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Pub. Date
[2024]
Physical Desc
195 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
Description
In 1927, Zora Neale Hurston went to Plateau, Alabama, just outside Mobile, to interview eighty-six-year-old Cudjo Lewis. Of the millions of men, women, and children transported from Africa to America as slaves, Cudjo was then the only person alive to tell the story of this integral part of the nation's history. Hurston was there to record Cudjo's firsthand account of the raid that led to his capture and bondage fifty years after the Atlantic slave...
Author
Pub. Date
2023.
Physical Desc
111 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
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"--
"Reem Kassis is a bestselling...
Pub. Date
2024.
Physical Desc
96 pages : Illustrations (some color), color map ; 27 cm
Description
"Discover the many breeds of horses and ponies around the world, and the origins of these powerful animals. Find out about the personalities of different horses, how humans and horses have worked together throughout history, and how to care for one of your own. Learn what it takes to be a champion rider [and] an equestrian expert!"--Back cover.
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Series
Show-how guides volume 6
Pub. Date
2020
Physical Desc
47 pages : color illustrations ; 17 cm.
Description
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.
Author
Pub. Date
[2024]
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 24 cm
Description
"In this interactive picture book, young readers poke, roll, and slide objects on the page, using their imagination to conduct simple physics experiments. They learn about forces (pushes and pulls), inertia, gravity, acceleration, and friction. Back matter includes a real-world experiment"--Provided by publisher.
Series
Pub. Date
[2023]
Physical Desc
175 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 31 cm.
Description
"Celebrate America's grandeur and diversity with more than 75 National Geographic maps, more than 350 color images, 50-plus attention-grabbing graphics, and more. Each state has its own detailed, easy-to-read map plus a brief essay, facts at a glance about population, state capital, statehood date, and the state flag, bird, and flower, as well as highlights unique to the state"--Provided by publisher.
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Pub. Date
2023.
Physical Desc
48 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Description
"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"--
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Series
Pub. Date
2023.
Physical Desc
48 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm.
Description
The Shocking Story of Electricity is a beautifully designed reader all about electricity, from the ground breaking discoveries of early scientists to future challenges around global warming--and all the lightning bolts, circuits and power sources along the way.
Pub. Date
[2024]
Physical Desc
181 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 23 cm
Description
"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...
Author
Pub. Date
[2023]
Physical Desc
48 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Description
"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!"--
14) The maps book
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Series
Pub. Date
2024.
Physical Desc
160 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 32 cm
Description
Packed with astounding maps from ancient times to the present, fascinating facts and amazing historic photographs, this ultimate guide to the full breadth of maps in existence shows kids not only how to read maps and symbols but how to create their own.
Pub. Date
2024.
Physical Desc
144 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 29 cm.
Description
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.
Pub. Date
[2024]
Physical Desc
xiv, 143 pages ; 22 cm
Description
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.
Pub. Date
2023.
Physical Desc
141 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm
Description
From well-loved poets -- including Maya Angelou, Wendy Cope, Lucille Clifton, and Christina Rossetti -- to newer voices -- such as Amanda Gorman, Yrsa-Daley Ward, and Amineh Abou Kerech -- this outstanding collection from talented anthologist Ella Risbridger has poems for every mood and every moment. Ella's selection is wide-ranging but accessible and will appeal to poetry lovers both young and old alike.
Author
Pub. Date
[2023]
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Description
"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.
19) Chess
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Series
Pub. Date
2022.
Physical Desc
64 pages : color illustrations ; 19 cm
Description
"Get to know the major players on the chessboard and find out the different moves they make to try and capture the King. See how a game of chess unfolds from Opening to Endgame and pick up some top tips and strategies along the way. Meet the world's greatest chess players--including Abhimanyu Mishra, Magnus Carlsen, and Judit Pol̀gr--and discover how you, too, can become a master of the game!"-- Publisher's website.
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Pub. Date
[2023]
Physical Desc
42 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm.
Description
In this book, young readers will embark on an inspiring ecological journey to learn about the importance of protecting our planet. Through a series of captivating stories, kids will learn about topics such as biodiversity, deforestation, and how each and every person can make a positive impact on our environment. Each page is filled with illustrations that vividly bring to life the natural world, from lush green forests to deep blue oceans. The stories...
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