Bentley, W. A. (Wilson Alwyn)
Summary: Over 2,000 pictures of snow crystals taken by William Bentley in his workshop at Jericho, Vermont.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Dover Publications 1962
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2 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 551.57 BENKallen, Stuart A.
Summary: "The student-led March For Our Lives movement, formed in the wake of the mass shooting at Marjorie Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida, captured widespread attention in 2018. The raw emotion and eloquence of these student activists have made a strong impression on the nation and the world. Many other students in cities and towns all across the country have taken on other causes. Whether...
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Publisher / Publication Date: ReferencePoint Press 2019
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1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 303 KALAllen, Pam
Summary: Learn to: cast on, knit in the round, measure the gauge of a knitted piece, and more; master techniques with step-by-step instruction; practice your skills on projects and patterns included in the book; view step-by-step knitting demonstrations online"--Cover. This friendly, hands-on guide shows you how to create beautiful, timeless pieces, whether you're just picking up needles for the first...
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Publisher / Publication Date: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2020
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 746.432 ALLSchwartz, Alvin
Summary: More traditional and modern-day stories of ghosts, witches, vampires, "jump" stories, and scary songs.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Harper, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers 2017
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JFIC SCHFox, Kate Allen
Summary: "Sky gazers experience a total solar eclipse in this descriptive picture book about the wonders of this phenomenon"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Little, Brown and Company 2023
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2 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 523.7 FOXAdler, Laure.
Summary: A selection of sixty powerfully seductive women, from Biblical times to the present day, featuring mythical and real heroines. The most memorable stories throughout history feature a powerful, seductive woman who has an irresistible hold over the man in her life. The alluring Cleopatra, like Helen of Troy, inspired lovers to the battlefield in a brave display of loyalty. Eve and Pandora...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Flammarion 2009
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 704 ADLLi, Jason
Summary: Even though their dates of origin are millennia apart, the languages of Chinese and emoji share similarities that the average smartphone user might find surprising. These "hanmoji" parallels offer an exciting new way to learn Chinese--and a fascinating window into the evolution of Chinese Han characters. Packed with fun illustrations and engaging descriptions, The Hanmoji Handbook brings to...
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Publisher / Publication Date: MITeen Press, an imprint of Candlewick Press 2022
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1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 495.11 LIHamilton, Kimberlie
Summary: Meet the most extraordinary dogs in the world in this illustrated book of mini-profiles, from the first cloned pup to canine war heroes and beyond. Dive into the exciting stories of 30 of the most amazing pooches in history with animal rights activist Kimberlie Hamilton. Alongside colorful illustrations, Daring Dogs tells the incredible stories of Smoky, a four-pound Yorkie who served in World...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Scholastic Press 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 636.7 HAMSummary: "From tales of creation and the very first humans to apocalyptic battles at the end of time, Myths of the World brings together 240 of the most thrilling stories every [sic] told. ... Passed down through the ages, these myths remind us of our connection to the earth and to each other. They weave a compelling spell over the imagination and help us to make sense of our universe and of ourselves...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Watkins Media Limited 2021
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 398.2 MYTLibert, Steve
Summary: "In 1679, the French ship Le Griffon mysteriously vanished. Was it lost in a violent storm or robbed of its valuable cargo of furs and set ablaze? No one knows, but historians are quite certain the ship found its final resting place on the bottom of the Great Lakes. Now after centuries of mystery and misinformation, Steve and Kathie Libert reveal that Le Griffon likely met her final fate among...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Mission Point Press 2021