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Author
Publisher
Alfred A. Knopf
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"In 2016, author Amy Tan grew overwhelmed by the state of the world: Hatred and misinformation became a daily presence on social media, and the country felt more divisive than ever. In search of peace, Tan turned toward the natural world just beyond her window and, specifically, the birds flocking to the feeders in her yard. But what began as an attempt to find solace turned into something far greater--an opportunity to savor quiet moments during...
Author
Publisher
Scholastic Focus, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"You are to report to Station X at Bletchley Park, Buckinghamshire, in four days time ... That is all you need to know." This was the terse telegram hundreds of young women throughout the British Isles received in the spring of 1941, as World War II raged. As they arrived at Station X, a sprawling mansion in a state of disrepair surrounded by Spartan-looking huts with little chimneys coughing out thick smoke--these young people had no idea what kind...
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Series
Publisher
Bearport Publishing Company
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"Hidden in murky water, a fierce predator patiently waits for its next meal. A buffalo that gets too close to the water's edge is no match for the strong jaws of the hungry saltwater crocodile. Lively text and action-packed photos explore where this top predator lives, how it hunts, and all that makes it a danger down under!"--
Author
Publisher
Avid Reader Press / Simon & Schuster
Language
English
Formats
Description
"From bestselling author and longtime New York Times columnist Frank Bruni comes a lucid, powerful examination of the ways in which grievance has come to define our current culture and politics, on both the right and left"--
Publisher
Sundance Selects
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
Now considered one of the 20th century's greatest street photographers, Vivian Maier was a mysterious nanny who secretly took over 100,000 photographs that went unseen during her lifetime. Vivian's strange and riveting life and art are revealed through never-before-seen photos, films, and interviews with dozens who thought they knew her.
10) Butt or Face?
Author
Publisher
Sourcebooks
Pub. Date
2023
Language
English
Formats
Description
"The silly, simple premise is carried out splendidly; younger readers will be entranced by fascinating photos, bright colors, and googly eyes galore, while older readers will appreciate fast-fact boxes, clear explanations, and endless animal puns."—Booklist, STARRED Review
Can YOU tell a butt from a face? Discover fascinating facts about animals with this hilarious guessing game picture book!
Butt
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Series
Publisher
Bearport Publishing Company
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"A slender snake weaves through the grasslands of Australia on a deadly mission. The little rat straight ahead of the eastern brown snake doesn't stand a chance against one of the deadliest snakes in the world. Lively text and action-packed photos explore where this lightning-fast predator lives, how it hunts, and all that makes it a danger down under!"--
12) The league
Publisher
Magnolia Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
Celebrates the dynamic journey of Negro League baseball's triumphs and challenges through the first half of the 20th century, exploring Black baseball as an economic and social pillar of Black communities, and a showcase for some of the greatest athletes to ever play the game, while exposing unintended consequences of the sport's integration.
Author
Series
Publisher
Bearport Publishing Company
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"Along the coast of Australia, a small insect walks across silk threads that spread away from a hole in the ground. One of the world's most dangerous spiders darts out from the burrow on a deadly mission. The bug never stood a chance against the funnel-web spider. Lively text and action-packed photos explore where this eight-legged predator lives, how it hunts, and all that makes it a danger down under!"--
14) Giant centipede
Author
Series
Publisher
Bearport Publishing Company
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"With its many legs, a giant centipede quickly moves towards its prey. The creature pounces on a spider, grabbing it with its claws. The little spider doesn't stand a chance against the venom of this centipede. Lively text and action-packed photos explore where this deadly predator lives, how it hunts, and all that makes it a danger down under!"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Sleeping Bear Press
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"From their wide eyes to their long arms, baby sloths are so cute! Discover more about these adorable animals with your own adorable little one. Filled with fun sound words and sweet photos, (human) babies will reach for Hello Baby Sloth! again and again."--
Author
Publisher
Tyndale House Publishers
Pub. Date
2023
Language
English
Formats
Description
There's a cost to being a certain kind of strong.
When it comes to difficult circumstances, we've all heard the platitudes: "No pain, no gain." "What doesn't kill you makes you stronger." But if we spend our lives trying to be "the strong one," we become exhausted, burned-out, and disconnected from our truest selves.
What if it were different? Could there be a different way to be strong? Could strength mean more than pushing on and...
When it comes to difficult circumstances, we've all heard the platitudes: "No pain, no gain." "What doesn't kill you makes you stronger." But if we spend our lives trying to be "the strong one," we become exhausted, burned-out, and disconnected from our truest selves.
What if it were different? Could there be a different way to be strong? Could strength mean more than pushing on and...
17) Global warming
Author
Publisher
Bearport Publishing Company
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"Earth's temperatures are on the rise. What's the cause of global warming, and what are the threats it poses? Explore the impact of global warming to life on Earth with easy-to-understand content tied to the curriculum of upper-elementary and middle school students and text written at a 2nd to 3rd grade reading level. Dyslexia-friendly font and design make learning accessible, and a recap at the end promotes checking for understanding to aid comprehension....
Author
Publisher
Crown
Pub. Date
2024
Language
English
Formats
Description
The bestselling author, media pioneer, and curator of TED explores one of humankind’s defining but overlooked impulses, and how we can super-charge its potential to build a hopeful future—“an essential read to kick off the new year” (Forbes, “16 Must Have Books and Podcasts for Leaders in 2024”)
“I flew through these pages with an increasing sense of joy. I hope that millions read...
“I flew through these pages with an increasing sense of joy. I hope that millions read...
Author
Publisher
Bearport Publishing Company
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"Beavers scamper around their pond, cutting down trees, munching on bark, and using the remaining sticks to build up their dams and lodges. All around them fish splash, insects fly, deer run, and birds land in a calm pool of water that had not been there before the beavers started building. Beavers are vital to wetland ecosystems, building a community of life and maintaining this complex environment. Uncover the truth about this important keystone...
Author
Publisher
Bearport Publishing Company
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"Hundreds of prairie dogs pop out of holes scattered across a field of swaying grasses. They have made a complex web of tunnels below the surface of the grassland while above grazers, flying predators, and even little insects benefit from the healthy home prairie dogs helped create. Prairie dogs are vital to their grassland ecosystems, keeping the soil healthy so the rest of life in the environment can flourish. Uncover the truth about this important...
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