Sandri, Barbara
Summary: Welcome to the wonderful world of chickens! This beloved barnyard bird is full of surprises. Did you know some chickens are so small they can perch in the palm of your hand, and others have feathers that look like a beard? Chickens can learn to count up to four and have excellent hearing--many even like to listen to music! Chickenology takes young readers on a fascinating and informative tour...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Princeton Architectural Press 2021
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Summary: A visual guide to the minifigures, vehicles, and sets from the entire Lego Star Wars saga. Learn how the sets are created in the Beyond the Brick chapter, which features concept art and an interview with the LEGO Star Wars creative team. New Edition has been fully updated and expanded to cover the latest Lego Star Wars sets.
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2019
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Summary: Minecraft has more than 100 million registered users worldwide. This guide goes in depth to cover challenges never before collected in one book, perfect for casual gamers or hardcore players looking to take their game to the next level. With 200+ color illustrations throughout the text and an exciting and dynamic design, this is a true collector's item that every Minecraft fan must own. This...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2019
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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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1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 306.7 DAGSummary: From peacocks and frogs to sharks and dogs, My Encyclopedia of Very Important Animals is perfect for the curious little animal lover in your life. Mixing photography and charming illustration, kids will find out important things about the wonderful world of animals from what they eat, what they do, and why people are animals, too. My Encyclopedia of Very Important Animals is a friendly book...
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2017
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Summary: "Pigs are full of unexpected surprises. Did you know that when a pig is happy, it will uncoil its curly tail and wag it just like a dog? Or that feral hogs can detect odors from seven miles away? Pigology delves into the history of pigs, pig breeds around the world, famous pigs, pigs in culture, and so much more, with engaging scenes from illustrator Camilla Pintonato."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Princeton Architectural Press 2021
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Summary: "Full of stunning images and amazing facts, The Arts: a Visual Encyclopedia is the essential guide to painting, sculpture, photography, music, and dance."--Back cover.
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2017
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Summary: From the ocean floor to rugged coastlines, sunlit waters to frozen seas, Ocean: A Visual Encyclopedia explores and unravels the mysteries of our blue planet in fascinating detail. This all-encompassing book takes you into the heart of a breathtaking world. As well as exploring the dazzling array of marine life, there are thought-provoking features on how oceans formed, the rhythm of the tides,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2015
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Summary: "The book examines the science behind everyday life -- how we power our homes, grow our food, and build machines that allow us to communicate with others and travel around the world. Featuring a wide range of scientific inventions and discoveries, from advances in modern medicine to groundbreaking ideas for saving the environment, SuperScience uncovers how science plays a part in every area of...
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2021
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Summary: "Super Shark Encyclopedia uncovers the secrets of the oceans by exploring a remarkable array of 80 sharks and other sea creatures -- from Barrel Shrimp to Blue Sharks, Starfish to Bat Fish, and Hammerhead Sharks to Sandtiger Sharks, plus surfing penguins, deep-sea monsters, rays, eels and more. Packed with jaw-dropping facts about animal behavior and anatomy, new x-ray artworks utilize...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2015
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: Discover an all-in-one encyclopedia that takes you on an explanatory tour of the world from your own body to outer space. Have you ever wondered how an email gets to someone on the other side of the world in just a few seconds or why it's a bad idea to stand under a tree during a thunderstorm? Discover the answers to all these questions and more with this mind-boggling books of facts. Each page...
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 503 HOWSummary: Text and computer-generated illustrations present information about all the major types of dinosaurs as well as ancient fish, other prehistoric reptiles in the air or water, and early mammals. Includes fact-file sidebars and information about the latest fossil finds and breakthrough theories.
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2022
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Summary: Readers will get an in-depth look at everything weather related in this encyclopedia. Alongside photos, readers will learn about weather basics and extreme storms including thunderstorms, floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, hailstorms, blizzards, ice storms, droughts, wildfires and firestorms, dust storms, and heat waves. How climate change impacts extreme storms is covered.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Abdo Reference, a division of ABDO Publishing 2023
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Summary: Offers a visual reference guide to American history, beginning with the first Native American cultures on the continent and ending in 2018.
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 973.03 KINSummary: Covering the essential curriculum areas of human geography, physical geography, geology, and ecology, First Earth Encyclopedia is a comprehensive introduction to the world around us. The engaging style of DK's First Reference series is applied to such topics as where and how people live, how to use maps, weather, world environments, and the changing climate -- inspiring younger readers to think...
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2018
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Summary: The definitive guide to more than 275 heroes, villains, aliens, and droids of the Star Wars galaxy The latest edition of this beloved title has been comprehensively updated to include new characters from Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker and both seasons of Star Wars: The Mandalorian. Want to learn more about the Knights of Ren? Where is Padme Amidala from? How tall is Grogu? To learn the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 791.43 BEEBurnie, David
Summary: Meet an amazing menagerie of creatures on this breathtaking safari through the animal kingdom. The Kingfisher Animal Encyclopedia spans Earth from pole to pole, covering 2,000 animals from the tiniest protozoan to the mightiest mammal. Each entry describes the animal's characteristics, behavior, and distribution, and gives their Latin names. The meticulously researched information is...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Kingfisher 2018
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: Incredible pictures reveal how everything in the human body fits and works together. Shows what's inside the human body. The Human Body Encyclopedia is packed with fascinating facts and spectacular close-up photographs that make the subject accessible and fun. Covering every part of the body from major body systems to individual cells in language accessible to young children. This book is an...
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Pub. 2005
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Summary: Readers will get an in-depth look at the important systems that make up the human body. Alongside engaging and informative photos, readers will learn about the circulatory, digestive, endocrine, immune, muscular, nervous, reproductive, respiratory, and skeletal systems and how each are critical to a healthy, functioning body. Features include a glossary, additional resources, and an index.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Abdo Publishing 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 612 CERRadley, Gail
Summary: "Readers will get an in-depth look at the critical components that make up space. Alongside engaging photos, readers will learn about planets, the moon, the sun, stars, asteroids, comets, meteoroids, galaxies, the universe, and the exciting field of space exploration. Features include a glossary, additional resources, and an index." --publisher's website.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Abdo Publishing 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 520 RADPembrick, Ollister B.
Summary: Sketcher, adventurer, disguiser, and sneaker Ollister B. Pembrick roamed all of Skree with a sketchbook and pen to discover and document the endless living wonders of the Maker's world.
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Publisher / Publication Date: WaterBrook 2021
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Summary: "This exciting introduction to Earth is brimming with explosive volcanoes, incredible habitats, and world-saving ideas. From Earth's inner core to the thinnest air at the edge of the atmosphere, get ready for a round-the-world adventure... Dig down and learn exactly what is under our feet. Investigate the workings of earthquakes and volcanoes. Learn how mountains are made and how rivers form....
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2022
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Summary: "Packed with more than 1,500 stunning images, it showcases major and minor characters (such as Princess Leia and Luke Skywalker), creatures, vehicles, weapons, props, and items of tech in unparalleled detail. Beautiful photography and engaging text written by Star Wars experts examines the finer points of Padmé Amidala's costumes, displays Boba Fett's array of weaponry, studies Darth Vader's...
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2018