Thompson, Elissa
Summary: Let's talk! Being a great communicator can help teens succeed in all parts of life, especially at work. Through this straightforward guide, readers will learn the ins and outs of communicating effectively in any workplace setting. This accessible content covers the importance of being informed, the best ways to state a point or concern, and practical strategies to respond in a useful manner....
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Publisher / Publication Date: Rosen Publishing 2020
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1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 650.101 Thompson 2020Thielges, Alissa
Summary: "What sounds do guinea pigs make? Find out the answer and spark kids' natural curiosity about pets with this inquiry-based nonfiction approach to guinea pigs. Can my guinea pig run around my room? Questions that kids would ask and well-researched, easy-to-understand answers teach readers about life with guinea pigs, including pet care, behaviors, and sounds, such as their signature wheeking....
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Publisher / Publication Date: Amicus 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 636.935 THIThielges, Alissa
Summary: "Can I take my lizard on a walk? Spark kids' natural curiosity about pets with this inquiry-based nonfiction book about lizards. From the "cuddly" bearded dragon to large iguanas, lizards make interesting pets. Nine questions that kids would ask and well-researched, easy-to-understand answers teach readers about life with these reptiles, including terrarium needs, handling techniques, and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Amicus 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 639.395 THIThielges, Alissa
Summary: "Does it hurt to hold a hedgehog? Find out the answer and spark kids' natural curiosity about pets with this inquiry-based nonfiction book. Hedgehogs take stop, drop, and roll (into a ball) to the next level. Their prickly quills are a good defense against predators, but as pets, their adorable faces steal the show! Nine kid-friendly Q&As teach readers about life with a pet hedgehog, including...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Amicus 2023
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Summary: "Why do ferrets hide their toys? Find out the answer and spark kids' natural curiosity about pets with this inquiry-based nonfiction book. Long and furry, ferrets are perpetual explorers with high energy and a mischievous spirit. Nine kid-friendly Q&As teach readers about life with a pet ferret, including their behavior, playful antics, and tendency to run into walls. Engaging questions draw in...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Amicus 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 636.976 THIThielges, Alissa
Summary: "Can turtles breathe underwater? Find out the answer and spark early readers' natural curiosity about pets with this inquiry-based nonfiction book. Splish, splash! Turtles aren't cuddly reptiles, but their long lives and aquatic tanks make them captivating pets. Nine kid-friendly Q&As teach readers about life with a turtle, including their behavior, aquarium needs, and how their shells grow....
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Publisher / Publication Date: Amicus 2023
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Summary: "Are pet snakes dangerous? Spark early readers' natural curiosity about pets with this inquiry-based nonfiction book. Do snakes ever blink? Slow slithering and heat basking behaviors make snakes fascinating to watch. What's it like to own one? Nine questions that kids would ask and well-researched, easy-to-understand answers teach readers about life with a snake, including pet care and handling...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Amicus 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 639.396 THIChilders, Alisa
Summary: "Here the reader will find the current Christian deconstruction movement set against the broad background of postmodernism and explained both in terms of contemporary idiom and issues and basic biblical foundations. . . . Alisa and Tim help the reader to deconstruct the deconstructionists and thus to respond to them, both with arguments and with pastoral love and sensitivity."--From the foreword.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Tyndale Elevate 2023
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Summary: An award-winning British-Egyptian writer presents an authoritative history of the first modern city and how it has shaped our modern world, including its role as a global capital of knowledge as well as the site of plagues and violence.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Pegasus Books 2024
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 962 ISSStewart, Melissa
Summary: "When a whale passes away, its body sinks to the ocean floor and becomes an energy-rich food source for organisms living in the deep sea"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Random House Studio, an imprint of Random House Children's Books, a division of Penguin Random House LLC 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 577.7 STEFerguson, Melissa
Summary: "Earth Day celebrates our beautiful planet and calls us to act on its behalf. Some people spend the day planting flowers or trees. Others organize neighborhood clean-ups, go on nature walks, or make recycled crafts. Readers will discover how a shared holiday can have multiple traditions and be celebrated in all sorts of ways"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Pebble, a capstone imprint 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 394.262 FERGish, Melissa
Summary: "A detailed chronology of developmental milestones drives this life study of monkeys, including their habitats, physical features, and conservation measures taken to protect these primates"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Creative Education 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 599.8 GISGish, Melissa
Summary: "Una cronología detallada de los hitos del desarrollo impulsa este estudio de vida de las jirafas, incluidos sus hábitats, características físicas y medidas de conservación tomadas para proteger a estos imponentes animales terrestres." --
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Publisher / Publication Date: Creative Education and Creative Paperbacks 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 599.638 GISElias, Marie Louise
Summary: "Provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, wildlife, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion, and culture of Barbados"--Provided by publisher
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Publisher / Publication Date: Cavendish Square 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 972.981 ELITobler, Elise
Summary: "Imagine all the ways having an extra eye could make life easier. Lucky for iguanas, they don't have to imagine! With the help of this stimulating volume, reptile-loving readers will learn all about these scaly creatures, from their diets and habitats to how exactly that extra eye comes in handy. Colorful photographs provide a close-up view of these wonderful reptiles and keep readers engaged...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Enslow Publishing 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 597.95 TOBGonzalez, Echo Elise
Summary: "Introduction to the biggest, fastest, smallest, and slowest animals in the world using simple text, illustrations, and photos. Features include puzzles and games, fun facts, a resource list, and an index"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: World Book, Inc. 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 591.4 GONShaw, Gina
Summary: Introduces readers to Nintendo, one of the most influential companies in the video game industry and creator of some of the top-selling video game franchises of all-time.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2021
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1 available in JT Non-Fiction, Call number: JT Business ShawKohen, Elizabeth
Summary: "How can you make authentic Spanish food at home? How have Spain's history and geography played a part in the development of its arts and festivals? How are Spanish people embodying the idea of global citizenship? The answers to these questions and many more are found in this updated and comprehensive look at life in Spain. Colorful photographs of Spain's diverse landscapes, cities, and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Cavendish Square Publishing 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 946 KOHGonzalez, Echo Elise
Summary: "Introduction to architecture and famous buildings around the world using simple text, illustrations, and photos. Features include puzzles and games, fun facts, a resource list, and an index"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: World Book, Inc. 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 720 GONTallamy, Douglas W.
Summary: "An adaptation of Douglas Tallamy's book Nature's Best Hope, but written for a middle school level readership"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Timber Press 2023
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Summary: "Israel is an important place for people of three major religions: Christianity, Islam, and Judaism. This has given it a rich history, but it has also led to conflict. Readers take an informative look at what life is like in Israel for people of different groups as they explore meticulously researched text, which has been updated to discuss current events. Vivid, full-color photographs are...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Cavendish Square Publishing 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 956.94 DUBPateman, Robert
Summary: "From the capital of Nairobi to the savannas that are home to animals such as giraffes and lions, readers take a journey through the East African nation of Kenya they won't soon forget! With focused chapters that highlight Kenya's rich history, important economic contributions, and geography, the text supports social studies curriculum topics, while stories about sports, stunning photographs of...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Cavendish Square 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 967.62 PATYin, Saw Myat
Summary: "Because the people of Myanmar are relatively isolated from much of the development that has occurred in other parts of the globe, they have managed to maintain core traditions and values that have been in place for thousands of years. But when their way of life is threatened, as it has been during times of political upheaval and various human rights violations that have alarmed international...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Cavendish Square 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 959.1 YINSlader, Erik
Summary: "Christopher Columbus is one of the most famous explorers of all time, but he was neither the first nor last adventurer to ever stumble upon a great discovery. From the Silk Road of Asia to the icy shores of Antarctica, our knowledge of the world today is in large part due to several intrepid pioneers, risking life and limb for the sake of exploration. After all, setting off into the dark...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Roaring Brook Press 2019