Stewart, Melissa
Summary: "It is time for T. rex and his dinosaur cousins to step aside and let other mega-predators like the terror bird and the giant ripper lizard take the spotlight! Travel back to prehistoric times and meet some of the most impressive creatures to ever roam the Earth. You'll be amazed at the size and the fierceness of these lesser-known predators, many of them ancient ancestors of animals that we...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Peachtree Publishing Company Inc. 2022
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Summary: "Did an adult just give you this book? Did you roll your eyes or laugh a little? Either reaction would be normal because this book is going to give you a lot of information that may seem awkward. It can also be a little funny, but it's really important. It's about puberty--that time when your body starts changing to look more grown up. Sometimes it may seem as if you are the only one dealing...
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Publisher / Publication Date: American Academy of Pediatrics 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 612.6 HOLThielges, Alissa
Summary: "Why do ferrets hide their toys? Find out the answer and spark kids' natural curiosity about pets with this inquiry-based nonfiction book. Long and furry, ferrets are perpetual explorers with high energy and a mischievous spirit. Nine kid-friendly Q&As teach readers about life with a pet ferret, including their behavior, playful antics, and tendency to run into walls. Engaging questions draw in...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Amicus 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 636.976 THIThielges, Alissa
Summary: "Can turtles breathe underwater? Find out the answer and spark early readers' natural curiosity about pets with this inquiry-based nonfiction book. Splish, splash! Turtles aren't cuddly reptiles, but their long lives and aquatic tanks make them captivating pets. Nine kid-friendly Q&As teach readers about life with a turtle, including their behavior, aquarium needs, and how their shells grow....
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Publisher / Publication Date: Amicus 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 639.392 THIThielges, Alissa
Summary: "What sounds do guinea pigs make? Find out the answer and spark kids' natural curiosity about pets with this inquiry-based nonfiction approach to guinea pigs. Can my guinea pig run around my room? Questions that kids would ask and well-researched, easy-to-understand answers teach readers about life with guinea pigs, including pet care, behaviors, and sounds, such as their signature wheeking....
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Publisher / Publication Date: Amicus 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 636.935 THIThielges, Alissa
Summary: "Can I take my lizard on a walk? Spark kids' natural curiosity about pets with this inquiry-based nonfiction book about lizards. From the "cuddly" bearded dragon to large iguanas, lizards make interesting pets. Nine questions that kids would ask and well-researched, easy-to-understand answers teach readers about life with these reptiles, including terrarium needs, handling techniques, and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Amicus 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 639.395 THIThielges, Alissa
Summary: "Does it hurt to hold a hedgehog? Find out the answer and spark kids' natural curiosity about pets with this inquiry-based nonfiction book. Hedgehogs take stop, drop, and roll (into a ball) to the next level. Their prickly quills are a good defense against predators, but as pets, their adorable faces steal the show! Nine kid-friendly Q&As teach readers about life with a pet hedgehog, including...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Amicus 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 636.933 THIThielges, Alissa
Summary: "Are pet snakes dangerous? Spark early readers' natural curiosity about pets with this inquiry-based nonfiction book. Do snakes ever blink? Slow slithering and heat basking behaviors make snakes fascinating to watch. What's it like to own one? Nine questions that kids would ask and well-researched, easy-to-understand answers teach readers about life with a snake, including pet care and handling...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Amicus 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 639.396 THIManger, Stewart
Summary: Stewart Manger is regarded for his bespoke interiors in which exquisite craftsmanship and a classic-meets-modern flair. This rising star's first monograph showcases his imaginative ways to create vibrant and stylish rooms. Having apprenticed with celebrated New York interior designers such as David Easton, Bunny Williams, and David Kleinberg, Manger recently launched his own firm and has...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2022
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1 available in Oversize, Call number: OVS 747 MANGish, Melissa
Summary: "Una cronología detallada de los hitos del desarrollo impulsa este estudio de vida de las jirafas, incluidos sus hábitats, características físicas y medidas de conservación tomadas para proteger a estos imponentes animales terrestres." --
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Publisher / Publication Date: Creative Education and Creative Paperbacks 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 599.638 GISHiggins, Melissa
Summary: "What makes a beetle a beetle? What are coolest beetles from around the world? Carefully leveled, engaging text supports life science curriculum related to classification, behavior, life cycles, and more"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Pebble 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 595.76 HIGNewman, Melissa
Summary: An invitation to the private world of Joanne Woodward and Paul Newman, one of America's most iconic couples, in a lavishly illustrated oversize photo book affectionately curated by their daughter Melissa Newman. Their love story is the stuff of Hollywood legend. Joanne Woodward and Paul Newman became not only movie stars and stage actors, but also artistic collaborators, political activists,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Voracious/Little, Brown and Company 2023
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1 available in New Non-fiction, Call number: OVS 920 NEWFerguson, Melissa
Summary: "Earth Day celebrates our beautiful planet and calls us to act on its behalf. Some people spend the day planting flowers or trees. Others organize neighborhood clean-ups, go on nature walks, or make recycled crafts. Readers will discover how a shared holiday can have multiple traditions and be celebrated in all sorts of ways"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Pebble, a capstone imprint 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 394.262 FERGish, Melissa
Summary: "A detailed chronology of developmental milestones drives this life study of monkeys, including their habitats, physical features, and conservation measures taken to protect these primates"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Creative Education 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 599.8 GISHiggins, Melissa
Summary: "What makes a bee a bee? What are the buzziest bees from around the world? Carefully leveled, engaging text supports life science curriculum related to classification, behavior, life cycles, and more"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Pebble 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 595.7 HIGShippee, Melissa
Summary: Drawing from the shapes, colors, patterns, and beauty of the natural world, this collection for intermediate and advanced beaded jewelry makers weaves dazzling works of art that can be worn for a variety of occasions.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Lark Books 2019
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 745.5942 SHIBoxer, Elisa
Summary: "During World War Two, in the prison camp Terezin, a group of Jewish children and their teacher planted and nurtured a smuggled-in sapling. Over time, fewer and fewer children were left to care for the little tree, but those who remained kept lovingly sharing their water with it. When the war finally ended and the prisoners were rescued, the sapling had grown into a strong five-foot-tall maple....
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Publisher / Publication Date: Rocky Pond Books 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE BOXBellows, Melina Gerosa
Summary: "Packed with over 3,000 facts about everything from cuddly baby animals to lethal predators, outer space to the deep sea, and man-made marvels, human history, and more, each page explodes with colorful photographs, perfectly paried with endless lists of easy-to-remember info about the wondrous world around us."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Bright Matter Books 2023
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Summary: "An adventure to experience all five senses at the world's most extreme locations"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Charlesbridge 2023
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Summary: Learn how to paint on your iPad like the professionals in Beginner's Guide to Procreate, a comprehensive introduction to this industry-standard software. Accessible and versatile, Procreate is an ideal tool for anyone wanting to give digital painting a go. Step-by-step tutorials, quick tips, and inspiring artwork ensure you'll have all you need to create stunning concept art quickly and easily.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 3dtotal Publishing 2020
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Summary: Presents a visual guide to the people, battles, and events of America's war for independence, and includes explanatory text.
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 973.3 MURKallen, Stuart A.
Summary: "The student-led March For Our Lives movement, formed in the wake of the mass shooting at Marjorie Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida, captured widespread attention in 2018. The raw emotion and eloquence of these student activists have made a strong impression on the nation and the world. Many other students in cities and towns all across the country have taken on other causes. Whether...
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Publisher / Publication Date: ReferencePoint Press 2019
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1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 303 KALStynes, Yumi
Summary: A frank, funny, age-appropriate guide for pre-teens about getting your period, from Dr Melissa Kang and Yumi Stynes. Getting your period for the first time can be mortifying, weird and messy--and asking questions about it can be even worse. Packed with honest advice on managing Aunt Flo like a boss, this book will induct pre-teens into the secret society of menstruation: from demystifying what...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Walker Books 2021
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J 612.662 STYHirsheimer, Christopher
Summary: "Each chapter is a lesson that teaches you to master a key ingredient or powerful technique, moving from simple (a perfect soft-boiled egg, and how to make it uncommonly delicious) to ambitious (a towering chocolate soufflé). Filled with step-by-step photographs and indispensable kitchen wisdom."--Back cover.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Voracious / Little, Brown and Company 2019