Catalog Search Results
Author
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Formats
Description
We take an average of 7.5 million breaths a year and some 600 million in our lifetime, and what goes on in our body each time oxygen is taken in and carbon dioxide expelled is nothing short of miraculous. “Our lungs are the lynchpin between our bodies and the outside world,” writes Dr. Michael Stephen. And yet, we take our lungs for granted until we’re incapacitated and suddenly confronted with their vital importance. In Breath Taking, pulmonologist...
43) Plants & fungi!
Publisher
DK/Penguin Random House
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Why are flowers colorful and fruits sweet? How does a carnivorous plant kill its prey? Why do stinging nettles sting? How do trees turn light into food? This ultimate nature book for children will fascinate young readers with its microscopic detail and amazing facts on the plant world. Children aged 9+ will find themselves totally absorbed in the complexities nature, made clear through engaging explanations, intricate illustrations, vivid photographs,...
Author
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"Your favorite characters are now part of the Who HQ library! Say hello to the premier title in the What Is the Story Of? series. Hello Kitty! This cute cartoon character who's shaped like a bobtail cat and wears a bow in her hair has become an icon of our times. Hello Kitty, as she is known, is a piano-playing, cookie-baking darling from London with a heart of gold. Readers will learn all about Kitty, who was first created in Japan, but has since...
Author
Language
English
Description
"Many young women today lack the financial literacy resources that speak to their demographic and lack the support to leverage their earnings to build real wealth. This lack of knowledge causes this demographic to be in the group of least likely to invest and build long term wealth despite graduating college and opening businesses at record numbers. They are earning money but need the skills to grow it long term. This book will provide them with foundational...
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
Plants are found almost everywhere on Earth, but to many people their lives are a mystery. Learn how seagrass flowers underwater, how the Venus flytrap counts to make sure it catches its prey, and why some tulips used to cost more than a house! This fascinating book for kids explores the vast plant kingdom and explains how plants work, as well as the weird and wonderful relationships they have with animals.
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
"Discover fascinating information about cats and kittens--from their hair type, fur pattern, colors, and distinct personalities, to the differences and similarities that celebrate the unique identity of every feline! Children aged 5-7 can learn about the profiles of 45 different cat breeds, such as the British Shorthair, Bombay, Siamese, Munchkin, Snowshoe, and more. Young cat lovers will enjoy finding out how cats evolved from wild animals to become...
Author
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"Stoicism has made a comeback as the ideal ancient philosophy for those seeking calm in times of stress and uncertainty. For many, it has become the new Zen, with meditation techniques that help us face whatever life throws our way. The Stoics address a key question of our time: how can we be masters of our fate when the outside world threatens to unmoor our well-being? Making Stoic wisdom relevant and accessible, Sherman distils time-honored techniques...
Author
Publisher
McSweeney's
Pub. Date
©2020.
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
"You may have heard of ships. You may have also heard of the sea and the night. But did you realize there's nothing more beautiful than a ship and its lights on the sea at night? In warm and witty prose, this book asks the reader to consider the splendor of glowing lights cast by ships on a shimmering waterway. Meet a trawler, a paddlewheel ferryboat, and icebreaker, and something called a RoRo--all richly illustrated to illuminate the gorgeous explosion...
Author
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"--
Author
Series
Very short introductions volume 82
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Formats
Description
From the Plantation of Ulster in the seventeenth century to the entry into peace talks in the late twentieth century the Northern Irish people have been engaged in conflict - Catholic against Protestant, Republican against Unionist. The traumas of violence in the Northern Ireland Troubles have cast a long shadow. For many years, this appeared to be an intractable conflict with no pathway out. Mass mobilisations of people and dramatic political crises...
Author
Series
Publisher
Scholastic Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"Do you know the true story of the Thanksgiving feast at Plimoth? Carefully crafted to explore both sides of this historical event, this book is a great choice for Thanksgiving units, and for teaching children about the true history of this popular holiday"--
"Do you know the true story of the Thanksgiving feast at Plimoth? What if you lived in a different time and place? What would you wear? What would you eat? How would your daily life be different?...
Author
Publisher
Henry Holt and Company
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"A humorous and engaging nonfiction book about bugs"--
"The praying mantis is the only animal on Earth with one ear--and it's in the middle of its chest. Aphids are born pregnant. Moths can't fly during an earthquake. If you didn't know these things, you soon will. Packed full of jaw-dropping facts, Buzzkill presents the big picture on bugs. You might think ew, gross. Insects are icky. Or scary. Or dangerous. They can be. But there's so much more...
Author
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...
Author
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
Español
Description
"La naturaleza está repleta de objetos fascinantes y a la vez misteriosos, pero ¿sabemos qué son y cómo se han formado? Conoce más de 100 tesoros de la naturaleza que esconden historias sorprendentes: desde las escamas de una mariposa y el esqueleto de un coral hasta un grano de polen o un meteorito. Descubre fascinantes minerales y estructuras creadas por la naturaleza y déjate sorprender por los recursos increíbles que los animales y las...
Author
Publisher
Gibbs Smith
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Become a bug expert with this field guide for kids! Grab your magnifying glass and get ready to jump into the fascinating world of bugs! You'll discover fascinating facts about the United States' most common insects, as well as a DIY project, a log for keeping track of your finds, important information on protecting bugs, and a glossary of bug-related terms"--Back cover.
59) 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...
Author
Publisher
Feiwel and Friends
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
Since NASA was established in 1958, it has landed rovers on distant planets and launched telescopes deep into space, all so that we can look back to the beginning of time. Through stunning images provided by NASA and fascinating sidebars and profiles of lesser known contributors to the NASA program, young space fans will learn how NASA started, how it faced challenges along the way, how much it has achieved, and how it will continue to move forward...
Didn't find it?
Can't find what you are looking for? Try our Materials Request Service. Submit Request