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Lexile measure
1220L
Language
English
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Seeing Gender is an of-the-moment investigation into how we express and understand the complexities of gender today. Deeply researched and fully illustrated, this book demystifies an intensely personal--yet universal--facet of humanity. Illustrating a different concept on each spread, queer author and artist Iris Gottlieb touches on history, science, sociology, and her own experience. This book is an essential tool for understanding and contributing...
Author
Pub. Date
2016.
Edition
First Frances Lincoln edition.
Physical Desc
208 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm
Language
English
Description
Small gardens are a challenge to design and to keep looking good. This title aims to inspire and inform gardeners to make the most of their small spaces by looking at more than 50 contemporary and inspirational gardens, at how their designers have created them and how their owners use and develop them. In this serious review of the perennial subject, Noel explains the theory and practice of planting a small garden, he advocates on the use of containers,...
83) Mummies exposed!
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2019.
Physical Desc
x, 194 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
Just when you think that you know everything there is to know about mummies, new ones are discovered! Packed with facts but light in tone, this book introduces young readers to the most compelling examples of mummies from all over the world. There are many books about Egyptian mummies, but Mummies Exposed! goes beyond what you expect and uncovers both old favorites and recent discoveries; among them a Moche princess in Peru, the bog people of England...
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
Pub. Date
2022.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
223 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm
Language
English
Description
"A wittily informative field guide to the deadliest animals on earth. Discover the ultimate countdown to merk by animal, according to Mamadou Ndiaye, creator of the viral @mndiaye-97 TikTok account. Featuring everything from tiny bugs that can turn you into a hashtag to animals so massive they can murder you by accident, this fascinating collection of hot takes showcases he horror and humor that have made Mamadou's TikToks such a phenomenon. Learn...
86) Fish
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Series
Language
English
Description
Photographs and text explore the characteristics, habitats, and variety of fishes and other undersea life.
Author
Pub. Date
2018.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
26 unnumbered pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm
Language
English
Description
"Join two unlikely friends, as they travel through the years and discover that it's never too late to try something new. When a potted green plant is placed down in a room with a happy-go-lucky, stuffed bear, an enduring bond is instantly formed between the two. But while Bear is anxious to explore the world around them, Fern refuses to go with him, insistent that houseplants can't move."--Amazon.com.
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Language
English
Description
Learn how to tie more tha 100 knots with easy-to-follow, step-by-step photographs. Includes knots for all purposes: general, Sailing, fishing, camping, climbing, and decorative use. Choose, use, and maintain your ropes and accessories with the comprehensive illustrated guide to equipment.
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Language
English
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"Become an eyewitness to the weird and wonderful ways of our world, from tsunamis to tornadoes, and discover nature's awesome potential with this Eyewitness guide. See how earthquakes, floods and hurricanes affect what lies in their path, and what measures we can use to protect ourselves from Mother Nature. Follow the journey of some of the most catastrophic disasters, and witness the rescue operations that followed. Learn, too, about the equipment...
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Language
English
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Description
If you were dormant / waiting out the cold, the dry, the heat / you would pause.
Captivating photos of animals accompany simple, engaging text to explain dormancy in nature. This highly curricular book teaches young readers about different kinds of dormancy and which animals do what. Featuring creatures like ladybugs, chickadees, squirrels, and even alligators, this book won't put curious kids to sleep!
"A refreshingly original exploration of a physical...
92) Woodpeckers
Author
Lexile measure
510L
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to woodpeckers. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--
94) Truck trouble
Author
Series
Lexile measure
490L
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Truck Trouble is a beautifully designed reader all about the troubles of a truck driver making special deliveries - will the parcels get there on time? Children will love to find out about a truck driver's day, from loading parcels to getting through traffic and thunderstorms to making someone's day with a special parcel! "
Author
Pub. Date
[2019]
Physical Desc
80 pages : illustrations (chiefly color ; 25 cm
Language
English
Description
"The student-led March For Our Lives movement, formed in the wake of the mass shooting at Marjorie Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida, captured widespread attention in 2018. The raw emotion and eloquence of these student activists have made a strong impression on the nation and the world. Many other students in cities and towns all across the country have taken on other causes. Whether their efforts are local or global, whether they generate...
Author
Pub. Date
2021.
Lexile measure
AD 680L
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 26 cm
Language
English
Description
"Just like people, animals have their own sleep routines--but in the wild, these bedtime habits are a little wackier than the teeth brushing and pj-donning that you're used to. Maria Birmingham's latest book project, Snooze-O-Rama, draws playful comparisons between the ways humans and animals sleep, bringing a new angle of interest to an aspect of children's daily routines that they might otherwise take for granted. Each animal snooze fact is prompted...
Author
Lexile measure
540L
Language
English
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Description
"Ramadan is an Islamic holy month. During this holiday, some Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset, read from the Quran, or pray. Others help the poor, hang lanterns, or make crafts and decorations. Readers will discover how a shared holiday can have multiple traditions and be celebrated in all sorts of ways"--
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2018.
Lexile measure
970L
Physical Desc
48 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Humans are not the only athletes competing in sports. Saddle Up! Introduces readers to equestrian sports, where the horses are just as much top athletes as their riders. With information on training, conditioning, and the rules of the game, these books are sure to be popular among sports fan and animal lovers alike."--Page [4] of cover.
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