Spilling, Michael
Summary: "Georgians enjoy life in proximity to mountains and the curative properties of the Black Sea. Exploring the strong presence of song, dance, and other cultural influences, this book brings Georgia into great focus. This volume explains the geography and people of Georgia, and is an excellent resource for anyone interested in learning more about this former Soviet republic."--Amazon.com.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Cavendish Square Publishing 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 947.58 SPIZachman, Kim
Summary: "From soda to water to milk and juice, There's No Cream in Cream Soda, the refreshing follow-up to There's No Ham in Hamburgers, is full of fun facts and stories of the origins of some of America's most popular drinks"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Running Press Kids 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 641.875 ZACYang, Kelly
Summary: "A lyrical nonfiction picture book featuring eighteen Asian American changemakers and two pivotal moments in Asian American history, illustrated by fifteen renowned Asian and Asian American artists"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Dial Books for Young Readers 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 920 YANBryan, 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: "Readers take a tour through Brazil in this comprehensive look at its geography, history, and culture. As readers explore main text that has been meticulously updated to highlight current events, they also find stunning photographs of Brazil's natural beauty and vibrant way of life. Featuring fact boxes that highlight essential words and phrases to know when traveling to this South American...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Cavendish Square 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 981 RICDeRoche, Tim
Summary: Tales of whimsy, verses of woe book contains a collection of nonsense poetry.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Redtail Press 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 811 DERHopgood, Tim
Summary: "Discover the great outdoors with this beautifully illustrated treasury that celebrates the wonder of nature in four glorious seasons. From vibrant springtime flowers to sweet fruits on summer trees, the falling of autumn leaves and snowdrops in winter, this book of four seasons is the perfect introduction to the big outdoors. Discover why birds fly south in winter, find animal footprints in...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Candlewick Studio 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 508 HOPCopies Available at Kingsley
1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE HOPHakim, Joy
Summary: "Can species change? Or go extinct? In the eighteenth century, most people answer no to both questions. But in the century that follows, that certainty gets challenged as some people in Europe question the common belief that all creatures are the same as they've been since life's creation. The Evolution of an Idea, the second volume of Discovering Life's Story, opens with the Swedish naturalist...
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Publisher / Publication Date: MITeen Press, an imprint of Candlewick Press 2024
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Summary: A version of the prodigal son parable, with text taken directly from Scripture. Themes of God's love and forgiveness come alive through the expressive illustrations of the two sons and their father. An application page at the end of the book encourages meaningful discussion.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Discovery House from Our Daily Bread Ministries 2019
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Summary: An all-new LEGO(R) DC SUPER HEROES adventure! Join Batman(TM), Superman(TM), Wonder Woman(TM), and more as they take on LEGO DC super villains in this hilarious and action-packed story.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Scholastic Inc. 2016
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1 available in Beginning Readers - Transitional Reader (Blue), Call number: JBR BLUE KRIHoehn, Jim
Summary: "This title tells the story of the Women's National Basketball Association, from its founding in the 1990s to its status today as a world-class showcase for basketball talent. Readers will learn about the league's stars, teams, and coaches, as well as player efforts to earn higher pay. Features include infographics, a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index."--Amazon.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Essential Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 796.323 HOEBeloff, Jim
Summary: The Ukulele - A Visual History is a fun, photo-filled look at the ongoing story of this diminutive musical instrument. It features color photographs of the finest and most unique ukuleles; the history of the ukulele; the great ukulele players: Ukulele Ike, Arthur Godfrey, Roy Smeck, Ohta San, Tiny Tim, and others; the great ukulele makers; and the uke in popular cultural: the uke in Hollywood,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Miller Freeman Books 1997
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 787.8 BELSchafer, Gil
Summary: "Opening with memories of the childhood homes and experiences that have shaped Schafer's own history, ... for Schafer, architecture is not just a career but a way of life, a calling. He describes how the many varied houses of his youth were informed as much by their style as by their sense of place, and how these experiences of home informed his idea of classicism as a set of values that he...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Rizzoli International Publications 2017
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1 available in Oversize, Call number: OVS 670 SCHFanning, Jim
Summary: Spotlighting 100 characters from the 1920s to the 2020s, this book features vintage and modern illustrations from The Walt Disney Company and Andreas Deja's personal archives, as well as essays exploring the history of Disney animation. You can re-create and draw the best of Disney's characters while celebrating the Disney design process, character evolutions, and artist interpretations.-- From...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Walter Foster Publishing, an imprint of The Quarto Group 2023
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1 available in Oversize, Call number: OVS 741.58 FANRivière, Laura
Summary: Longing to be a warrior, Runt leaves home to fulfill his lifelong dream and meets Blurp, a zombie who longs to be a human, and together these two unlikely heroes set out on an epic adventure to prove themselves to everyone.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Andrews McMeel Publishing 2023
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1 available in Beginning Readers - Transitional Reader (Blue), Call number: JBR BLUE RIVFifty-Nine Parks (Firm)
Summary: "Explore the majesty of the National Parks through the eyes of contemporary artists"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Earth Aware Editions 2021
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1 available in Adult, Call number: 917.3002 ARTGress, Carrie
Summary: "Home. It is an elegant word, at once both simple and far-reaching. Home is a place to live in and feel comfortable, but it is much more than that. Home is where we are nurtured, where we live, and where we love. The language of Home is universal. It is where we find the eternal in the everyday. But the Home has been neglected. To millions of women today, there is nothing worse than being a...
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Publisher / Publication Date: TAN Books 2019
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Summary: "Using a highly visual approach and a "slow build" of concepts, Whales To the Rescue explores how whales help to maintain a healthy ocean and, by extension, a healthy and biodiverse planet. Whales are ecosystems engineers -- animals that create, modify or maintain a habitat or ecosystem. In its lifetime, a whale can improve our planet's health by reducing the amount of carbon dioxide, one of...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Kids Can Press 2022