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How We Got to the Moon (New Stuff Tuesday)

Posted on June 8, 2021 by Diana

John Rocco’s lavishly-illustrated book tells the stories of missions to the moon from Sputnik to Apollo 11. His pictures and text explain complicated science and technology concepts in ways that kids (and adults) can understand. Even better than his engineering … Continue reading →

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Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza (New Stuff Tuesday)

Posted on January 25, 2021 by Ellen Latorraca

Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza (Card Game)Created by Dave CampbellNew Arrivals, 2nd FloorCurr Coll, Teaching Tools, 2nd Floor GV1295.T23 T3 2017 Qwixx (Dice Game)New Arrivals, 2nd FloorCurr Coll, Teaching Tools, 2nd Floor,GV1303.Q93 2020 Getting stuck in the same game rut? … Continue reading →

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From the Desk of Chancellor Dwight C. Watson – Water Dancer by Ta-Nehisi Coates

Posted on April 13, 2020 by Ellen Latorraca

Water Dancer – Ta-Nehisi Coates One in a series of reviews contributed by Chancellor Dwight C. Watson “A door had opened. The land had folded like fabric. Conduction, Conduction, Conduction.” To read The Water Dancer, you must unleash your ability … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – April 2, 2019

Posted on April 2, 2019 by Ellen Latorraca

Seeing Stars: A Complete Guide to the 88 Constellations by Sara Gillingham 523.8 Gil New Arrivals Island, 2nd Floor Now that the evenings are not as frigid as just a few weeks ago, there is a little less rush when … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – November 20, 2018

Posted on November 20, 2018 by Ellen Latorraca

Gravity Maze: Falling Marbles Logic Game by ThinkFun GV1507.M3 G7 2014 New Arrivals Island, 2nd Floor Did you know that the Curriculum Collection Teaching Tools contains board games in addition to math manipulatives, puppets, and robotics?  Many items have a … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – August 5, 2014

Posted on August 5, 2014 by Ellen Latorraca

Enrique’s Journey: The True Story of a Boy Determined to Reunite with His Mother by Sonia Nazario 921 Enr Curriculum Collection, Juv Non-Fiction, 2nd floor Based on the Los Angeles Times newspaper series that won two Pulitzer Prizes, Enrique’s Story … Continue reading →

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