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Children's songs, English Children's songs, English United States Texts English language Dictionaries French French language Dictionaries English French language Study and teaching English speakers Picture dictionaries Picture dictionaries, English Picture dictionaries, French Songs United StatesSummary: The Grande Chartreuse, considered one of the world's most ascetic monasteries is based in the French Alps. In 1984, German filmmaker Philip Gröning wrote to the Carthusian order for permission to make a documentary about them. They said they would get back with him. Sixteen years later, they were ready. Gröning, sans crew or artificial lighting, lived in the monks' quarters for six months -...
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: Zeitgeist Films 2007
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1 available in TC Film Fest DVDs, Call number: DVD TCFF INTBowie, David
Summary: "Since appearing on the 1983 album of the same name, 'Let's dance' has gone on to become one of David Bowie's bestselling singles. Illustrator Hannah Marks has breathed life into the playful lyrics of Bowie's song while paying tribute to the music icon throughout each spread. Sway through the crowd in this dynamic and playful book that is sure to inspire dancing among the whole family."--
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Running Press Kids, Hachette Book Group 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE BOWSummary: An electrifying journey through the public and private worlds of pop culture mega-icon Grace Jones contrasts musical sequences with intimate personal footage, all the while brimming with Jones's bold aesthetic.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: 2018
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1 available in Music DVDs, Call number: DVD MUSIC GRABerkner, Laurie
Summary: Presents a simple song about monsters and how they like to dance.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE BERCopies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE BERCopies Available at Fife Lake
1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE FIC BERSummary: "The color layout gives maximum case of access and enables effective communication for educational, business, and traveling purposes. Usage levels are indicated throughout, with extensive examples to illustrate how words are used in context. A system of style labels identifies whether a word is formal, informal, literary, offensive, dated, or euphemistic. In addition, specific meanings are...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: HarperCollins 2003
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 443 COLCatrow, David.
Summary: In this illustrated version of the classic novelty song, a mad scientist's monster performs a new dance which becomes "the hit of the land" when the scientist throws a party for other monsters.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Orchard Books 2012
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JE CATMorvan, Jean David
Summary: "Award-winning writer JD Morvan and renowned photographer Abbas' stunning graphic novel masterpiece which uses iconic photos to uniquely illustrate the historical 'Rumble in the Jungle' boxing match between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman. On the 30 th October 1974, the most famous boxing match of the 20th Century took place. Nicknamed the "Rumble in the Jungle", it pitted Muhammad Ali,...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Titan Comics 2021
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 796.83 MORBarr, Luke.
Summary: Presents a dramatic account of the 1970 gathering in Provence where such culinary luminaries as James Beard and Julia Child debated and inadvertently launched the modern food movement in America.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Random House Inc 2014
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 641.5973 BARCabrera, Jane
Summary: In this expansion of a familiar song, the occupants of a rowboat enjoy seeing and making the sounds of different jungle animals.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Holiday House 2014
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE CABMantle, Ben
Summary: Join Old MacDonald on a day at the farm as he looks after his animals in this lively edition of the well-loved rhyme.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: EDC Publishing 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: BOARD OLDScobie, Omid
Summary: "On September 8, 2022, the world stood still as news broke of Queen Elizabeth II's passing. Her death dismantled the protective shield around the world's most famous family and saw a long-simmering crisis of confidence in the British monarchy begin to resurface. Now, with unique insight, deep access, and exclusive revelations, journalist Omid Scobie pulls back the curtain on an institution in...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Dey Street Books, an imprint of William Morrow 2023
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 941.086 SCOSummary: Presents an illustrated version of the traditional song along with some discussion of its folk origins.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Picture Window Books 2003
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Summary: "A language barrier is no match for love. Lauren Collins discovered this firsthand when, in her early thirties, she moved to London and fell for a Frenchman named Olivier--a surprising turn of events for someone who didn't have a passport until she was incollege. But what does it mean to love someone in a second language? Collins wonders, as her relationship with Olivier continues to grow...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: 2016
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: Word Foreign CollinsAnderson, Steven C.
Summary: This classic song gets an updated, original recording paired with a delightful picture book. The combination of paired music and text helps engage students and develop early literacy skills. -- Amazon.
Format: sound recording-nonmusical
Publisher / Publication Date: 2016
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1 available in Multi-Media Kits, Call number: KIT J BLUE WHEThiele, Bob.
Summary: Illustrations and lyrics introduce a song, first recorded in 1967 by Louis Armstrong, which celebrates the wonders of nature, loving friends, and the promise of the future in a baby's cry.
Format: sound recording-nonmusical
Publisher / Publication Date: [Library Ideas, LLC] 2022
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Summary: "When journalist Lauren Collins moved to Geneva, Switzerland, she decided to learn French in order to be closer to her French husband and his family. Her hilarious and idiosyncratic memoir about the things we do for love is an exploration across cultures and history into how we learn languages, and what they say about who we are"--
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Center Point Large Print 2017
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1 available in Large Print, Call number: LARGE PRINT 448.009 COLCopies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Large Print, Call number: LP 921 COLLINS, LAUREN COLBrooks, Felicity.
Summary: Alphabetically-arranged entries illustrate common vocabulary words in English and French, with sample sentences for those that are not nouns and lists of prepositions, pronouns, question words, and other terms and advice on using a dictionary and French grammar.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Usborne 2008
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Summary: Labeled drawings provide the French equivalent for two thousand basic English words and phrases.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: EDC Pub. 2009
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1 available in Juvenile World Languages, Call number: J FRENCH 443.21 DAVWilliams, Gail
Summary: "Learning about dogs through song in both English and Spanish"--
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Cantata Learning 2018
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1 available in Juvenile World Languages, Call number: JE SPANISH WILBruzzone, Catherine.
Summary: Illustrations present the French and English words for numbers, parts of the body, clothing, family members, household items, vehicles, foods, animals, actions, opposites, colors, and other familiar concepts.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Barron's 2011
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1 available in Juvenile World Languages, Call number: J FRENCH 443.21 BRUStein, Gail.
Summary: Features French basics for immediate use, a guide to pronunciation, cultural advice, and vocabulary appropriate for such activities as shopping, dining out, and traveling.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Alpha Books 1999