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Author
Publisher
Sourcebooks eXplore
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"This heartwarming, lullaby-like nonfiction picture book combines animal facts with a comforting message of love and belonging. With back matter about ways animals show love included, this sweet book is perfect for homes, schools, and libraries!"--
Author
Publisher
FaithWords
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"For most of our lives, we are encouraged to trudge along the well-worn paths of those who have come before us. We learn the rules - in our families, in our schools, in our workplaces, in our churches - and most of the messages we receive tell us that following the rules will allow us to arrive at the lives we desire. But when change becomes not only desirable but also urgently necessary, this way of being no longer serves us. Bishop T.D. Jakes illuminates...
Author
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
Read about Sterling, the silly moose, who loved cows. It was the time of disco and flower crowns. The heartbeat of the era reached Sterling, the 1,000 pound moose in his woodsy marsh in Canada. His marsh stood by a dairy farm, which was lucky, as Sterling was obsessed with cows. He broke the farmer's fence, ran with them in the paddock, and made new friends - he didn't want to leave! But the farmer wasn't so happy with Sterling... Would he find his...
Author
Publisher
Charlesbridge
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"Meet dozens of crustaceans--and a few bonus animals--with engaging text and a laugh-out-loud narrative, from A (Arrow Crab) to E (exoskeleton) to I (Imocaris, a kind of fossil scientists believe to be the first crab on earth) to Z (Zebra Hermit Crabs, which have a hard covering on their legs and claws, but their body is soft). Readers of all ages will be entertained (and learning!) with every page turn."-- provided by publisher.
166) Cashiers
Author
Publisher
Bellwether Media, Inc
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces cashiers to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--Provided by publisher"--
167) Sled racing dogs
Author
Series
Publisher
SportsZone, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2019]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
The title introduces young dog lovers to the sport of sled dog racing, history, training and basics of sled dog racing. The title features informative sidebars, exciting photos, and a glossary. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards.
168) Explore the beach
Author
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Let's explore the beach! There's so much to see at the seashore! Packed with clear and colorful photographs, this fun and easy-to-use book helps you find, identify, and understand a variety of cool animals, plants, and other wonders that share the beach, from seashells and seaweed to sea stars and seagulls--and more!"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Kingfisher
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"Come and meet the smartest artificial intelligences of the past, present, and future. This book introduces pioneering machines such as Watson and Sophia and lifts the lid on how they work. Meet machines that look like humans, pit your wits against AlphaGo and Deep Blue, and seek, advice from Recommendation Engine. With The Code Room, there's even a chance to imagine what it's like to be an AI yourself."--
172) What a map can do
Author
Publisher
Rise x Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"A raccoon narrator embarks on a big adventure in this exciting exploration of maps for the youngest readers. Traditional maps of cities, roads, and parks are joined by some less conventional ones such as inside the body, each one methodically introduced with humor and clear explanation. A clever, colorful, and engaging first look at constructing and decoding maps"--
Author
Publisher
Boyds Mills Press
Pub. Date
[2019]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Kids love food--and they especially love to eat popcorn! Author Cris Peterson offers an illuminating step-by-step examination of the history and science behind America's favorite snack. With photographs illustrating every stage, readers get a behind-the-scenes view of how popcorn is planted, grown, harvested, processed, tested, and finally shipped to stores and movie theaters all over the world. Back matter delves into the history of popcorn and how...
Author
Publisher
Post Hill Press
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
A sinister cabal of corrupt law enforcement personnel, intelligence agents, and military officials at the highest levels of government plotted to overthrow a president. Even after they failed, they continue to secretly pull the levers of power without any accountability to the American people. This isn't the synopsis of a fictional spy thriller. This is what is actually happening in the United States government. In Government Gangsters, Kash Patel--a...
Author
Series
Orca think volume 10
Publisher
Orca Book Publishers
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"This just in: Becoming a savvy news consumer is more important than ever! People are spending more time on the internet, where they're exposed to fake news and clickbait. And as major news events such as the COVID-19 pandemic have shown us, the spread of misinformation puts lives at risk. Breaking News: Why Media Matters explores the history of the media industry, the important role it plays today and the challenges it faces. It also gives kids...
Author
Series
Publisher
Chicago Review Press
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"Fungi are everywhere! They live in the coldest corner of Antarctica and on hot, sandy desert dunes. They're in the air you breathe, the ground you walk on, and the food you eat. But fungi are more than pizza toppings. They form partnerships with plants and help us clean up our planet through bioremediation. Some fungi eat our crops; others protect them. Some fungi cause diseases; others cure them. Some are bigger than you; others are so tiny you...
Author
Publisher
Albastro Media
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"Who said ordinariness is boring? This book shows ordinary things, along with their origins and inventors, in a new light. Come explore their secrets! They're all around us. We use them daily, pass them by, and it never occurs to us to stop and think about where they came from. What, you ask? The most ordinary things in the world, of course! Shoes, umbrellas, toothbrushes, toothpicks, socks, dolls, and so on and so forth. How did they come to be?...
Author
Series
Publisher
Ediciones Obelisco S.L
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
Español
Description
"¿Todavía eres de los que piensas que tu historia familiar no está influyendo en tu persona? Después de leer este libro no pensarás lo mismo. Muchos problemas de pareja, falta de éxito, miedo a hablar en público, obesidad, agresividad y adicciones, entre otros, tienen su origen en lo que han vivido nuestros antepasados, abuelos y padres. Negarlo es como negar la ley de la gravedad. Quieras o no, tu historia familiar te está condicionando y...
Author
Publisher
DK/Penguin Random House
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"Embark on the journey of a lifetime to 20 of the world's wildest places! Explore each environment and learn about the keepers who are working to preserve them for future generations. Meet the animals and plants who call the wilderness home, and discover how you can take active steps to make a difference"--Amazon.
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