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Rockeridge Press
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
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"Blast off on a fun first exploration of our super cool planets! My First Book of Planets for kids will get even the smallest astronomer excited for the big universe of space, from the bright and burning sun to our own blue Earth to ice-capped Pluto, and every planet in between. Kids can rocket across our unique solar system through incredible photos and easy-to-follow entries on what makes each planet so special, covering their size, distance from...
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Penguin Workshop, an imprint of Penguin Random House
Pub. Date
[2019]
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English
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"Explore Antarctica--the coldest, driest, and windiest continent on Earth--in this adventure-filled title in the Who HQ series. Antarctica, the earth's southernmost continent, was virtually untouched by humans until the nineteenth century. Many famous explorers journeyed (and often died) there in the hope of discovering a land that always seemed out of reach. This book introduces readers to this desert--yes, desert!--continent that holds about 90...
43) Sloths
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English
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"Meet the sloth! Learn about how this slow mammal grows algae on its fur. Elementary-aged readers will discover that some sloths sleep the day away. Full color images and clear explanations highlight the habitat, diet, and lifestyle of these cute creatures. A Brazilian folktale explains why sloths don't build nests"--Provided by publisher.
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English
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"Naomi Rosenblum's classic history of photography traces the evolution of this young art form chronologically and thematically. Exploring the diverse roles that photography has played in the communication of ideas, Rosenblum devotes special attention to topics such as portraiture, documentation, advertising, and photojournalism, and to the camera as a means of personal artistic expression. Her text is illustrated with nearly nine hundred images by...
45) Seagulls soar
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English
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"Did you know that seagulls live in habitats ranging from shores to farms to lakes, an even the desert? Or that they are omnivores, eating everything from crabs and clams to mice and blueberries? Or that these clever birds can learn new skills? With musical rhyme and enchanting illustrations, Seagulls Soar will help you see seagulls in a whole new light" --Front jacket flap.
46) Being frog
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Publisher
Beach Lane Books
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"An up-close look at the behavior and habits of frogs." --
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English
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A fresh approach to the Mediterranean diet that focuses on low-glycemic foods that benefit the heart, brain, gut, and microbiome.
"A fresh approach to the Mediterranean diet that focuses on low-glycemic foods that benefit the heart, brain, gut, and microbiome. The Mediterranean diet is associated with a long list of amazing health benefits and improved longevity. As the science shows, following this diet can reduce your risk for heart disease, dementia...
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English
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Eric Holthaus offers a radical vision of our future, specifically how to reverse the short- and long-term effects of climate change over the next three decades. Anchored by world-class reporting, interviews with futurists, climatologists, biologists, economists, and climate change activists, it shows what the world could look like if we implemented radical solutions on the scale of the crises we face. --
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Pub. Date
2023.
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English
Description
"A lively exploration of how invisibility has gone from science fiction to fact Is it possible for something or someone to be made invisible? This question, which has intrigued authors of science fiction for over a century, has become a headline-grabbing topic of scientific research. In this book, science writer and optical physicist Gregory J. Gbur traces the science of invisibility from its sci-fi origins in the nineteenth-century writings of...
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English
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The author points out that core questions about the way the climate is responding to our influence and what the impacts will be remain largely unanswered. He provides insights and perspective free from political agendas, dispels popular myths, and unveils little-known truths. He points out that the models we use to predict the future aren't able to accurately describe the climate of the past, suggesting they are deeply flawed.
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"Under the canopy of the rainforest, hundreds of animals make their homes--from the slender parrot snake to the colorful poison dart frog. But up in the trees hides a whole other world, where toucans and pale-billed woodpeckers chatter and call, capuchin monkeys swing from the vines, and sleek-furred jaguars rule the night . . . Discover the wonder and activity that lie hidden among the roots, above the winding rivers . . . and under the brilliant...
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English
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From "The Star-Spangled Banner" to "Born in the U.S.A.," Jon Meacham and Tim McGraw take readers on a moving and insightful journey through eras in American history and the songs and performers that inspired us. Meacham chronicles our history, exploring the stories behind the songs, and Tim McGraw reflects on them as an artist and performer. Their perspectives combine to create a unique view of the role music has played in uniting and shaping a nation....
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We live in an era of misinformation, much of it spread by authority figures, including politicians, religious leaders, broadcasters, and, of course, apps and websites. With so much bogus information coming from so many sources, how can anyone be expected to discover the truth? In Debunk It, author John Grant uses modern, ripped-from-the-headlines examples to clearly explain how to identify bad evidence and poor arguments. He provides a roundup of...
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"Animals have shaped our minds, our lives, our land, and our civilization. Humanity would not have gotten very far without them--making use of their labor for transportation, agriculture, and pollination; their protection from predators; and their bodies for food and to make clothing, music, and art. And over the last two centuries, humans have made unprecedented advances in science, technology, behavior, and beliefs. Yet how is it that we continue...
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English
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In this creative non-fiction story, Sonia and her friends plant a garden, and each one contributes in his or her own special way, in a book that celebrates the many differences among humans. In this warm and inclusive story by U.S. Supreme Justice Sonia Sotomayor, inspired by her own childhood diagnosis of diabetes, readers join along as differently abled kids use their strengths to work together and learn about each other.
58) Bloom boom!
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Publisher
Beach Lane Books, an imprint of Simon and Schuster
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
Photo illustrations capture a boom of blooming flowers in the springtime. --
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
The ultimate guide to cats and kittens features beautifully photographed profiles of different breeds as well as offers information on the science and history of house cats; the prominence of cats in art, literature and superstition; feline biology and cat care.
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English
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"Java -- from first steps to first apps. Knowing Java is a must-have programming skill for any programmer. It's used in a wide array of programming projects -- from enterprise apps and mobile apps to big data, scientific, and financial uses. The language regularly ranks #1 in surveys of the most popular language based on number of developers, lines of code written, and real-world usage. It's also the language of choice in AP Computer Science classes...
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