Boughton, Simon
Summary: "At the time of its completion in 1936, Hoover Dam was the biggest dam in the world and the largest feat of architecture and engineering in the country--a statement of national ambition and technical achievement. It turned the wild Colorado River into a tame and securely managed water source, transforming millions of acres of desert into farmland while also providing water and power to the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Little, Brown and Company 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 627.82 BOUDavies, Nicola
Summary: "Take a lively look at the biology of plants on Earth and their vast importance to our planet, with this wide-ranging exploration from an award-winning team."--Publisher's description.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Candlewick Press 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 580 DAVKim, Carol
Summary: "Throughout history, people have told many stories about fearsome pirates on the high seas. But not all of them are true! Was walking the plank a common punishment that pirates used? Did pirates keep pets? Check out the stories. Then see if you can spot the myths!"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press 2024
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Summary: "The 1922 discovery of King Tut's tomb is one of the most important ancient Egyptian finds in history. People have told stories about it ever since. Are there rooms in King Tut's tomb yet to be discovered? Did clues point to King Tut being murdered? Read the stories. Then see if you can separate the truths from the myths!"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 932 KIMDenega, Danielle
Summary: "New species of amphibians are being discovered all the time! This book explores five new-found animals including a newt, a salamander, and three frogs. Get ready to learn all about how, when, and where these amazing animals were discovered!" -- Back cover.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc. 2024
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Summary: "New species of fish are being found all the time! This book explores five new-found animals including an eel, a batfish, and a snailfish. Get ready to learn all about how, when, and where these amazing animals were discovered!" -- Back cover.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc. 2024
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Summary: "New species of reptiles are being discovered all the time! This book explores five new-found animals including a turtle, a snake, and three lizards. Get ready to learn all about how, when, and where these amazing animals were discovered!" -- Back cover.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc. 2024
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Summary: "New species of mammals are being dicovered all the time! This book explores five new-found animals including a bat, a sloth, and a skunk. Get ready to learn all about how, when, and where these amazing animals were discovered!" -- Back cover.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc. 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 599 BLARau, Dana Meachen
Summary: "Just in time for the third North American total solar eclipse of the twenty-first century, this book explains how to safely observe solar eclipses, how long eclipses last, and why they result in a blackout period during the day"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Penguin Workshop 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 523.7 RAUMurray, Julie
Summary: Get to know each dog from the tips of its wet nose to the end of its wagging tail! Young readers will love the simple, easy-to-read text and beautiful full-color photographs featuring man's and woman's best friends! Complete with a More Facts section and bolded glossary terms.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Abdo Kids 2024
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Summary: "Are you ready for round two of the hilarious guessing game picture book? Discover fascinating facts about animals while guessing if you're looking at a butt or a face! Butt or Face? Volume 2 continues the delightfully cheeky challenge with a whole new set of animals from all over the world. Examine a close-up photo of an animal and then guess whether you're looking at the top or...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Sourcebooks eXplore 2024
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Summary: Symptoms and treatments for diabetes and how this condition affects people's daily lives. Diabetes affects how the body turns food into energy. Read this book to find out the causes, symptoms, and treatments for this condition, and how people living with diabetes can enjoy happy, healthy lives.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Brown Bear Books 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 618.92 DICKing, Daniel
Summary: "How To Play Chess introduces each piece and its moves, explains key principles such as check and how to open a game, before exploring tricks such as forks, pins, and skewers. It's packed with graded test positions and training exercises to help young players improve their game as they progress through the book. What's more, readers can brush up on the fascinating history of chess, with...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Kingfisher 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 794.1 KINDriscoll, Martin
Summary: "Think pro football begins with the opening kickoff? Think again! In this Sports Illustrated Kids book, go behind the scenes of a typical game day in professional football-from pregame tailgating and prepping the pigskins to halftime shows and postgame interviews. This fast-paced, fact-filled book will give football fans off all ages a fresh new perspective on America's Game"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press, a Capstone imptint 2023
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Summary: "Think a soccer match begins with the opening kickoff? Think again! In this Sports Illustrated Kids book, go behind the scenes of a typical game day in professional soccer-from prepping the pitch and cleaning cleats to player escorts and jersey swaps. This fast-paced, fact-filled book will give soccer fans, young and old, a brand-new perspective on major league soccer"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press, a Capstone imprint 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 796.334 TRODriscoll, Martin
Summary: "Think big league baseball begins with the opening pitch? Think again! In this Sports Illustrated Kids book, go behind the scenes of a typical game day in professional baseball-from prepping the diamond and welcoming fans to hawking hot dogs and broadcasting from the booth. This fast-paced, fact-filled book will give baseball fans, young and old, a whole new perspective on America's favorite...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press, a Capstone imprint 2023
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Summary: "It's a battle of the hunter versus the warrior! Roman goddess Diana reigns over nature, fertility, childbirth, and the boundary between Earth and the underworld. The Greek goddess Athena is known for her wisdom and courage in battle. If these two goddesses were to go head-to-head, who would come out on top? Compare and contrast Diana's and Athena's strengths and weaknesses in this Mythology...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press, an imprint of Capstone 2023
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Summary: "Think pro basketball begins with the opening tipoff? Think again! In this Sports Illustrated Kids book, go behind the scenes of a typical game day in professional basketball-from cleaning the hardcourt and mascot madness to locker room pep talks and postgame interviews. This fast-paced, fact-filled books will give basketball fans off all ages a totally fresh perspective on big-time basketball"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press, a Capstone imprint 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 796.323 DRIKlepinger, Teresa
Summary: Jaws wide. Let the battle begin! Learn how great white sharks and killer whales fight through narrative nonfiction, Fun Facts, informative sidebars, detailed infographics, vivid photos, and a glossary.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Bigfoot Books 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 597.3 KLEKlepinger, Teresa
Summary: Teeth are out. Let the battle begin! Learn how crocodiles and hippos fight through narrative nonfiction, Fun Facts, informative sidebars, detailed infographics, vivid photos, and a glossary.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Bigfoot Books 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 597.982 KLEKlepinger, Teresa
Summary: Muscles braced. Let the battle begin! Learn how wolf packs and moose fight through narrative nonfiction, Fun Facts, informative sidebars, detailed infographics, vivid photos, and a glossary.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Bigfoot Books 2023
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Summary: "A raccoon narrator embarks on a big adventure in this exciting exploration of maps for the youngest readers. Traditional maps of cities, roads, and parks are joined by some less conventional ones such as inside the body, each one methodically introduced with humor and clear explanation. A clever, colorful, and engaging first look at constructing and decoding maps."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Rise x Penguin Workshop 2023
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Summary: "Six decades ago, on August 28, 1963, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his iconic "I Have a Dream" speech during the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom--a moment often revered as the culmination of this Black-led protest. But at its core, the March on Washington was not a beautiful dream of future integration; it was a mass outcry for jobs and freedom NOW--not at some undetermined...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Farrar Straus Giroux Books for Young Readers 2023
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: "From sunset at Stonehenge to the steps of the Forbidden City, see the wonders of the world and the people who built and used them brought back to life in stunning detail. Discover humanity's greatest monuments restored to their former glory in this guide to the wonders of the world. Incredible History: Wonders of the World turns back time to reveal realistic reconstructions of the most...
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2023