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Pub. Date
2023.
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128 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 29 cm.
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How did our extraordinary species go from living as simple apes to becoming the planet's dominant life-form? This beautifully illustrated book traces the journey of humanity from prehistory to the silicon age. People love to tell stories, and this fascinating book tells the greatest tale of them all--how we came to be who we are today. Explore how we developed into modern humans, and how we've organized ourselves into civilizations that have risen,...
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Pub. Date
2023.
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111 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
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"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"--
"Reem Kassis is a bestselling...
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Pub. Date
[2024]
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192 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
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The Hunting Encyclopedia provides readers with in-depth information about hunting. Alongside details about commonly hunted species and hunting gear, readers will learn about hunting strategies, uses for hunted game, the importance of conservation, and how to stay safe while hunting.
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Show-how guides volume 6
Pub. Date
2020
Physical Desc
47 pages : color illustrations ; 17 cm.
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Show-How Guides: Hand Lettering is a primer for curious minds with a clear, fun graphic style that invites any kid to get started with different types of lettering. This pocket-sized 101 includes a curated collection of essentials, and every step is illustrated, allowing kids to easily master the basics, regardless of how they learn.
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Pub. Date
[2023]
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192 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
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The Camping and Hiking Encyclopedia allows readers to explore outdoor opportunities. Alongside information that ranges from RV camping to backcountry hikes, readers will learn about ways to prepare for a camping or hiking trip as well as ways to safely enjoy their time in nature.
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Pub. Date
2023.
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48 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
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"Did you know that many Highland dances use swords to prove their strength? Or that bharatanatyam dancers perform with bells around their ankles and red dye on their hands and feet? There's a whole world of dances out there! Told with simple language and shown with vivid photographs, A World of Dancers is perfect for emerging readers curious about the fascinating and varied dancers worldwide"--
Pub. Date
[2024]
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181 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 23 cm
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"This is not your parents' scouting survival manual! From extreme weather to just leaving the house every day, who doesn't have a lot to be worried about? The World Almanac Guide to Getting Out Alive prepares readers to face any obstacle head-on, with the best possible action. Whether you're worried about surviving something uncommon (like a volcanic eruption, shark attack, or plane crash) or something more common (like going to the dentist or giving...
Pub. Date
2024.
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144 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 29 cm.
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Be a soccer genius with this goal-scoring guide to the beautiful game from the origins of soccer to today's biggest international tournaments. Packed with vital tips and tricks, as well as astounding, mind-boggling stats, and history of the sport, Everything you need to know about soccer! is a vibrant, visual guide to everything you need to know about the world's most popular game.
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Pub. Date
[2023]
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48 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
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"Did you know that oxpeckers help out giraffes by eating pesky insects off of them? Or that turtles hitchhike on hippos to sunbathe and regulate their body temperatures? These animals show that you don't need to be the same size, or even the same species, to be best buddies!"--
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Pub. Date
2023.
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30 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm
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"If you were designing a wheelbarrow, how would you make it move easily when you pushed it? How about wheels? In Wheels Make the World Go Round: Simple Machines for Kids, readers ages 5 to 8 learn how wheels work along with axles and how they use mechanical advantage to make it easier to move heavy objects from one place to another. Glossary, photos, and a hands-on activity make this book fundamental for STEAM learning."--
Pub. Date
[2024]
Physical Desc
xiv, 143 pages ; 22 cm
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Publisher Annotation: Starring thirty-seven poets, with contributions from acclaimed authors, including Kwame Alexander, Ibi Zoboi, and Nikki Giovanni, this breathtaking Black YA poetry anthology edited by National Book Award finalist Amber McBride, Taylor Byas, and Erica Martin celebrates Black poetry, folklore, and culture.
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Pub. Date
[2022]
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168 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
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"From the host and co-executive producer of Netflix's Emily's Wonder Lab and executive producer of Xploration Outer Space, comes a book designed to introduce the wonders of science to the whole family. Emily Calandrelli, MIT engineer and scientist, shares exhilarating experiments for junior scientists and their lab assistants, ranging from homemade ice cream to disappearing ink. The book features 50 experiments that use easy-to-find grocery store...
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Orca think volume 13
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"This illustrated nonfiction book for middle-grade readers explores the art and science of memory, and what it can tell us about ourselves and the world we live in."--
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Pub. Date
2023.
Physical Desc
31 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 28 x 36 cm
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"Discover the hidden world beneath your feet. Peer into woodland burrows. Find the secret places that grassland predators can't reach. Learn how to escape the desert heat. From under the arctic snows to the shade below the forest floor, you'll be amazed at how much wildlife there is teeming underground"--
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Pub. Date
[2023]
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1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm
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"Light is everywhere: from the shining sun to a bright light bulb to a glowing firefly. Light from a flashlight helps you see in the dark, and light from the sun makes plants grow. And did you know that light makes X-rays possible, and also keeps cars, trucks, trains, ships, and planes moving safely? It even allows us to see deep into space! Where would we be without light?" -- Amazon.com.
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