Day, David
Summary: "A visual celebration of the vast lands, epic battles, formidable beasts, heroes, peoples, and armies of Tolkien's world. Tolkien's works have inspired artists for generations and have given rise to myriad interpretations of the rich and magical worlds he created. The Illustrated World of Tolkien gathers together artworks, essays, and commentaries from illustrators, painters, and etchers, and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Thunder Bay Press 2019
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 828 DAYSandri, 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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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 636.5 SANSummary: "The Super Mario Encyclopedia is jam-packed with content from all seventeen Super Mario games and spans more than 30 years of the franchises history --from the original Super Mario Bros to Super Mario 3D World"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Dark Horse Books, a division of Dark Horse Comics, Inc. 2018
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Summary: A visual guide to the minifigures, vehicles, and sets from the entire Lego Star Wars saga. Learn how the sets are created in the Beyond the Brick chapter, which features concept art and an interview with the LEGO Star Wars creative team. New Edition has been fully updated and expanded to cover the latest Lego Star Wars sets.
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2019
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Summary: "Starting with their history, evolution, and anatomy, this brilliant book about dogs puts on a show of dogs in art and advertising, sport and service, and religion and culture, as famous dogs in fiction line up alongside heroic helpers. The catalog introduces more than 400 dog breeds arranged in traditional categories, including primitive and working dogs, companion dogs, and scent hounds....
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK 2023
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Summary: "Full of stunning images and amazing facts, The Arts: a Visual Encyclopedia is the essential guide to painting, sculpture, photography, music, and dance."--Back cover.
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2017
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J700.9 ARTWoodward, John
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 WOOSummary: From peacocks and frogs to sharks and dogs, My Encyclopedia of Very Important Animals is perfect for the curious little animal lover in your life. Mixing photography and charming illustration, kids will find out important things about the wonderful world of animals from what they eat, what they do, and why people are animals, too. My Encyclopedia of Very Important Animals is a friendly book...
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 590 MYHartley Edwards, Elwyn
Summary: Browse through the catalog of gorgeous photographs and learn about the characteristics and origins of each breed, from Friesians to Thoroughbreds, and some of the most famous horses that left a mark on equine history. A fascinating introduction takes you through the evolution of the horse, horse disciplines like polo and show jumping, the animal's place in history, art, culture, and much more....
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2016
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1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 636 EDWSummary: "Diagnose any health problem with this simple visual symptom guide: simple illustrations of every part of the body lead you straight to the problem ; easy-to-follow descriptions of symptoms guide you to the likely cause and more information about the condition ; symbols indicate the appropriate form of medical help ; ailments that need urgent medical advice are clearly flagged ; written and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2018
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 616 MEDSummary: 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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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: Discover the essential facts about Marvel Comics' timeless heroes such as Captain America, Spider-Man, and Iron Man, and villains like Thanos, Loki, and Kingpin. Keep up with the ever-expanding Marvel Universe with this new edition of DK's best-selling Marvel Encyclopedia. Updated and expanded, this definitive Who's Who of Marvel Comics reveals vital info and secret histories of more than 1200...
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 741.5 MARSummary: "This first encyclopedia covers all the big topics for little learners, including science, history, space, and the natural world. Explore deep underground and high in the sky, travel the globe on ships and trains, and find out about dinosaurs, plants and animals, the human body, and much, muche more. The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Very First Encyclopedia features vibrant photography alongside...
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 032 VERBeecroft, Simon
Summary: Presents character profiles for over 220 heroes, villains, and droids in the "Star Wars" galaxy.
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2019
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Buckley, Martin
Summary: This comprehensive visual directory shows some of the most significant and beautiful cars of the 20th century. Comprehensive historical, technical and performance data combine to make this a thorough and fascinating guide.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Lorenz 2009
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 629.222 BUCUngvarsky, Janine
Summary: Readers will get an in-depth look at everything weather related in this encyclopedia. Alongside photos, readers will learn about weather basics and extreme storms including thunderstorms, floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, hailstorms, blizzards, ice storms, droughts, wildfires and firestorms, dust storms, and heat waves. How climate change impacts extreme storms is covered.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Abdo Reference, a division of ABDO Publishing 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 551.5 UNGSummary: 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: This comprehensive encyclopedia is both an expert reference work and visual directory, explaining the development of arms, and showing the individual specifications of modern weapons.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Lorenz Books 2014
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Summary: "An essential companion to the 75th-anniversary illustrated edition of Edith Hamilton's Mythology, this A-to-Z guide offers hundreds of rich and fascinating definitions of every major and minor character, creature, and place of classical mythology"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Black Dog & Leventhal 2020
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: Legend GieseckeSummary: From the 8-bit adventure to Twilight Princess HD, here is everything you've always wanted to know-- and more!-- about The Legend of Zelda! Delve into the era of Hyrule in the historical records. Read the developer notes of each game in the archives. And there's even an exclusive interview with series producer Eiji Aonuma.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Dark Horse Books 2018
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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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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 500 CHAHarvey, Derek
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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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J597.2 HARSummary: Covering the essential curriculum areas of human geography, physical geography, geology, and ecology, First Earth Encyclopedia is a comprehensive introduction to the world around us. The engaging style of DK's First Reference series is applied to such topics as where and how people live, how to use maps, weather, world environments, and the changing climate -- inspiring younger readers to think...
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2018
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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