The Atrium

Daily Life in Immigrant America, 1870-1920
by June Granatir Alexander

The author strives to give us a look at new immigrants' regular lives in the 50-year period that includes: the first transcontinental railroad completed (1869), President Willeam McKinley assassinated (1901), San Francisco earthquake (1906), Henry Ford introduces the Model T (1908), World War I (1914), and nationality-based quotas introduced into law for immigration (1921). During this time period 26 million immigrants came to American shores.

Available now: New 305.906912 AL27d

The Story of Measurement
by Andrew Robinson

What an unusual book! If you think of rulers or scales when you think of measurement, well, there's a whole universe to discover here. Part fascinating history, part cutting-edge science, this book delves into all aspects of measurement including earthquakes, music, social attitudes, galaxies, intelligence, weapons, and much more.

Available now: New 530.8 R56s

Weather World: Photographing the Global Spectacle
by Gordon Higgins

A visual celebration of the diversity and unpredictability of weather in all its forms. A must-read for weather buffs.

Available now: New 551.5 W378p

Dawn of the Dinosaurs: Life in the Triassic
by Nicholas Fraser

Douglas Henderson's illustrations are a beautiful compliment to the text about this mysterious time in our earth's history.

Available now: New 560.1762 F863d

Seashells: Jewels from the Ocean
by Budd Titlow

There's an undeniable attraction to seashells on a beach. Their mystery, their beauty, their endless fascination of shapes and colors contribute to our desire to possess them. If you can't get to a deserted shell beach, the next best thing is to read the author's book filled with information and photographs on the lives of these unique creatures.

Available now: New 594.1477 T535s