Children’s / Teenage reference material

Book SynopsisAn illustrated tour of the planet exploring ecosystems large and small, from reefs, deserts, and rainforests to a single drop of water—from the New York Times bestselling author of Women in Science.   Making earth science accessible and entertaining through art, maps, and infographics, The Wondrous Workings of Planet Earth explains how our planet works—and how we can protect it—from its diverse ecosystems and their inhabitants, to the levels of ecology, the importance of biodiversity, the cycles of nature, and more. Science- and nature-loving readers of all ages will delight in this utterly charming guide to our amazing home.

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Book SynopsisA teen girl seeking retribution against her backstabbing former best friend finds her plans slightly derailed once she catches the eye of a familiar, handsome marquess. Bestselling author Amalie Howard delivers a delightful, anti-historical Regency-era romp that?s Bridgerton meets The Count of Monte Cristo!Lady Ela Dalvi knows the exact moment her life was forever changed?when her best friend, Poppy, betrayed her without qualm over a boy, the son of a duke. She was sent away in disgrace, her reputation ruined.Nearly three years later, eighteen-year-old Ela is consumed with bitterness and a desire for . . . revenge. Her enemy is quickly joining the crème de la crème of high society while she withers away in the English countryside.With an audacious plan to get even, Ela disguises herself as a mysterious heiress and infiltrates London?s elite. But when Ela reunites with the only boy she?s ever loved, she begins to question whether vengeance is still her greatest desire.In this complicated game of real-life chess, Ela must choose her next move: Finally bring down the queen or capture the king?s heart?

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Book SynopsisHelp your little one dream big with a Little Golden Book biography all about President George W. Bush! The perfect introduction to nonfiction for preschoolers! This Little Golden Book about George W. Bush--the forty-third president of the United States and a talented artist--is an inspiring read-aloud for young readers. Look for more Little Golden Book biographies: • John McCain • My LGB About the White House • My LGB About Johnny Appleseed

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Book SynopsisWhere is the hottest place on the Earth? Which animals love the hot weather? Where would you see a mirage? In Focus: Tropical Lands has the answers! In Focus is a cool, new information series that's perfect for curious kids. These fun books feature modern, magazine-style pages, including top 10 lists, fast facts, quickfire quizzes and more! With pages packed with vivid photography and fun facts, kids will have fun learning about the world around them!Each In Focus book features a contents page, glossary and index, plus front and end gatefold flaps on the cover.

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Book Synopsis Bear bags, wilderness showers, and telling the temperature by counting the cricket chirps... Whether you''re planning an over night in the backyard or a weekend in the wilderness, this book is packed with stuff to know. The basics, from gearing up to choosing a site to building a tarp tent. Tasty outdoor recipes: Solar Oven Pizza, Chow Down Chili and s'' more''s of course—with 8 variations.Plus: how to keep a Field Journal, exploring the nighttime sky, creepy campfire stories, and when it''s time to go home, leaving no trace. It''s everything you need to pick up and head for the hills.For Ages 7 and up.

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Book SynopsisDiscover the hidden corners of the many weird and wonderful locations in Minecraft with this beautifully illustrated, full-color guide--written in official partnership with the experts at game-creator Mojang.Are you ready for an adventure? Minecraft: Maps is a visual guide to the Minecraft landscape, created by an explorer on a quest to find the most valuable loot while avoiding danger. Explore each of the fifteen major biomes through highly detailed, illustrated maps, then read the explorer's notes about the unique features and discover an inspirational themed build idea for each.A beautifully illustrated visual guide in its own right, Minecraft: Maps is also a survival tool. You'll learn which biomes are home to the most dangerous mobs, where to look for exclusive blocks, how to find naturally generated structures and the best places to search for loot. Once you've discovered each biome you can get building--construct an ice palace in the ice plai

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Book SynopsisGet all the important tips and tricks you need to know for the Hogwarts Legacy game in this official companion book!Welcome to Hogwarts Legacy, the exciting open-world action RPG set in the wizarding world. You play as a newly admitted fifth-year student at Hogwarts in the 1800s who holds the key to an ancient secret that threatens to tear the wizarding world apart.In this official game companion, gamers will learn need-to-know information about how to play Hogwarts Legacy. Discover background information about brand-new characters and locations found in the game, plus reveal tips and suggestions for completing some of the game's biggest and most popular quests.This book also includes lists of achievements, potions, spells, and creatures available in the game, character bios of the witches and wizards you'll meet along the way, and full-color artwork on every page! This official game companion is a must-have for any gamer and Wizardin

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Book SynopsisAll about dinosaurs: a card deck of fun facts that fit in your hand! Enter the world of dinosaurs and meet some of the most amazing creatures that ever walked the earth with Fandex Kids, a lively deck that’s packed with facts. Like the airborne giant, Quetzalcoatlus, with a wingspan the size of a small airplane. The meat eaters: T.rex, Giganotosaurus, and Allosaurus, who could sprint more than 20 miles per hour—try outrunning that! Or the Compsognathus, a fierce, turkey-sized hunter with three-fingered grasping hands perfect for snatching prey. Each dinosaur is illustrated in bold, lifelike detail and includes information about its size, habits and habitats, plus dino bite-sized fun facts. Grommeted card deck includes 53 die-cut, full-color cards.

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