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1) Roxaboxen
Author
Publisher
Lothrop, Lee & Shepard
Pub. Date
1991.
Edition
1st ed.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 22 x 27 cm.
Language
English
Description
A hill covered with rocks and wooden boxes becomes an imaginary town for Marian, her sisters, and their friends.
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Describes how crystals form in nature, how crystals are grown artificially, and how crystals are used in industry. Numerous color photos with text identify the various gemstones.
"Discover the beauty of emeralds, rubies, lapis lazuli, jade, silver, and gold in this glittering collection of precious stones and metals. Learn where crystals can be found, how they form, and what they are used for--from dazzling jewelry to diamond-cutting tools and the...
Author
Series
Publisher
Boyds Mills Press, an imprint of Highlights
Pub. Date
[2016]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
32 pages : color ilustrations ; 24 x 27 cm
Language
English
Description
About the book : From the tiny elf owl that weighs less than two ounces to the Eurasian eagle owl that can have a wing span of over five feet, author Laurence Pringle s OWLS! Strange and Wonderful provides clear, informative text that describes owls from beaks to talons, including their habitats, diet, mating habits, vision, physiology, digestion, and parenting. Accompanied by Meryl Henderson s beautiful and illuminating paintings, this book hits...
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Language
English
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"On June 23, 2018, twelve young players of the Wild Boars soccer team and their coach enter a cave in northern Thailand seeking an afternoon's adventure. But when they turn to leave, rising floodwaters block their path out. The boys are trapped! Before long, news of the missing team spreads, launching a seventeen-day rescue operation involving thousands of rescuers from around the globe. Combining firsthand interviews of rescue workers with in-depth...
Author
Publisher
Cool Springs Press, an imprint of The Quarto Group
Pub. Date
2021.
Physical Desc
160 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm
Language
English
Description
"Filled with easy-to-employ ideas and lessons for improving your food self-sufficiency no matter how much land you have, The Modern Homestead Garden focuses on planting, growing, harvesting, and preserving food"--
Homesteading is a lifestyle based on simple living, producing more than you consume, and treading lightly on the land. Pilarchik provides easy-to-employ ideas and lessons for improving your food self-sufficiency, no matter how much land...
6) Fish
Author
Series
Publisher
Distributed by Random House
Pub. Date
1990
Edition
1st American ed.
Physical Desc
63 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 29 cm.
Language
English
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Description
A concise study of the various species of fish that inhabit the oceans and waterways of the world which discusses how they swim and breath, the functions of fins and scales, feeding habits, how they protect themselves against predators, and more.
7) Insect
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2023.
Edition
New edition.
Physical Desc
72 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Language
English
Description
Discusses the physical attributes of insects, kinds of insects, and how insects live.
Explores the anatomy, behavior, and ecological role of the world's most populous class of animals.
"Explore the buzzing world of insects, the most successful and numerous creatures in the animal kingdom which are vital to life on our planet. Witness stag beetles battle, locusts leap, caterpillars crunch, and the amazing range of camouflage tricks, disguises, and...
Author
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing
Pub. Date
2014
Language
English
Formats
Description
In 1508, despite strong advice to the contrary, the powerful Pope Julius II commissioned Michelangelo to paint the ceiling of the newly restored Sistine Chapel. With little experience as a painter (though famed for his sculpture David), Michelangelo was reluctant to begin the massive project. Michelangelo and the Pope's Ceiling recounts the four extraordinary years Michelangelo spent laboring over the vast ceiling while the power politics and personal...
9) LeBron James
Author
Series
Language
English
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Description
""It takes truly special athletes to be superstars, whether they're catching touchdowns, scoring goals, or slamming home acrobatic dunks. The Sport Superstars series takes a look at some of these legendary athletes, their origin stories, and how they have influenced their sport."- cover page 4.
10) Ancient Egypt
Author
Series
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
2014.
Physical Desc
72 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
A photo essay on ancient Egypt and the people who lived there, documented through the mummies, pottery, weapons, and other objects they left behind. Describes their society, religion, obsession with the afterlife, and methods of mummification.
Author
Publisher
Delacorte Press
Pub. Date
[2023]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
xxvii, 171 pages : illustrations (some color), color maps ; 29 cm
Language
English
Description
"Adapted from the edition written and published for adults by Knopf in 2020, this edition adapted for young readers covers more than two hundred species and includes more than 300 illustrations throughout. Author/illustrator David Sibley's exacting artwork and wide-ranging expertise brings observed behaviors vividly to life"--
Publisher
DK Pub
Pub. Date
2007
Edition
1st American ed.
Physical Desc
612 p. : ill. (some col.), col. maps ; 31 cm.
Language
English
Description
Traces the course of human history from prehistoric times to the present day, analyzing the common themes, threads, forces, and factors that have shaped human life--including climate, ecology, disease, and geology--and examining human accomplishments, from the technological innovations that changed the world to key cultural, social, artistic, and intellectual achievements.
16) Cheetahs
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2019.
Physical Desc
48 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
Did you know that while a cheetah can reach speeds of up to 60 mph (96.6 km/h) in just three seconds, it can also stay perfectly still for half an hour while hunting? Be surprised and awed by every page of this captivating book! Features include stunning photography; a fact file which breaks down vital data points in an easy-to-follow and understand format; fast facts; a family tree to show the evolution of and how this animal fits into the wider...
Author
Publisher
Flowerpot Press
Pub. Date
[2021]
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 23 cm
Language
English
Description
"Have you ever wondered how people counted to 100 before modern numbers were invented? A basic explanation of Roman numerals, examples of how they are used today, and step-by-step guides on how to use them are explored through diagrams, photos, and informative and engaging text in this newest addition to the How Do series"--
Author
Publisher
Chronicle Books LLC
Language
English
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"Gender is an intensely personal, yet universal, facet of humanity. In this vibrant book, queer author and artist Iris Gottlieb visually explores gender in all of its complexities, answering questions and providing guidance while also mining history and pop culture for the stories and people who have shaped the conversation on gender"--
20) A child is born
Author
Publisher
Delta Trade Paperbacks
Pub. Date
c2003
Edition
4th ed., completely rev. and updated.
Physical Desc
239 p. : col. ill. ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
"First published nearly 50 years ago, A Child is Born, broke - and continues to break- astonishing new ground by bringing to life the magic of conception, pregnancy, and birth. Deep inside a woman's body, a miracle occurs. An egg and a sperm meet and a new human being is created. Through the unique photographs of Lennart Nilsson, we see the fascinating process of fertilization unfold and watch as an embryo develops from a tiny cluster of cells into...
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