On the shelves — Feb. 13

The following books are available at:

Clovis-Carver Public Library

“Kids Learn to Crochet” by Lucinda Guy was given by Lennis and RoseEllen Dunn in memory of Ginnie Lee. This lively and colorful book introduces kids to basic crochet skills and offers six fantastic original projects suitable for beginners with easy-to-follow instructions, charts, and templates, as well as help for what to do when things go wrong.

“Eugenie Clark: Marine Biologist” by Ronald Reis was given by P.E.O. Chapter AY in memory of Ginnie Lee. The remarkable career of one of the world’s most famous scientists is narrated from her beginning studies in Zoology to her eventual acclaim as a leading expert on sharks who undertook a six-week research dive in Papua New Guinea to celebrate her 82nd birthday. Gut Bugs, Dust Mites, and Other Microorganisms You Can’t Live Without by Mark Weakland was given by P.E.O. Chapter AY in memory of Ginnie Lee. A book for young scientists explores the world of microscopic creatures that digest food in our bodies, make oxygen we need to breathe, and perform many other vital functions necessary for life. Bat Spit, Maggots, and Other Amazing Medical Wonders by Kristi Lew was given by P.E.O. Chapter AY in memory of Ginnie Lee.

This science book shows how doctors use maggots to eat dead flesh, leeches to prevent blood clots, and snake venom to lower blood pressure, when modern medical methods don’t work on every patient.