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The elements of library research

what every student needs to know
A comprehensive guide to library research for undergraduate students that covers evaluating sources, avoiding plagiarism, conducting online searches, and other related topics; and includes checklists, time lines, and a glossary.
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The dragon in the library

Jesse and Daisy go online to ask dragon expert Professor Andersson for advice on how to appease their discontented dragon Emmy, and witness his kidnapping by Sadie Huffington, the girlfriend of their enemy, St. George the Dragon Slayer, sending them rushing to the rescue.
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The storyteller's candle

During the early days of the Great Depression, New York City's first Puerto Rican librarian, Pura Belpr?, introduces the public library to immigrants living in El Barrio and hosts the neighborhood's first Three Kings' Day fiesta. Presented in English and Spanish.
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Librarians

Simple text and color photos show how librarians do their jobs, covering their activities, equipment, and surroundings.
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Rules in the library

Text and color photographs explore rules in the library.
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Clocks and robbers

Readers are challenged to unravel the clues along with Viola, Sylvester, Rosie, and Woodrow, who are in pursuit of a treasure hinted at by the Masonic glyphs decorating Moon Hollow's town library.
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Help! I'm a prisoner in the library

Two girls spend an adventurous night trapped inside the public library during a terrible blizzard.
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The librarian from the Black Lagoon

While preparing for a class trip to the school library, a young boy recalls all the horrible things he has heard about the librarian and her policies.

The book boat's in

On a book boat on the Erie Canal in the 1800s, Jessie spots a used copy of The Swiss Family Robinson, then works very hard all week to earn the money he needs to buy it.

My librarian is a camel

how books are brought to children around the world
Children from cultures all around the world tell how they receive library services and get books to read.

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