Summary: Text and computer-generated illustrations present information about all the major types of dinosaurs as well as ancient fish, other prehistoric reptiles in the air or water, and early mammals. Includes fact-file sidebars and information about the latest fossil finds and breakthrough theories.
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2022
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Summary: This is not a book about cats. Nor is it a book on interiors. It is somewhere in-between: a look at how cats and interiors interact, and how cats become a fundamental part of one's home. Really, it is about how a cat completely takes over their home. House Cat is a celebration of fifty-seven charismatic cats and the incredible spaces that they nonchalantly wander. From Grace Coddington's famous...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Thames & Hudson, Inc. 2024
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Summary: "This thrilling book takes the reader into South African caves to discover fossil remains that reframe the human family tree"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: National Geographic 2023
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Summary: "Activist-academic Meg-John Barker and cartoonist Julia Scheele illuminate the histories of queer thought and LGBTQ+ action in this groundbreaking non-fiction graphic novel. From identity politics and gender roles to privilege and exclusion, Queer explores how we came to view sex, gender and sexuality in the ways that we do; how these ideas get tangled up with our culture and our understanding...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Icon Books Ltd 2016
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Summary: Incredible Animals! might be the wildest Guinness World Records book yet. From jaw-dropping skills to unique physical traits, every furry, feathered, scaly, smooth, and slimy creature in this book has defied the odds and silenced the neigh-sayers to become the biggest, fastest, and coolest animals, from the jungle to your own backyard.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers 2016
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Summary: "Discover forces that shape our world, and explore why matter really does matter ... Unlock a whole new way of thinking about ... the wonders of space and time, the electromagnetic spectrum, the hidden laws that govern motion, [and] electronics and new technologies"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Arcturus 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 530 BAKBaker, Matt
Summary: Over the course of 1,500 years, the British monarchy has undergone numerous transformations--from early warrior kings ruling a fragmented land to today's mostly ceremonial head of state, King Charles III. Timeline of the British Monarchy is a detailed work of visual reference from the founders of the Useful Charts website that traces the lineages of the kings and queens of Great Britain from...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Thunder Bay Press 2023
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Summary: "Packed with amazing facts, photos and illustrations, this book will take you on an incredible journey through the world of weather and climate--from hurricanes to heatwaves, deserts to rainforests, and snowstorms to sunny spells. You'll discover the causes of different types of weather and climate, learn the secrets of weather forecasting, and marvel at extreme, record-breaking weather events....
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Publisher / Publication Date: Lonely Planet Global Ltd 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 551.5 PARParker, Philip
Summary: Discover the people, battles, and politics of America's bloodiest conflict, and explore its causes, chapters, characters, and consequences.
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2021
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Summary: "Take a plunge into the dephts and encounter speedy swimmers, deep divers, and bottom feeders. From stealthy sharks to curious catfish, find out fantastic fishy facts about how these underwater creatures hunt, hide, drive, and glide."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK/Penguin Random House 2022
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Summary: Want to know what your cat is really thinking or doing? Chin shows you how to read your kitty's mood. She explains behaviors in colorful detail so you can help your cat feel safe, secure, stimulated, and happy. -- adapted from back cover
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Publisher / Publication Date: Ten Speed Press, an imprint of Random House, a division of Penguin Random House LLC 2023
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 636.8 CHISummary: Read up on fantastic facts and study more than 50 picture quizes with three levels of difficulty. The challenge gets harder as you work your way from Starter, to Challenger, and Genius category.
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2019
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Summary: "DIVE! is a fascinating introduction to the comprehensive, world history of diving by award-winning artist Chris Gall. How do you breathe underwater? What tools can we use to go deeper and deeper into the oceans? And...what's down there? Two-thirds of our Earth is covered in ocean, yet only 5% of it has been explored. DIVE deep into our long history of sea exploration to learn why, how, and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Roaring Brook Press 2024
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Summary: "It might be America's favorite pastime, but baseball isn't just an American sport! From Cuba to Japan, Australia to Italy, a diverse melting pot of countries and cultures have embraced the ole ballgame. In Baseball Around the World, you'll take a multicultural world tour to meet the nations and players who have pushed baseball to international popularity--with a twist, of course. Find out what...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Bushel & Peck Books 2022
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J796.357 SINHawkes, Chris
Summary: This exciting book for children is packed with fun facts about a range of popular sports such as football, karate, badminton, and skiing, as well as ones you might never have heard of like biathlon or cheese rolling. Whether you're a fan of team sports, winter sports, water sports, extreme sports, and even board games such as chess and go, this book has it all. My Encyclopedia of Very Important...
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2020
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Summary: "Every family is unique, but all families have people who love and care for one another. Come along with favorite Sesame Street characters in celebrating the many kinds of families"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Lerner Publications 2023
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Summary: Chris Crisman pairs his award-winning, striking portrait photography of women on the job with poignant, powerful interviews of his subjects: women who have carved out unique places for themselves in a workforce often dominated by men, and often dominated by men who have told them "no."
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Publisher / Publication Date: Simon & Schuster 2020
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 779.24 CRIPeterson, Chris
Summary: "Plan your barn-conversion dream home guided by inspiring real-life examples and practical, cost-effective solutions. Move over she sheds, the next innovation in real estate is a full-on house! That's right: the customizable and cost-efficient barndominum, offering plenty of space and plenty of style. In Barndominiums, author Chris Peterson, a three-decade veteran home improvement author, tours...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Cool Springs Press, an imprint of The Quarto Group 2023
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Summary: A version of the prodigal son parable, with text taken directly from Scripture. Themes of God's love and forgiveness come alive through the expressive illustrations of the two sons and their father. An application page at the end of the book encourages meaningful discussion.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Discovery House from Our Daily Bread Ministries 2019
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Summary: Did you know that without insects, humankind could not survive? This illustrated, fact-filled title explores the huge variety of insects, with a focus on what makes an insect an insect, the differences between the groups, and why insects are the most important animal group on Earth. Broken down into sections exploring each of the main types of insect, each section takes a different, playfully...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Welbeck Editions 2021
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: Through a sparkling collection of photographs, Picture-perfect Sleeping Bear captures the beauty of Sleeping Bear country, which has enchanted people for centuries. It highlights the fun-filled activities that bring people to visit here by the millions. It shows tha area as it was when settlers came here to lumber and to farm. And, it explores how Sleeping Bear Dunes has been preserved and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Mission Point Press 2021
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Lerwill, Ben
Summary: "Are you brave enough to come face-to-face with the biggest and most awe-inspiring prehistoric beasts? In this dramatic introduction to the Stone Age world, the stupendous giants that shared the earth with our human ancestors--from the woolly mammoth and the fearsome saber-toothed cat to the elephant bird and the giant wombat--leap, slither, and swoop to life on eighteen atmospheric and densely...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Candlewick Press 2023