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Pub. Date
[2023]
Physical Desc
192 pages : color illustrations ; 31 cm
Language
English
Description
"National Geographic Kids serves up tons of incredible facts and mind-boggling tidbits to wow your friends and family! Did you know that a giraffe's eye is as big as a Ping-Pong ball? Or that about 19 million hot dogs are sold at major league baseball games every year? Or that there is only one bone in your body that's not connected to another one? There's a lot to know, and National Geographic Kids is here to help. Based on a favorite department...
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Series
Pub. Date
2024
Physical Desc
29 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm
Language
English
Description
"You might know that tigers are the largest of the big cats, but there's so much more to learn about these incredible predators! Discover why tigers have stripes, what makes them stick out their tongue, and how they can survive in habitats ranging from snowy Siberia to the tropical rainforest of Indonesia"--
3) Wow in space
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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,...
4) I am money
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Pub. Date
2023.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
"I am MONEY. You work hard to earn me, and if you're careful and smart about it, I can end up working for you! Introduce kids to the basics of money with this easy-to-understand picture book! Readers will learn about how to earn and save money, how to spend money wisely, and even how to use money to invest in themself. But the most important lesson of all? The best part of money is sharing it! The simple text also helps explain the different forms...
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Series
Pub. Date
[2023]
Physical Desc
192 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
From going to school to shopping at the mall, sneakers are one of the most comfortable ways to get around. But how did these rubbery soles become everyone's favorite shoe to stomp in? Readers will love learning about the story behind sneakers, from the world's oldest shoe to the latest designer sneaker drop...and everything in between!
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Pub. Date
[2023]
Physical Desc
40 unnumbered pages : chiefly illustrations (colour) ; 25 x 25 cm
Language
English
Description
Many find sloths cute, while some find them just plain bizarre. In 'The Upside-Down Book of Sloths', Elizabeth Shreeve uncovers their less-well-known evolutionary history and how they became the beloved - and unique - creatures of today. Many find sloths cute, while some find them just plain bizarre. In The Upside-Down Book of Sloths, Elizabeth Shreeve uncovers their less-well-known evolutionary history and how they became the beloved-and unique-creatures...
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Pub. Date
[2016]
Physical Desc
405 pages ; 22 cm
Language
English
Description
Why have history's greatest minds embraced the wisdom of the ancient Stoics? Because they realize that the most valuable wisdom is timeless and that philosophy is for living a better life, not a classroom exercise. Holiday and Hanselman offer 366 days of Stoic insights and exercises, to help you find the serenity, self-knowledge, and resilience you need to live well.
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Series
Pub. Date
2023.
Physical Desc
48 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
"A new installment in the A True Book series focusing on Survival Skills"--
"Learn basic survival skills and connect with nature!Knowing how to find safe drinking water, how to build a fire, and which foods are safe to eat - as well as which are not - are skills that every outdoor adventurer needs. Did you know that you can find edible plants right in your own backyard? Or that certain insects are super nutritious? Learn all this and more in Food,...
9) Shelter
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Series
Pub. Date
2023.
Physical Desc
48 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
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English
Description
"A new installment in the A True Book series focusing on Survival Skills"--
"Learn basic survival skills and connect with nature!Knowing how to build a safe shelter in any environment is a skill that every outdoor adventurer needs. Did you know that a shelter can be made from sticks and leaves? Or that it can even be made from snow? Learn all this and more in Shelter - a book that gives kids the confidence they need to get outside and explore.ABOUT...
Author
Pub. Date
[2024]
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Language
English
Description
Rhythmic verse presents three sisters who moved from Puerto Rico to New York City as children and grew up to be pioneering activists in their Bronx community, focusing on schools, libraries, and the arts.
Author
Pub. Date
[2017]
Physical Desc
291 pages ; 21 cm
Language
English
Description
Cori addresses the psychological wounds that get inflicted by emotionally absent mothers. Often, the grown children of such mothers can't quite put a finger on what's missing from their lives, but struggle with relationships and their own self-worth. But there are steps they can take to identify their inner strengths and heal attachment wounds.
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Pub. Date
[2024]
Physical Desc
216 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 13 cm
Language
English
Description
"Packed with striking photography, this compact Countries of the World guide explores over 200 countries and territories from around the world. Explore the planet and journey across the world to discover what makes it special in this fact-filled Pocket Eyewitness book for children aged 9-12. This country guide is divided into continental chapters, featuring each nation's geography, climate, and economics, supplemented by stats and data. Children will...
13) Spring seeds
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Series
Pub. Date
2024.
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1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 22 cm
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English
Description
"Discover how seeds spring into action! As winter warms into spring, the amazing life cycle begins--seeds root and sprout and start to grow. From tiny carrot seeds to big avocado seeds and everything in between, discover what seeds can do in this pitch-perfect picture book for younger readers. With clear, informative text and bright, charming illustrations, as well as lots of hilarious interjections from the seeds themselves, this is an exciting start...
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Language
English
Description
Alligators and crocodiles are some of the closest living relatives of dinosaurs, but can you spot the differences between these two gigantic reptiles? Learn what makes each prehistoric creature unique and more in this toothy introduction to alligators and crocodiles.
"This updated edition vetted by an expert introduces young readers to everything they would want to know about the closest living relatives of dinosaurs, alligators and crocodiles. With...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2023]
Physical Desc
216 pages : color illustrations ; 18 cm
Language
English
Description
"Critter Chat is back with all-new online animal antics! You're one click--er, page flip--away from hilarious imagined instant messages, social media posts, silly puns, incredible photos, and so much more--complete with totally true fun facts about animal behavior and communication."--
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Pub. Date
2024.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : illustrations (some color) ; 29 cm
Language
English
Description
Rachel Carson once wrote, "It is not half so important to know as to feel." What do we know about clouds? There are three basic types: stratus, cumulus, and cirrus. Some are fleecy and fair-weathered while others portend storms. But clouds are more than pretty or ominous backdrops. They're the vehicle of water between sea and land, land and sea, in a cycle without end or beginning. They are the writing of the wind on the sky, a language all their...
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Series
Pub. Date
2024
Language
Español
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¡Este innovador título de la serie Primeras conversaciones ahora está disponible en español! Esta serie está basada en estudios que revelan que, desde la primera infancia, se debe conversar con los niños sobre la raza, el género, el consentimiento y una visión positiva del cuerpo, y ofrece a los adultos la oportunidad de iniciar esas importantes conversaciones de una manera informada y...
20) Mujeres en transición: Reflexiones teórico-empíricas en torno a la sexualidad, la pareja y el género
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Pub. Date
2023
Language
Español
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Description
El cambiante rol de las mujeres en la sociedad, la vivencia de la maternidad no como una obligación sino como una posibilidad, la búsqueda constante de conciliación entre el espacio familiar y profesional, la postergación en el proceso de tener una relación de pareja formal, el convertirse en jefas de familia y proveedoras y, por supuesto, la búsqueda de una apropiación del cuerpo y la sexualidad demuestran que las mujeres se encuentran en...
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