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 The Selected Works of T. S. Spivet
Reif Larsen
A 12-year-old cartographer, T.S. is awarded the prestigious Baird Award by the Smithsonian. T.S. sets out on a solo journey from the family ranch in Montana to Washington, D.C. to claim the award. This is a fascinating novel with illustrations and genius insights honestly presented in the voice of a young scientist who must come to terms with more than being "famous."
 Olive Kitteridge
Elizabeth Strout
The larger-than-life world of Olive Kitteridge, a retired school teacher and
unofficial town crier in a small coastal town in Maine, is revealed in a series
of luminous stories. Subtle and unforgettable. Winner of the Pulitzer Prize, 2009. more
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Atomic history
 Los Alamos was part of the Manhattan Project, the project to design and build the first atomic weapons. We have an extensive collection of atomic history books, such as
American Prometheus: Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer
by Kai Bird & Martin Sherwin.
Winner of the Pulitzer Prize, this is a portrait of scientist Oppenheimer, father of the atomic bomb. more
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Visit our online toy store to find unique science-themed and educational toys, plus games, puzzles, and toys that are just plain fun. more
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What's happening at Otowi Station...
July 2: Karen B. Kendall signs From Berkeley to Beijing: the Journey of a Young Activist at 6 PM.
July 4: Independence Day. We are open regular hours, from 9 to 6.
July 7: John Hess signs Galapagos at 6 PM.
July 11: Sid Hausman signs and sings One Bullfrog at 1:30 PM.
July 25: Catharine Stewart-Roache signs Women to Women: a Handbook for Active Aging at 1:30 PM.
August 29 (date/time to be confirmed): Rick Rickman, Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer, signs The Wonder Years at 1:30 PM.
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