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Author
Publisher
Albatros, an imprint of Albatros Media Group
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
The Great Wall of China, Petra, The Colosseum, Chichén Itzá , Machu Picchu, The Taj Mahal, and Christ the Redeemer were selected as the new seven wonders of the world by over 600 million people who participated in a vote between 2000 and 2007. But have you ever wondered how these monumental structures have been built centuries ago without using the modern technologies and heavy machinery that is available today? This book will give you the answers...
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"Transportation! Incredible computer-generated illustrations reveal transportation as you've never seen it before. Discover how goods and people travel above, across, and even under the ground, while rockets journey deep into space. Encounter the biggest and smallest vehicles of the land, sea, and sky--from huge oceangoing aircraft carriers to agile drones. Find out what is inside a car engine and how top-of-the-line turbochangers help make the speedies...
Author
Publisher
Crocodile Books, USA, an imprint of Interlink Publishing Group, Inc
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"A stunning non-fiction children's book celebrating everything Palestinian! From culture and food, to music and literature, We Are Palestinian is a celebration of Palestinian heritage. Brought to life by award-winning writer Reem Kassis, every spread is filled with wonderful anecdotes, fascinating facts, and memorable quotes. It is beautifully illustrated by Noha Eilouti, an emerging Palestinian-Canadian illustrator"--
4) Viking
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
This book tells the story of the Vikings--their ships and weapons, heroes and myths, and great adventures in war and exploration.
"Become an eyewitness to the world of Nordic raiders and traders and learn all about the culture and history of Vikings. This picture-led guide will take you on a visual tour of the history and culture of these daring Norse adventurers. Children can learn all about the Vikings' incredible ships and conquests, as well as...
Author
Publisher
Abrams Books for Young Readers, an imprint of ABRAMS
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"Insects are some of oldest creatures on Earth, evolving well before other land animals alongside ferns and trees. This epic survey follows bugs and their cousins from their earliest appearance in the Paleozoic era up through today. Along the way, readers will meet many different kinds of insects from various points in history - like the trilobite of the Cambrian Explosion or the more recent and familiar termite. The text explores insect skills like...
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2024
Language
English
Description
The Cat Encyclopedia is a cat compendium with all the facts about cats and kittens. It's packed with beautifully photographed profiles of different breeds, from the Maine Coon to the Khao Manee, and includes information on caring for your own cat. This book explores the cat's place in cultures and includes famous cats in art and literature.
Author
Publisher
National Geographic Kids
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
Discover how rocks are formed, the three kinds of rocks, and the difference between rocks and minerals. Learn how rocks and minerals are used in art, architecture, industry, and science. Then journey to the oceans to explore seashells and the amazing animals that once inhabited them. Packed with more than 200 stunning photos, including closeups of each specimen, this colorful book showcases breathtaking natural sites such as the Giant's Causeway and...
Author
Publisher
Nosy Crow
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"Do you know everything there is to know about sharks? They're all giant, cold-blooded creatures that enjoy eating humans, right? Well, this book is here to show you that you're wrong! But don't worry, even the experts can't be right all the time... So, let's uncover the truth! From terrifying teeth to brilliant brain power, this ingenious book is packed with so much underwater awesomeness, you'll soon become a shark expert." -- back cover.
Author
Publisher
Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"There's never been a timelier moment for kids to learn the importance of voting. Your Vote Matters walks readers through all the ins and outs of voting in America-and more specifically, voting in presidential elections. This easy-to-understand illustrated guide explains every step in the presidential election process-from who is eligible to run for president to what the president does once they are sworn into office. Learn about campaigning and debates,...
Author
Series
Publisher
Bearport Publishing
Pub. Date
[2023]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"As a young princess, Elizabeth Windsor loved her family, her corgis--and her country. She took the throne at a young age, and now she is the longest-serving monarch her country has seen. Along the way Queen Elizabeth II made changes that have brought the royal family into the modern era. Learn all about Queen Elizabeth II's spectacular journey to becoming a record-breaking royal."--
12) See corn grow
Author
Publisher
Bellwether Media, Inc
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces how corn grows to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--
Author
Publisher
Henry Holt and Company
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"Head, shoulders, knees, and . . . vulvas and vaginas! Young children are curious about all body parts. With bright illustrations, readable language, and a matter-of-fact tone, this guide offers readers the information they need to understand how bodies work. All About Vulvas and Vaginas is a book that embraces body diversity, reassures kids, and provides caregivers easy ways to answer the common questions that children have. Additional guidance for...
Author
Publisher
Abrams ComicArts
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"What's Wrong? is author, illustrator, and scientific researcher Erin Williams's graphic exploration of how the American health-care system fails us. Focusing on four raw and complex firsthand accounts, plus Williams's own story, this book examines the consequences of living with interconnected illnesses and conditions like: immunodeficiency; cancer; endometriosis; alcoholism; severe depression; PTSD. Western medicine, which intends to cure illness...
Series
Publisher
DK Penguin Random House
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
Español
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"El libro de Historia LGTBIQ+ celebra las victorias y los triunfos incalculables de las personas LGTBIQ+ a lo largo del tiempo, como los disturbios de Stonewall y las primeras cirugías de afirmación de género, además de conmemorar momentos de tragedia y persecución, desde la "Policía Nocturna" del Renacimiento italiano hasta el siglo XX y su política de "No preguntes, no digas". El libro también incluye los principales pilares culturales:...
Author
Publisher
Enchanted Lion Books
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Truly devoted to the idea of public art, Haring created murals wherever he went. Often seen drawing in white chalk on the matte black paper of unused advertising space in the subway, Haring's iconic pop art and graffiti-like style transformed the New York City underground in the 1980s. A member of the LGBTQ community, Haring died tragically at the age of thirty-one from AIDS-related complications. This honest, celebratory book honors Haring's life...
18) Bird
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
A photo essay on the world of birds examining such topics as body construction, feathers and flight, the adaptation of beaks and feet, feeding habits, courtship, nests and eggs, and bird watching.
"Eyewitness Bird gives a detailed overview for kids aged 9+ of a fascinating animal species and will encourage them to spot the incredible birds on the wing around you. Using full-color photographs of different species, feathers, beaks, bird anatomy and...
Author
Publisher
Clarkson Potter
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
A stunningly photographed collection of homes featuring sustainable designs that celebrate the ingenuity of reclaimed materials and unexpected antiques, from the founders of Detroit-based furniture design brand Woodward Throwbacks. In an effort to celebrate the unique and beautiful material that is often scrapped in renovations Bo Shepherd and Kyle Dubay founded Woodward Throwbacks, which creates original furniture and home goods using reclaimed materials...
Author
Publisher
Rizzoli International Publications
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"Bestselling author and popular American architect Gil Schafer returns with the final installment in his trilogy on the rewards of living in the American house. The work of Gil Schafer--one of the world's leading experts on contemporary traditional architecture--is beloved for its elegance, charm, and strong sense of history and place. Since his last book, Schafer has become a husband and stepfather, a change that has deepened his understanding of...
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