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Author
Publisher
EDC Publishing
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
Families come in all shapes and sizes and from all sorts of backgrounds. They speak various languages, eat different sorts of food, live in different kinds of homes and celebrate special occasions in a variety of ways. This book lets children explore questions such as 'What is a family?', 'What different sorts of families are there?' and more.
Author
Publisher
B4U Publishing for Albatros, an imprint of Albatros Media Group
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Houseplants can add a touch of green to any living space, and caring for them can be a relaxing and rewarding hobby. For kids interested in learning more about plant care, this comprehensive guidebook covers all the basics and more, teaching kids all about the different types of houseplants, their growth habits, and the best practices to care for them. Divided into three sections, How Not to Kill Your Plant provides all the information kids need...
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...
8) Fungi grow
Author
Publisher
Beach Lane Books
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Fungi are all around us. They root and fruit and twist and twine. The mycelium roots spread below ground while the mushroom fruits pop above the earth. Some are edible, and some are poisonous. Some help keep forests communicate, others recycle decaying matter. But all across the world, fungi are growing. Discover when, how, where, and why in this poetic and illuminating nonfiction picture book"--
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
Kane Miller, a division of EDC Publishing
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Animals don't really need maps, but you can use the ones in this book to travel all over the world. Along the way you can ... step inside the territory of a Bengal tiger; run with a wolf pack across the Alaskan wilderness; swim to Hawai'i with humpback whales; visit ring-tailed lemurs in a Madagascar forest; discover where emperor penguins lay their eggs. Find out how these amazing animals make their journeys without GPS, along with lots of fascinating...
Author
Publisher
Rizzoli International Publications, Inc
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"A celebration of the unique decorative style of New Orleans, featuring the resplendent rooms of seventeen decadent residences rich with patina, family heirlooms, and history. New Orleans is one of the most distinctive cities in the world, but like most American cities, rapidly developing. Designer and writer Valorie Hart and photographer Sara Essex Bradley have sought out spectacular residences that represent the best of old bohemian New Orleans--domiciles...
Author
Publisher
Thames & Hudson
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"In this humorous walk through te Louvre in Paris, you'll meet the subjects of 30 iconic artworks whose stories are equally as intriguing as the Mona Lisa's. From the Venus de Milo and Egypt's Great Sphinx to Vermeer's Lacemaker, they all have something to say."--Page 4 of cover
Author
Publisher
Thunder Bay Press
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"An illustrated guide to the least-known period in Middle-earth's history, the Second Age. The lore and legends of this period are given life through hundreds of illustrations from artists who have studied Tolkien's work, and insightful commentary from David Day makes this a valuable addition to the shelf of anyone with a keen interest in exploring more of Tolkien's world"--
Author
Publisher
Black Dog & Leventhal
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Woven into these tales is a captivating history of ballet, filled with information and profiles of the world's greatest dancers, choreographers, and composers. Young readers will also enjoy fun facts and dancing how-tos all while listening to excerpts of classical music. Also included is a removable, fold-out poster depicting the five positions of ballet.
Author
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
The author shares her best tips and tricks for breaking out of your comfort zone and experiencing the world with your kids. Along with how to pack, plan, and budget, she offers her best advice for surviving a plane ride with a toddler, tackling jet lag and naptimes, and finding childcare abroad. Includes 50 itineraries to destinations around the globe.--Adapted from back cover.
Author
Publisher
Bloomsbury
Pub. Date
2020.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.2 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
"In the late morning of May 29, 1953, the sun was shining brightly and a gentle breeze was blowing on the highest elevation of the world--and two men were there to witness it for the first time ever. Their names were Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay, and they had ascended Everest. This is the breathtaking story of how two very different, yet equally determined, men battled frost-biting temperatures, tumbling ice rocks, powerful winds, and death-defying...
Series
Publisher
DK Penguin Random House
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
Español
Description
"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:...
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