NCW Libraries

"Readers will learn about the history of law enforcement, approaches to public safety, and strategies for building a more just and inclusive society in this survey of policing and reform in the United States"--

"Through a variety of poetic forms, readers journey across the continental United States to visit 14 historic tree sites. Trees include the Emancipation Oak in Virginia to the Methuselah tree in California. Facts cover geography, history, and nature"-- Provided by publisher.

Hikaru and Nihal are on a class trip to the zoo, and Hikaru demonstrates what it means to be a good friend, especially when your buddy is hampered by a broken leg.

"Here is the explosive story of the Kids for Cash scandal in Pennsylvania, a judicial justice miscarriage that sent more than 2,500 children and teens to a for-profit detention center while two judges lined their pockets with cash, as told by Candy J. Cooper, an award-winning journalist and Pulitzer Prize finalist"-- Provided by publisher.

"Christian Wiman, a thinker "at the very source of theology" (Marilynne Robinson), braids poetry, memoir, and criticism to create an inspired, career-defining work"-- Provided by publisher. Few contemporary writers ask the questions about faith, morality, and God that Christian Wiman does, and even fewer--perhaps none--do so with his urgency and eloquence. Wiman, an award-winning poet and the author of My Bright Abyss, lays the motion of his mind...

"Each of us has a body that we live in every day. Every body is a different size, color, weight, and shape. This book tackles the conversation around body image head on, heping kids love their bodies just the way they are."--

"An incredible true story in graphic novel form that lays bare the tortured and triumphant history of Taiwan, an island claimed and fought over by many countries, through the life story of a man who lived through its most turbulent times"-- Provided by publisher.

Trans women face extreme violence in Mexico City, and sex workers are even more vulnerable. This raw and deeply affecting portrait of Kenya gives an insider's view of the impact that violence has on the community, and how complex life is for them. Kenya witnesses her friend Paola being murdered by a client. When the murderer is released, Kenya embarks on a lengthy battle for justice, backed up by her "sisters." A debut of great integrity. Nominated...

"After wading into the grossest animal pee, poop, and vomit humans have consumed in Dung for Dinner, Christine dives back into the muck with an equally humorous and informative exploration of the most revolting jobs throughout history. From the ancient Egyptian mummy makers who removed brains by shoving iron hooks up peoples' noses, to the 19th century Toshers who hunted for treasure deep in the London sewers, to modern day forensic entomologists...

"There's never been a timelier moment for kids to learn the importance of voting. Your Vote Matters walks readers through all the ins and outs of voting in America-and more specifically, voting in presidential elections. This easy-to-understand illustrated guide explains every step in the presidential election process-from who is eligible to run for president to what the president does once they are sworn into office. Learn about campaigning and debates,...