What's New in the Library?

Additions to the library collection are ongoing throughout the school year. Generally, new books are placed on display for a few weeks for student and teacher browsing and check-out. This web page is just a small representative of the new materials that have been added this year.

This collection includes programs of seven titles in C.S. Lewis's Chronicles of Narnia: THE MAGICIAN'S NEPHEW; THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE; THE HORSE AND HIS BOY; PRINCE CASPIAN; THE VOYAGE OF THE DAWN TREADER; THE SILVER CHAIR; and THE LAST BATTLE.Students may check out one title at a time along with the book.

This four volume set explores various aspects of the world's oceans including currents, tides, weather patterns, the sea floor, marine life, uses by humans, and ecological issues. Volume 1 addresses the origin and structure of the ocean, Volume 2 describes the natural life in the ocean, Volume 3 describes the way humans use the ocean, and Volume 4 contains maps, biographies of researchers who have contributed to the field of oceanography, timelines, a glossary, and links to Web sites.

Step Back Science answers questions with detailed text, fun engaging sidebars, and great photos and graphics as it ties together elements from science, design, and engineering.

Titles include: Answer the Phone, Bite Into an Apple, Flick a Switch, Open a Newspaper, Start the Car, Surf the Internet, Turn on the Faucet, and Turn on the TV.

Published by Lucent Books "Lucent's Famous Trials series covers the most significant trials in history, from ancient Greece and the trial of Socrates to the murder trial of O.J. Simpson. Each book chronicles the events of the trial and focuses on its lasting significance. Captivating sidebars highlight confusing points of law, introduce important people related to the trial, and discuss interesting and relevant historical information." (Selected titles available).

"Lucent's contemporary biography series profiles the lives and careers of some of today's most prominent newsmakers. Whether covering contributions and achievements or notorious deeds, books in this series examine why these well-known personages garnered public attention."(Selected titles available).

"Greenhaven Press's series, People Who Made History, profiles the distinctive individuals who through their talent, skills, intellect or charisma have made an impact on their times and influenced generations thereafter. These individuals have influenced the course of history, often for the better, sometimes for the worse. Each volume profiles a significant figure and presents a variety of essays that focus on that person's major contributions or notorious deeds."(Selected titles available).

"This series presents the lives of the world's most influential men and women. The series focuses on individuals from all areas of endeavor -- politics, music, art, literature, philosophy, science, sports and religion. With an abundance of quotes from histories, biographies, and autobiographies, the books enliven and document the contributions of prominent people as well as place each individual in a historical context."(Selected titles available).

"DK's Smithsonian Handbooks combine vivid full-color photos with descriptions. This authoritative, systematic, and clear photographic approach marks a new generation of identification guides." Also, added to the library collection is the DK Trees Handbook.

"The North American Indians series explores the history, society, and spiritual life of the Native Americans from ancient times to the twenty-first century."