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Once upon a prime : the wondrous connections between mathematics and literature / by Hart, Sarah B.,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."For fans of Seven Brief Lessons in Physics, an exploration of the many ways mathematics can transform our understanding of literature and vice versa, by the first woman to hold England's oldest mathematical chair. We often think of mathematics and literature as polar opposites, as different as they come. But what if, instead, they were inextricably, even fundamentally, linked? In her clear, insightful, laugh-out-loud funny debut, Once Upon a Prime, Professor Sarah Hart shows us the myriad connections between math and literature, and how understanding those connections can enhance our enjoyment of both. Did you know, for instance, that Moby-Dick is full of sophisticated geometry? That James Joyce's stream-of-consciousness novels are deliberately checkered with mathematical references? That George Eliot was obsessed with statistics? That Jurassic Park is undergirded by fractal patterns? That Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie wrote mathematician characters? From sonnets to fairytales to experimental French literature, Professor Hart shows how math and literature are complementary parts of the same quest, to understand human life and our place in the universe. As the first woman to hold England's oldest mathematical chair, Professor Hart is the ideal tour guide, taking us on an unforgettable journey through the books we thought we knew, revealing new layers of beauty and wonder. As she promises, you're going to need a bigger bookcase"--
Subjects: Mathematics and literature.; Mathematics in literature.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Pink, blue, and you! : questions for kids about gender stereotypes / by Gravel, Elise.; Blais, Mykaell.;
This book is part of our Book Sanctuary collection. A Book Sanctuary is a physical or digital space that actively protects the freedom to read. It provides shelter and access to endangered books. Launched by Chicago Public Library in 2022, The Book Sanctuary initiative brings attention to challenged titles, and commits to making these books accessible. Innisfil ideaLAB & Library's Book Sanctuary Collection represents books that have been challenged, censored or removed from a public library or school in North America. More than 50 adult, teen, and children's books are in our collection and are available for browsing and borrowing in our branches and online. Explore the collection to learn more about why these books were challenged."An easy-to-grasp picture book, exploring questions relating to gender identity, sexual orientation, and sexism."--Provided by publisher.LSC
Subjects: Banned book sanctuary.; Gender identity; Sexual orientation; Sexism;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Flags of the world : explore and learn about your world / by Coutts, Lyn.;
Includes bibliographical references, Internet addresses and index."Physical and political geography combine together in an appealing format that will interest kids doing reports and projects, as well as trivia seekers. Captivating photos with detailed captions accompany flag facts, high-interest tidbits, and geographical information on each country of the world."--Provided by publisher."Guided reading: U"--Page [4] of cover.LSC
Subjects: Flags; Flags;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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This book is gay / by Dawson, Juno; Dawson, James; Gerrell, Spike.;
Includes Internet addresses.This book is part of our Book Sanctuary collection. A Book Sanctuary is a physical or digital space that actively protects the freedom to read. It provides shelter and access to endangered books. Launched by Chicago Public Library in 2022, The Book Sanctuary initiative brings attention to challenged titles, and commits to making these books accessible. Innisfil ideaLAB & Library's Book Sanctuary Collection represents books that have been challenged, censored or removed from a public library or school in North America. More than 50 adult, teen, and children's books are in our collection and are available for browsing and borrowing in our branches and online. Explore the collection to learn more about why these books were challenged.LSC
Subjects: Banned book sanctuary.; Homosexuality.; Bisexuality.; Homosexuality; Bisexuality;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Pride : celebrating diversity & community / by Stevenson, Robin1968-;
This book is part of our Book Sanctuary collection. A Book Sanctuary is a physical or digital space that actively protects the freedom to read. It provides shelter and access to endangered books. Launched by Chicago Public Library in 2022, The Book Sanctuary initiative brings attention to challenged titles, and commits to making these books accessible. Innisfil ideaLAB & Library's Book Sanctuary Collection represents books that have been challenged, censored or removed from a public library or school in North America. More than 50 adult, teen, and children's books are in our collection and are available for browsing and borrowing in our branches and online. Explore the collection to learn more about why these books were challenged.Examines the importance of embracing diversity and fighting for freedom and equality for lesbians, gays, bisexuals and transgender people around the world.
Subjects: Banned book sanctuary.; Gay Pride Day; Gay pride celebrations; Gay liberation movement;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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It's perfectly normal : a book about changing bodies, growing up, sex, and sexual health / by Harris, Robie H.; Emberley, Michael.;
This book is part of our Book Sanctuary collection. A Book Sanctuary is a physical or digital space that actively protects the freedom to read. It provides shelter and access to endangered books. Launched by Chicago Public Library in 2022, The Book Sanctuary initiative brings attention to challenged titles, and commits to making these books accessible. Innisfil ideaLAB & Library's Book Sanctuary Collection represents books that have been challenged, censored or removed from a public library or school in North America. More than 50 adult, teen, and children's books are in our collection and are available for browsing and borrowing in our branches and online. Explore the collection to learn more about why these books were challenged."For age 10 and up"--Cover.LSC
Subjects: Banned book sanctuary.; Sex instruction for children; Sex instruction for teenagers; Sexual health;
© 2014., Candlewick Press,
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 3
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Eagles / by Gish, Melissa.;
Includes bibliographical references (p. 46) and index."A look at eagles, including their habitats, physical characteristics such as their keratinous beaks, behaviors, relationships with humans, and admired status in the world today."--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Eagles;
© 2011., Creative Education,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Gorillas / by Gish, Melissa.;
Includes bibliographical references (p. 46) and index."A look at gorillas, including their habitats, physical characteristics such as their large heads, behaviors, relationships with humans, and threatened status in the world today."--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Gorilla;
© 2011., Creative Education,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Bats / by Gish, Melissa.;
Includes bibliographical references (p. 46) and index."A look at bats, including their habitats, physical characteristics such as their fragile wings, behaviors, relationships with humans, and persecuted status in the world today."--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Bats;
© 2011., Creative Education,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Outdoor math : fun activities for every season / by Adbåge, Emma,1982-;
In this innovative book, Emma Adbage encourages children to get outside, where they can have fun interacting with the natural world while learning math. Adbage has created twenty-two outdoor activities, organized by season. Through play, children will learn about numeracy and arithmetic, as well as math concepts such as shapes, time, greater/less than, even and odd numbers, patterns and grids. The activities have simple-to-follow instructions and are accompanied by adorable illustrations that provide clear visual demonstrations. The natural materials required -- stones, pinecones, snowballs, worms -- are easy to find in many environments. Supplementary spreads introduce the numbers 1 to 10 and further explore addition/subtraction and multiplication/division, with simplified explanations and illustrated examples. Studies have shown that learning outdoors helps kids retain information and skills, and that physically active children perform better in a variety of subjects -- including math. This book could be used alongside other math coursework all school year, since the activities have direct curricular applications. While the thrust of the book is math, there are also science lessons here, particularly regarding the properties of nature and how things change during the four seasons. Many of the activities can be done in pairs or groups, promoting teamwork and cooperation.
Subjects: Mathematics; Counting; Shapes; Nature;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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