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Blue skies and golden fields : celebrating Ukraine / by Lushchevska, Oksana,1982-;
Welcome to Ukraine! -- A vast and diverse land -- History of Ukraine -- People and culture -- Ukraine fact file -- Ukrainian alphabet."Explore Ukraine and its people by learning about the traditions and experiences that make Ukraine rich in culture and history. Welcome to the land of sunflowers: Ukraine! From the sandy coasts of the Black Sea to the vibrant capital of Kyiv, this proud nation is full of history, culture, and beauty. Explore the bountiful crops that earned this Eastern European country its nickname, the Breadbasket of the World. Learn more about Ukraine's unique history--from former Soviet Union republic to independent nation. Then discover some of the country's most well-known figures, including President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Along with bright, bold photographs, celebrated author Oksana Lushchevska shares the treasures of her beloved home country, taking young readers beyond the headlines and into the heart of Ukraine. Inside you'll find three unique, hands-on projects: including How to Plant a Sunflower, How to Naturally Color Easter Eggs, and How to Make Ukraine's National Beverage, Uzvar. Also includes the traditional Ukrainian folktale "Rooster and Two Mice," a Fact File of quick bulleted info, including national symbols, population, official language, and a guide to learning the Ukrainian alphabet and key phrases"-- Provided by publisher.Ages 8-12.Grades 4-6.LSC

Groundbreaking guys : 40 men who became great by doing good / by Peters, Stephanie True,1965-; Washington, Shamel.;
Includes bibliographical references."This illustrated survey book is a collection of forty diverse men who helped their communities"--Provided by publisher.Ages 8-12.LSC
Subjects: Men; Artists; Celebrities; Heroes;

In this family / by Anand, Shelly.; Patel, Meenal.;
A young girl learns about her diverse heritage and discovers the strength and love it brings to her multicultural family.Ages 4-8.
Subjects: Picture books.; Racially mixed families; Families;

Autumn babies / by Galbraith, Kathryn Osebold.; Pons, Adela.;
"An adorable, diverse cast of babies cavort through a fall landscape and a variety of seasonal activities."--Provided by publisher.LSC
Subjects: Autumn; Infants;

Token / by Kendall, Beverley,author.;
"Two years ago, Kennedy Mitchell was plucked from the reception desk and placed in the corporate boardroom in the name of diversity. Rather than play along, she and her best friend founded Token, a boutique PR agency that helps "diversity-challenged" companies and celebrities. With corporate America diversifying workplaces and famous people getting into reputation-damaging controversies, Token is in high demand. Kennedy quickly discovers there's a lot of on-the-job learning and some messes are not so easily fixed. When Kennedy's ex shows up needing help repairing his company's reputation, things get even more complicated"--
Subjects: Romance fiction.; Novels.; African American women; Diversity in the workplace; Interracial dating; Man-woman relationships; Public relations consultants;

All are neighbors / by Penfold, Alexandra.; Kaufman, Suzanne.;
When a new family moves in, the whole neighborhood comes together to celebrate what makes their community diverse and special.Ages 4-8.LSC
Subjects: Communities; Neighbors; Multiculturalism;

We share this neighborhood / by Saks, Dan,1978-; Smart, Brooke,1985-;
An exploration of neighborhood diversity across four different kinds of communities.
Subjects: Stories in rhyme.; Board books.; Communities; Neighborhoods;

A hole in the wind : a climate scientist's bicycle journey across the United States / by Goodrich, David M.,author.;
Includes bibliographical references."An epic bicycle journey across the American hinterland that explores the challenges of climate change alongside a diverse array of American voices."--Amazon.com.
Subjects: Goodrich, David M.; Bicycle touring; Climatic changes.;

Just read! / by Degman, Lori.; Tentler-Krylov, Victoria.;
Rhyming text celebrates reading in its many forms as it follows a diverse group of children who read wherever and whenever they can.LSC
Subjects: Stories in rhyme.; Books and reading;

Last breath [videorecording] / by Brooks, David,1969-film producer,screenwriter.; Cole, Finn,1995-actor.; Gallagher, Kelly,film producer.; Harrelson, Woody,actor.; LaFortune, Mitchell,screenwriter.; Liu, Simu,1989-actor.; Parkinson, Alex,film director,screenwriter.; Dark Castle Entertainment (Firm),production company.; Elevation Pictures,film distributor.; Longshot Films,production company.;
Edited by Tania Goding; director of photography Nick Remy Matthews.Woody Harrelson, Simu Liu, Finn Cole, Cliff Curtis.A heart-pounding film that follows seasoned deep-sea divers as they battle the raging elements to rescue their crewmate trapped hundreds of feet below the ocean's surface. Based on a true story, Last Breath is an electrifying story about teamwork, resilience, and a race against time to do the impossible.Canadian Home Video Rating: PG.MPAA rating: PG-13; for brief strong language.Subtitled for the deaf and hard-of-hearing (SDH).DVD ; wide screen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Subjects: Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Thrillers (Motion pictures); Feature films.; Allcock, Duncan; Lemons, Chris; Yuasa, David; Deep diving; Diving accidents; Male friendship; Rescues; Saturation diving; Survival;
For private home use only.