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Prestel
Pub. Date
[2019]
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1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 22 cm
Description
Presents an illustrated look at the things that children wonder about, giving parents a chance to start a conversation with their children about the questions that will come up in their lives.
82) Heartbeat
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"Lub-DUB. Lub-DUB. Lub-DUB. The rhythm of every animal's heartbeat is different. Flick-dash flick-dash! Lub-DUB. Lub-DUB. Lub-DUB. From tiny meadow mice to tall giraffes to the octopus with three hearts, each animal's heart has its own beat, in tune withits body's needs"--
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Del Rey
Pub. Date
[2019]
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63 pages : color illustrations ; 22 cm.
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Have you ever wanted to build an entire theme park in Minecraft? This guide will show you how it's done! Inside you'll find build ideas for everything from a classic carousel and a haunted mansion ride to thrilling jungle river rapids and a terrifying alternate dimensions rollercoaster. Just follow the steps for each build, and before you know it you'll have an entire theme park to enjoy with your friends!
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Celadon Books
Pub. Date
2020.
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1 volume (unpaged) : chiefly color illustrations ; 26 cm
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"I've always looked upon cartooning as comedy's last frontier. I have done stand-up, sketches, movies, monologues, awards show introductions, sound bites, blurbs, talk show appearances, and tweets, but the idea of a one-panel image with or without a caption mystified me. I felt like, yeah, sometimes I'm funny, but there are these other weird freaks who are actually funny. You can understand that I was deeply suspicious of these people who are actually...
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Prospecta Press, an imprint of Easton Studio Press
Pub. Date
[2016].
Physical Desc
160 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 29 cm.
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Closer to the North Pole than to the Arctic Circle, on an island in a remote Norwegian archipelago, lies a vast global seed bank buried within a frozen mountain. At the end of a 130-meter long tunnel chiseled out of solid stone is a room filled with humanity's precious treasure, the largest and most diverse seed collection ever assembled: more than a half billion seeds containing the world's most prized crops, a safeguard against catastrophic starvation....
86) Animal talk
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DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2023.
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80 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Description
A book about the many clever and creative ways that animals communicate with each other, from head-turning howls to jaw-dropping dances. For many animals, communicating is as important to their life chances as finding food and water. This book explores the variety of innovative ways animals "talk" to each other. Whether it is releasing a cloud of ink to confuse, roaring to intimidate, dancing to attract a mate, or howling to locate one another, the...
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Kingfisher
Pub. Date
2022.
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vii, 491 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 29 cm
Description
History leaps from the page in this completely revised and updated edition of the critically acclaimed Kingfisher History Encyclopedia. From humankind's earliest history right through to the technological and social revolutions of the current day--including the fight for equality, the threat of climate change, the COVID-19 crisis and the latest space exploration-- this trusted reference provides a one-stop source for research, and is the perfect companion...
89) Llama or alpaca?
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Series
Publisher
Bullfrog Books/Jump!
Pub. Date
[2023]
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
Description
Learn how to tell the difference between a llama and an alpaca.
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Liveright Publishing Corporation, a division of W.W. Norton & Company
Pub. Date
2021.
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2 volumes (xxxi, 874 pages) : illustrations (some color) ; 28 cm
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"A work of unparalleled candor and splendorous beauty, The Lyrics celebrates the creative life and the musical genius of Paul McCartney through 154 of his most meaningful songs. From his early Liverpool days, through the historic decade of The Beatles, to Wings and his long solo career, The Lyrics pairs the definitive texts of 154 Paul McCartney songs with first-person commentaries on his life and music. Spanning two alphabetically arranged volumes,...
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Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
[2020]
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106 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm + 1 poster.
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"Bruce Wayne, a wealthy American philanthropist and business owner, and Batman, his crime-fighting alter ego, have been entertaining audiences since 1939. The character was so popular after appearing in Detective Comics that DC Comics decided to give Batman a comic book of his own. In doing so, they created one of the company's most successful franchises. Author Michael Burgan details the history of Batman--from his tragic origin story and his infamous...
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"Words matter. You matter! Choose your words wisely. This pocket-size book features an inclusive collection of 100 words to teach children about the world we live in and how to navigate their way through it. Each page offers a word and age-appropriate definition, along with a related activity, resource or mindful prompt, beautifully illustrated by Instagram star Annelies Draws. Split into four chapters, including: Feelings Matter: Afraid; Grateful;...
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Harper, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
[2023]
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm
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"Meet kids who share how they celebrate holidays all year long--perfect for discussions about de-centering winter holidays!"--
Who says the holidays only happen in the winter? Every day's a holiday when you live in a world as diverse as ours! From Juneteenth to Vesak, and Yom Kippur to D�ia de las Muertos, the festivities never end. Come and join us and learn about eighteen holidays celebrated by a diverse group of children in this inviting and...
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Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2021.
Physical Desc
195 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 cm
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"Meet award-winning aerospace engineer Tiera Fletcher and twelve other science superstars and hear them tell in their own words not only about their fascinating work, but also about their childhoods and the paths they traveled to get where they are."--
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DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2023.
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32 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
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Use your reading superpowers to learn all about a beautiful coral reef and the sea animals living there - a high-quality, fun, nonfiction reader - carefully leveled to help children progress. Children will love to find out about the beautiful coral reef and all the sea animals that can be spotted on it.
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"The seas are filled with strangeness -- dancing feathers, goblin teeth, see-through heads -- but what is the strangest thing of all? Budding ocean explorers will delight in learning about 12 bizarre and little-known sea creatures, such as the goblin shark, hairy frogfish, vampire squid and more! Each animal will propose, then deny that it is the strangest thing in the sea, until finally the strangest thing of all is revealed." --
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Schiffer Kids
Pub. Date
[2023]
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : chiefly color illustrations ; 29 cm
Description
Are you ready to explore modern art movements from impressionism to pop art? Join this interactive visit to the art museum and get ready as the guided tour turns into an incredible maze adventure. In each room, you will find recognizable artists and art styles. From Monet to Hockney and Klee and Warhol, each lift of the flap explores a new movement. But be aware, the art might come alive to become your tour guides. If you should get lost in the galleries,...
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A Golden Book
Pub. Date
[2023]
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm.
Description
In this celebration of the Lunar New Year, preschoolers can learn about the delicious food, the exciting parades and all the fun traditions that are part of this joyous celebration.
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Publisher
Prestel
Pub. Date
[2022]
Physical Desc
91 pages : color illustrations ; 22 cm
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This portrait of a fiercely independent creative thinker is filled with whimsical pictures and informative texts to depict the entire arc of Coco's life and career, from schoolgirl rebel to haute couture icon. Young Gabrielle came from a poor family, was orphaned at age 12, and learned to sew in a convent school. She worked as a seamstress and sang in cabarets, where she was given the nickname Coco. This story--and the remarkable career that followed--is...
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William Morrow, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2019]
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xxiii, 625 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 27 cm
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"A perennial favorite of readers worldwide, American Gods tells the story of ex-con Shadow Moon, who emerges from prison and is recruited to be bodyguard, driver, and errand boy for the enigmatic Mr. Wednesday. So begins a dark and strange road trip full of fantastical adventures and a host of eccentric characters. For, beneath the placid surface of everyday life, a storm is brewing--an epic war for the very soul of America--and Shadow is standing...
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