Adler, 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 ADLMacCarald, Clara
Summary: Offers readers a compelling look into the lives, challenges, and successes of Japanese immigrants. Additional features include a Fast Facts page, a timeline, informative photo captions, critical-thinking questions, primary source quotes and accompanying source notes, a phonetic glossary, and additional resources for further study.
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Publisher / Publication Date: The Child's World 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 973.049 MACCaprioli, Claire
Summary: "New species of fish are being found all the time! This book explores five new-found animals including an eel, a batfish, and a snailfish. Get ready to learn all about how, when, and where these amazing animals were discovered!" -- Back cover.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc. 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 597 CAPGrace, Claire
Summary: Create a calm bedtime ritual with Before Bedtime, an innovative series featuring tried and tested sleep exercises from the best-selling author and clinical psychologist Dr Jessamy Hibberd. Snuggle beneath the covers and travel through the night sky to discover all there is to know about the amazing constellations that sparkle brightly up above while you get ready to drift off to the land of...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Wide Eyed Editions, an imprint of The Quarto Group 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 523.8 GRAMacCarald, Clara
Summary: Offers readers a compelling look into the lives, challenges, and successes of Irish immigrants. Additional features include a Fast Facts page, a timeline, informative photo captions, critical-thinking questions, primary source quotes and accompanying source notes, a phonetic glossary, additional resources for further study, and an index.
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Publisher / Publication Date: The Child's World 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 973.049 MACGifford, Clive
Summary: "How does a spacesuit work? What is a probe? What are the parts of a Mars rover? Readers discover the answers to these and many more questions about the technology used to explore space in this fun and fact-filled guide to a high-interest science topic. Detailed and informative images are the focal point of this learning experience, with each chapter devoted to full-color photographs, diagrams,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Cavendish Square 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 629.4 GIFClarke, Ginjer L.
Summary: An introduction to the jellyfish. Did you know that the heaviest jellyfish in the world weighs almost 500 pounds? Or that the smallest jellyfish is less than one inch wide, but has venom that is 100 times stronger than a cobra's? Dive into the depths of the ocean and learn amazing facts about one of the world's oldest animals--the jellyfish!
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Publisher / Publication Date: Penguin Young Readers 2021
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J 593.5 CLAClarke, Ginjer L.
Summary: "Did you know that many Highland dances use swords to prove their strength? Or that bharatanatyam dancers perform with bells around their ankles and red dye on their hands and feet? There's a whole world of dances out there! Told with simple language and shown with vivid photographs, A World of Dancers is perfect for emerging readers curious about the fascinating and varied dancers worldwide"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Penguin Young Readers, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC 2023
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2 available in Beginning Readers - Transitional Reader (Blue), Call number: JBR BLUE CLAClark, Mike
Summary: The Spinosaurus, with its huge sail on its back, is the largest known carnivorous dinosaur. Early readers learn interesting facts such as these through the informative main text about these prehistoric creatures. In addition, eye-catching fact boxes and detailed diagrams are included throughout the text to provide extra insight about this popular science curriculum topic. Vibrant...
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Publisher / Publication Date: KidHaven Publishing, an imprint of Greenhaven Publishing 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 567.912 CLAGifford, Clive
Summary: "Many young readers have an interest and computers and coding, and they can deepen their knowledge of these topics with this creative look at computer science. With each turn of the page, they discover short, focused sections of text and informative sidebars placed around large, vibrant images. From full-color photographs and detailed diagrams to graphic organizers that break down a number of...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Cavendish Square 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 004 GIFHugo, Simon
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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Summary: "Parrots, hummingbirds, eagles, and more swoop across the pages of this colorful bird book, which combines gorgeous illustrations and photos to help young enthusiasts learn all about the wonderful world of birds. From frozen icescapes to sweltering deserts, from prehistoric ancestors to amazing adaptations, they'll discover the surprising homes and habits of our feathered friends. They'll also...
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2022
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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 PIXDowsett, Elizabeth
Summary: Presents the Lego action figures based on the "Star Wars" universe, detailing the number of pieces and describing each figure and its variations, when they were made, the playsets in which they appear, and the movie to which they relate.
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2020
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Summary: These simple handmade decorations will add Christmas charm to your home. Making your own Christmas decorations is a truly thoughtful way to celebrate the holiday. By creating your own unique decorations, you will have a store of happy memories to bring out each year. It's also good for you - crafting has been shown to reduce stress - and good for the planet, reusing and recycling materials you...
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Publisher / Publication Date: CICO Books 2021
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1 available in KBL Holiday Storage, Call number: 745.594 MYEFerroa, Peggy Grace
Summary: "Chinese culture is a fascinating mix of ancient and modern, and readers discover how the natural world, government, and history of this vast country have impacted its people for centuries. Featuring the most up-to-date information about life in the most populous country in the world, this focused guide gives readers a comprehensive look at how the past and present come together in China....
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Publisher / Publication Date: Cavendish Square Publishing 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 951 FERMcAlister, Caroline
Summary: Before C.S. Lewis wrote The Chronicles of Narnia, he was a young boy named Jack who spent his days dreaming up stories of other worlds filled with knights, castles, and talking animals. His brother, Warnie, spent his days imagining worlds filled with trains, boats, and technology. One rainy day, they found a wardrobe in a little room next to the attic, and they wondered, What if the wardrobe...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Roaring Brook Press 2019