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Pub. Date
2024.
Physical Desc
371 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm
Language
English
Description
""You are to report to Station X at Bletchley Park, Buckinghamshire, in four days time....That is all you need to know." This was the terse telegram hundreds of young women throughout the British Isles received in the spring of 1941, as World War II raged. As they arrived at Station X, a sprawling mansion in a state of disrepair surrounded by Spartan-looking huts with little chimneys coughing out thick smoke-these young people had no idea what kind...
102) Presidents' Day
Author
Pub. Date
2024.
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"From Washington to Lincoln, Presidents' Day is a day to honor leaders! Young learners can find out more about this patriotic holiday with this fact-filled title."--
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2021]
Physical Desc
48 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
"You may have heard of the Mayflower. The ship set sail in 1620, carrying English pilgrims across the sea to Plymouth. But did you know that science played a big role in this voyage? Learn how the Mayflower was constructed. Find out how science helped sail the ship across the ocean. And discover how modern technology is being used to understand the journey and the people aboard"--
105) Micro monsters
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2023]
Physical Desc
48 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
"Look through the microscope at all the amazing creatures living in, on, and around you!"--
106) Wow in space
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2023]
Physical Desc
179 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
Based on the authors' #1 podcast, this exploration of the solar system, stars and life in worlds beyond our own is filled with eye-popping illustrations, mind-blowing facts, jokes, quizzes, comics and more.
"Calling all space cadets! Are you ready to explore the solar system, see the stars, and experience life in a world beyond ours?! Blast off with bestselling authors Mindy Thomas and Guy Raz, hosts of the mega-popular podcast Wow in the World,...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2022]
Physical Desc
48 pages : illustrations (some color), color maps ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Sir Ernest Henry Shackleton led an expedition across Antarctica in 1914. Did you know that science played a big role in this dangerous journey? Learn how weather patterns affected the explorer in Antarctica. Find out the science behind Shackleton's ship, The Endurance . And discover how modern technology is being used to find out even more about this adventure more than 100 years later"--
Author
Pub. Date
[2021]
Physical Desc
32 pages : color publications ; 22 x 26 cm
Language
English
Description
"Abby loves her community and the construction workers that built it! Construction workers create everything from sidewalks to buildings. This engaging approach to curricular content invites readers to learn all about construction workers"--
109) Easter
Author
Pub. Date
2023.
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Developed by literacy experts and educators for students in PreK through grade two, this book introduces beginning readers to Easter through simple, predictable text and related photos"--provided by publisher.
Author
Pub. Date
2023.
Physical Desc
ix, 246 pages : illustrations (some color), color map, facsimiles, portraits ; 21 cm
Language
English
Description
"On November 20, 1969, a group of 89 Native Americans-most of them young activists in their twenties, led by Richard Oakes, LaNada Means, and others-crossed San Francisco Bay under the cover of darkness. They called themselves the "Indians of All Tribes." Their objective was to occupy the abandoned prison on Alcatraz Island ("The Rock"), a mile and a half across the treacherous waters. Under the 1868 Treaty of Fort Laramie between the U.S. and the...
Author
Pub. Date
2024.
Physical Desc
108 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Sea monsters have a long history in lore and literature. Homer first wrote of them in 700 BCE. What Do We Know About the Kraken? lets curious young readers explore what we actually know about this mysterious sea monster's long history. Dive into the facts behind this massive squid-like creature that was first described using the word "Kraken" in the beginning of the eighteenth century. For centuries, sailors have feared the Kraken, which they believe...
Author
Pub. Date
2024.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 26 cm
Language
English
Description
"When you think of holes, what comes to mind? Maybe the irritating hole in your sock. Or the hole on the shelf where you plucked out this book. But did you know there are holes that suddenly devour entire gas stations? Big holes in the ocean that are visible from space? Small holes in balls that prevent a backyard home run? A hole is a part of something where there's nothing at all. Holes are investigated by scientists, used by artists, designed by...
114) Somalia
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2021]
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations, 1 color map ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"In this book, readers will learn about the unique and defining features of Somalia. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the key details of the country, including geography, climate, culture, and resources. Compelling questions encourage further inquiry. Includes reading tips for teachers and parents, a map, quick facts, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index."--
Pub. Date
[2023]
Physical Desc
207 pages : color illustrations ; 18 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Sink your chompers into these wild facts: Great white sharks can detect a single drop of blood in the water from one-third of a mile away, Fossilized dino poop has been found with ancient shark bites in it, Ninja lantern sharks glow in the dark. They're all weird, and they're all true. And there's A LOT more where that came from! From bizarre creatures in the ocean today to gigantic prehistoric sharks and even some pop culture shark weirdness,...
116) Explore the meadow
Author
Pub. Date
[2020]
Physical Desc
16 unnumbered pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
There are many bugs and other creatures to meet in this book. From bumblebees and butterflies to ants and frogs.
Author
Pub. Date
2023.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 33 cm
Language
English
Description
"This richly illustrated concertina book takes the reader from the top of a mountain spring, through varying landscapes, and follows a river's journey from its source to the sea. With a focus on the important role waterways play in human and environmental survival, The River That Flows Beside Me explores the changing landscapes along a river's journey and the habits and ecosystems that call the river their home."--
118) All about teachers
Author
Pub. Date
[2021]
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 22 x 26 cm
Language
English
Description
"Elmo loves his teachers! They help make his community smarter, stronger, and kinder. Favorite Sesame Street Muppets invite you along to learn all about teachers in this friendly approach to key-curricular content"--
119) All about doctors
Author
Pub. Date
[2021]
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 21 x 25 cm
Language
English
Description
"Big Bird knows doctors keep him healthy and strong. Join Big Bird and the rest of the Sesame Street cast as they celebrate these important community helpers!"--
120) Meet the dinosaurs
Series
Pub. Date
[2023]
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Some dinosaurs are fast. Some are tall. Some have horns and spikes! Which dinosaurs would you like to meet?"--Page 4 of cover
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