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Queer history A to Z : 100 years of LGBTQ+ activism / by Stevenson, Robin,1968-; Rosas, Vivian.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.An essential resource for young readers that details the people, events and places that have shaped queer history in North America. In this exploration of the history of LGBTQ+ activism in North America, middle-grade readers can learn about the key people who led the fight for equality, the events that brought about change and the places where history was made. Presented in an A to Z format, with one topic per letter ("P Is for Pride"), the entries include subjects such as coming out, pride flags, Jazz Jennings and the Stonewall Inn. Young readers will be particularly interested in learning about youth activists such as Gavin Grimm, the history of the first gay-straight alliance and the ongoing issue of banned children's books in America. Author Robin Stevenson has won numerous awards, including a Stonewall Book Award Honor. She has carefully curated the key people, places and events in queer history across North America to offer a pitch-perfect compilation of individual stories that are accessible, interesting and inspiring. Queer History A to Z is a must-have resource for young readers, and a terrific jumping-off point for discussions about history, identity and the progress made by the LGBTQ+ community. With so many fascinating biographies and cultural history lessons throughout, it also makes an excellent general social studies resource. Eye-catching art by Vivian Rosas appears on every spread, capturing many of the iconic images of the LGBTQ+ rights movement. Extensive back matter includes short biographies of LGBTQ+ activists, a timeline, a glossary, resources for kids, selected author's sources and an index.
Subjects: Sexual minority activists; Gay rights;
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Batman. [graphic novel] / by Zdarsky, Chip,author.; Camuncoli, Giuseppe,illustrator.; Corona, Jorge,illustrator.; Cowles, Clayton,letterer.; Hawthorne, Mike,illustrator.; Jiménez, Jorge,1986-illustrator.; Kalisz, John,colourist.; Morey, Tomeu,colourist.; Nesi, Stefano,illustrator.; Nguyen, Dustin,illustrator.; Plascencia, Ivan,colourist.; Sánchez, Alejandro,1985-colourist.; Sorrentino, Andrea,illustrator.; Stewart, Dave,colourist.;
Subjects: Graphic novels.; Superhero comics.; Batman (Fictitious character); Joker (Fictitious character); Good and evil; Superheroes; Supervillains;
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Almost midnight : two festive short stories / by Rowell, Rainbow.; Blocker, Simini.;
Midnights -- Kindred spirits.LSC
Subjects: Teenagers; New Year; Love stories.;
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The year-round solar greenhouse : how to design and build a net-zero energy greenhouse / by Schiller, Lindsey.; Plinke, Marc.;
Includes bibliographical references, Internet addresses and index."Comprehensive coverage of passive solar greenhouse design including material selection, building methods and how to store thermal energy using a variety of simple and innovative strategies. Over a dozen case studies provide real-life inspiration, capped off with how-to guidance for building a durable, energy-efficient greenhouse. Variations include underground and aquaponic greenhouses and integrating solar panels to grow off-grid, year-round"--Provided by publisher.LSC
Subjects: Solar greenhouses.; Solar greenhouses; Solar greenhouses; Greenhouse gardening.; Solar energy;
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365 : how to count a year / by Paul, Miranda.; Chung, Julien.;
"This unique take on a concept book will introduce young readers to numbers both big and small, and give them the tools to understand all of the time that passes by in mysterious and exciting ways each year. It takes the Earth 365 days to spin around the sun. But what does that actually look like? Find out in this fun numerical breakdown of a whole entire wonderful year!"--
Subjects: Illustrated works.; Calendar; Year; Counting;
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A year in the edible garden : a month-by-month guide to growing and harvesting vegetables, herbs, and edible flowers / by Raven, Sarah,author.; Buckley, Jonathan,photographer.; revision of:Raven, Sarah.Year full of veg: a harvest for every season.;
"This beautifully photographed guide celebrates the endless possibilities of the vegetable patch and shows that edible gardening can be both productive and stunning to behold. International gardening and cooking expert Sarah Raven shares her wealth of knowledge about how to have a bountiful -- and beautiful -- kitchen garden. With the belief that we should all grow more of what we eat, she imparts her experience on making the most of any outdoor space along with sage advice about the best things to grow and harvest easily and efficiently along with their culinary uses. The varieties highlighted are accessible, but Sarah also includes many flavorful heirlooms as well as rarities difficult to find in markets. Being connected to the food on our plate and to the landscape around us has never been more important, and everything Sarah does is strictly organic. She focuses on growing the freshest, healthiest, and tastiest produce without resorting to artificial inputs or chemicals. Although the book is primarily focused on edibles, Sarah includes flowers (some edible too) because they attract pollinators and beneficial insects while beautifying the vegetable patch. Solid, practical advice is mixed with inspirational ideas, and aspirational photos of Sarah's own showstopping garden are sure to inspire any home gardener"--
Subjects: Recipes.; Cooking (Vegetables); Flower gardening.; Gardening.; Herb gardening.; Kitchen gardens.; Vegetable gardening.;
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Your Chinese horoscope for each and every year / by Somerville, Neil.;
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Subjects: Astrology, Chinese.; Horoscopes.;
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Dolly Parton [videorecording] : 50 years at the Opry / by Bentley, Dierks,performer.; Carpenter, Candi,performer.; Gorman, Ashley S.,film director.; Parton, Dolly,performer.; PBS Distribution (Firm),publisher.; Public Broadcasting Service (U.S.),broadcaster.;
Dolly Parton, Dierks Bentley, Candi Carpenter.Country music legend Dolly Parton returns to NBC and performs at one of the most iconic stages in the world. The special is a celebration of Parton's 50 years as a member of the Grand Ole Opry. It will feature new interviews as well as a performance from Parton on the Opry stage where she'll deliver some of her biggest hits in front of a live audience.E.Closed-captioned for the hearing impaired.Subtitled for the deaf and hard-of-hearing (SDH).DVD ; wide screen presentation ; stereophonic.
Subjects: Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Nonfiction television programs.; Concert television programs.; Parton, Dolly; Parton, Dolly; Country music;
For private home use only.
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Bradford, 1857-1957 : one hundred years in picture and story / by McKenzie, Stewart.; McKenzie, Ina.;
© [1957]., s.n.,
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The Doors : a lifetime of listening to five mean years / by Marcus, Greil.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Subjects: Doors (Musical group); Rock groups; Rock music; Rock musicians;
© c2011., PublicAffairs,
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