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82) Space
Author
Publisher
Scholastic
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
The universe is vast and complex, infinitely beautiful and full of mystery. Every day the findings of space scientists and specialists increase our understanding of what is out there beyond our own satellite, the Moon. And there is so much more to discover. This book takes you on a voyage of exploration from Earth, through our solar system, and out into the Universe.
Author
Series
Bloomsbury sigma volume 57
Publisher
Bloomsbury Sigma
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"Kindred is the definitive guide to the Neanderthals. Since their discovery more than 160 years ago, Neanderthals have metamorphosed from the losers of the human family tree to A-list hominins. Rebecca Wragg Sykes uses her experience at the cutting-edge of Palaeolithic research to share our new understanding of Neanderthals, shoving aside clichés of rag-clad brutes in an icy wasteland. She reveals them to be curious, clever connoisseurs of their...
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Formats
Description
"A nation in need of hope, the most powerful rocket ever launched, and the first three men to break the bounds of Earth: Apollo 8 was headed to the moon. In 1957, when the USSR launched Sputnik I, the first man-made satellite to orbit Earth, America's rival in the Cold War claimed victory on a new frontier. The Space Race had begun, and the United States was losing. Closer to home, a decade of turbulence would soon have Americans reeling, with the...
Author
Publisher
Phaidon Press, Inc
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"A comprehensive introduction explaining what elements are and the design and purpose of the periodic table. Each of the 118 elements is visually presented with its respective letter symbol and atomic number, as well as a map of where it's located in the periodic table. Additional details showing where each element is found in the universe (from food on our plates to the center of a star), its unique properties, atomic diagram, secret chemistry,...
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Become an eyewitness to the weird and wonderful ways of our world, from tsunamis to tornadoes, and discover nature's awesome potential with this Eyewitness guide. See how earthquakes, floods and hurricanes affect what lies in their path, and what measures we can use to protect ourselves from Mother Nature. Follow the journey of some of the most catastrophic disasters, and witness the rescue operations that followed. Learn, too, about the equipment...
90) In between
Author
Publisher
Beach Lane Books
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"We all go through awkward phases-even animals! Award-winning author and photographer April Pulley Sayre shines a light on nature's relatable in-between moments. No longer underwater but not ready to fly, no longer a tadpole but not yet leaping to land. Animals, just like people, can find themselves stuck in some awkward in-between stages. How do we get out of the in-betweens? We just have to push on through! Come get a glimpse behind-the-scenes into...
Author
Publisher
Ten Speed Press, an imprint of the Crown Publishing Group
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
Megan Massacre, tattoo artist and star of NY Ink, America's Worst Tattoos, and Bondi Ink Tattoo, presents a collection of her best tattoos and artwork, with inspiration and practical information for anyone interested in the tattoo process. Featuring a personal behind-the-scenes peek into the making of a tattoo from concept to execution. Part idea sourebook, part tattoo opus, this book is a celebration of the modern art and lifestyle of creative tattooing....
Author
Series
Your hidden life volume 1
Publisher
MIT Kids Press, an imprint of Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Did you know that you're surrounded by microbes? They're on your body, in your body, and on every body! In fact, only about half of our bodies' cells are human cells--the rest are microbes. From the ways they help us digest our food to the ways they control critters and creatures (zombie flies, anyone?), microbes form an unseen jungle around us. Complete with zany, gross facts, hilarious and sometimes disgusting illustrations, and interviews with...
Author
Publisher
Simon Spotlight
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Get to know some of the many groundbreaking and legendary women in US soccer. Read about some amazing and unstoppable women who changed soccer in America like Megan Rapinoe, Alex Morgan, Briana Scurry, Trinity Rodman, and Mia Hamm. This book also includes a history of women's soccer in America and a summary of all four historic World Cup wins.
Author
Publisher
Millbrook Press
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"A penguin's sharp beak hides a textured tongue that helps it grip fish. A red-eyed tree frog has a holden eyelid that covers its eyes so it can see predators while it sleeps. Rhyming text and eye-catching photos offer an up-close look at lots of fascinating hidden creature features!"--
Author
Publisher
Tuttle Publishing
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
This exciting new Japanese stitch dictionary is from popular designer Yoko Hatta--the founder and driving force behind the Kazekobo Studio. Though this is her first book in English, her work already has an extensive following in Western countries--more than 1,000 of her designs can be seen on Ravelry.com. Hatta is one of several Japanese knitters whose patterns and designs have sparked an explosion of interest in Japanese knitting techniques and aesthetics...
96) Birds everywhere
Author
Publisher
Big Picture Press, an imprint of Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"There are birds everywhere! Some of them live along the coast, some of them in the savannah, and some may be in your backyard. Young readers will learn where in the world all sorts of birds can be found and all the weird and wonderful things about them that they never imagined"--
Author
Publisher
Ediciones Lea
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
Español
Description
Edgar Allan Poe is considered, for good reason, the master of the horror story. This book compiles seven of his spookiest stories, including “The Black Cat,” “The Tell-Tale Heart,” and “The Oblong Box.”
Edgar Allan Poe fue un escritor norteamericano que está considerado, con justicia, como el maestro de los cuentos de terror. En este libro te presentamos siete de sus relatos más espeluznantes: El Gato Negro, El Corazón delator y la...
Author
Publisher
Editorial Planeta Mexicana, S.A. de C.V
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
Español
Description
Un tesoro motivacional lujosamente fotografiado de verdaderos cuentos para dormir comparte eventos en la vida de 100 mujeres diversas que han dado forma al mundo, desde Asma Khan y Madeline Albright hasta Rihanna y Josephine Baker.
Author
Publisher
Clarkson Potter/Publishers
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Whether you are new to floristry or have been at it long enough to see carnations come in and out of fashion more times than the mullet, it's easy to fall in love and stay in love with flowers. For Kristen Griffith-VanderYacht, flowers are everything--reminders of nature's beauty, tools for building creative confidence, and a gateway to self-care. In Flower Love, Griffith-VanderYacht uses his effervescent sense of humor and sharp eye for design to...
100) Rocks and minerals
Author
Series
Publisher
Scholastic Press
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"From gemstones to fossils and beyond, Animated Science: Rocks and Minerals is the definitive guide to rocks and minerals for grade school readers. In this book, readers will explore the substances that make up our Earth through comic illustrations and hilarious characters. With a narrative nonfiction text, kid-friendly information, and Shiho Pate's engaging illustrations, Animated Science: Rocks and Minerals is a perfect introduction and ready reference,...
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