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Food in the USA: a reader

FOOD in the USA: a reader. New York: Routledge, 2002.

Hot dogs, hamburgers, and apple pie. Are these quintessential American foods? Sitting down for dinner in the United States could mean anything from burgers to bagels to spaghetti to tacos. Some might argue that American cuisine is less a unique national creation than an amalgamation of food from other cultures...

Available at Águas Claras branch.

Baseball

KENNEDY, Mike

KENNEDY, Mike. Baseball. New York: Children's Press, 2002. 47 p.

Presents the history, rules, equipment, and positions of baseball, as well as a list of some of the best players of all time.

Available at Águas Claras branch.

John F. Kennedy

JONES, Veda Boyd.

JONES, Veda Boyd. John F. Kennedy. New York: Children’s Press, 2006. 31 p.

This Rookie biography teaches young readers about John F. Kennedy, the thirty-fifth president of the United States. Learn about his service in the navy during WWII and how he became the youngest man ever elected to the U.S. presidency.

Available at Águas Claras branch.

Give me a Texas ranger

THOMAS, Jodi; BRODAY, Linda; MIRANDA, Phyliss; PACE, DeWanna.

THOMAS, Jodi; BRODAY, Linda; MIRANDA, Phyliss; PACE, DeWanna. Give me a Texas ranger. New York: Zebra Books/Kensington Pub., 2010. 424 p.

Born to protect and serve, these rugged lawmen are the stuff of Texas legend. Jodi Thomas teams up with Linda Broday, Phyliss Miranda and DeWanna Pace to bring you four red-blooded. Rangers and the women who tame their bearts…

Available at Sudoeste branch.

Super and the princess

SLADE, Lesley.

SLADE, Lesley. Super and the princess. Oxford: New Editions, 2000. 24 p.

In this exciting adventure, Super meets a sad princess and makes her happy again.

Available at Sudoeste branch.

Super and Duper go to Ireland

ALLAN, David; CLARK, Tessa

ALLAN, David; CLARK, Tessa. Super and Duper go to Ireland. Oxford: New Editions, 2002. 24 p.

When the ants decide to travel with Super and Duper to Ireland, they have no idea that their journey will be so exciting!

Available at Sudoeste branch.

The clash of ideas in world politics

OWEN, John M

OWEN, John M. The clash of ideas in world politics.: transnational networks, states, and regime change. Princeton: Princeton University Press, 2010. xii, 332 p.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [277]-319) and index. Forcible regime change, then and now -- The agents : transnational networks and governments -- The structures : transnational ideological contests -- Church and state, 1510-1700 -- Crown, nobility, and people, 1770-1870 -- Individual, class, and state, 1910-1990 -- Mosque and state, 1923 -- The future of forcible regime promotion -- Appendix.

Available at Asa Norte branch.

The Egyptian souvenir

FLAGAN, Mary

FLAGAN, Mary. The Egyptian souvenir. São Paulo: HUB, 2011. 63 p. (Teen readers)

Sally wants to be a detective and her hobby is solving mysteries. But this time the mystery is really difficult! Read about Sally's adventures and enjoy!

Available at all branches.

The last of the mohicans

COOPER, James Fenimore

COOPER, James Fenimore. The last of the mohicans. London: MM Publications, 2002. 48 p.

Adapted from the book of H. Q. Mitchell

Available at Matriz branch.

Naked edge

CLARE, Pamela

CLARE, Pamela. Naked edge. New York: Berkley Sensation, 2010. 387 p.

The day Navajo journalist Katherine James met Gabriel Rossiter the earth literally moved beneath her feet. Nearly killed in a rockslide while hiking, she found her life in the tall park ranger's hands.

Available at Matriz branch.

HUGO

HUGO. Hollywood: Paramount Pictures, 2012. DVD (126min): color

Welcome to a magical world of spectacular adventure! When wily and resourceful Hugo discovers a secret left by his father, he unlocks a mystery and embarks on a quest that will transform those around him and lead to a safe and loving place he can call home. Academy Award - winning Martin Scorsese invites you to experience a thrilling journey that critics are calling "the stuff that dreams are made of."

Available at Lago Sul branch.

The royal family

GILCHRIST, Cherry

GILCHRIST, Cherry. The royal family. Essex: Penguin, 1999. 40p.

The British royal family keep many historic traditions alive. But they are more than history - they are real people with ther own stories and problems. Here you can read about their public and private lives. Learn how the Queen spends her day at Buckingham Palace. There are funny stories about Charles and Anne's school days too!

Available at Lago Sul and Taguatinga branches.

Our changing world

SELBERG, Ingrid

SELBERG, Ingrid. Our changing world. London: William Collins & Sons, 1982.

What happens when night falls in the desert or summer comes to the Artic tundra? Discover for yourself in this introduction to the world of nature where you can make these changes take place before your own eyes. This fascinating book combines beautiful pictures and an informative text with an entertaining experience that children will enjoy again and again.

Available at Matriz, Asa Norte and Sudoeste.

Exploring Electronic Media: chronicles and challenges

ORLIK, Peter B.

ORLIK, Peter B. Exploring Electronic Media: chronicles and challenges. Malden: Blackwell Publishing, 2007. xiv, 273 p.

Exploring electronic media: chronicles and challenges is a concise and insightful textbook covering the dynamics of contemporary electronic media. Rapidly evolving technologies have expanded this field exponentially, creating a wealth of information that is often hard to put into perspective. Taking an approach that balances media history with contemporary analysis. Exploring electronic media is as practically useful as it is instructionally informative.

Available at Asa Norte branch.