Stockley, Corinne.
Summary: Contains definitions and explanations of physics terms and concepts, grouped in the categories of mechanics and general physics, heat, waves, electricity and magnetism, atomic and nuclear physics, and general physics information, and includes diagrams and illustrations, cross-references, an index, and Internet links.
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Publisher / Publication Date: EDC Pub. 2007
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J530 STOSummary: "This volume has been updated with the addition of about 275 new entries. Front matter and alpha sections A and Z plus back matter section on Punctuation supplied"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Merriam-Webster, Incorporated 2020
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1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 423 MERSummary: This resource contains rhymes for over 45,000 words presented in a clear and user-friendly layout. Its features include an index, in-text notes, examples, creative writing tips, and an introduction giving a brief outline of the history of rhyming.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Oxford University Press 2012
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1 available in Reference, Call number: R 423.1 NEWHore, Rosie
Summary: What would you do if your teacher told you to stop using the word "nice" so much? If you had the Big Picture Thesaurus, you might thumb through it until you found "nice" between "new" and "noise." Then you'd find your options: "pleasant," "agreeable," "good-natured," "delightful," and "fantastic". At this point, you might be scratching your head deciding which word to use, but once you find it...
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Publisher / Publication Date: : EDC Publishing 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 423 HORKalman, Bobbie.
Summary: This book introduces the life and times of the pioneers describing their homes, tools, jobs, clothes, and travel.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Crabtree Pub. Co. 2008
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 973.03 KALKunes, Karen von.
Summary: This comprehensive bilingual dictionary features approximately 30,000 total entries, with an emphasis on everyday colloquial vocabulary. The book begins with a brief introduction to Czech culture and a concise pronunciation guide. It also includes a section on basic grammar, covering such topics as gender, verb conjugation, and noun and adjective declension.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Hippocrene Books 2010
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 491.86 KUNSummary: "This unique, two-part resource provides travelers to Ghana and the Ivory Coast with the tools they need for daily interaction. The bilingual dictionary has a concise vocabulary for everyday use, and the phrasebook allows instant communication on a variety of topics."--Back cover.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Hippocrene Books, Inc. 2015
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 496.3385 ASASummary: Inspired by Merriam-Webster's popular Word of the Day digital feature, this charmingly illustrated book builds knowledge one day at a time with 366 masterful words, written especially for kids ages 8-12. Each unique word includes a scholarly definition, pronunciation, and an indubitable nonfiction fact as an example sentence.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Merriam-Webster Kids 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 423 MERSummary: Make sense of the complex world of health care with Mosby's Medical Dictionary, 10th Edition! This one-stop reference includes detailed entries that help you communicate more effectively with colleagues in various disciplines. With over 56,000 definitions, 2,450 photographs and line drawings, and supporting reference appendixes and atlases, it is an indispensable reference for students and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Elsevier 2017
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1 available in Reference, Call number: R 610 MOSButterworth, Rod R.
Summary: Provides more than 1,350 signs, with illustrations that show precise hand positions and exact movements.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Berkley Pub. Group 1995
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 419 BUTCarter, John
Summary: John Carter's classic ABC for Book Collectors has long been established as the most enjoyable and informative reference work on book terminology. Here, in over 490 alphabetical entries, ranging in length from a single line to several pages, may be found the definition and analysis of the technical terms of book collecting and bibliography, interspersed with insightful comments on such subjects...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Oak Knoll Press 2006
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 002 CARFatus, Sophie
Summary: "Follow a friendly family through their busy day. You'll find over 700 words in Spanish and English to learn and share!"--Page 4 of cover.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Barefoot Books 2016
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Summary: Over 10,000 up-to-date dictionary entries and phonetic transliteration of both Ukrainian and English words.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Hippocrene Books 2013
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 491.79 HRAKalman, Bobbie.
Summary: How did the plains nations benefit from the buffalo? How did they use other animals to make warm clothing for winter? This illustrated dictionary introduces the way of life of the early Native peoples who lived on the Great Plains. Themes include: homes, food, clothing, transportation, and hunting techniques.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Crabtree Pub. Co. 2008
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 973.04 KALKhan, Sarah
Summary: Defines the key terms and concepts of science along with useful examples and illustrations.
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Publisher / Publication Date: EDC Publishing 2012
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 503 KHALarson, Emily
Summary: "The hottest baby name trends, lists, and forecasts ... plus thousands of names to browse."--Page 4 of cover.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Sourcebooks Inc 2015
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 929 LARLeboeuf, J.-Arthur
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Publisher / Publication Date: 1957
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MacLysaght, Edward.
Summary: Ireland was one of the earliest countries to evolve a system of hereditary surnames. More than 4,000 Gaelic, Norman and Anglo-Irish surnames are listed in this book, giving a wealth of information on the background and location of Irish families. Edward MacLysaght was a leading authority on Irish names and family history. He served as Chief Herald and Genealogical Officer of the Irish Office of...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Irish Academic Press 1991
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1 available in Genealogy, Call number: R-GEN 929.341 MACNave, Orville J. (Orville James)
Summary: Nave's Topical Bible, " the best known of all topical bibles, has been a valuable Bible-study reference and a best-seller for more than 75 years. It is a comprehensive digest of over 20,000 topics and subtopics with more than 100,000 associated Scripture references. The most significant references for each topic actually include the full text of the verse cited--saving the need to separately...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Topical Bible Pub. Co. 1897
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 220.3 NAVRobin, Michael
Summary: Defines over five hundred words using simple sentences and illustrations from classic DC Comics art.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Downtown Bookworks 2014
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J 423 ROBShenk, David
Summary: Skeleton Key puts the reader on the Merry Pranksters' bus behind the real Cowboy Neal, uncovers the origins of Cherry Garcia, follows the dancing bear on its trip from psychedelic artifact to trademarked icon, and unlocks the Dead's own tape vault.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Doubleday 1994
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 782.42 SHEYork, M. J.
Summary: Provides useful words, numbers, greetings, and phrases in Arabic. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, an introduction to the basic grammatical rules of the language, and an introduction to the author and illustrator.
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Publisher / Publication Date: The Child's World 2020