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Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 8.8 - AR Pts: 14
Language
English
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Oscars 2024 — Books that Inspired the Movies
Top 10 Nonfiction Books of 2023
Description
In the 1920s, the richest people per capita in the world were members of the Osage Indian nation in Oklahoma. After oil was discovered beneath their land, they rode in chauffeured automobiles, built mansions, and sent their children to study in Europe. Then, one by one, the Osage began to be killed off. The family of an Osage woman, Mollie Burkhart, became a prime target. Her relatives were shot and poisoned. And it was just the beginning, as more...
2) How to draw sea creatures: learn to draw 20 ocean animals, step by easy step, shape by simple shape!
Series
Publisher
Walter Foster Jr
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"Few artistic subjects can compete with the vibrant, colorful splendor of the ocean and its inhabitants. Now kids can learn to re-create their own underwater world with How to Draw Sea Creatures, where they ll find easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions for drawing 20 different aquatic creatures of all shapes and sizes."-- provided by publisher.
Series
Publisher
Walter Foster Jr., an imprint of The Quarto Group
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"With How to Draw Dinosaurs, young artists learn to bring these incredible creatures to life, guided by realistic illustrations and step-by-step instructions for 20 different dinosaur species. Fascinating facts throughout provide inspiration and learning opportunities. The book opens with a brief description of how to get started, using basic drawing tools. Each drawing lesson begins with a basic shape and progresses, step by step, to a finished piece...
Series
Publisher
Walter Foster Jr
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"With How to Draw Zoo Animals, young artists learn to bring their favorite creatures to life, guided by realistic illustrations and step-by-step instructions for 20 different animals found at the zoo. Now anyone can learn to draw realistic animals! Simple step-by-step instructions make it fun and easy to draw a lifelike animals, including: panda bear, giraffe, elephant, tiger, cheetah, toucan, and more. Each drawing lesson begins with a basic shape...
Author
Publisher
David and Charles, Ltd
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Learn to paint tropical flowers and foliage in simple steps with this free and easy approach to watercolor painting for beginners. Marie Boudon's 20 step-by-step tutorials will have you making jungle-themed art in no time. Along the way, be inspired by ideas for displaying the finished work as wall art, journal pages, handmade stationery and cards.
Author
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
"50 step-by-step looks by celebrity stylist André Märtens. 10-Minute Hairstyles offers visual step-by-step instructions for 50 beautiful do-it-yourself hairstyles guided by celebrity stylist André Märtens, Head of Hair at the Berlin Fashion Week and a L'Oréal ambassador for more than 20 years. Spreads showing models styling their own hair make it easy to replicate each look, from everyday waves to glamorous updos to today's trends. Readers can...
Author
Publisher
Hardie Grant Books
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
With Hip to Be Square learn how to transform five simple granny squares into 20 bold and bright designs featuring size-inclusive garments, stylish accessories, and beautiful homewares. All five granny squares can be completed in a wide range of yarn weights, colours, and types; they can be extended to create bigger blocks, and they are interchangeable within the pattern designs, giving the reader unlimited options and inspiration. As well as the easy-to-follow...
Author
Series
Publisher
Super Sand Castle, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
"Kids can learn the art of paper folding with Origami Zoo Animals. They will start by practicing basic origami folds. Then they can make a striped tiger, a silly seal, and more. The crafts in this book are easy and super fun! Each project includes colorful photos and step-by-step instructions."--
Author
Publisher
Grand Central Life & Style
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
"Made in a sheet pan, a slab pie can make enough dinner or dessert for a crowd. PIE SQUARED includes more than 60 savory and sweet pie recipes along with 20 crust and topping recipes and step-by-step techniques for rolling and decorating that will appeal to baking aficionados as well as occasional bakers. This fresh, uncomplicated take on pie will encourage those of you who have been reluctant in the past to now take out your rolling pin and try it."...
Author
Publisher
Clarkson Potter/Publishers
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
The author indulges her personal passion for Italy, where she lived, worked, and cooked when she was in her 20s. She shows readers how a weeknight dish can be a faithful interpretation of traditional Italian fare without involving numerous steps or ingredients.
Publisher
Harvest, an imprint of William Morrow
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"From Old El Paso, inspiring modern Mexican-style meals at home, a cookbook of more than 125 quick and easy family favorite recipes. Family is at the heart of everything Old El Paso does, including inspiring modern Mexican-style meals at home. Along with their globally beloved yellow-labeled meal starters that make getting dinner on the table a snap, The Old El Paso Cookbook is perfect for busy families who want easy and craveable recipes to share,...
Author
Publisher
Skyhorse Publishing
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"From the creator of the website Hello Creative Family comes the ultimate book of caticorn crafts...With material lists, templates, step-by-step photos, and easy-to-follow instructions (along with a whole bunch of glitter, rainbows, and cat puns), this book is filled with magical projects that crafters of all ages and experience levels will enjoy!"--Back cover.
17) Inferno in Tokyo
Author
Series
Publisher
Tyndale House Publishers
Pub. Date
2020
Language
English
Description
Over 900,000 copies sold in the series! This easy-to-read adventure is number 20 in this long-running, successful series and is now available in softcover. The Imagination Station has been malfunctioning for several adventures now, handing out the wrong gifts and traveling unexpected paths. Patrick and Beth must use their courage, strength, and resilience to help others and survive dangers as they travel through time and space and get caught up in...
Author
Publisher
Potter Craft
Pub. Date
[2013], c2012.
Language
English
Description
"Young designer Anna Wilkinson offers the cutest patterns ever for garments and accessories, plus comprehensive tutorials for beginners and intermediate knitters alike. Colorful, fun, and utterly adorable, Anna Wilkinson's designs appeal to beginner knitters who haven't been inspired by typical beginner projects. These 20 patterns in her first book are flattering to women of all shapes, exceptionally easy to wear, and surprisingly easy to knit. Learn...
Author
Publisher
St. Martin's Press
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"A motivational guide to losing weight and mantaining success by the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Clean Lean Every day of every year, thousands of people start some type of weight loss/transformation journey. Mind over Weight is an important weapon to add to their arsenals. While eating the right food and exercising is critical to weight loss success, Mind over Weight helps readers win the battle by getting everything in order above the...
20) Easy Windows 10
Author
Series
Publisher
Que
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"See it done. Do it yourself. It's that easy! Easy Windows 10 teaches you the fundamentals to help you get the most from Windows 10. Fully illustrated steps with simple instructions guide you through each task, building the skills you need to perform the most common tasks with Windows. No need to feel intimidated; we'll hold your hand every step of the way, "--Page 4 of cover.
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