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Author
Publisher
Flowerpot Press
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Come along on a space adventure to discover fun facts about satellites and how and why they are floating around in space!" -- Back cover.
"Images accompany information about Earth satellites. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 2 through 7"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Publisher
Alfred A. Knopf
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Perhaps the most significant meals in the world have been consumed at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue by the presumptive leaders of the free world. Thomas Jefferson had an affinity for eggplant and FDR for terrapin stew. Nixon ate a lump of cottage cheese topped with barbecue sauce every day and Obama regularly had arugula. Now, Alex Prud'homme takes us to the dining tables of the White House to look at what the presidents chose to eat, how the food was...
Author
Publisher
Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2021.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Fly Guy is buzzing to learn all about the world's weirdest animals!"--
"While on a field trip to the zoo, Buzz and Fly Guy discover the world is filled with weird and unusual animals! From blobfish to naked mole rats, there's plenty for the best friends to explore." -- Amazon.com.
Author
Series
Publisher
Abrams
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
This official behind-the-scenes companion to the Disney+--Star Wars--series--The Mandalorian--features exclusive concept art, character and costume sketches, and vehicle and creature designs... The Art of Star Wars: The Mandalorian--takes fans behind the scenes of the first ever live-action--Star Wars--television series. Filled with concept art, sketches, and interviews with key cast, crew, and creatives, including executive producer/showrunner/writer...
165) Star Wars timelines
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Chart the history of Star Wars in this stunning guide, from the time before the High Republic to the end of the First Order. An indispensable companion for all Star Wars fans, this premium quality book displays visual timelines that chronologically map key events, characters, and developments, and mark their significance. Track crucial conflicts across the years that affect the galaxy in profound ways. Follow the Skywalker lightsaber as it passes...
166) Truth or lie: dogs!
Author
Publisher
Random House
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"A book made up of 75% truths and 25% lies, challenging kids to spot what is false in this fun reader about dogs"--
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Are you curious about numbers, size, and how something small stacks up against something big? Accompanied by fascinating facts and figures, the life-size photographs in this book answer "What if?" and "How many?" for all kinds of creatures and objects. If you unravel all the thread from a T-shirt, how many times will that thread wrap around a city block? How many flowers does a hive of bees have to visit to collect enough pollen to make a pound of...
168) Adorable animals
Author
Series
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"From the pika to fennec fox, blue morpho butterfly to baby seal, meet tons of adorable animals from all around the world in this Level 2 reader"--
Author
Publisher
Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"With supercool facts, clever rhyme, and hilarious illustrations by Steve Björkman, acclaimed author Joanne Settel will answer kids' most burning questions about their bodies in this fascinating, fun exploration of the science of our digestion."--
Have you ever wondered... Why spicy foods make you sweat? Why garlic makes your breath so stinky? Just how long your large intestine is? What happens when you swallow gum? Why food tastes different when...
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
The creators of the podcast The Dollop present illustrated profiles of the weird, outrageous, NSFW, and downright absurd tales from American history that you weren't taught in school.
The United States of Absurdity presents short, informative, and hilarious stories of the most outlandish (but true) people, events, and more from United States history. Comedians Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds cover the...
The United States of Absurdity presents short, informative, and hilarious stories of the most outlandish (but true) people, events, and more from United States history. Comedians Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds cover the...
Author
Series
Conversations with God volume 9
Publisher
Rainbow Ridge Books, LLC
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
The whole universe, the entire cosmos in each of its dimensions, is filled with sentient beings, each imbued with the exact same desire-the desire to express and experience their true nature and their true Identity. This involves a process of, first, moving through and knowing every aspect of being physical. then moving through and knowing every aspect of being metaphysical. Then, integrating both. And here is the great secret that Highly evolved...
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"This ultimate kids' factbook includes must-know facts and stats about more than 200 species of animal, from where they live to how they communicate with one another, and much, much more. With modern, detailed illustrations and unique information confirmed by our own animal expert, this book is perfect for inquisitive, young animal lovers"--
Author
Publisher
Insight Editions
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
Every event is magical when it's inspired by the imaginative Wizarding World of the Harry Potter films! Bursting with photography and sprinkled with behind-the-scenes film facts, this book offers step-by-step instructions on how to create, craft, and cater five unique Harry Potter-themed events. Packed with fun and unique crafts, recipes, and activities, this book includes complete blueprints for a colorful house-themed birthday party, mysterious...
174) How to hold animals
Author
Publisher
Scribner
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"Learn from the experts--a pet shop owner, a veterinarian, a wildlife photographer, and a reptile handler--how to pick up and hold dozens of species of animals, great and small, furry, scaly, and feathery, including snails, chipmunks, chickens, chinchillas, stag beetles, lizards, hamsters, owls, grasshoppers, mice, and more. Chock full of fascinating facts, interviews with experts, and full-color photos on every page, How to Hold Animals will delight...
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
"An authoritative companion to the climactic final chapter in the new Star Wars trilogy, this essential visual guide to Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker explores the world of Episode IX in unparalleled detail. Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker: The Visual Dictionary features the fascinating characters, planets, vehicles, and aliens that the heroes of the Resistance will encounter in their battle to defeat the First Order. Produced in close collaboration...
Author
Publisher
Bloomsbury Children's Books
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Have you ever struggled to concentrate because there are SO many questions buzzing around your brain? Here are answers to seventy-one of the most bamboozling questions and curious queries that you can think of. This book will define, debunk, and demystify the trickiest of questions and open your eyes to amazing facts you have never even thought of!"--
179) Truth or lie: cats!
Author
Publisher
Random House Children's Books
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"A book made up of 75% truths and 25% lies, challenging kids to spot what is false in this fun reader about cats"--
"Cats were domesticated before dogs, right? That's a LIE! The TRUTH is, dogs were living with people for 10,000 years before cats ever were! Though this engaging early reader is 100% fun, 25% of it is FALSE! In a unique Q&A format, proficient readers are quizzed about cats to see if they can separate facts from "lies." The book's mascot--the...
Author
Series
Publisher
Lonely Planet Global, Ltd
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"Which ocean is the largest? What pet is most popular in different parts of the world? How far away is each planet from the sun? Learn these and dozens of other fascinating facts about our planet and its inhabitants in Lonely Planet Kids' Infographic Guide to the Globe, a dynamically-illustrated guide full of graphs and charts. Colorful graphics featuring fun facts keep kids entertained and learning. Plus, you'll find engaging questions on every page...
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