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Author
Publisher
Putnam
Pub. Date
c1977
Physical Desc
64 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Hospitalized with the dreaded atom bomb disease, leukemia, a child in Hiroshima races against time to fold one thousand paper cranes to verify the legend that by doing so a sick person will become healthy.Includes a section on "How to fold a paper crane."Good luck signs -- Peace Day -- Sadako's secret -- A secret no longer -- The Golden Crane -- Kenji -- Hundreds of wishes -- Last days -- Racing with the wind.
Author
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"From the basics of physics to big questions about the nature of space and time, celebrated astrophysicist and science communicator Neil deGrasse Tyson breaks down the mysteries of the cosmos into bite-sized pieces. Astrophysics for Young People in a Hurry describes the fundamental rules and unknowns of our universe clearly--and with Tyson's characteristic wit, there's a lot of fun thrown in, too.This adaptation by Gregory Mone includes full-color...
6) Pyramid
Author
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin
Language
English
Description
Text and black-and-white illustrations follow the intricate step-by-step process of the building of an ancient Egyptian pyramid.
Author
Series
Publisher
Morrow Junior Books
Pub. Date
1997
Physical Desc
1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill.
Language
English
Description
Originally published: New York : Morrow Junior Books, c1997. "This Scholastic edition is only available for distribution through the school market"--P. [4] of cover. Describes the various parts of the brain and the nervous system and how they function to enable us to think, feel, move, and remember. RL 4.Ages 8-13.
8) Ocean
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2014.
Edition
Relaunch edition, American edition.
Physical Desc
72 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Dive through sunlit shallows into dark, mysterious depths and discover the wonders of the world's oceans. Meet bizarre-looking fish, see how an octopus moves, explore shipwrecks, and find out how people use and protect the oceans"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
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Description
With a masterful mix of comic timing and disarming poignancy, a Newbery Honoree charmingly recounts his childhood growing up in Cold War Russia.
11) Train
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
A picture-packed guide to the fascinating story of trains and how they have transformed our world. Discover how the vision of George Stephenson, the "father of the railroad," materialized into an age of steam around the world. Study the cut-out of a locomotive to understand how the movement of the piston turns the wheels. Learn how the American railroad contributed to the development and progress in the US and facilitated the spread of population...
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2015.
Physical Desc
72 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 28 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Become an eyewitness to the weird and wonderful ways of our world, from tsunamis to tornadoes, and discover nature's awesome potential with this Eyewitness guide. See how earthquakes, floods and hurricanes affect what lies in their path, and what measures we can use to protect ourselves from Mother Nature. Follow the journey of some of the most catastrophic disasters, and witness the rescue operations that followed. Learn, too, about the equipment...
14) Cat
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Pub., Inc
Pub. Date
2004
Edition
Rev. ed.
Physical Desc
72 p. : col. ill. ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
Text and photographs present the anatomy, behavior, habitats, and other aspects of wild and domestic cats.
17) Soccer
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2023.
Edition
Revised edition, American edition.
Physical Desc
72 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
Examines all aspects of the game of soccer, including its history, rules, soccer skills, tactics, equipment, famous players, and playing fields.
18) Arms & armor
Author
Series
Publisher
Distributed by Random House
Pub. Date
1988
Edition
1st American ed.
Physical Desc
63 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
A photo essay examining the design, construction, and uses of hand weapons and armor from a Stone Age axe to the revolvers and rifles of the Wild West.
Author
Language
English
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"The construct of race has always been used to gain and keep power, to create dynamics that separate and silence. Racist ideas are woven into the fabric of this country, and the first step to building an antiracist America is acknowledging America's racist past and present. This book takes you on that journey, showing how racist ideas started and were spread, and how they can be discredited."--Dust jacket flap.
"A history of racist and antiracist...
20) Ancient Greece
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
"Step back in time to an ancient world of mythical beasts, bow down to gods and goddesses, and take a trip to the first Olympics in this illustrated guide. Become an eyewitness to the glory of ancient Greece in this picture-led reference guide that will take you on a visual tour of what classical Greece was like. Children will be mesmerized by striking photography, maps, paintings, and lots of artefacts to help understand what life was like at this...
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