Simon, Seymour.
Summary: Friendly and fascinating, dolphins are one of nature's most intelligent animals. Award-winning science writer Seymour Simon has teamed up with the Smithsonian Institution to give you an expert view of these clever, curious, and mischievous mammals in a full-color photographic introduction.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Smithsonian 2009
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Summary: Text and photographs explore the differences and similarities of different species of Antarctic penguins.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Collins 2007
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Summary: A comprehensive handbook to the birds of North America includes more than 930 species--all the birds known to breed in the United States and Canada, as well as regular visitors and vagrants to the continent.
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK 2001
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 598.097 ALSWoodford, Chris.
Summary: Discusses key concepts in biology, physics, chemistry, and other scientific fields, and includes fast fact boxes, images and diagrams, and information about key scientists and their work.--
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2014
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1 available in Juvenile Parent-Teacher Collection, Call number: JPT 503 WOOWoodward, John
Summary: Brings the extraordinary animals of prehistory to life, using the latest in digital technology. Take a journey through the Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous worlds to discover giant predatory reptiles lurking in the seas, pterosaurs the size of small planes soaring through the skies, and colossal dinosaurs striding over the land. Meet the monstrous mammals that cam next, such as the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2018
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Summary: "Two nations and a mother panda work together to nurture a 'precious treasure' in the remarkable true story of a celebrity panda cub and his life at the Smithsonian National Zoo - and beyond"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Candlewick Entertainment 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 599.789 BARPellant, Chris.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Dorling Kindersley 2002
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 552 PellantAlderton, David
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Publisher / Publication Date: Dorling Kindersley Ltd. 2002
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 636.7 ALDCoe, Michael D.
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Publisher / Publication Date: American Heritage; distribution by Van Nostrand [Princeton, N.J. 1968
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 970.3 COEHall, Cally.
Contents: How this book works -- What are gemstones? -- How gemstones are found -- Where gemstones are found -- Physical properties -- Crystal shapes -- Optical properties -- Natural inclusions -- Faceting -- Polishing, carving, and engraving -- Gems through the ages -- History and folklore -- Synthetic gemstones -- Imitation and enhancement -- Color key -- Precious metals -- Cut stones -- Organics.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Dorling Kindersley 2002
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 553.8 Hall 2002Dance, S. Peter.
Summary: A guide to seashells from around the world provides color photographs and concise descriptions of more than 500 species of seashells.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Dorling Kindersley 2002
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Summary: "Tells the story of humanity's explorations, taking the reader into the lives of some of the most intrepid people ever known. Focusing on 50 of the world's greatest explorers, with shorter entries on 60 of their helpers and companions, the book is filled with first-person accounts in the explorers' own words, rare maps, specially commissioned photographs, and artworks [to] re-create history's...
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 910.92 HUAPellant, Chris
Summary: "Unearth a treasure trove of knowledge about the rocks and minerals beneath our feet--from their formation to collecting them. Make identification easy and accurate with this compact visual guide, packed with photographs and details on formation, distinguishing features, and much more. Over 600 high-quality photographs capture the unique characteristics, colors, and attributes of more than 500...
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2021
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Summary: The Rock and Gem Book is packed full of photos of natural wonders, including rocks, minerals, gems, shells and fossils. This children's encyclopedia displays more than 1,200 full-color specimens, from sapphires and rubies to silver and pearl, revealing the unique qualities of each material and how it is used in industry, architecture, art and science. Including precious metals, rare fossils,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Dorling Publishing 2016
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1 available in JT Non-Fiction, Call number: JT Nature GreenHartley Edwards, Elwyn
Summary: Descriptive entries for more than one hundred breeds of horses and ponies discuss characteristics and distinguishing features, place of origin, uses, and the history of each breed, and include photographs with a visual identity key.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Dorling Kindersley 2002
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Summary: Profiles every element on the periodic table and describes their properties, when they were discovered, and how they are used in household materials.--
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2017
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1 available in JT Non-Fiction, Call number: JT Space JacksonWalker, Cyril Alexander.
Summary: Discusses more than 500 specimens, includes color photographs, and provides concise descriptions and essential indentification information.
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK 2002
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 560 Walker 2002Lee, Sally
Summary: "Introduces young readers to Megalosaurus, including physical characteristics, habitat, diet, behavior, and fossil discovery"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press 2015
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Summary: "Introduces young readers to Iguanodon, including physical characteristics, habitat, diet, behavior, and fossil discovery"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press 2015
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 567.9 LEEContents: Disc 2. Night and day ; Isn't this a lovely day? ; Cheek to cheek ; A fine romance ; They can't take that away from me / Fred Astaire -- I feel a song comin' on / Frances Langford -- Jeepers creepers / Louis Armstrong --You go to my head ; More than you know / Billie Holiday -- Day in, day out / Helen Forrest -- Taking a chance on love / Benny Goodman orchestra with Helen Forrest -- Skylark /...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Smithsonian Collection of Recordings 1984
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1 available in Compact Audio Disc, Call number: CD VOCAL AMEContents: Disc 5. Glad to be unhappy / Barbara Cook -- While we're young / Portia Nelson -- Nobody else but me / Bobby Short -- Supper time / Eileen Farrell -- All the things you are / Gordon MacRae -- Here's that rainy day / Frank Sinatra -- Last night when we were young ; A sleepin' bee ; My funny valentine ; I'll be around ; Sometimes I'm happy / Tony Bennett -- Ac-cent-tchu-ate the positive / Aretha...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Smithsonian Collection of Recordings 1984
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1 available in Compact Audio Disc, Call number: CD VOCAL AMESummary: "In the same series as the New Children's Encyclopedia and DK Visual Encyclopedias of Science, Art, and Geography (among others), this brand new history encyclopedia will help children, parents, and educators grasp the events, personalities, and inventions that have changed the world. From the earliest civilizations in Mesopotamia and India to the rise of populism in the US and China's growth...
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Children, Dorling Kindersley Publishing, Ltd. 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 909 HISBurnie, David.
Summary: A guide to identifying birds from around the world notes each species' physical characteristics, geographic location, marks of distinction, brooding behavior, and threatened species rating.
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Pub. 2012