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Brothers in arms : one legendary tank regiment's bloody war from D-day to VE-day / by Holland, James,1970-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."In the annals of World War II, certain groups of soldiers stand out, and among the most notable were the Sherwood Rangers. Originally a cavalry unit in the last days of horses in combat, whose officers were landed gentry leading men who largely worked for them, they were switched to the "mechanized cavalry" of tanks in 1942. Winning acclaim in the North African campaign, the Sherwood Rangers then spearheaded one of the D-Day landings in Normandy on June 6, 1944, led the way across France, were the first British troops to cross into Germany, and contributed mightily to Germany's surrender in May 1945. Inspired by Stephen Ambrose's Band of Brothers, acclaimed WWII historian James Holland memorably profiles an extraordinary group of citizen soldiers constantly in harm's way. Their casualties were horrific, but nonetheless their ranks immediately refilled. Informed by never-before-seen documents, letters, photographs, and other artifacts from Sherwood Rangers' families-an ongoing fraternity-and by his own deep knowledge of the war and of tank warfare, Holland offers a uniquely intimate portrait of the conflict at ground level. He introduces heretofore unknowns such as Commanding Officer Stanley Christopherson, squadron commander John Semken, Sergeant George Dring, the remarkable regimental chaplain Leslie Skinner, and other memorable characters who helped the regiment become the single unit with the most battle honors of any ever in the British army. Following the Sherwood Rangers' brutal journey over the dramatic eleven months between D-Day and VE-Day, weaving their exploits into the larger narrative and strategy of the war, Holland argues that the U.S.-built Sherman tank in which they fought was one of the finest in action, and he presents a vivid and original perspective on the endgame of WWII in Europe"--
Subjects: Great Britain. Army. Nottinghamshire Sherwood Rangers Yeomanry.; World War, 1939-1945; World War, 1939-1945; World War, 1939-1945;
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Good-bye bear / by Chapman, Jane,1970-;
"Bear died on a Friday, while sunlight speckled the grass and caterpillars nibbled leaves in the forest." Beaver and Mole, two of Bear's friends, return some of bear's belongings to his tree house, not quite understanding why their friend is no longer with them. The two cry together, sit quietly together, and feel angry together over the loss of their friend--but they gradually realize that Bear wouldn't want them to be unhappy, so they decide to finish something that Bear had started."--Publisher.LSC
Subjects: Animals; Grief; Death; Bears; Friendship;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Hello, baby animals! : a high-contrast book for babies / by Hepworth, Amelia.; Chen, Cani.;
An introduction to ten of baby's best-loved animals, featuring high-contrast black-and-white patterns and a glittering burst of color on every page.LSC
Subjects: Animals; Animals;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Ocean adventures [videorecording] / by PBS Distribution (Firm),publisher.; PBS for Kids,production company.;
Dive into exciting adventures with some of your favorite PBS KIDS characters! Learn how coral reefs are formed, get to know a giant prehistoric sea turtle, attend a show called The Dancing Duck Bonanza, and more in 10 tales featuring underwater fun.G.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; stereo.
Subjects: Children's television programs.; Animated television programs.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Marine animals; Ocean;
For private home use only.
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Digger / by Littleboy, Molly.; Semple, David(Illustrator);
"Diggers are so exciting! Children can learn all about how they work with this interactive board book that features layered die cut pages throughout"--
Subjects: Board books.; Excavating machinery; Construction equipment;
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Herbert's first Halloween / by Rylant, Cynthia.; Henry, Steven,1962-;
Herbert and his father prepare for his first Halloween by making a tiger costume and practicing a big roar.LSC
Subjects: Halloween; Halloween costumes; Father and child; Swine;
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Octonauts. [videorecording] / by Meomi (Firm),production company.; Vampire Squid Productions,production company.; NCircle Entertainment,publisher.;
The Octonauts are a team of adventurers who explore the world's oceans, rescue aquatic creatures and protect their habitats, from the bustling eco-system along the Amazon River to the deepest depths of the Mariana Trench. Deploying a set of aquatic vehicles, Captain Barnacles, daredevil ex-pirate, Kwazii, medic Peso and the rest of the crew embark on missions around the globe before returning safely to their home base, the Octopod.G.DVD.
Subjects: Animated television programs.; Children's television programs.; Underwater exploration; Friendship; Marine animals; Animals; Voyages and travels;
For private home use only.
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Splat the cat --and other furry friends [videorecording] / by Aruego, Jose.; Kraus, Robert,1925-Leo the late bloomer.Videorecording.; McCarty, Peter.Hondo & Fabian.Videorecording.; McCully, Emily Arnold.Picnic.Videorecording.; Scotton, Rob.Spat the cat.Videorecording.; New Video Group.; Scholastic Inc.; Weston Woods Studios.;
Splat the cat / written and illustrated by Rob Scotton -- Hondo & Fabian / written and illustrated by Peter McCarty -- Picnic / written and illustrated by Emily Arnold McCully -- Leo the late bloomer / by Robert Kraus ; illustrated by Jose Aruego.Narrated by John Keating, Jeff Brooks, Mary Beth Hurt.Splat the Cat: A nervous Splat finds his first day at Cat School much better than he expected. Picnic: A little mouse gets lost on the way to a family picnic. Hondo & Fabian: What happens when the dog of the house goes to the beach and leaves the cat at home with the baby? Find out in this gentle tale of the two very different house pets, Hondo the dog and Fabian the cat. Leo the Late Bloomer: Leo, a young tiger, finally blooms under the anxious eyes of his parents.G.DVD.
Subjects: Kraus, Robert, 1925-; McCarty, Peter.; McCully, Emily Arnold.; Scotton, Rob.; Animated films.; Cats; Children's films.; Dogs; Feature films.; Picnics; Tigers; Video recordings for children.;
© c2011., Scholastic : Distributed by New Video,
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Clan / by Brouwer, Sigmund,1959-;
The classic survival story gets a prehistoric twist in this gripping middle-grade adventure featuring a boy and his sabre tooth tiger cub, perfect for fans of Hatchet. Part survival story, part animal-human friendship story and part redemption story, Clan follows the journey of Atlatl and the saber tooth cub he rescued from a dire wolf attack. When Atlatl brings Cub back to his Clan, it begins a series of events that end with Atlatl being banished -- the worst possible punishment for any Clan member. Without the protection of the group, a single person is all but helpless in the face of predators like the short-nosed bear, dire wolves and cheetahs. And Atlatl is even more vulnerable because of a childhood injury to his leg. But before the Clan can leave him behind, disaster strikes, and Atlatl has to rely on his wits, his ingenuity and his bravery to face the biggest foe yet and try to save what remains of his Clan.LSC
Subjects: Historical fiction.; Adventure fiction.; Survival; Saber-toothed tigers; Human-animal relationships; Predation (Biology); Exile (Punishment); Children with disabilities; Fathers and sons; Clans; Stone age;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The cat who saved the library : a novel / by Natsukawa, Sōsuke,1978-author.; Kawai, Louise Heal,translator.; translation of:Natsukawa, Sōsuke.Toshokan o sukutta neko.English.;
When a young library patron notices books missing in the library, Tiger, the talking tabby cat, comes to the rescue.
Subjects: Animal fiction.; Novels.; Books and reading; Books; Cats; Libraries; Lost articles; Teenage girls;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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