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Author
Series
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
2024.
Physical Desc
49 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm.
Description
"Just in time for the third North American total solar eclipse of the twenty-first century, this book explains how to safely observe solar eclipses, how long eclipses last, and why they result in a blackout period during the day"--
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Pub. Date
[2023]
Physical Desc
32 pages : colour illustrations ; 24 x 29 cm.
Description
Publisher Annotation: Planet Earth is in the Milky Way Galaxy, the cloudy band of light that stretches clear across the night sky. How many galaxies are there in the universe? For years astronomers thought that the Milky Way was the universe. Now we know that there are billions of them. Gail Gibbons takes the reader on a journey light- years away.
Author
Series
Publisher
Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
[2024]
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 23 cm.
Description
"What if a blue whale and a mosquito had a fight? Who do you think would win? This nonfiction reader compares and contrasts two unlikely animals: a blue whale and a mosquito! Readers will learn about each animal's anatomy, behavior, and more. Then compare and contrast the battling pair before finally discovering the winner." --
Author
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
2023.
Physical Desc
96 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Description
"Our brains are unique in the way they function, work, and think. Neurodiversity is still a relatively 'new' concept that can be tricky to understand, but this book is here to help! This inspirational book written by neurodiverse author Louise Gooding challenges misconceptions and shows how neurodivergent brains work a little differently. It is common for neurodiverse people and those with neurological differences to feel as though they don't fit...
Author
Publisher
Godwin Books, Henry Holt and Company
Pub. Date
[2024]
Physical Desc
xiii, 210 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
Description
"After wading into the grossest animal pee, poop, and vomit humans have consumed in Dung for Dinner, Christine dives back into the muck with an equally humorous and informative exploration of the most revolting jobs throughout history. From the ancient Egyptian mummy makers who removed brains by shoving iron hooks up peoples' noses, to the 19th century Toshers who hunted for treasure deep in the London sewers, to modern day forensic entomologists...
Author
Publisher
Sourcebooks eXplore
Pub. Date
[2023]
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 24 cm
Description
"I am Money. You work hard to earn me, and if you're careful and smart about it, I can end up working for you! Introduce kids to the basics of money with this easy-to-understand picture book! Readers will learn about how to earn and save money, how to spend money wisely, and even how to use money to invest in themself. But the most important lesson of all? The best part of money is sharing it! The simple text also helps explain the different forms...
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2024
Physical Desc
304 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 28 cm
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...
10) Incredible Incas
Author
Series
Publisher
Scholastic Children's Books
Pub. Date
2017.
Physical Desc
139 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm.
Description
It's history with the nasty bits left in! Want to know why llamas wore earrings and drank beer? How a bucket of stewed pee can make you beautiful? Why servants ate the emperor's hair? Discover all the foul facts about the Incredible Incas - all the gore and more!
Author
Series
Publisher
Kingfisher
Pub. Date
2024.
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm.
Description
Why do lizards lose their tails? Which turtle fishes with its tongue? Why do some snakes pretend to be dead? Learn the answers to these questions and more in I Wonder Why: Snakes Shed Their Skin, a fascinating question-and-answer book all about reptiles. Amanda O'Neill makes learning about the natural world fun with her accessible and entertaining style, and information is presented in bite-sized nuggets, making it ideal for dipping in and out.--
13) Arboretum
Author
Series
Publisher
BPP
Pub. Date
2024.
Physical Desc
95 pages : color illustrations ; 38 cm.
Description
Celebrating trees from around the world, this volume sheds light on the vital role they play in maintaining a healthy, thriving planet and introduces everything from trees associated with ancient mythology to the rarest and most unusual specimens.
Author
Publisher
Penguin Young Readers, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC
Pub. Date
2023.
Physical Desc
48 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Description
"Did you know that wild boar originally from Europe have taken over parts of the United States? Or that thousands of Burmese pythons from Southeast Asia slither all around the Everglades in South Florida? These animals, taken from their homes and brought to new areas, might not be the best neighbors, but they make it work!"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
2023.
Physical Desc
106 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm.
Description
"On January 12, 1888, a surprise blizzard broke out in the middle of the day across the Midwest. In its path, hundreds of children and teachers found themselves stranded inside schoolhouses with no food, no heat, and very few options. Days passed, and over 235 people died as result of the harsh snow of the Schoolhouse Blizzard, but many were able to survive thanks to the bravery of others in their communities. Learn all about the disastrous weather...
Series
Publisher
Mortimer
Pub. Date
2023.
Physical Desc
80 pages : illustrations ; 27 cm.
Description
Travel the world in Minecraft! This easy-to-follow guide is filled with detailed instructions on how to make your own versions of the world's greatest landmarks. It includes straightforward instructions on how to build 13 different structures from around the world, including the Statue of Liberty, the Easter Island Heads, Sydney Opera House, Burj Khalifa, the Eiffel Tower, and many more. Builds range in difficulty, so there's something for every reader...
Author
Publisher
Usborne
Pub. Date
[2019]
Physical Desc
208 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm
Description
This down-to-earth guide is filled with practical advice on everything from how to budget and be a smart shopper to student loans, mortgages and insurance. An essential book for equipping young people with the skills they need to manage their money now and in the future. Includes links to websites with more tips and advice.
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2020.
Physical Desc
143 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm
Description
Presents a series of questions and answers which provide miscellaneous information about dinosaurs, including what they ate, did they swim, how big were their eggs, and where are their fossils found.
Author
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
2023.
Physical Desc
106 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, facsimile, maps, photographs, portraits ; 23 cm.
Description
"In the winter of 1846-47, a group of eighty-seven pioneers heading from the Midwest to California found themselves snowbound in the Sierra Nevada mountain range with no way forward and no food or supplies. While forty-eight of the group members survived, the others perished due to extreme weather, starvation, and illness. To survive, the remaining people resorted to extreme measures . . . including cannibalism. Learn about the many miscalculations,...
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