NCW Libraries

Are you tired of spending countless hours poring over articles, books, and other training resources seeking the key to the relationship you dream of with your dog? Look no further! The Do No Harm Dog Training and Behavior Handbook, along with the author's internationally acclaimed and paradigm-shattering Hierarchy of Dog Needs, provides solutions to common and complex dog behavior problems in an easy-to-follow roadmap. Renowed behavioral consultant...

"In this tongue-in-cheek guide, a kid expert explains to young readers how to teach their grown-up about the basics of climate science and global warming" -- Provided by publisher.

"Let's say you set out to learn a new subject or skill, and you succeed. That's great. You've added to your knowledge and abilities. But it's limited to just that one thing you've learned. Now imagine that instead, the skill you learn is...how to learn. Once you know how to learn-smarter, faster, and better-you can apply it to anything. You can learn to master your mindset or your motivation, or use the methods to pick up martial arts, music, marketing,...

"Become an eyewitness to outer space and beyond in this picture-led reference guide that will take you on a visual tour of the universe. Children will [see] how past, present, and future space exploration has helped our understanding of the Sun, our Solar System, rocky planets, gas giants, and explosive stars. This ... guide for kids aged 9+ gives an insight into far-off galaxies and out-of-this-world objects captured by powerful space telescopes....

"In Concrete Mixers, emergent readers will learn about the parts and functions of a concrete mixer as well as why its drum has to keep turning. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage early readers as they discover how a concrete is mixed, moved, and spread to create sidewalks and buildings. A labeled diagram helps readers identify different parts of a concrete mixer, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children...

"Adapted from the edition written and published for adults by Knopf in 2020, this edition ... for young readers covers more than two hundred species and includes more than 300 illustrations throughout. Author/ illustrator David Sibley's exacting artwork and wide-ranging expertise brings observed behaviors ... to life"--

"Few animals are more impressive than elephants. They are by far the biggest of all land animals. And yet, elephants are more than mighty. They are sensitive and intelligent creatures who live in large, caring family societies run by females. They have extraordinary senses and communicate in complex ways that scientists are only now starting to understand. Elephants play an essential role in the delicate African and Asian ecosystems. Today, elephant...

Starting with a fascinating look at experiments around race in hiring, Prof. West brilliantly and methodically walks readers through our comprehensive understanding of this controversial topic. He looks at how racism impacts every stage and all facets of life, from birth to death, in education, work, and business, friendships and relationships, police and the justice system, and health care. He also looks at the challenges around studying these questions...

"The perfect place to start for beginners to create crochet quilts and pillows, this book features six colorful projects with visual instructions for both quilting and crocheting each design. Opening with complete overviews on the basics of both craft styles, each chapter that follows showcases different traditional quilt blocks, from log cabin blocks to half square triangles. Learn a special technique on how to crochet quilt squares together as...

"Developed by literacy experts and educators for students in PreK through grade two, this book introduces beginning readers to Christmas through simple, predictable text and related photos"--Provided by publisher.