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Pub. Date
2023
Language
English
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Description
"America Redux explores the themes that create our shared sense of American identity and interrogates the myths we've been telling ourselves for centuries. With iconic American catchphrases as chapter titles, these twenty-one visual stories illuminate the astonishing, unexpected, sometimes darker sides of history that reverberate in our society to this very day--from the role of celebrity in immigration policy to the influence of one small group of...
3) Europe
Author
Publisher
AV2 by Weigl
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
Describes Europe's location, landforms, animals, plants, history, landmarks, and people.
4) Stars
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2020
Language
English
Description
"Did you know that stars last for billions of years? Some stars shrink and turn white when they are very old. Find out more in Stars, one of the titles in the Discovering Space series"--
Author
Publisher
Greystone Books
Pub. Date
2023
Language
English
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Description
"A visually stunning introduction to patterns found in nature. Perfect for early STEM learning in preschool and kindergarten. From the dots on a ladybug to the spiral on a snail, patterns in nature can be found anywhere. This simple and playful concept book introduces the littlest of readers to both math and nature while engaging their creative potential. By the end, kids will be able to identify: Spots and stripes Spirals and symmetry Waves and honeycombs...
Author
Pub. Date
2023
Language
English
Formats
Description
"So no one taught you about money, either? Let's figure this me$$ out together. In this illustrated, deeply unserious guide to money, Berna Anat--aka the Financial Hype Woman--freaks out her immigrant parents by doing the unthinkable: Talking about money. Loudly. Because we're done staying silent, anxious, and ashamed about our money. It's time to join the party and finally learn about all the financial stuff that always felt too confusing." --...
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Series
Publisher
Abdo Reference, a division of ABDO
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
This encyclopedia examines the US government, providing information on everything from the founding of the US government, to the writing of the Constitution, to information on the Biden administration. It covers the executive, legislative, and judicial branches, and spotlight features highlight key individuals who have shaped the US government. Features include glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated...
Author
Publisher
Feiwel & Friends
Pub. Date
2023
Language
English
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Description
"Everybody has a body. Whether you're short, tall, fat, thin, hairy, bald, whether you use a wheelchair or have a limb difference, we all rely on our bodies to take us through the world. From hiking a mountain to playing baseball to exploring an aquarium, debut author Molli Jackson Ehlert and illustrator Lorian Tu show us all the different ways that bodies can look and the things they can do, with representation of all different types of bodies"--...
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2023
Language
English
Formats
Description
"It all started when John "Minnie" Moore built a mine in Idaho and sold it to Englishman Henry Miller. Then Henry married a local lass named Annie and built her a mansion, hence the "Millers' Minnie Moore Mine Mansion." After Henry died and Annie was hoodwinked--losing all but the mansion--she and her son took to raising pigs in the yard, as some are wont to do. But the town wanted those pigs out. Who could have guessed that Annie and her crew would...
Author
Publisher
Lerner Publishing Group
Pub. Date
2016
Language
English
Formats
Description
What causes people to take their lives? How can suicides be prevented? Looking beyond common myths and misconceptions, Understanding Suicide examines common risk factors including mental illness, substance abuse, domestic abuse, and bullying.
Publisher
Applesauce Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Introduce young readers to the wonders of the sea and answer little kids' big questions about these incredible marine environments. How deep is the ocean? Did you know there are underwater volcanoes? How many species live in the sea? Why do tsunamis start? From the depths of the Mariana Trench to vibrant coral reefs, let this book be your guide to the mysteries of the seven seas. An astounding 80 percent of the ocean has never been explored, mapped,...
Author
Series
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Enjoy more than 100 extraordinary stories of unusual species, behaviors, and objects all told by author Ben Hoare. Why do Mexican jumping beans jump? How do sea cucumbers defend themselves? What causes the northern lights? This book is filled with facts about the most surprising and curious plants, animals, rocks, and phenomena in nature. Children aged 7-9 can read stories of more than one hundred unique animals, plants and phenomena and learn about...
Author
Publisher
HarperCollins
Pub. Date
2018
Language
English
Formats
Description
With tales of "playful horror" and "spine-tingling spookiness" the Goosebumps author offers "a comprehensive introduction to the horror genre for kids" (School Library Journal).
A harrowing array of scary stories that all have one thing in common: each either begins or ends with a scream!
Scream and Scream Again! is full of twists and turns, dark corners, and devilish revenge. Collected in conjunction with the Mystery...
A harrowing array of scary stories that all have one thing in common: each either begins or ends with a scream!
Scream and Scream Again! is full of twists and turns, dark corners, and devilish revenge. Collected in conjunction with the Mystery...