Summary: From the 8-bit adventure to Twilight Princess HD, here is everything you've always wanted to know-- and more!-- about The Legend of Zelda! Delve into the era of Hyrule in the historical records. Read the developer notes of each game in the archives. And there's even an exclusive interview with series producer Eiji Aonuma.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Dark Horse Books 2018
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Summary: This encyclopedia offers readers the chance to explore the 63 national parks in the United States and its territories. Alongside photos of the parks, the text highlights each park's history, points of interest, and things to do. Features include glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Encyclopedias, an imprint of Abdo Reference 2023
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Summary: Profiles every element on the periodic table and describes their properties, when they were discovered, and how they are used in household materials.--
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2017
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Summary: Readers will get an in-depth look at everything weather related in this encyclopedia. Alongside photos, readers will learn about weather basics and extreme storms including thunderstorms, floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, hailstorms, blizzards, ice storms, droughts, wildfires and firestorms, dust storms, and heat waves. How climate change impacts extreme storms is covered.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Abdo Reference, a division of ABDO Publishing 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 551.5 UNGMurray, Laura K.
Summary: "This title introduces readers to some of the most popular and influential films in history. In addition to learning about the premise of each movie, readers will learn about the actors and filmmakers involved and the awards each film has won. Features include a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Encyclopedias is an...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Encyclopedias, an imprint of Abdo Reference 2024
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Summary: "Full of stunning images and amazing facts, The Arts: a Visual Encyclopedia is the essential guide to painting, sculpture, photography, music, and dance."--Back cover.
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2017
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J700.9 ARTSandri, Barbara
Summary: Welcome to the wonderful world of chickens! This beloved barnyard bird is full of surprises. Did you know some chickens are so small they can perch in the palm of your hand, and others have feathers that look like a beard? Chickens can learn to count up to four and have excellent hearing--many even like to listen to music! Chickenology takes young readers on a fascinating and informative tour...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Princeton Architectural Press 2021
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Summary: "Our world is filled with extraordinary diversity, from amoebas to zebras, from tiny toadstools to giant oaks. The wonders of the natural world are on display in The Animal Book. This guide to life on our planet is packed full of information about creatures big and small. This tome is structured according to scientific classification, with straightforward explanations of more than 1,500...
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2013
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Contents: The daylily plant -- History of the daylily -- History of daylily hybridizing -- Singles -- Eyed and edged daylilies -- Patterned daylilies -- Doubles -- Spiders, variants, and unusual forms -- Polytepal daylilies -- Small and miniature daylilies -- Hybridizing -- Cultivation -- Daylilies of the future.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Timber Press 2008
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 635.934 PETMeredith, Susan.
Summary: This book will help you gain an understanding of what people of different faiths believe, where and how people worship, the impact of religion on society, rites of passage, custom and festivals.
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Publisher / Publication Date: EDC Publishing 2010
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J Religion MeredithBird, Daisy
Summary: "Pigs are full of unexpected surprises. Did you know that when a pig is happy, it will uncoil its curly tail and wag it just like a dog? Or that feral hogs can detect odors from seven miles away? Pigology delves into the history of pigs, pig breeds around the world, famous pigs, pigs in culture, and so much more, with engaging scenes from illustrator Camilla Pintonato."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Princeton Architectural Press 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 636.4 BIRSummary: "This first encyclopedia covers all the big topics for little learners, including science, history, space, and the natural world. Explore deep underground and high in the sky, travel the globe on ships and trains, and find out about dinosaurs, plants and animals, the human body, and much, muche more. The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Very First Encyclopedia features vibrant photography alongside...
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2022
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Summary: "Super Shark Encyclopedia uncovers the secrets of the oceans by exploring a remarkable array of 80 sharks and other sea creatures -- from Barrel Shrimp to Blue Sharks, Starfish to Bat Fish, and Hammerhead Sharks to Sandtiger Sharks, plus surfing penguins, deep-sea monsters, rays, eels and more. Packed with jaw-dropping facts about animal behavior and anatomy, new x-ray artworks utilize...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2015
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Summary: Readers will get an in-depth look at the important systems that make up the human body. Alongside engaging and informative photos, readers will learn about the circulatory, digestive, endocrine, immune, muscular, nervous, reproductive, respiratory, and skeletal systems and how each are critical to a healthy, functioning body. Features include a glossary, additional resources, and an index.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Abdo Publishing 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 612 CERRadley, Gail
Summary: "Readers will get an in-depth look at the critical components that make up space. Alongside engaging photos, readers will learn about planets, the moon, the sun, stars, asteroids, comets, meteoroids, galaxies, the universe, and the exciting field of space exploration. Features include a glossary, additional resources, and an index." --publisher's website.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Abdo Publishing 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 520 RADYang, Yang
Summary: "As much as two hundred and fifty-three million years ago, the most incredible beasts roamed this earth. They ruled supreme on the land, under the water, and in the air for some one hundred million years before their time came to an end. Now, all these years later, we study their bones--and the earth's memory of their bones--to learn as much about them as we can. For years, humans have...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Brown Books Kids, [an imprint of] Brown Books Publishing Group 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Oversized, Call number: J 567.9 YANAlderton, David
Summary: Provides information on keeping an aquarium or pond, highlighting species of popular freshwater, saltwater, tropical, and cold water fish, along with information on feeding, breeding, and care.
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2019
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Summary: Browse through the catalog of gorgeous photographs and learn about the characteristics and origins of each breed, from Friesians to Thoroughbreds, and some of the most famous horses that left a mark on equine history. A fascinating introduction takes you through the evolution of the horse, horse disciplines like polo and show jumping, the animal's place in history, art, culture, and much more....
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2016
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1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 636 EDWWilliams, Stephanie (Stephanie Renee)
Summary: "Move over Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman-Peacemaker is here to stay and he's bringing along more than 100 of DC's most colorful and unconventional characters from all corners of the DC Multiverse in this officially licensed book. Star of the smash hit HBO Max series, Peacemaker heralds a new era for DC Comics and a new type of Super Hero. First appearing on the page in 1966, Peacemaker has...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Running Press 2023
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Summary: This comprehensive encyclopedia is both an expert reference work and visual directory, explaining the development of arms, and showing the individual specifications of modern weapons.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Lorenz Books 2014
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Summary: "Years ago, artist David More set himself the task of observing and meticulously painting the trees found in Britain, France, Germany and the Low Countries - common or rare, native or introduced, growing wild or cultivated in arboreta, parks, and gardens. Deciduous trees were painted in the dead of winter as well as in full leaf; he also painted precise details of leaves or needles, bark,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Timber Press 2003
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 582 MORSummary: "The Super Mario Encyclopedia is jam-packed with content from all seventeen Super Mario games and spans more than 30 years of the franchises history --from the original Super Mario Bros to Super Mario 3D World"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Dark Horse Books, a division of Dark Horse Comics, Inc. 2018
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Summary: It's time for adventure! Discover all there is to know about every mob in Minecraft in the official Mobspotter's Encyclopedia: The Ultimate Guide to the Mobs of Minecraft. You'll meet seven expert guides, who are full of stories of their fun experiences, and be taken on a tour to explore every corner of the Overworld. You'll even navigate to the Nether and experience the End dimension, on a...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Random House Worlds 2023