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Architecture, Ancient Curiosities and wonders Curiosities and wonders Juvenile literature Historic buildings Historic sites Monuments naturels Ouvrages pour la jeunesse Natural monuments Natural monuments Juvenile literature Seven Wonders of the World Seven Wonders of the World Juvenile literatureDaston, Lorraine
Summary: "We are, all of us, everywhere, always, enmeshed in a web of rules and constraints. Rules fix the beginning and end of the working day and the school year, direct the ebb and flow of traffic on the roads, dictate who can be married to whom and how, place the fork to the right or the left of the plate, lay down the meter and rhyme scheme of a Petrarchan sonnet, and order the rites of birth and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Princeton University Press 2022
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 303.3 DASStone, Christopher D.
Summary: "In this collection of essays, the author argues that natural objects, such as trees, should have legal rights through the appointment of guardians designated to protect them. It covers such areas as : agriculture and the environment ; can the oceans be harbored ; establishing a guardian for future generations ; reflections on sustainable development ; how to heal the planet ; environmentalism,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Oxford University Press 2010
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 344.04 STOSpinelli, Eileen
Summary: An illustrated counting rhyme that celebrates the beauty of nature and recommends ways to protect our one and only world, including recycling, conserving energy, and repairing broken items.
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Publisher / Publication Date: WorthyKids, Hachette Book Group 2020
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Place a hold to request this item.Suzanne, Kristen.
Summary: Living a Raw vegan lifestyle does NOT require dehydrating, which is why Kristen Suzanne's EASY Raw Vegan recipe books -- other than this one -- rarely call for dehydrating. But if you own a dehydrator, or if you are trying to decide whether or not to buy one, then this book is for you. There are SO many fun and interesting things you can do with dehydrating Raw foods, such as making breads,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Green Butterfly Press 2009
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Place a hold to request this item.London, Martha
Summary: "At the border of Nepal and Tibet, climbers try to reach the highest point above sea level. Mount Everest looks at when and how this mountain formed and what the future looks like for the popular climbing peak."--Amazon
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Publisher / Publication Date: Kids Core, an imprint of Abdo Publishing 2021
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J910.202 LONSummary: "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...
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 722 BACSummary: In a place where the brown Bar-ba-loots frisk and the Humming-Fish splash around, you will find the Lorax. The Lorax speaks of the trees, which the Once-ler is chopping down as fast as he pleases. Will the Once-ler change his destructive ways and heed the wise warnings of the Lorax?
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2012
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1 available in Digital Video Disc, Call number: DVD LOR RATED PGBlackmarr, Amy.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Viking 1997
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 975.8823 BLASummary: Children are used to hearing about how important it is to protect nature, but they may not fully understand how the natural world can positively impact their emotional wellbeing. With that in mind, this book looks to show children how nature can be fun, uplifting, consoling and even offer companionship.
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Publisher / Publication Date: The School of Life 2022
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J304.2 SCHPinch.
Summary: Looking back on the myriad of ways that the genre now known quite loosely as `bass music' has mutated, one of the key figures in its evolution would have to be Bristol's Rob Ellis, better known simply as Pinch. His fascination with what the outer limits of the dub sound can achieve, has made him a distinct figure within the fluid group of like-minded dubstep musicians that defined the so-called...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Fabric 2012
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1 available in Compact Audio Disc, Call number: CD ELECTRONIC PINSummary: Contains the seventh season of the science fiction television program "Star Trek: Voyager" in which the crew of the Federation starship "Voyager" joins forces with the rebel Maquis ship in order to make it out of the Delta Quadrant.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Paramount Home Entertainment 2004
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1 available in Television Series DVDs, Call number: DVD TV STATuminelly, Nancy
Summary: Presents kid-friendly recipes for such raw food dishes as hummus dip and fridge cookies, and covers basic baking techniques, tools, and ingredients.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2013
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 641.563 TUMCopies Available at Peninsula
1 available in Adult, Call number: J641.5 TUMMcKibben, Bill.
Summary: 'Reissued on the tenth anniversary of its publication, this classic work on our environmental crisis features a new introduction by the author, reviewing both the progress and ground lost in the fight to save the earth. This impassioned plea for radical and life-renewing change is today still considered a groundbreaking work in environmental studies. McKibben's argument that the survival of the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Random House Trade Paperbacks 2006
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 304.2 MCKSummary: In 2009, filmmaker Josh Fox learned his land was on top of the Marcellus Shale, a giant reservoir of natural gas, and that he would be paid to lease his land for natural gas extraction. Fox documented his cross-country trek to find out if the controversial process of hydraulic fracking is actually safe. What he unearthed was a shocking discovery about a practice that is understudied and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Docurama Films 2010
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1 available in Documentary DVDs, Call number: DVD DOC GAS1 available in TC Film Fest DVDs, Call number: DVD TCFF GAS
London, Martha
Summary: A massive canyon in Arizona glows red at sunset. Grand Canyon looks at when and how this canyon formed and what the future looks like for the popular landform. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Kids Core, an imprint of Abdo Publishing 2021
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J910.202 LONJackson, Tom
Summary: "Discover the astounding ancient architecture, the history of civilization, and the beauty of our planet in these Wonders of the World. Become an eyewitness to the fascinating architectural feats and natural treasures of the world in this picture-led reference guide that will take you on a visual tour of more than 50 wonders of the world." -- Amazon.com.
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Penguin Random House 2022