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"[A] deeply felt essay collection focusing upon a vivid series of desert icons--a sheet of virga over Monument Valley, white seashells in a dry desert sand, boulders impossibly balanced. Writer and adventurer Craig Childs delves into the primacy of our starkest landscapes and the profound nature of the more-than-human."-- Back cover.
Author
Pub. Date
2016
Language
English
Description
"The View from the Cheap Seats brings together... more than sixty pieces of his outstanding nonfiction. Analytical yet playful, erudite yet accessible, this cornucopia explores a broad range of interests and topics, including (but not limited to): authors past and present; music; storytelling; comics; bookshops; travel; fairy tales; America; inspiration; libraries; ghosts; and the title piece, at turns touching and self-deprecating, which recounts...
Author
Publisher
Crown Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2021]
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
In this delightful blend of nonfiction and inspirational humor, readers will encounter a small forest of facts and learn a few life lessons from our foliaged friends, who show how their interconnected community collaborates, shares resources, warns of threats, and thrives together.
Author
Series
Our universe volume 3
Pub. Date
2019.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
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"A light-hearted nonfiction picture book about the formation and history of the moon and its history in relation to earth--told from the perspective of the moon itself!"--
Author
Publisher
Clarion Books, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
[2023]
Edition
First edition.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"This tribute to one of the most diverse, fascinating, and beloved species on the planet (turtles) speaks to the diversity and wisdom of these long-lived reptiles"--
Author
Publisher
Sourcebooks Wonderland
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"Rex, a cute dinosaur with a big imagination and a big attitude, meets a friendly paleontologist...and soon discovers what dinosaurs are really supposed to be like. Did you know that dinosaurs have feathers? Rex doesn't take the news too well and hilarity ensues as the paleontologist helps the dinosaurs transform. In this unique take on dinosaur books for children, myths are busted with real facts in humorous rhymes and evolving art"--
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2023
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Deep in the tropical forest of Costa Rica, ten sticky frog eggs cling to a leaf. Only nine eggs hatch. Only eight tadpoles wind up in the water below. What will it take to survive the countdown to adulthood and begin the cycle again? This beautifully designed, color-drenched introduction to frog metamorphosis peeks at this animal's habitats and predators as it illustrates competition and natural selection." -- Amazon.com.
Deep in the tropical forest...
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2021.
Edition
First US edition.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Welcome to Owl School! Professor Olaf Owl is here to tell you everything you need to know about being an owl, from hunting to camouflage to seeing in the dark."--
Author
Publisher
Quill Tree Books, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
2023.
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
"From acclaimed author Linda Elovitz Marshall comes a picture book biography of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky that highlights the importance of standing up for what one believes in, defending freedom at all costs, and maintaining hope in the face of war's atrocities--with stunning art from Ukrainian illustrator Grasya Oliyko."--
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Series
Publisher
Capstone Press a capstone imprint
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"Vivid storytelling and authentic dialogue bring American history to life and place readers in the shoes of real people who experienced some of the most pivotal moments of the end of the American Revolution and the early years of the United States. With the signing of the Treaty of Paris and the conclusion of the Revolutionary War, the Founding Fathers of the United States needed to lay the groundwork for the new nation. Early years of government...
Author
Publisher
Capstone Press a capstone imprint
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"Vivid storytelling and authentic dialogue bring American history to life and place readers in the shoes of real people who experienced some of the most pivotal moments of the American Revolution. Battles such as Bunker Hill have begun to take their toll on both sides in the war. The Second Continental Congress meets and names George Washington as the commander in chief of the Continental Army. John Adams and Benjamin Franklin work to secure European...
Author
Publisher
Capstone Press a capstone imprint
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"Vivid storytelling and authentic dialogue bring American history to life and place readers in the shoes of real people who experienced some of the most pivotal moments of the American Revolution. Unrest was growing in the thirteen colonies but Massachusetts was a hotbed of revolt, especially in light of the Boston Tea Party. The British king and Parliament were considering various ways to quell the rebellion, leading to the Intolerable Acts. The...
Author
Publisher
Little, Brown and Company
Pub. Date
2022.
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
This creative nonfiction book introduces readers to the remarkable story of Guido d'Arezzo's development of musical notation. Guido longed to find a way to write and teach music. Eventually, he created the musical scale, using the words Do-Re-Mi-Fa-Sol-La-Ti-Do...one syllable for each note. Though the other monks thought it was a waste of time, Guido's music couldn't be silenced. His discovery remains the foundation for learning music today, and inspired...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
With over 3 million views on YouTube and covered by almost every major news outlet in the world, the story of how two boys launched a Lego man 80,000 feet into space using a weather balloon, a homemade parachute, and a video camera is truly an inspirational story for all ages. Now you can follow along with the plucky little "Legonaut" as he explains just how he became the very first Lego Man in Space.
Author
Publisher
Annick Press
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Young Jacques Plante loves hockey so much that he uses home-made equipment to play as much hockey as he can. Once Jacques becomes a professional player, he takes the brave stand to introduce a piece of equipment into the game that has never been used before-the goalie mask-changing the face of hockey forever."--
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"A group of Native American kids from different tribes presents twelve historical and contemporary time periods, struggles, and victories to their classmates, each ending with a powerful refrain: we are still here"--
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