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Blast off! The science of space Class of their own Count the critters Cultures of the past Documents relating to the colonial, Revolutionary and post-Revolutionary history of the state of New Jersey. v. 21 Great books of the Western world ; ol. 1 Lost treasures of the ancient world The nasty past The other side of the myth The Writer's craftFilter By Series
Blast off! The science of space Class of their own Count the critters Cultures of the past Documents relating to the colonial, Revolutionary and post-Revolutionary history of the state of New Jersey. v. 21 Great books of the Western world ; ol. 1 Lost treasures of the ancient world The nasty past The other side of the myth The Writer's craftRathburn, Betsy
Summary: "Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to beluga whales. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Bellwether Media, Inc. 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 599.5 RATThompson, Mark
Summary: Imagine building a rocket and blasting off into space! But to really do that you'll need to apply a fair bit of science. This book has twelve scientific investigations to help you understand why gravity matters, and how to power a rocket and land safely back on Earth. Discover why rockets are rocket-shaped and what happens when you create a chemical reaction - and lots, lots more! Space Science...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens Publishing 2024
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Summary: Imagine living on an alien planet! But to really do that you'll need to apply a fair bit of science. This book has twelve scientific investigations to help you understand how force fields help us, why taking a shower is space is tricky and how tiny specs of space dust can be deadly. Discover why insulation is important and what would happen if you went out into space without a spacesuit - and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens Publishing 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 629.45 THOHinds, Kathryn
Summary: Examines the history, culture, religion, society, and achievements of the Italian city of Venice, from its founding to its surrender to Napoleon at the end of the eighteenth century.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Benchmark Books 2002
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 945.31 HINSchomp, Virginia.
Summary: Discusses how and why the Renaissance began in Italy, the cultural and intellectual achievements of the Italian Renaissance, and the lasting effects of these achievements on Western civilization.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Benchmark Books 2003
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 945.05 SCHService, Pamela F.
Summary: Discusses the history, social order, customs, religion, and accomplishments of the area known as the "cradle of civilization."
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Publisher / Publication Date: Benchmark Books 1999
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 935 SERHinds, Kathryn
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Publisher / Publication Date: Benchmark Books/Marshall Cavendish 2002
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 942.03 HINZeinert, Karen.
Summary: Traces the rise and fall of the Persian Empire from its earliest days to the seventh century when it was conquered by the Arabs. The culture, artistic achievements, religion, and legacy of the once mighty empire are discussed.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Benchmark Books 1997
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 935.05 ZEIMarston, Elsa.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Benchmark Books/Marshall Cavendish 2002
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 939.44 MARCarpenter, Kenneth
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Publisher / Publication Date: Indiana University Press 1999
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 567.91 CARAmichai, Yehuda.
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Publisher / Publication Date: University of California Press 1996
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 892.416 ARMCooke, Hope
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Publisher / Publication Date: Temple University Press 1995
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 917.471 COORingstad, Arnold
Summary: Offers readers a captivating look into asteroids, meteorites, and comets, complete with vivid photographs and exciting diagrams. Back matter includes an in-depth 'Out of This World' feature that highlights a related topic, a phonetic glossary, resources for further study, and an index. --
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Publisher / Publication Date: The Child's World 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 523.5 RINSummary: Features the major Roman dwellings in the North African region, with exciting footage of Carthage, this unique underground city of Bulla Regia and the recently discovered Chimtou.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Kultur International 2006
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 937.06 ROMSummary: Presents the parallels between the two great American societies of the Aztecs and the Incas, both of which fell to the Spanish conquistadores of the sixteenth century. Includes re-creations of lost cities such as Tenochtitlan and Machu Picchu.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Distributed by Kultur International Films 2000
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 972.018 EMPSummary: Explores two great ancient Mexican civilizations, the war-like Aztecs and the peaceful Mayans, both of which have left a legacy in legend and architecture.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Kultur 2006
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1 available in E-TV DVDs, Call number: DVD E-TV MAYTourville, Amanda Doering
Summary: Concept of plus 1 is introduced while counting hippos from one to ten.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Magic Wagon 2009
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Summary: Sea lion graphics help children learn to count using even numbers, and to learn new vocabulary as well.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Magic Wagon 2009
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1 available in JE Concept Crates, Call number: JE TOUContents: v. 1. The Tao te ching of Lao Tz ; The writings of Chuang Tz (books 18-33) ; The T'ai Shang tractate of actions and their retributions ; Appendices 1-8.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Dover 1962
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Place a hold to request this item.Contents: Introduction / William Zinsser -- The teller and the tale / Jean Fritz -- Visitors from my boyhood / Maurice Sendak -- Listening to children / Jill Krementz -- In search of the addlepated paddlepuss / Jack Prelutsky -- The well-tempered children's book / Rosemary Wells -- Heart in hiding / Katherine Paterson.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Houghton Mifflin 1989
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 808.068 WORWearing, Judy.
Summary: There are hundreds of thousands of different known fungi with many still to be discovered and developed. This interesting book features an examination of the four major groups: yeasts, toadstools, chytrids, and bread molds. Key characteristics of fungi are highlighted, such as spore production, fungi's need to feed, and their use of long, branching cells known as hyphae to absorb nutrients from...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Crabtree Pub. 2010
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 579.5 WEADavis, Rebecca Fjelland.
Summary: "Introduces the concept of point of view through Medusa's retelling of the classic Greek myth 'Medusa'"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Picture Window Books, a Capstone Imprint 2014
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Summary: "Modern medicine is such a marvel that it's hard to imagine how deadly it was to live in the past. Sometimes it was hard to stay alive, especially in the care of an ancient doctor. Readers will learn about deadly diseases such as the many plagues that killed off millions in the Middle Ages. They'll discover just how little people knew about the spread of illness and its prevention. Historical...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens Publishing 2020