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It's a Fact: March Is Women's History Month

Celebrate Women’s History Month by learning all about the accomplishments of some amazing women.  Eugenie Clark fell in love with sharks as a child.  As an adult, she taught the world that sharks are to be admired not feared.  Architect Zara Hadid drew inspiration for her designs from the natural beauty of her native country, Iraq. 

Be inspired by Raven Wilkinson, the first African-American woman to dance for a major ballet company and folk musician Elizabeth Cotten.  Explore the world of modern science with Margaret Hamilton and the history of science with Maria Merian.  The stories of these amazing women, and so many more, are just waiting for you at your local library.

It's a Fact: Scientists Are Super Cool!

Studying science doesn’t have to be boring.  In the excellent series, “Scientists in the Field”, readers learn all about a wide-variety of people going on daring adventures to learn more about the world around us.  Get up close and personal with Great White sharks, travel down the Amazon to study how a tiny fish might save a whole ecosystem, or risk your life investigating active volcanoes.  Join scientists as they explore these topics and many more!

Need a Good Fairy Tale?

Whether you want a classic story told in an unexpected way, or just love the magical feeling of a well-told story full of castles and princesses, you are sure to find the perfect fit with these books.

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