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Author
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Formats
Description
Quick! If you don't move fast, you're going to miss him -- there he goes-- Randolph Caldecott, future famous illustrator. His sketchbook is full of hurly-burly; wild weather, frisky animals and people so sprightly they can barely hold on to the pages. But in the 1850s, there are no children's books like that. Not yet. Many are published, but their pictures look still, full of pretty poses and cluttered scenery. No one has imagined how much fun an...
2) Are you big?
Author
Pub. Date
[2024]
Lexile measure
AD 330L
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
"Are YOU big? A simple question sends readers to the far reaches of the universe"--
Author
Pub. Date
[2023]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
287 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Language
English
Description
"Whether you are new to floristry or have been at it long enough to see carnations come in and out of fashion more times than the mullet, it's easy to fall in love and stay in love with flowers. For Kristen Griffith-VanderYacht, flowers are everything--reminders of nature's beauty, tools for building creative confidence, and a gateway to self-care. In Flower Love, Griffith-VanderYacht uses his effervescent sense of humor and sharp eye for design to...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2023.
Physical Desc
128 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Take a thrilling ride through history and discover how the world has changed since our early ancestors formed the first civilizations. This innovative book charts the rise and fall of empires, putting events in context and explaining key ideas in clear language."--
Author
Pub. Date
2024.
Lexile measure
690L
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Language
English
Description
"During World War Two, in the prison camp Terezin, a group of Jewish children and their teacher planted and nurtured a smuggled-in sapling. Over time, fewer and fewer children were left to care for the little tree, but those who remained kept lovingly sharing their water with it. When the war finally ended and the prisoners were rescued, the sapling had grown into a strong five-foot-tall maple. Nearly eight years later the tree's six hundred descendants...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2023.
Lexile measure
1040L
Physical Desc
160 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
"The second World War as you've never seen it before. Witness incredible true tales of bravery and sacrifice during the world's darkest hour in this book by historian Dr. Hattie Hearn."--
Author
Pub. Date
2024.
Lexile measure
1000L
Physical Desc
108 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Sea monsters have a long history in lore and literature. Homer first wrote of them in 700 BCE. What Do We Know About the Kraken? lets curious young readers explore what we actually know about this mysterious sea monster's long history. Dive into the facts behind this massive squid-like creature that was first described using the word "Kraken" in the beginning of the eighteenth century. For centuries, sailors have feared the Kraken, which they believe...
9) Dinosaurs
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2024.
Physical Desc
45 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Language
English
Description
"With striking artwork and bold design, this 48-page hardcover features dinosaurs of all shapes and sizes--from the smallest meat-eaters and plant-eaters to creatures with huge jaws, massive claws, super scales, powerful wings, and armored plates!"--
Pub. Date
2023.
Physical Desc
69 pages : color illustrations ; 30 cm
Language
English
Description
The only official Minecraft Annual out in 2023, packed with activities, build ideas and survival challenges to try out in-game. Discover all there is to know about the past year of Minecraft in this exciting annual. Stuffed to the brim with updates, activities, step-by-step builds and tips and tricks for the game, this book is a must-have for any minecrafter! This year's annual includes updates such as the new skins, Legends, the 1.20 update and Dungeons...
11) My effin' life
Author
Language
English
Description
"The long-awaited memoir, generously illustrated with never-before-seen photos, from the iconic Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, Rush bassist, and bestselling author of Geddy Lee's Big Beautiful Book of Bass. Geddy Lee is one of rock and roll's most respected bassists. For nearly five decades, his playing and work as co-writer, vocalist and keyboardist has been an essential part of the success story of Canadian progressive rock trio Rush. Here for the...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2023]
Physical Desc
128 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Expert science writer Giles Sparrow takes readers on a journey through time and space, from the Big Bang to black holes, to study solar eclipses, shooting stars, supernovas and much more. Children can explore key ideas in astronomy and the scientists who made these discoveries, including Galileo, Henrietta Swan Leavitt and Albert Einstein. Big new concepts pop off the page, thanks to vibrant diagrams and accessible information which kids will relish...
Author
Pub. Date
2020.
Edition
First American edition.
Lexile measure
IG 950L
Physical Desc
96 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 29 cm
Language
English
Description
Budding music fans will love discovering musical geniuses of every era, from Mozart and classical music to Bowie and pop, as well as finding out how music is created and what links it all together. The book looks at music throughout history, beginning with the first known melody from the Fertile Crescent and covering modern music phenomena, from K Pop to hip-hop. Instruments and genres from across the world are featured, with "playlists" of key pieces...
Author
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Formats
Description
This picture book adaptation of her critically acclaimed adult memoir paints a vivid portrait of the wife of Martin Luther King, Jr. and a singular 20th-century American civil and human rights activist who fought for justice against all odds, becoming an unforgettable champion of social change.
Pub. Date
2024.
Edition
New edition, fully revised and updated; Third edition, American edition.
Physical Desc
304 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 28 cm
Language
English
Description
See the animal kingdom up close and personal in this ultimate reference book for children. Filled with more than 700 photographs, habitat maps, and illustrations, Animals A Children's Encyclopedia helps children and parents learn about the rich variety of animal life on our planet. Meet the deadliest, largest, friendliest, fastest and downright strangest animals known to man, and discover what they look like, where they live, what they do, what they...
Author
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Taking a curtain call with a live snake in her wig... Cavorting naked through the Warwickshire countryside painted green... Acting opposite a child with a pumpkin on his head... These are just a few of the things Dame Judi Dench has done in the name of Shakespeare. For the very first time, Judi opens up about every Shakespearean role she has played throughout her seven-decade career, from Lady Macbeth and Titania to Ophelia and Cleopatra. In a series...
18) Spring seeds
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2024.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 22 cm
Language
English
Description
"Discover how seeds spring into action! As winter warms into spring, the amazing life cycle begins--seeds root and sprout and start to grow. From tiny carrot seeds to big avocado seeds and everything in between, discover what seeds can do in this pitch-perfect picture book for younger readers. With clear, informative text and bright, charming illustrations, as well as lots of hilarious interjections from the seeds themselves, this is an exciting start...
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