Estos títulos se agregaron recientemente a la colección de las Bibliotecas del Valle de Yakima.
Shoshone
Bird, F. A., author.
This title introduces readers to the Shoshone people. Text covers traditional ways of life, including social structure, homes, food, art, clothing, and more. Also discussed is contact with Europeans, as well as how the people keep their culture alive today. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.....
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The football encyclopedia
Williamson, Alicia, author.
From explaining the difference between offensive and defensive plays to the history of the NFL, this is the ultimate guide to football. Discover how to score and avoid fouls, while learning about famous games from the past and present. It's also packed with profiles and photos of the best players in the game, including Patrick Mahomes, Tom Brady, Travis Kelce, Odell Beckham Jr., Aaron Rodgers, and more! Dive into the history of the sport-how the game first became established in the late 19th century, and how it grew into the massively popular sport that it is today. Conversational text by a football expert and colorful photographs make this an accessible and comprehensive guide for kids.....
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Meet the mini-mammals : a night at the natural history museum
Stewart, Melissa, author.
"Step inside a magical museum... and meet the mini-mammals! These itty bitty beasts may be some of the world's smallest mammals, but they live big, fascinating lives. Come learn about them--and find out which mini-mammal is the teeniest of all"--Provided by publisher.....
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Cooking class : 73 fun recipes kids will love to make (and eat!)
Cook, Deanna F., 1965- author.
With kid-tested recipes for every meal of the day and step-by-step photographic instructions specially written for kids, the best-selling Cooking Class is the go-to favorite for kids eager to learn how to cook. The 10th anniversary edition expands on the original to include new recipes, new diverse photos, and a sturdy paper-over-board format. From breakfast sundaes and French toast on a stick to homemade peanut butter, kids learn that cooking from scratch using fresh ingredients can be fun and delicious. In addition to mastering their favorite foods, budding young cooks learn kitchen skills, from cutting and whisking to frying, grilling, sautéing and simmering. ....
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How to build everything
Dolan, Hannah, author.
Go on a creative journey in this bumper book of LEGO building fun, featuring the best builds from across DK's How to Build LEGO series! You'll find LEGO models of all kinds to inspire you, from a hot-dog car to a towering T. rex, plus helpful pointers from the experts to guide you along the way. Be inspired by this collection of awesome LEGO ideas: *200+ awesome build ideas: From cars and houses to dinosaurs, robots, and more, find a wide variety of builds for every interest. *Fun for all abilities: Features guidance on developing building confidence for new LEGO builders and inspiration for more experienced builders alike. *Build your ideal LEGO scenes: Combine models from throughout the book to construct your new favorite LEGO playscene. *The perfect LEGO gift: Treat young builders to the ultimate collection of LEGO build ideas to enable their creativity and building skills! This book features build ideas previously bundled separately in other How to Build LEGO titles: How to Build LEGO Dinosaurs, How to Build LEGO Houses, How to Build LEGO Cars, How to Build LEGO Animals, How to Build LEGO Robots.....
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Mission to Mars : can you survive in space?
Kanani, Sheila, author.
Congratulations! You have been selected to be one of the crew for the first ever human missions to Mars... If your mission is triumphant, you will be the first Earthling to set foot on Mars. But the journey will not be without decisions, danger and distress! It will be up to you to get your crew to Mars safely. Along the way you'll have to navigate the frontiers of space, carry out a challenging landing, decide how you'll explore the red planet, all as you race to uncover whether life on Mars might be possible. Each decision you make will lead you in a different direction, will you complete the mission and prove that Mars could support life? Get ready to blast off on an interactive voyage to Mars.....
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Human body : a visual encyclopedia
Walker, Richard, 1951- author.
Did you know that you are made up of 100 trillion cells? Learn about blood vessels (capillaries, veins, and arteries) which, if they were laid out end to end, would wrap around the Earth twice! Find out what makes a balanced diet - after all, you will eat about 20 tons of food in your entire life! Make your way from the skin, muscles, organs, and bones, right down to your cells and DNA with this encyclopedia that combines clear descriptions of human biology with awesome photographs, diagrams, and CGI artworks. There are also fun quizzes, so you can assess your own personality and test your logical and reasoning skills.....
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The night school for young mystics : five fabulous field trips into moonlight & magic
Toll, Maia, author.
You, young Firefly, have been chosen to join into the Night School's esteemed program for the study of mysticism. Your teacher, Bea Marlowe, will guide you as you embark on five eye-opening, educational, and enlightening field trips to better connect with the magic of your Night self. From astrology and divination to creating rituals and spellcasting, middle-grade readers interested in magic and mysticism will delve into the mystical depths of both the Universe and the You-niverse-the mysteries that exist outside oneself, and those they will discover in their very core.....
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A dangerous idea : the Scopes trial, the original fight over science in schools
Levy, Debbie, author.
In 1925, when Tennessee lawmakers banned the teaching of evolution in public schools, teacher John Scopes challenged the law--and set off a gripping circus of a legal battle. Two masterminds faced off in a blistering courtroom debate over creationism and natural selection, each armed with the books they believed belonged in classrooms. Celebrity politician William Jennings Bryan relied on the Bible to make his case, while legal luminary Clarence Darrow defended Charles Darwin's groundbreaking books On the Origin of Species and The Descent of Man. Their clash would go down in history as the Scopes Monkey Trial. A century later, here is the riveting truth of what happened and why it matters. For a nation still arguing about the books and ideas that young people should encounter, award-winning author Debbie Levy delivers an important, insightful and expertly-researched account of our history that illuminates the challenges we face today.....
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Weirdest animals on the planet
Szymanski, Jennifer, author.
Meet the most unusual, most fantastical, creepiest, and-yes-grossest creatures that call Earth home in this lively, fact-filled guide to the world's oddest animals. Did you know that the axolotl can regrow nearly any body part? Or that the hagfish can fill a bucket with slime in less than a minute? Get ready to say "WHOA!" in this wacky book about the most bizarre animals in the world! Readers will encounter hundreds of far-out facts about animals with bizarre behaviors, strange superpowers, and mind-blowing mannerisms. They'll learn where these animals live, how their strange skill sets help them survive, and what makes them so wonderfully weird. There are animals of all shapes and sizes to ogle here-from the spindly-fingered aye-aye to a sea slug shaped like a fuzzy bunny to a shrimp that launches bubbles from its claws. With jaw-dropping photos and upbeat, straightforward text, this fast-paced book will delight animal-obsessed readers.....
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The big book of barf : a spewnami of sick science, hurled history, and body oddities
Lorencen, Vicky, author, illustrator.
Did you know that there are glasses to prevent motion sickness... Or that astronauts can get "space sick?" This hilarious and wacky illustrated book is jam-packed with silly facts, crazy activities, and even recipes (Barf-day cake, anyone?) that will have you learning all about the fascinating world of barf, our bodies, and beyond. Yes, barf is gross. But... it also kind of tells us a lot about how our bodies work? Whether it's that saliva protects your teeth from vomit or that your stomach can hold 4 quarts of food and liquid... Vomit is the revolting, disgusting, slimy, gooey but also hurl-arious fabric that holds us together! The Big Book of Barf is perfect the curious science-loving kids who love to digest (and then regurgitate) cool and crazy facts. This colorful and engaging book is filled with myths and history about vomit, humorous health hacks to keep your food down, facts about your digestive system, activities for home, jokes, and more! All this gastronomic gargle-gravy goodness will entertain and inform young readers whether at home, in school, or especially [cough, gag, heave] in the bathroom.....
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