse racing, and more.
The Horse in Harness
by Mary Hull
636.1 Hul
Gives a brief history and current practices and equipment of horses in harness.
Horse Breeds of the World
by Brent Kelly
636.1 Kel
Presents information on the evolution and domestication of horses and surveys the world's various breeds.
Horse Care and Health
by Brent Kelly
636.1 Kel
Details the basics for owning and caring for a healthy horse.
Ruffian: Burning from the Start
by Jane Schwartz
636.12 Sch
The story of the one of the finest horses to ever race in America, but the story ends tragically when Ruffian’s leg shattered during a match race with the Kentucky Derby winner, Foolish Pleasure, at Belmont race park on July 6, 1975.
A Dog’s History of America…
by Mark Derr
636.7 Der
Derr (Dog's Best Friend) takes a dog's-eye view of American history, beginning with speculations on the dog's first appearance in the Americas tens of thousands of years ago.
Popular Dog Library (Series)
by Multiple authors
636.73 – 636.75
Eleven books in this series cover the history, characteristics, and care for several different breeds of dogs including: Shih Tzu, Chihuahua, Pomeranian, Cocker Spaniel, Labrador Retriever, Rottweiler, Golden Retriever, Poodle, Beagle, Yorkshire Terrier, and Dachshund
Complete Cat Care Manual
by Andrew Edney
636.8 Edn
A comprehensive practical guide to every aspect of cat care.
Black Hands, White Sails
by Patricia C. McKissack
639.2 Mck
A history of African-American whalers between 1730 and 1880, describing their contribution to the whaling industry and their role in the abolition movement.
American Indian Cooking Before 1500*
by Mary Gunderson
641.509 Gun
Discusses the everyday life, cooking methods, common foods, and hardships and celebrations of American Indians before 1500. Includes recipes.
California Gold Rush Cooking*
by Lisa Golden Schroeder
641.509 Sch
Discusses the everyday life, cooking methods, common foods, and hardships and celebrations during the Gold Rush in California. Includes recipes.
Civil War Cooking: The Confederacy*
by Susan Dosier
641.509 Dos
Discusses the everyday life, cooking methods, foods, and celebrations of Confederate soldiers during the Civil War. Includes recipes and sidebars.
Civil War Cooking: The Union*
by Susan Dosier
641.509 Dos
Discusses the everyday life, cooking methods, foods, and celebrations of Union soldiers during the Civil War. Includes recipes and sidebars.
Colonial Cooking*
by Susan Dosier
641.509 Dos
Discusses the everyday life, family roles, cooking methods, most important foods, and celebrations of the colonial period in American history. Includes recipes and sidebars.
Cooking on Nineteenth Century Whaling…*
by Charla Draper
641.509 Dra
Discusses everyday life, duties, ports of call, foods, meals, cooking methods, and holidays of whaling ship crews in the early- to mid-1800s. Includes recipes and sidebars.
Cooking on the Lewis and Clark …*
by Mary Gunderson
641.509 Gun
Discusses the everyday life, cooking methods, and foods eaten on the journey of Meriwether Lewis & William Clark up and beyond the Missouri River to the Pacific as they charted the vast territory of the Louisiana Purchase. Includes recipes.
Cowboy Cooking*
by Mary Gunderson
641.509 Gun
Discusses the everyday life, cooking methods, and common foods of cowboys who moved cattle across the American West in the late nineteenth century. Includes recipes
Nineteenth-Century Lumber Camp . . .*
by Maureen Fischer
641.509 Fis
Discusses the everyday life, cooking methods and common foods eaten by lumberjacks and loggers working in the American West during the nineteenth century. Includes recipes.
Oregon Trail Cooking*
by Mary Gunderson
641.509 Gun
Discusses the everyday life, family roles, cooking methods, and common foods of pioneers who traveled west on the Oregon Trail during the nineteenth century. Includes recipes.
Pioneer Farm Cooking*
by Mary Gunderson
641.509 Gun
Discusses the everyday life, family roles, cooking methods, and common foods of pioneers who settled in the Midwest during the late 1800s and early 1900s. Includes recipes
Southern Plantation Cooking*
by Mary Gunderson
641.509 Gun
Discusses the everyday life, family roles, cooking methods, most important foods, and celebrations of people on southern plantations before the Civil War. Includes recipes.
Hands On! 33 More things …
by Suzanne Harper
646.7 Har
33 Successful professional women share their wisdom and childhood stories to help girls get through tough times in life.
Code Book: How to Make it, Break it, Hack it, Crack it
by Simon Singh
652.8 Sin
Discusses the history of coding messages to maintain secrecy and the future of cryptography.
Jazz: an American Saga
by James Lincoln Collier
781.65 Col
Examines the possible origins of jazz, its variety, greatness, and individual artists.
The Gospel According to ESPN…
Ed. by Jay Lovinger
791 Gos
This book takes a look at the personalities in sports that have been worshipped as saints, idolized as saviors or booed as sinners.
Chess: From First Moves to Checkmate
by Daniel King
794.1 Kin
Introduces the rules and strategies of chess, as well as its history and some of the great players and matches.
Let Me Play: The Story of Title IX
by Karen Blumenthal
796 Blu
Explores the history, struggle, and passage of Title IX, the law that allowed girls the freedom to pursue sports of their choosing, and the effects this law has had on society since its inception.
Girl Power on the Playing Field
by Andy Steiner
796 Ste
Discusses how participation in sports can have a positive effect on a girl's spirit as well as her body.
Streets*
by Garry Chapman
796.04 Cha
Introduces such extreme sports as skateboarding, aggressive inline skating, BMX riding, and street luge. Includes index.
Inline Skating
by Steve Glidewll
796.21 Gli
Discusses the sport's history, skates, safety, techniques, tricks, and styles - including aggressive - of in-line skating.
Skateboarding is not a Crime: 50 Years of Street Culture
by James Davis
796.22 Dav
Presents an illustrated study of skateboarding, including its history, tricks, culture, and top skaters.
The Concrete Wave
by Michael Brooke
796.22 Bro
Traces the development of the sport and its equipment, and includes profiles and photographs of top-notch skaters through the years.
Street Luge and Dirtboarding *
by Suzanne J. Murdico
796.22 Mur
Discusses the basics of street luge and dirtboarding as extreme sports.
Skateboarding in the X Games *
by Suzanne J. Murdico
796.22 Mur
This book discusses five skateboarding events in the X Games competition and tells of the athletes who have earned medals in this premier event.
Skateboarding
by Ben Powell
796.22 Pow
An introduction to skateboarding's history, equipment, techniques, tricks, styles, and stars.
Advanced Skateboarding: From Nick Turns to Catching Air *
by Aaron Rosenberg
796.22 Ros
Discusses many of the advanced tricks of skateboarding.
Beginner’s Guide to Very Cool Skateboarding Tricks *
by Aaron Rosenberg
796.22 Ros
Discusses skateboard basics, offering tips on buying a skateboard, maintenance, safety gear, terminology, and step-by-step instructions for more than ten tricks.
Complete book of skateboards and skateboarding gear *
by Brian Wingate
796.22 Win
Discusses the different types of skateboards and equipment used in the sport.
Mountain Biking
by Ian Osborne
796.232 Osb
Provides an introduction to the sport of mountain biking, along with information on the sport's history, equipment and maintenance, techniques, popular sites, safety rules, and champion racers.
The Story of Basketball
by Dave Anderson
796.323 And
Presents an overview of the history of basketball from its beginning in 1891 and profiles some notable players and coaches of modern times.
Fundamental Basketball
by Jim Klinzing
796.323 Kli
An introduction to the history and techniques of basketball.
College Basketball’s 25 Greatest Teams
by Billy Packer
796.323 Pac
Billy Packer writes about his pick for the twenty-five greatest college basketball teams.
Fundamental Volleyball
by Julie Jensen
796.325 Jen
Covers the history and basics of the sport of volleyball.
The Story of Football
by Dave Anderson
796.332 And
Traces the history of this American sport from the first college game at Rutgers in 1869 to the present.
Fundamental Soccer
by Lori Coleman
796.334 Col
Looks at the basic skills and rules of soccer.
Raising the Bar
by Tim Rosaforte
796.35 Ros
Tells the story of how Tiger Woods changed his life, his game and the way America views golf.
The Story of Golf
by Dave Anderson
796.352 And
Traces the development of the game of golf from its modern-day origins in 15th century Scotland, highlighting key players, courses, and tournaments.
Fundamental Golf
by Peter Krause
796.352 Kra
Covers the history and basics of the sport of golf.
Fundamental Baseball
by Don Geng
796.357 Gen
Uses photographs of young athletes to demonstrate techniques of the basic skills involved in fielding, throwing, hitting, and baserunning.
Players’ Choice: Major League players…
by Eugene McCaffery
796.357 Mcc
Major league players from the mid 1980’s make their choices for the best players of all time. The book is filled with statistics and stories about the players both on and off the field.
Fundamental Softball
by Kristin Wolden Nitz
796.357 Nit
Introduces the history, equipment, skills, and strategies of softball.
The Magnificent Seven: The authorized…
by Nancy H. Kleinbaum
796.4 Kle
The story of the seven young women who vaulted to Olympic glory by becoming the first United States gymnasts ever to win team gold.
Fundamental Tennis
by Marc Miller
796.342 Mil
Covers the history and basics of the sport of tennis.
Fundamental Gymnastics
by Linda Wallenberg Bragg
796.44 Bra
Looks at the history and basic skills of gymnastics.
Jumping
by Betty Bolte
796.44 Bra
Provides a history of horse jumping and the training and conditioning involved, especially for competitions.
Rock Climbing
by Chris Oxlade
796.52 Oxl
Provides an introduction to the sport of rock climbing, along with information on the sport's history, styles of climbing, equipment techniques, popular sites for climbing , and some of the dangers.
Jon Krakauer’s Adventure on Mt Everest *
by Scott P. Werther
796.52 Wer
Relates the 1996 experiences of Jon Krakauer, a writer for Outside magazine, as he joined a group attempting to climb to the highest point on Earth, the sumit of Mt. Everest.
BMX
by Chris Job
796.6 Job
An introduction to BMX cycling's history, equipment, techniques, terms, and styles.
The Gladiator: The Secret History…
by Alan Baker
796.8 Bak
A work of history that re-creates the stories of Spartacus, Commodus, Caligula, and others, bringing to life this most extraordinary empire and the unique players in the gladiatorial arena.
Fundamental Karate
by Kim Dallas
796.815 Dal
An introduction to the history, skills, and techniques of karate.
Snowboarding
by Matt Barr
796.9 Bar
Discusses the history of snowboarding, some of the sport's pioneers, techniques and styles, necessary equipment, popular resorts and more.
Fundamental Hockey
by Mike Foley
796.962 Fol
An introduction to the sport of ice hockey, including its history, equipment, techniques and variations.
Inside Hockey: Players, Pucks and …
by Gary Miles
796.962 Mil
A review of hockey's history and in-depth analysis of the game and its players.
Football
by Jeff Savage
796.33 Sav
A guide to the history, rules, skills and strategies of football.
Track
by Kristin Wolden Nitz
796.42 Nit
Explains the techniques of each track event as well as a run-through of history and equipment.
Field Events
by Kristin Wolden Nitz
796.42 Nit
How this sport got started -getting started - long jump - triple jump - high jump - pole vault- shot put - and discus.
Mountains*
by Garry Chapman
796.5 Cha
Introduces such extreme sports as adventure racing, mountain biking, rock climbing, and extreme hiking. Includes index.
You Wouldn’t Want to be a Roman Gladiator *
by John Malam
796.8 Mal
A humorous, easy to read, discussion filled with facts about Roman Gladiators.
Snow*
by Garry Chapman
796.9 Cha
Introduces such extreme sports as snowboarding, free skiing, ski boarding, and snow mountain biking. Includes index.
Figure Skating
by Joan Freese
796.91 Fre
How this sport got started – equipment and training – basic and advanced techniques – razzle dazzle and figure skating talk.
Snowboarding
by John Lurie
796.93 Lur
How this sport got started – equipment and training – basic and advanced techniques and snowboarding talk.
Rivers*
by Garry Chapman
797.3 Cha
Introduces such extreme sports as whitewater kayaking, whitewater rafting, river boarding, and canyoneering. Includes index.
Surf*
by Garry Chapman
797.3 Cha
Introduces such extreme sports as big wave surfing, body boarding, boardsailing, and wakeboarding. Includes index.
Air*
by Garry Chapman
797.5 Cha
Introduces such extreme sports as sky surfing, freestyle skydiving, hang gliding, and bungee jumping. Includes index.
Fishing Tips & Tricks
by Greg Breining
799.1 Bre
Greg Breining travels to remote fishing destinations, from the Canadian arctic to Russia’s Volga River. On these trips, he has collected a remarkable assortment of fishing tips, many of which appear in this book.
Fishing with Artificial Lures
ed. by Don Oster
799.1 Fis
Learn about a wide variety of fishing lures, lure making techniques, history and fishing strategies.
Fly Fishing for Trout in Streams
ed. by Don Oster
799.1 Fly
This book focuses on the most reliable, time tested information a fly angler will need when wading the trout streams of the world.
The Art of Freshwater Fishing
by Dick Sternberg
799.1 Ste
“Ten percent of the fishermen catch 90 percent of the fish.” Reading this book will help move you into the “ten percent”.
Worlds afire
by Paul B. Janeczko
811.54 Jan
In this novel written as a collection of eyewitness poems, the excitement of attending the circus on July 6, 1944 in Hartford, Connecticut, turns to horror when a fire engulfs the circus tent, killing nearly 180 people.
With Their Eyes
Edited by Annie Thoms
812.04 Wit
Here, in their own words, are the firsthand stories about Tuesday, September 11, 2001 from many high school students at Stuyvesant High School, only a few blocks away from the World Trade Center.
Shakespeare for Beginners
by Brandon Toropov
822.3 Tor
Offers clear descriptions and plot summaries of each play; lists key phrases and important themes; explains the main ideas behind each work.
Revenge of the Whale: …
by Nathaniel Philbrick
910 Phi
Recounts the 1820 sinking of the whale ship "Essex" by an enraged sperm whale and how the crew of young men survived against impossible odds. .
Sea of Glory
by Nathaniel Philbrick
910 Phi
Draws on journal entries to recount the epic journey of Charles Wilkes and the Exploring Expedition of 1838-1842, which led to the discovery of Antarctica and brought America international renown for its endeavors.
Steven Callahan Adrift at Sea *
by Holly Cefrey
910.9 Cef
Introduces the sailing enthusiast and boat designer, Steven Callahan, who struggled to survive after his small sailboat, the Napolean Solo, sank into the Atlantic Ocean.
The Whaleship Essex the True Story of Moby Dick*
by Jil Fine
910.9 Fin
Recounts the 1820 sinking of the whale ship "Essex" by an enraged sperm whale and how the crew of young men survived against impossible odds.
The Terrible Hours: …
by Peter Maas
910.91 Mas
True story of the 1939 rescue of the Squalus submarine stranded 300 feet below off the coast of New Hampshire
Lewis and Clark Voyage of Discovery
by Stephen Ambrose
917.8 Amb
Easy to read and follow account of the two famous explorers trip through the American frontier.
As Far as the Eye Can Reach. . .
by Elizabeth Cody Kimmel
917.804 Kim
An account of the journey across the unexplored territory west of the Mississippi River undertaken by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark in the early eighteen hundreds by order of President Jefferson.
The Diary of John Wesley Powell…
by John Wesley Powell
917.91 Pow
Presents the diary of the Civil War veteran who led an expedition down the Colorado River to explore the depths of the Grand Canyon.
The Shackleton Expedition *
by Jil Fine
919.8 Fin
Recounts the story of Shackleton's dangerous exploration of Antarctica under harsh conditions.
Ice Story: Shackleton’s Lost Expedition
by Elizabeth Cody Kimmel
919.8 Kim
Describes the events of the 1914 Shackleton Antarctic expedition, when the ship the Endurance was crushed in a frozen sea and the men made the perilous journey across ice and stormy seas to reach inhabited land.
Parallel Journeys
by Eleanor Ayer
940.52 Aye
Eleanor Ayer tells the true stories of Helen, a Jewish girl who grew up near Frankfurt, Germany, and Alfons, a boy born just a few miles away on a farm. Helen was shipped to the Auschwitz extermination camp. Alfons embraced the Nazi Youth.
Witnesses to the Holocaust
ed. by Rhoda G. Lewin
940.53 Wit
The personal narratives of many people who witnessed the Holocaust from all different perspectives.
The Good Fight: …
by Stephen Ambrose
940.53 Amb
A chronicle of World War II includes accounts of major events and personal anecdotes from soldiers in the field.
Navajo Code Talkers
by Nathan Aaseng
940.54 Aas
Describes how the American military in World War II used a group of Navajo Indians to create an indecipherable code based on their native language.
John F. Kennedy and PT 109
by Philip Abraham
940.54 Abr
Brief account of the former United States Presidents tour of duty in the U.S. Navy during World War II.
Flags of Our Fathers
by James Bradley
940.54 Bra
In this book adapted for younger readers, James Bradley recalls the life stories of the six United States Marines who lifted the American Flag on Iwo Jima, an event captured in the immortal photograph.
Left For Dead:…
by Pete Nelson
940.54 Nel
Recalls the sinking of the U.S.S. Indianapolis at the end of World War II, the navy cover-up and unfair court martial of the ship's captain and how a young boy helped the survivors set the record straight 55 years later.
Scott O’Grady Behind Enemy Lines
by Barbara A. Somervill
949.7 Som
Discusses the six days that American fighter pilot, Captain Scott O'Grady, survived behind enemy lines in Bosnia after his F-16 was shot down on June 2, 1995.
The Red Record = The Wallam Olum
Trans. by David McCutchen
970.004 Wal
The oldest Native North American History.
The Journal of a Revolutionary War Woman
by Judith Greenberg
973.3 Gre
Entries from the journal of Mary Titus Post written during the American Revolution are presented with background information to help explain their historical context.
The Diary of Joseph Plumb Martin…
by Joseph Plumb Martin
973.3 Mar
The diary of a young Connecticut farmer, who fought against the British in the Revolutionary War.
The Diary of Mary Jemison...
by Mary Jemison
974.7 Jem
The experiences, based on her own account, of Mary Jemison who was captured by a Shawnee war party when she was twelve and subsequently rescued and adopted by the Seneca with whom she chose to remain the rest of her life.
Harlem Stomp
by Laban Carrick Hill
974.7 Hil
Explores the literary, artistic, and intellectual creativity of the Harlem Renaissance and discusses the lives and work of Louis Armstrong, Langston Hughes, Zora Neale Hurston, and other notable figures of the era.
You Wouldn’t Want to be an American Pioneer *
by Jacqueline Morley
978 Mor
A humorous, easy to read, discussion filled with facts about American Pioneer life.
The Donner Party *
by Scott P. Werther
979.4 Wer
Describes the journey of the ill-fated Donner Party, ninety pioneers who became stranded in the Sierra Nevada Mountains in the winter of 1846-47.
The Diary of David R. Leeper…
by David R. Leeper
979.4 Gre
A young prospector describes his experiences traveling overland to the California gold fields and during the five years he spent digging for gold.
Alive! Airplane Crash in the Andes Mountains *
by Scott P. Werther
982.6 Wer
Discusses the tragic plane crash in the Andes mountains which claimed the lives of 29 people and forced the survivors into cannibalism.
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