Lassieur, Allison
Summary: This encyclopedia offers readers the chance to explore the 63 national parks in the United States and its territories. Alongside photos of the parks, the text highlights each park's history, points of interest, and things to do. Features include glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Encyclopedias, an imprint of Abdo Reference 2023
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J917.3 LASSpelman, Lucy H.
Summary: Updated and reviewed by experts in the field for the most accurate, up-to-date information, this reference book features 2,500 species, 1,000 photos, and more than a dozen maps. Includes fun facts such as the world's tallest animal, the longest living animal on Earth, and even the smelliest--it also contains new, "From the Field" reports highlighting National Geographic explorers working around...
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Publisher / Publication Date: National Geographic 2021
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Summary: "For film buffs and literature lovers alike, this is an essential guide to 52 great reads, and the cinema classics they inspired"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Running Press 2023
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 791.43 LOPDrimmer, Stephanie Warren
Summary: "An encyclopedia of mammals-including profiles and explanation of what mammals are-for early readers"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: National Geographic 2023
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Summary: "This nonfiction encyclopedia introduces teens to practical information about sexuality from A to Z. It explains 150 body-related terms and is illustrated throughout."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Orca Book Publishers 2022
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Summary: "This pocket-size encyclopedia features diverse fairies from around the world that have charmed our imaginations for centuries, perfect for fans of mythology, folklore, and cottagecore"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Running Press 2024
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Summary: "This early encyclopedia introduces readers to many different shark species. From the massive whale shark to the fierce great white, every shark is special in its own way. This book highlights each shark's appearance, behavior, and range. It also features a chart showing the ocean depths in which the animal can be found. Features include a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Abdo Publishing 2023
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J597.3 VENShealy, C. Norman.
Summary: C. Norman Shealy's comprehensive and authoritative guide is an indispensable reference, containing all you need to know about healing with complementary and alternative techniques and therapies.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Element 2002
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 615.5 SHEDell, Pamela
Summary: Say hello to spiders, scorpions, mites, and ticks! Arachnids is a colorful photo-filled animal-science reference book for young readers and browsers. Not only will kids discover basic topics such as habitat, anatomy, and diet, but they'll also be treated to fun topics such as arachnids in mythology and art -- all written in a clear, concise way.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press, a Capstone imprint 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 595.4 DELBerne, Emma Carlson
Summary: Presenting crabs, shrimp, lobsters, barnacles, and krill! Crustaceans is an eye-catching animal-science reference book for young readers and browsers. Covering all the basic topics, including habitat, anatomy, and diet, Crustaceans allows kids to get up close and learn all about these hard-shelled marine animals through vibrant photos and clear, concise text.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press, a Capstone imprint 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 595.3 BERAmstutz, Lisa J.
Summary: Shine the science spotlight on flounders, sharks, eels, and an ocean full of other fish! Organized by reference topics such as habitat, anatomy, and life cycle, Fish introduces young readers and browsers to these aquatic animals through vibrant full-color photos and concise, factual text.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press, a Capstone imprint 2017
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Summary: Shine the science spotlight on frogs, toads, newts, salamanders, and caecilians! Organized by reference topics such as habitat, anatomy, and diet, Amphibians introduces young readers and browsers to these water-dependent animals through vibrant full-color photos and concise, factual text.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press, a Capstone imprint 2017
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Summary: Presenting turtles, lizards, snakes, alligators, and crocodiles! Reptiles is a photo-filled animal-science reference book for young readers and browsers. Not only will kids discover basic topics such as habitat, anatomy, and diet, but they'll also be treated to close-up looks at Komodo dragons and the SuperCroc -- all written in a clear, concise way.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press, a Capstone imprint 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 597.9 RIELeaman, Oliver
Summary: "An extensive glossary of the main terms and concepts used in Eastern philosophy. including concepts from: Zoroastrianism, Sufism, Concucianism, Taoism, Hinduism, Islam, Shintoism, & Buddhism."
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Publisher / Publication Date: Routledge 1999
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 181 LEALessem, Don
Summary: Dinosaurs continue to fascinate kids, and although these amazing creatures roamed the Earth ages ago, new dinosaur discoveries are still being made today! The new edition of the popular Ultimate Dinopedia includes all the latest species and is the most complete, up-to-date dinosaur reference available. Find favorites, like the fierce T-rex and the gentle Brontosaurus, plus audacious new finds,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: National Geographic 2017
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Summary: "Exploring ... history, movies, and literature, the conspiracy theorizing, and the world of the supernatural, [this book] is a comprehensive resource to the man-beast. With nearly 200 entries and 120 photographs, drawings, and illustrations, it is [a] guide to understanding, hunting, and avoiding the brute, as well as discovering the facts behind the sightings and horrifying tales"--Amazon.com.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Visible Ink Press 2016
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 001.944 REDRobson, Kirsteen
Summary: A comprehensive reference book covering everything from planetary physics to genes and DNA. With a glossary of 1,500 scientific terms, key dates, biographies of scientists and inventors and 140 experiments to do at home. QR codes allow readers to access hundreds of carefully selected websites, resources and quizzes - straight to a mobile device.
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Publisher / Publication Date: EDC Publishing 2015
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Summary: This guide provides an overview essay and approximately 50 alphabetically arranged reference entries that explores the background and significance of atheism and agnosticism in modern society.
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Publisher / Publication Date: ABC-CLIO, an imprint of ABC-CLIO, LLC 2021
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 211 HUFMarquardt, Meg
Summary: Explore the world of insects, arachnids, centipedes, and millipedes with this illustrated encyclopedia of all things creepy-crawly.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Abdo Reference, an imprint of Abdo Publishing 2023
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: "A 22-volume, highly illustrated, A-Z general encyclopedia for all ages, featuring sections on how to use World Book, other research aids, pronunciation key, a student guide to better writing, speaking, and research skills, and comprehensive index"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: World Book 2023
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Summary: The discovery of cheese is a narrative at least 8,000 years old, dating back to the Neolithic era. Yet, after all of these thousands of years we are still finding new ways to combine the same four basic ingredients--milk, bacteria, salt, and enzymes--into new and exciting products with vastly different shapes, sizes, and colors, and equally complex and varied tastes, textures, and, yes, aromas....
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Publisher / Publication Date: Oxford University Press 2016
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 637 OXFSnodgrass, Mary Ellen
Summary: "This updated second edition offers numerous entries of historical commentary on the role of coins and currency in human events, politics and the arts. A timeline of important events in the history of money is included, along with a glossary and bibliography. Photographs of coins and bills enhance the text, providing an up-close look at many artifacts."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers 2019
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1 available in Reference, Call number: R 737.403 SNOYang, Yang
Summary: "As much as two hundred and fifty-three million years ago, the most incredible beasts roamed this earth. They ruled supreme on the land, under the water, and in the air for some one hundred million years before their time came to an end. Now, all these years later, we study their bones--and the earth's memory of their bones--to learn as much about them as we can. For years, humans have...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Brown Books Kids, [an imprint of] Brown Books Publishing Group 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Oversized, Call number: J 567.9 YANNozedar, Adele.
Summary: In this book you will find the definitive A-Z guide to the ancient meanings of signs and symbols, some of which have been lost for thousands of years. From different cultures and religions across the world, here are signs of magic and mystery, secret alphabets, scripts, and numerology. Find out why Masonic Temples have black and white checkered floors, where in the Natural World the Golden Mean...
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Publisher / Publication Date: HarperElement 2008