Williams, Dinah (Dinah J.)
Summary: Profiles for over eighty gods and goddesses from over thirty pantheons from all over the world, illustrated by artists from those cultures. Filled with family drama, heroic deeds, impossible feats, battles and magic, stories have been used to address life's biggest answers for centuries.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Abrams Books for Young Readers 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 201.3 WILPearson, Anne
Summary: "Travel back in time to a civilization rich in epic heroes, powerful gods, myths, and legends. Discover how ancient Greek art, ideas, science, and medicine have influenced the world today, and how a sports festival in honor of the god Zeus became the modern Olympic Games!" --
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 938 PEABaker, 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: Presents a guide for boys to help them understand and embrace the physical and emotional changes in the journey through puberty.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Rockridge Press 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 612.661 TODOldham, Matthew
Summary: A great introduction for young children to ever-popular topics, with charming pictures and simple text perfect for reading and talking about with young children. Topics covered include Our World, Space, Science, My Body, Animals, Dinosaurs and Long Ago.
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Publisher / Publication Date: EDC Publishing 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 032.02 OLDDowney, Robert
Summary: "What we eat matters--to us, and to the planet. Cool food is a game-changing new food category and way of thinking that can help fix the climate. This ... book will show you how to make simple choices, starting today--in the supermarket, in your kitchen, and in the world--to reduce your environmental impact. Hundreds of cool foods exist, but until now have gone largely uncelebrated for their...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Blackstone Publishing 2024
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Summary: "There are few rivalries across history that are quite as formidable, and in Cat Jokes vs. Dog Jokes/Dog Jokes vs. Cat Jokes, they go head-to-head--with a twist that may give you...paws. Through a recurring cast of characters that present the 200+ jokes in comic-style format, there are added layers of humor in funny visuals and wisecracking canines and felines that don't just tell the jokes,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Workman 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 818 LEWSewell, Jacquie
Summary: One medium-size whale carcass delivers as much food to the dark, cold ocean depths as 4,000 years of sinking food particles. When a dead whale arrives, the café opens for business, and who better than Dan Tavis to show us the bizarre deep-ocean diners who show up? Hagfish, zombie worms, sleeper sharks--this group of patrons is stranger than the denizens of the Mos Eisley Cantina in Star Wars. A...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Tilbury House Publishers 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 577.7 SEWBruchac, Joseph
Summary: "On November 20, 1969, a group of 89 Native Americans-most of them young activists in their twenties, led by Richard Oakes, LaNada Means, and others-crossed San Francisco Bay under the cover of darkness. They called themselves the "Indians of All Tribes." Their objective was to occupy the abandoned prison on Alcatraz Island ("The Rock"), a mile and a half across the treacherous waters. Under...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Abrams Books for Young Readers 2023
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Summary: Describes how crystals form in nature, how crystals are grown artificially, and how crystals are used in industry. Numerous color photos with text identify the various gemstones.
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 548 SYMBurgan, Michael
Summary: "Impress your friends and family with all these weird but true facts about everything rock and mineral"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: National Geographic 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 552 BURBrooks, Ben
Summary: "Boys can be anything they want to be! In this sequel to the New York Times bestseller Stories for Boys Who Dare to Be Different, Ben Brooks introduces seventy-six more boys and men who will inspire young readers to live boldly and true to themselves."--Provided by publisher.
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Publisher / Publication Date: RP Kids 2020
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J920 BROSiber, Kate
Summary: "From the award-winning author of National Parks of the USA, Kate Siber, this stunning book showcases an amazing adventure activity to try in every single state. 50 Adventures in the 50 States features gripping outdoors activities, vividly illustrated and described alongside fascinating facts about the nature and geography of each activity location - the very best the U.S.A. has to offer...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Wide Eyed editions, and imprint of The Quarto Group 2020
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Summary: The most comprehensive field guide to the edible wild plants of eastern North America, by the region's leading authority on edible wild plants. Covers 678 edibles, with over 1,800 color photos, detailed descriptions, and 625 range maps.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Forager's Harvest 2023
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Summary: "In this book, early fluent readers will learn about the causes, main events, key players, and lasting impacts of immigration through Ellis Island. Interesting photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn about this important part of American history. An infographic enhances understanding of immigration through Ellis Island, and What Do You Think? sidebars encourage...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Pogo books are published by Jump! 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 304.8 FORPlayforth, Krupa Bhojani
Summary: "Learning how the human body works is an important skill for toddlers. This adorable kids anatomy book walks them through every major body part, with simple language and vibrant artwork that keep them engaged as they explore how they use their eyes to see, their nose to smell, their legs to move, and their arms to wave hello!"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Callisto Publishing, an imprint of Sourcebooks 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE PLAWaterman, Jonathan
Summary: "This breathtaking book highlights the most glorious wilderness areas and nature preserves in North America"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: National Geographic 2023
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: "Many of us have vivid recollections of childhood visits to the public library: the unmistakable, slightly musty scent, the excitement of checking out a stack of newly-discovered books. Today's libraries also function as de facto community centers, and offer free access to the Internet, job-hunting assistance, or a warm place to take shelter along with the endless possibilities that spark your...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Princeton Architectural Press 2014
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 027.7 DAWSummary: "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
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 722 BACBarlas, Robert
Summary: A book for young readers about the history and culture of the African nation of Uganda.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Cavendish Square 2019
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2 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 967.61 BARKahn, Lloyd
Summary: Presents a guide to homemade shelter, featuring images and ideas culled from across the globe, and includes bottle homes in the Nevada desert, tree houses on the South China Sea, and Japanese stilt houses.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Shelter Publications 2004
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 690 KAHRiera, Lucas
Summary: Presents nineteen true stories of extraordinary canine heroes, who can each teach a lesson to us all, as they help the elderly, unhoused people, prisoners, the police department, the fire brigade and mountain rescue.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Orange Mosquito 2023
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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
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 560 LERClasky, Leonard
Summary: "Monkeys and apes are the stars of this show in this engaging and accessible joke book. Readers are sure to find new favorite jokes to share with family and friends as they practice their punchlines with the help of some primates. In addition to learning new jokes, they also learn important information about monkeys and apes, connecting comedy with common curriculum topics related to beginner...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Windmill Books 2023