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Brittanica Books is an imprint of What on Earth Publishing, Published in collaboration with Britannica, Inc
Pub. Date
© 2023.
Language
English
Description
"In this blast-from-the-past adventure you'll discover hundreds of the most mind-blowing facts from history. Hidden tombs, ghostly ships, boiled vipers, samurai warriors, snow machines, pet lions, hidden pyramids, secret codes, flaming fireballs, wooden bathing suits, sparkling jewels, and many more are all woven together in this ingenious web of connected facts. And there isn't just one trail through these facts. Sometimes your path branches,...
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Publisher
Viking, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"From historian and author of the popular daily newsletter LETTERS FROM AN AMERICAN, a vital narrative that explains how America, once a beacon of democracy, now teeters on the brink of autocracy--and how we can turn back. In the midst of the impeachment crisis of 2019, Heather Cox Richardson launched a daily Facebook essay providing the historical background of the daily torrent of news. The essays soon turned into a newsletter and, spread by word...
3) Planets
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Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Journey through space into the farthest reaches of our Solar System. Guided by astronauts and expert space engineers, learn all about the planets, how they formed, and how scientists study them."--
4) World War I
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Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
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Learn all about military vehicles and tank warfare, the first ever gas attacks used during a war and Armistice, and peace after four years of fighting.
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Language
English
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"Nurses have always been vital to human existence. A nurse was likely there when you were born and a nurse might well be there when you die. Familiar in hospitals and doctors' offices, these dedicated health professionals can also be found in schools, prisons, and people's homes; at summer camps; on cruise ships, and even at NASA. Yet despite being celebrated during the Covid-19 epidemic, nurses are often undermined and undervalued in ways that reflect...
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Publisher
National Geographic Kids
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"If you have a question, this new book series has the answer! Based on our wildly popular gift book, Why, this question-and-answer series takes expert-approved content our readers love and reimagines it in a snackable, pithy, and engaging format. The first book in the series features Q&As all about the human body"--
7) Frogs
Author
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Hop, splash, and ribbit with frogs in this delightful little kids introduction to these amazing amphibians! Learn all about frogs, including their cool body parts, how they hunt, and where you can find them. Little kids will jump for joy over photos of red, yellow, green, and blue frogs and more as they explore: Where frogs live What they eat How frogs grow up How frogs communicate Other frog relatives And moreYoung readers will also find out why...
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Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"Cats are popular pets all over the world. They are expert hunters, super snugglers, and are even thought by some to be a sign of good luck! Cats love to pounce, play, and stalk their prey just like their big cat ancestors. But did you know that they’ve adapted some of their behavior, including how adult cats meow just for us humans? Come along and learn more about a wide variety of feline friends, all with their own unique behavior—from the water-loving...
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Publisher
The Experiment
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"From the first microbial exchanges of DNA to Tinder and sexbots, how did sex begin, and how did it evolve to be so varied and complex in humans? What influence do our genetic ancestors have on our current love lives? And what might sex look like in the future? With acuity, humor, and respect for human diversity, The Shortest History of Sex reveals where the many facets of our sexuality―chemical, anatomical, behavioral, social―come from. Chasing...
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Publisher
Kyle Books
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
For many people with an interest in 70s d�ecor and design it can be overwhelming to know where to look, what to buy, what colors to use and how to style their home without it looking like a 'junk shop' or a pastiche. That's where 70s House comes in: with advice, tips and tricks to creating a thoroughly 70s space (or even just a few featured items) this vibrant book is crammed full of 70s interiors and bright, retro imagery. Clear and attractive...
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Publisher
Viking, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Adapted for young readers from the New York Times bestseller by Daniel James Brown, Facing the Mountain is the remarkable true story of three brave Japanese American soldiers who fought for the United States during World War II while facing discrimination at home. Perfect for readers of The Boys in the Boat.
After the Japanese military bombed Pearl Harbor in 1941, Japanese Americans became the subject of racism and discrimination within the United...
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Princeton University Press
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
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"A panoramic cultural and legal history that traces the roots of antisemitism and racism to early Christian theology. Since the earliest days of Christianity, theologians expressed pervasive anxiety about Jews as equal members of society and, with European expansion in the early modern period, that anxiety extended to people of color. This troubling legacy still haunts us today. Christian Supremacy demonstrates how theological and legal frameworks...
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Publisher
John Wiley & Sons, Inc
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"This book offers the readers two essential insights. First, readers will discover the four Frictions that operate against their efforts to influence and innovate. They will come to understand the unexpected reasons why the ideas and initiatives they are most passionate about get rejected. Second, readers will learn how to both identify and disarm these forces of resistance. Even better, the reader will discover how to turn the forces of Friction...
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Publisher
Henry Holt and Company
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Big Money aims to explain economic principles in a way that combines the weird and the meaningful, like Planet Money for kids. Organized in seven chapters, each posing a general question and answering it through real-world examples, this book explores the consequences of our everyday economic choices by connecting the dots between young consumers and the larger economic and social systems around them."--
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Publisher
Farrar Straus Giroux
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
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"Six decades ago, on August 28, 1963, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his iconic "I Have a Dream" speech during the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom--a moment often revered as the culmination of this Black-led protest. But at its core, the March on Washington was not a beautiful dream of future integration; it was a mass outcry for jobs and freedom NOW--not at some undetermined point in the future. It was a revolutionary march with its...
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Publisher
Dutton
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"This revolutionary book goes beyond any recent book on language to dissect how language operates in our minds and how to harness its virtually limitless power. As Dr. Marian explains, while you may well think you speak only one language, in fact your mind accommodates multiple codes of communication. Some people speak Spanish, some Mandarin. Some speak poetry, some are fluent in math. The human brain is built to use multiple languages, and using...
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Publisher
Ruby Tuesday Books
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"These little eight-legged creatures are often the stuff of people's nightmares, but spiders are amazing animals that are essential for our world. Told from a spider's point of view, in this book spiders set out to convince their human doubters that they really aren't out to scare or harm people. In fact, they are far too busy weaving beautiful silk structures, hunting, keeping insect pests under control and raising their young to want to frighten...
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Philomel Books, an imprint of Penguin Rancom House LLC
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Did you know that gorillas' massive arms are strong enough to tear down trees and bend iron bars? How about that, even so, gorillas can be tender friends and gentle, loving parents? Or that gorillas are ticklish? Perfect for all animal lovers--and gorilla fans in particular--this book is filled with all the facts you need to know to become a gorilla expert! What's it like to be a gorilla? Why are gorillas endangered, and who has been working hard...
19) Mars
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Series
Publisher
Black Rabbit Books
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Suit up! Mars is a planet like no other, and it's time to explore it through a colorful design that features vibrant photography, engaging infographics, and carefully leveled text"--
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Publisher
Plume
Pub. Date
2009.
Language
English
Description
In this fascinating exploration of the banana, award-winning journalist Dan Koeppel navigates across the planet and throughout history, telling the cultural and scientific story of the world's most ubiquitous fruit. The banana: convenient, cheap, tasty - a reliable, if plain, family favorite. Or so the average consumer might think. Koeppel debunks the myth of the ordinary banana, revealing its many mysteries and uncovering its shockingly endangered...
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