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 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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Book SynopsisTake a deep dive with a card deck of fun facts that fit in your hand! Explore the ocean world’s biological wonders with Fandex Kids, a lively deck that’s packed with facts., many of which we’re only now beginning to understand. Meet Cuvier’s beaked whale, a mammal that holds the record for holding its breath underwater— 3 hours, 42 minutes! Giant kelp, which can grow up to 2 feet every day— that’s right, 2 feet! And the ancient coelacanth—often called a “living fossil”—which has changed very little in 400 million years and was once assumed to be extinct. Each creature is illustrated in bold, lifelike detail and includes information about its size, habits and habitat, and Fin Facts to enjoy. Grommeted card deck includes 53 die-cut, full-color cards.

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Book SynopsisExplore 35 of the most groundbreaking, creative female photographers in history and modern times! Ever since photography was invented almost 200 years ago, women have broken barriers and influenced the artform. Now, this first-ever children's book about women photographers tells the stories of 35 of the most talented historical and contemporary shutterbugs. Filled with colourful illustrations, this book includes stories about Dorothea Lange s haunting portraits of American history, Margaret Bourke-White s bravery as the first female war correspondent in WWII, Florestine Perrault Collins influential images depicting Black life in the 1920s, and many more. Including explanations of key photography terms, photo project ideas, and suggestions for other women photographers to study, this charming book will inspire children to pick up a camera and make their own incredible photographs.

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Book SynopsisEver wanted to be an adventurer like Bear Grylls? Learn about many species around the globe that are endangered. Discover what threats are facing these animals, learn ways to help save animal lives and much more in this exciting book bursting with fun facts, quizzes, word searches, and mazes. The perfect introduction to Bear Grylls, adventurer, writer and television presenter, for younger fans, full of fun illustrations and facts and over 60 stickers.

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Book Synopsis Have you ever wanted to build an entire land dedicated to battling zombies? This guide will show you how it’s done! Inside you’ll find build ideas for everything from a zombie arena and a zombie-infested graveyard to an undead city and a top-secret lab where zombies are created and cured. Just follow the steps for each build, and before you know it you’ll have an entire Land of Zombies to enjoy with your friends!Collect all of the official Minecraft books:Minecraft: The IslandMinecraft: The CrashMinecraft: The Lost JournalsMinecraft: The Survivors’ Book of SecretsMinecraft: Exploded Builds: Medieval FortressMinecraft: Guide to ExplorationMinecraft: Guide to CreativeMinecraft: Guide to the Nether & the EndMinecraft: Guide to RedstoneMinecraft: MobestiaryMinecraft: Guide to Enchantments & PotionsMinecraft: Guide to PVP MinigamesMinecraft: Guide to FarmingMinecraft: Let’s Build! Theme Park AdventureMinecraft for BeginnersMinecraft: Let’s Build! Land of Zombies

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Book SynopsisThe discovery and application of nuclear power is one of the most profound scientific accomplishments of the 20th century, beginning with tentative explorations of the structure of matter, expanding into a rapid succession of unexpected discoveries, and finally settling into a seamless transition from theoretical science to applied engineering. There were many changes to nuclear power during this century—science transitioned from an academic pursuit to an industry, the use of uranium changed from an occasional orange or green dye in ceramics to major power-fuel, and public safety concerns shifted from boiler explosions on steamboats to nuclear reactor explosions on continents. Written in clear and accessible language, The History of Nuclear Power describes the sequence of these changes, as science and technology rapidly matured more than a hundred years and as the scale of civilization and its energy needs expanded. Providing a fundamental introduction to this complicated subject, this new, full-color resource is ideal for high school and college students interested in the future through a study of the past.

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Book SynopsisThe esteemed critic Harold Bloom puts The Sun Also Rises on a short list of modern American novels that appear certain to endure. Ernest Hemingway's classic tale hinges on issues of conflict, masculinity, and desire in its indelible portrait of lives caught in the grip of the Spanish civil war. This new edition of critical essays in Bloom's Modern Critical Interpretations series is intended for in-depth study and features a chronology of Hemingway's life, a bibliography of his works, and an index.

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Book SynopsisDiagramming a sentence shows you how it is (or isn't) working, and unlocks the door to clear, balanced writing. This handbook from Susan Wise Bauer, author of Grammar for the Well-Trained Mind, walks students through the rules of diagramming, from the simplest sentences to the most complex. Its simple instructions allow you to learn at your own pace, without an instructor. Full of easy-to-understand example diagrams, colour-coded for quick recognition, this guide will be a trusted reference tool in your home, office or school for years to come. For ages 13 and Up.

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