Sandri, Barbara
Summary: Welcome to the wonderful world of chickens! This beloved barnyard bird is full of surprises. Did you know some chickens are so small they can perch in the palm of your hand, and others have feathers that look like a beard? Chickens can learn to count up to four and have excellent hearing--many even like to listen to music! Chickenology takes young readers on a fascinating and informative tour...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Princeton Architectural Press 2021
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Summary: From the ocean floor to rugged coastlines, sunlit waters to frozen seas, Ocean: A Visual Encyclopedia explores and unravels the mysteries of our blue planet in fascinating detail. This all-encompassing book takes you into the heart of a breathtaking world. As well as exploring the dazzling array of marine life, there are thought-provoking features on how oceans formed, the rhythm of the tides,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2015
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J551.46 WOOBynghall, Steve
Summary: Enter the magical world of Pixar and learn all about your favorite characters - playful toys, brave bugs, big red pandas, sea monsters, and so much more!
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 791.43 PIXSpelman, Lucy H.
Summary: Updated and reviewed by experts in the field for the most accurate, up-to-date information, this reference book features 2,500 species, 1,000 photos, and more than a dozen maps. Includes fun facts such as the world's tallest animal, the longest living animal on Earth, and even the smelliest--it also contains new, "From the Field" reports highlighting National Geographic explorers working around...
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Publisher / Publication Date: National Geographic 2021
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J590.3 SPEBurnie, David
Summary: "Our world is filled with extraordinary diversity, from amoebas to zebras, from tiny toadstools to giant oaks. The wonders of the natural world are on display in The Animal Book. This guide to life on our planet is packed full of information about creatures big and small. This tome is structured according to scientific classification, with straightforward explanations of more than 1,500...
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2013
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Summary: "An illustrated guide to the least-known period in Middle-earth's history, the Second Age. The lore and legends of this period are given life through hundreds of illustrations from artists who have studied Tolkien's work, and insightful commentary from David Day makes this a valuable addition to the shelf of anyone with a keen interest in exploring more of Tolkien's world"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Thunder Bay Press 2023
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 823 DAYChalloner, Jack
Summary: "The book examines the science behind everyday life -- how we power our homes, grow our food, and build machines that allow us to communicate with others and travel around the world. Featuring a wide range of scientific inventions and discoveries, from advances in modern medicine to groundbreaking ideas for saving the environment, SuperScience uncovers how science plays a part in every area of...
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2021
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Summary: "Super Shark Encyclopedia uncovers the secrets of the oceans by exploring a remarkable array of 80 sharks and other sea creatures -- from Barrel Shrimp to Blue Sharks, Starfish to Bat Fish, and Hammerhead Sharks to Sandtiger Sharks, plus surfing penguins, deep-sea monsters, rays, eels and more. Packed with jaw-dropping facts about animal behavior and anatomy, new x-ray artworks utilize...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2015
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Place a hold to request this item.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: 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 OLDBeecroft, Simon
Summary: The definitive guide to more than 275 heroes, villains, aliens, and droids of the Star Wars galaxy The latest edition of this beloved title has been comprehensively updated to include new characters from Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker and both seasons of Star Wars: The Mandalorian. Want to learn more about the Knights of Ren? Where is Padme Amidala from? How tall is Grogu? To learn the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2021
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: Discover an all-in-one encyclopedia that takes you on an explanatory tour of the world from your own body to outer space. Have you ever wondered how an email gets to someone on the other side of the world in just a few seconds or why it's a bad idea to stand under a tree during a thunderstorm? Discover the answers to all these questions and more with this mind-boggling books of facts. Each page...
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2022
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Summary: Explore the world of insects, arachnids, centipedes, and millipedes with this illustrated encyclopedia of all things creepy-crawly.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Abdo Reference, an imprint of Abdo Publishing 2023
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Summary: "As much as two hundred and fifty-three million years ago, the most incredible beasts roamed this earth. They ruled supreme on the land, under the water, and in the air for some one hundred million years before their time came to an end. Now, all these years later, we study their bones--and the earth's memory of their bones--to learn as much about them as we can. For years, humans have...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Brown Books Kids, [an imprint of] Brown Books Publishing Group 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Oversized, Call number: J 567.9 YANLessem, Don
Summary: Dinosaurs continue to fascinate kids, and although these amazing creatures roamed the Earth ages ago, new dinosaur discoveries are still being made today! The new edition of the popular Ultimate Dinopedia includes all the latest species and is the most complete, up-to-date dinosaur reference available. Find favorites, like the fierce T-rex and the gentle Brontosaurus, plus audacious new finds,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: National Geographic 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 567.9 LESFry, Jason
Summary: "Meet more than 350 Star Wars: The Clone Wars characters. The definitive guide to the heroes, villains, aliens, and droids from all seven seasons of the beloved TV series. Discover detailed character profiles, little-known facts, and amazing animated images." --
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK / Penguin Random House 2021
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Summary: "Character profiles for more than 200 minifigures from the LEGO Ninjago world feature heroes and villains from the past decade and include unusual versions of such legendary heroes as Ghost Cole and Teen Wu, and Avatar Harumi. Discover the ninja's fiercest foes, from the Skulkins to the mysterious Keepers."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2021
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2 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 688.7 HUGParker, 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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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: 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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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: "This authoritative, illustrated encyclopedia is now in its third edition. Illustrated with a blend of informative illustrations, maps, and photography, it is a broad-ranging, in-depth guide to both physical oceanography and marine life. A comprehensive introduction explains important principles and processes, from the geology of the seafloor to the chemistry of seawater. The next two chapters...
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2022
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: OVS 551.46 OCEMills, Andrea
Summary: "This exciting introduction to Earth is brimming with explosive volcanoes, incredible habitats, and world-saving ideas. From Earth's inner core to the thinnest air at the edge of the atmosphere, get ready for a round-the-world adventure... Dig down and learn exactly what is under our feet. Investigate the workings of earthquakes and volcanoes. Learn how mountains are made and how rivers form....
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 551 MILBryan, Kim
Summary: "This comprehensive children's encyclopedia is a treasure trove of facts, showing you the world one object at a time. From animals to the internet, and from pandemics to global warming, this children's encyclopedia is packed with everything you need to know. Explore galleries of intriguing objects on a range of topics, from plants to space, and from sports to ancient civilizations. Whether it...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Dorling Kindersley Limited 2022
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Summary: "Put the fun back into learning and take children on a number-crunching journey around the animal kingdom. From colossal mammals to tiny insects and everything in between, learn all about your favorite animals with more than 1,000 weird and wonderful numbers"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2023
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Summary: The first recorded engagement by a steam-powered warship took place on a river in 1824 when the Honourable East India Company's gunboat Diana moved into action on the Irrawaddy River in Burma. In the 150 years that followed, river gunboats played a significant part in over forty campaigns and individual actions. River gunboats proved to be the decisive factor in river campaigns of the American...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Naval Institute Press 2018