Summary: Reveals the most amazing facts and folklore about our favorite furry animals. Towering or tiny, ferocious or friendly, mammals trot, hop, swim, and soar. Meet the creatures that make up this huge and varied family.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2007
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1 available in Juvenile Digital Video Disc, Call number: DVD JUV EYEFrost, Adam
Summary: Adam shows how small plantings, design flourishes, hands-on creative projects, and simple hard landscaping projects can help transform your garden. Taking an artisan's approach to his own garden, Adam emphasizes how you too can find inspiration and turn it into a garden feature, how to personalize your ideas -- using what you already have -- and upcycling. There's something to suit everyone's...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2022
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2 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 635 FROSummary: Takes you soaring through the sky and around the world in an exciting journey from the bird's distant dinosaur past to its present astonishing variety. Take an up-close look at the staggering range of sizes, shapes, and habitats of these creatures.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2006
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1 available in Juvenile Digital Video Disc, Call number: DVD JUV EYESummary: Takes you deep into the waters of the world to discover some of the most exotic creatures in nature. Take the plunge from dazzling coral reefs to the darkest depths to meet fish - a vast and varied group of animals.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2007
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1 available in Juvenile Digital Video Disc, Call number: DVD JUV EYESummary: Through the ages, man has depended on plants for everything from oxygen to food to building supplies. Gives a colorful tour of the world's most dazzling flora - from the most magical to the most bizarre. Watch buds burst, flowers bloom, and discover the myriad ways plants struggle to survive.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2006
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: Investigates the double life of creatures that live both on land and in water. Leap into the fascinating world of frogs, toads, and salamanders, and get a close-up look at the amazing variety of colors, shapes, and sizes in the amphibian family.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2008
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1 available in Juvenile Digital Video Disc, Call number: DVD JUV EYESummary: Take a flight of fancy with nature's most beguiling creatures. See their miraculous transformation from lowly caterpillar to airborne adult, and learn why these delicate insects have long inspired and entranced us.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: DK Pub. 2006
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1 available in Juvenile Digital Video Disc, Call number: DVD JUV EYESummary: Takes you beneath the surface to reveal the hidden secrets of an incredible variety of skeletal structures, none more complex than our own. A symbol of our deepest fears, a miracle of engineering - see the skeleton as never before.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2006
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1 available in Juvenile Digital Video Disc, Call number: DVD JUV EYESummary: Panoramic illustrations and fascinating text reveal the story of the Great Wall and the individuals who helped build it, bringing to life key periods and turning points in the Great Wall's history.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Oversize, Call number: J 951 GRESummary: Provides background information on Australia; describes the major sights, and suggests hotels, restaurants, entertainment, and outdoor activities.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: 2016
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: "From sunset at Stonehenge to the steps of the Forbidden City, see the wonders of the world and the people who built and used them brought back to life in stunning detail. Discover humanity's greatest monuments restored to their former glory in this guide to the wonders of the world. Incredible History: Wonders of the World turns back time to reveal realistic reconstructions of the most...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 722 BACSummary: "Take to the rails and have a European adventure with this inspiring and practical guidebook. Thanks to Europe's ever-expanding and improving rail network, there's never been a better time to explore this diverse continent by train. But with so much ground to cover, it can be difficult to know where to start - and that's where Europe by Train comes in. Compiled by a team of travel experts, our...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2023
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 914.04 EURSummary: Showing how to grow plants and then how to use them in delicious kid-appealing recipes, "Grow It, Cook It" is more than a cookbook--it offers a fresh approach to healthy eating by getting children involved in food right from the start!
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: DK Pub. 2008
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J Food GrowSummary: A region-by-region travel guide to India featuring descriptions of the country's history and culture; practical details on hotels, restaurants, and other aspects of trip planning; and many color photos and maps.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: DK Pub. 2011
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 915.4 INDSummary: Presents surprising facts about the world, including the size of the largest giant squid, how far a person walks in a lifetime, and what is the hottest chili pepper.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2016
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: Read up on fantastic facts and study more than 50 picture quizes with three levels of difficulty. The challenge gets harder as you work your way from Starter, to Challenger, and Genius category.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2019
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: An innovative and accessible guide to theories in technology and nature. Learning about science can be daunting, but this book makes it easier by giving you all the big ideas simply explained. Simple explanations and stylish infographics open up the world of science to even the complete novice.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2019
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1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 500 SCISummary: "Packed with fun activities, crafts, reading games, and amazing facts, kids can take a dive under the waves and meet all the colorful creatures beneath from clown fish to starfish to jellyfish in this educational project book."--ONIX annotations.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 597.3 SHASummary: Organized by such common subject categories as home, health, and work, a colorful, illustrated bilingual dictionary covers more than six thousand words and phrases.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2019
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Summary: "If you ever wondered what happened on your birthday 100 years ago, or on Christmas in the year 800 or even Halloween several years ago, then this history book is perfect for you! Discover what happened on each day of the year with this fascinating visual adventure through time."--
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 909 MILSummary: Takes you on a twisting journey down the great rivers of the world, pausing to visit the thriving realm of freshwater ponds. Travel upstream to find civilization's source - then down again to see the key to our very survival.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2007
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: Young children will love learning about the popular Jewish holiday, in this introduction to Passover that highlights the traditions associated with this celebration, from a festive meal with special food to storytelling with children to fun-filled customs.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Holidays - Springtime Holidays, Call number: BOARD BABSummary: This book of essential knowledge will inspire young minds to learn about big topics, through fun facts and beautiful illustrations. DK Children's Encyclopedia is a must-have resource for every kid's bookshelf, covering over 250 topics all in one place!
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 031 DKSummary: "From simple to sophisticated, elegant to excessive, what we wear says who we are. "Fashion" is the ultimate visual guide to everything ever worn. From the extravagance of Ancient Egypt, through the legendary fashion houses of Chanel and Dior, to the latest cutting-edge labels, this gorgeous collection of costume and dress shows how fashion reflects people and places, and captures the times in...
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2012