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Author
Publisher
Andrews McMeel Publishing
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"In a fable for grown-ups by cartoonist Bill Watterson, a long-ago kingdom is afflicted with unexplainable calamities. Hoping to end the torment, the king dispatches his knights to discover the source of the mysterious events. Years later, a single battered knight returns" -- Provided by publisher.
From Bill Watterson, bestselling creator of the beloved comic strip Calvin and Hobbes, and John Kascht, one of America's most renowned caricaturists,...
Author
Publisher
Usborne Publishing
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
Do fish wear pyjamas? What's the sound of an iceberg melting? How many sheep did it take to launch a Viking longship? Which is faster - a tsunami or a bullet train? Find the answers to these and many more questions in a book that explores the history, science, environment and art of our planet's seas and oceans. Richly illustrated and perfect for broadening children's knowledge of an essential subject, away from the classroom.
Author
Publisher
Calamity Worldwide, LLC
Pub. Date
©2019
Language
English
Description
We are surrounded by rude, loud, smelly, selfish creatures who don’t know how to behave. Don Moyer decided to do something about it. This book offers 50 principles to help the ill-mannered behave with civility and grace.
Each of the captions in this book is a small poem. It has been said that a good poem helps change the shape of the universe. Well these aren’t that kind of poem, but they get the job done and may make you smile.
As a public...
Author
Publisher
Scablands Books
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
A one-of-a-kind manual created by a mother seeking to learn and share more Okanagan Salish language with her daughters than she herself was exposed to as an infant or toddler. Created for caregivers and the language curious, this book provides simple examples on how to integrate more Salish words into adult and child interactions.
5) Trucks
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Simple text and supportive full-color photographs introduce young readers to trucks. Intended for kindergarten through third grade"--Provided by publisher.
6) Tractors
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Simple text and supportive full-color photographs introduce young readers to tractors. Intended for kindergarten through third grade"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Create a flower haven with help from a veteran garden designer and floral expert. Floratopia showcases beautiful flower varieties, ideas for designing a gorgeous flower space, and instructions for planting and maintaining flowers that are ideal for your zone, climate, and garden layout. With 110 illustrated ideas replete with expert tips and stunning photography, this book is for gardeners of all experience levels who will be drawn in by Jan Johnsen's...
Author
Series
Elizabeti books volume 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
When her new baby brother arrives, Elizabeti decides she needs a doll that she can care for the way her mother cares for the new baby. After looking around the village, Elizabeti finds the perfect doll to love. She names her Eva. When Mama changes the new baby's diaper, Elizabeti changes Eva's. And one day when Eva turns up lost, Elizabeti realizes just how much she loves her special doll. Full-color illustrations.
Author
Publisher
Firefly Books
Language
English
Description
Owls of the World is the ultimate photographic resource dedicated to the identification of these charismatic birds of prey. Dozens of the world's finest photographers have contributed 750 spectacular photographs covering all of the world's 268 species of owls. The photos are accompanied by detailed text describing identification codes; population status; food; accurate range maps; habitat; voice; distribution; and similar species. For photographers,...
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
The Toronto Ink Company was founded in 2014 by designer and artist Jason Logan as a citizen science experiment to make eco-friendly, urban ink from street-harvested pigments. In Make Ink, Logan delves into the history of inkmaking and the science of distilling pigment from the natural world. Readers will learn how to forage for materials such as soot, rust, cigarette butts, peach pits, and black walnut, then how to mix, test, and transform these ingredients...
Author
Publisher
Nosy Crow Inc
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"From the dense rainforests of the Amazon to the chill of the snowy Arctic, come on an intrepid adventure to the world's most extreme places: Arctic Circle, North American forests, the depths of the ocean, Amazon Rainforest, Pacific desert island, the Alps, Arabian Desert, African savannah, the Himalayas, Australian outback, Antarctica, outer space." -- Back cover.
17) Bird
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
A photo essay on the world of birds examining such topics as body construction, feathers and flight, the adaptation of beaks and feet, feeding habits, courtship, nests and eggs, and bird watching.
"Eyewitness Bird gives a detailed overview for kids aged 9+ of a fascinating animal species and will encourage them to spot the incredible birds on the wing around you. Using full-color photographs of different species, feathers, beaks, bird anatomy and...
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
If coffee is the foundation of your food pyramid, then this colorful compendium of fun facts and infographics is for you . . .
Ryoko Iwata collects the best pieces from her popular web site, I Love Coffee, and adds a generous shot of brand-new material in this tribute for true-brew fans of the beloved beverage. Overflowing with infographics and fun, interesting (and occasionally useful) facts, the book explores such topics as:
• Your Brain on...
Author
Publisher
Ten Speed Press
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"In an era of ambiguous, messy problems--as well as extraordinary opportunities for positive change--it's vital to have both an inquisitive mind and the ability to act with intention. Creative Acts for Curious People is filled with ways to build those skills with resilience, care, and confidence. At Stanford University's world-renowned Hasso Plattner Institute of Design, aka "the d.school," students and faculty, experts and seekers bring together...
Publisher
America's Test Kitchen
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Drawing on their combined culinary wisdom, two professional equipment reviewers give candid, science-backed advice on such kitchen gear as Dutch ovens, air fryers, grills and more, along with more than 100 recipes that teach you what your gear is capable of."--Provided by publisher.
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