Hore, Rosie
Summary: What would you do if your teacher told you to stop using the word "nice" so much? If you had the Big Picture Thesaurus, you might thumb through it until you found "nice" between "new" and "noise." Then you'd find your options: "pleasant," "agreeable," "good-natured," "delightful," and "fantastic". At this point, you might be scratching your head deciding which word to use, but once you find it...
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Publisher / Publication Date: : EDC Publishing 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 423 HORFrith, Alex
Summary: "Many people will disagree when discussing politics in polite conversation. But understanding it is essential if you're going to understand the world around you. Politics help people decide how to run cities and countries, and how even the simplest decisions in society get made. There are politics involved in almost every aspect of your daily life."
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Publisher / Publication Date: EDC Publishing 2018
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1 available in JT Non-Fiction, Call number: JT Understanding 320.3 Stowell 2018Nordvig, Mathias
Summary: What is more awesome than the hammer-wielding thunder-god, Thor; the Queen of Asgard and all-knowing goddess, Frigg; or the gigantic sea serpent, Jormungand? Norse Mythology for Kids transports you into the Nordic lands where extraordinary creatures like giants, dwarfs, elves, and monsters walked among fearless gods and goddesses. Featuring timeless stories from such countries as Iceland,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Rockridge Press 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Fiction, Call number: J FIC NORRichardson, Gillian
Summary: "Ships have sailed through human history for thousands of years. Sometimes, their dramatic voyages have even changed the course of the world. For centuries, ships have brought cultures together in peace or conflict, played a role in wars and revolutions, and transformed societies. Climb on deck for 10 ocean adventures, starting with the groundbreaking exploits of Zheng He's 15th-century...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Annick Press 2015
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 623.8 RICStorden, Thom.
Summary: "Provides information on the most stunning records in the sport of professional baseball"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2015
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Summary: "An illustrated comic travelogue about an American immigrant driving alone through all that's left of "The Mother Road," Route 66"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Zest Books 2019
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1 available in Young Adult Graphic Novels, Call number: YA 921 KHOStorden, Thom.
Summary: "Provides information on the most stunning records in the sport of professional basketball"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2015
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 796.323 STOMunro, Roxie
Summary: "A scuba diver encounters 29 true-to-size sea creatures with information about their intriguing habits and more about the Caribbean coral reef they call home" --
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Publisher / Publication Date: Holiday House 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 591.77 MUNBowen, Carl
Summary: In this graphic novel adapted from Norse mythology, Thor and Loki journey to the land of the giants in order to teach them a lesson, but get tricked by the magic of the giant Utgarda-Loki into competing in a number of impossible challenges.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Stone Arch Books, a Capstone imprint 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 398 BOWLight, Char
Summary: "Throughout human history, societies around the world have developed varying concepts of gender that affect the roles its citizens play in their communities. There is an equally rich history of individuals who reject, subvert, expand, or explore the gender roles of their society. This book serves as an accessible introduction to the history of gender and conversations on gender identity...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Rosen Publishing 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 305.3 LIGPeet, Rosie
Summary: Learn to be a Ninja with Master Wu and the heroes of Ninjago! This fun LEGO NINJAGO book teaches children all about their favorite Ninja heroes--their training, weapons, skills, and amazing Spinjitzu powers. Kids will discover Kai, Nya, Lloyd, Jay, Cole, and Zane's newest adventures in this book for children learning to read.
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2020
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Summary: Introductory biography of the first president of the United States. George Washington is often called the father of our country. He beat the odds to lead the Continental Army to victory in the Revolutionary War, served as first president of the United States, and then retired from public life to farm Virginia's largest plantation. In this groundbreaking new series, DK brings together fresh...
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Pub. 2005
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 WASChoi, Betty
Summary: "Pediatrician Betty Choi invites kids ages 8 and up to explore the marvels of the human body with lively hands-on projects and activities. Packed with colorful diagrams of how each major body system works, fun facts, and easy tests that kids can use to learn about and evaluate their own body functions, The Human Body Learning Lab makes biology more exciting and engaging than ever"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Storey Publishing 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 612 CHOJames, Alice
Summary: When was the webcam invented and why? Do imaginary numbers exist? What is fuzzy logic? Find the answers these questions about the amazing world of numbers, computers and coding, along with loads of other curious, amazing and mind-boggling facts, in this eye-catching book that is absolutely bursting with information.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2018
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1 available in JT Non-Fiction, Call number: JT STEM JamesPeet, Rosie
Summary: Turn your LEGO world kawaii with more than 50 adorable ideas. Use your LEGO bricks to create quirky builds such as unicorns, hot dogs, cacti, cupcakes, and more. Plus, express your cute style with bag charms and zany pencil pots. Get inspired by all things cute!
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2020
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Summary: In this graphic novel version of Norse mythology, Odin, father of the Viking gods, shares some of his tales of Thor's battles with the giants of Jotunheim, and Loki's treachery.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Stone Arch Books, a Capstone imprint 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 398 BOWBaker, Theo
Summary: Describes the activity at a construction site and the heavy equipment needed to accomplish the various tasks involved in building a skyscraper.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Grosset & Dunlap, an imprint of Penguin Group (USA) LLC 2014
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 690 BAKRosen, Karen
Summary: "Over the years, many women have made contributions to track and field. Betty Robinson became the first woman to win an Olympic gold medal in the sport, paving the way for athletes such as Fanny Blankers-Koen, Wilma Rudolph, Joan Benoit, and Elaine Thompson-Herah. Learn more about each woman's struggles and successes, and find out what makes them trailblazers"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Norwood House Press 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 796.42 ROSRosen, Michael
Summary: Many people use religion to guide them and instill a set of principles that they can follow in life. However, not everyone chooses to go down this path. Those who don't believe in things like god or destiny might subscribe to humanism, or the philosophy that humans are independent and in control of their own lives without a higher power to help them along. Using this insightful guide, readers...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Rosen Central 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 211.6 ROSKhan, Hiba Noor
Summary: Malala Yousafzai is known across the world for having the courage to stand up for what she believes in, even in the face of terrifying adversity. From playing in the Swat Valley in Pakistan to making speeches at the United Nations, Malala's story has become an inspiration for people all over the world who are fighting for justice. Discover what it took for one incredible girl to become the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2019
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1 available in JT Non-Fiction, Call number: JT People YousafzaiRosen, Aaron
Summary: A Journey Through Art is a global history of art with a time- travel twist, taking young readers on a expedition from the Paleolithic period to the present day, voyaging to thirty locations around the world. As readers travel from one incredible destination to the next, they discover the amazing network of caves carved into the rock in AD 500 at Ajanta, India; Cambodia s Angkor Wat as it stood...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Thames & Hudson 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 709 ROSGuns n' Roses (Musical group)
Summary: Celebrates the love between a parent and child through an illustrated retelling of song lyrics from Guns n' Roses.
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Publisher / Publication Date: [Library Ideas, LLC] 2023
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Summary: Rosie, a Detroit Herstory is a story for young readers about women workers during World War II. Across America, women produced everything from ships and tanks, to ammunition and uniforms, in spectacular quantities. Their skill, bravery, tenacity, and spirit became a rallying point of American patriotism and aided in defining Detroit as the Arsenal of Democracy. Even though women workers were...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Wayne State University Press 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 940.53 ISGCopies Available at Kingsley
1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 940.53 ISGFeldman, Thea.
Summary: Text and colorful photographs introduce baby animals, discussing what they look like, and how their parents take care of them.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2012