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DK Penguin Random House
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
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From the origin of the universe to the future of space rockets, this book about space for kids has it all. Did you know that the moon was once a piece of the Earth, and that a day on Venus is longer than one year? First published in 2015, Knowledge Encyclopedia: Space! has been completely revised and updated for 2020, with new images and information on all things space-related to send you rocketing to the furthest reaches of the cosmos. Newly updated...
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National Geographic
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
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Horses are popular all over the world, as pets, participants in competitions, farm animals, and more. In fact, they're one of humankind's oldest animal companions. This fascinating, fun-filled book introduces you to different horse breeds; how horses became our stalwart companions; life in the herd; adorable foals; horse coloration, markings, and manes; and so much more.
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After a long day at work, do you ever find yourself unable to sleep; or do you ever wake up with your mind racing? Do you find yourself becoming more irritable than usual, beginning to feel less empathy for others, having less patience and/or thinking back to past traumatic events from your own life? Do you ever think, "why is this happening to me; why am I feeling this way"? If you are a first responder, teacher, counselor, social worker, nurse,...
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"Everyone has bad hair days. But if you know a few style secrets, there are plenty of ways to have a great hair day. Your hair may be long or short, straight or wavy, frizzy or flat, oily or dry?but whatever its length, texture, and type, you can make it shine. Discover the healthy habits that will help your hair look its best. Figure out which styling products and tools are right for you. Find out about the cuts and styles that work well for your...
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English
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Dreaming with Animals is the first children's biography of celebrated sculptor and Brookgreen Gardens cofounder Anna Hyatt Huntington. Her remarkable life serves as an inspiration not only because of the greatness of her art but also because of her courage and perseverance. L. Kerr Dunn highlights how Anna overcame society's expectations of women and survived a life-threatening illness to become a prolific sculptor and an important benefactor of art...
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Français
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"Harry Potter - Les nuances de l'univers magique" explore les différences entre les livres et les films de la saga Harry Potter. Il commence par une introduction sur la magie dans les deux médias, puis analyse les différences dans les personnages, les décors, l'intrigue, les relations et les thèmes. Le livre examine également comment les éléments magiques et les effets visuels ont été adaptés à l'écran, l'importance de la musique et de...
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Truly devoted to the idea of public art, Haring created murals wherever he went. From Matthew Burgess, the much-acclaimed author of Enormous Smallness, comes Drawing on Walls: A Story of Keith Haring. Often seen drawing in white chalk on the matte black paper of unused advertising space in the subway, Haring's iconic pop art and graffiti-like style transformed the New York City underground in the 1980s. A member of the LGBTQ community, Haring died...
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Frankenstein. Werewolves. Dracula. These images aren't just imaginary creatures-they're also powerful symbols of the body. The body can be thought of as a machine made up of parts like Frankenstein's monster, or as a creature ruled by animalistic urges, or as an entity that's vulnerable to infection from a diseased fiend. In The Body of Frankenstein's Monster, Cecil Helman, M.D., expands our view of our bodies by exploring its cultural and artistic...
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Publisher
First Second
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
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"A middle grade graphic memoir based on bestselling author and Caldecott Medalist Dan Santat's awkward middle school years and the trip to Europe that changed his life. Dan's always been a good kid. The kind of kid who listens to his teachers, helps his mom with grocery shopping, and stays out of trouble. But being a good kid doesn't stop him from being bullied and feeling like he's invisible, which is why Dan has low expectations when his parents...
14) The Mona Lisa vanishes: a legendary painter, a shocking heist, and the birth of a global celebrity
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Random House Studio
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
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"A narrative nonfiction about how the Mona Lisa was stolen from the Louvre, how the robbery made the portrait the most famous artwork in the world-and how the painting by Leonardo da Vinci should never have existed at all"--
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Thames and Hudson
Pub. Date
2023.
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English
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"Presents the extraordinary life stories of fourteen Black British people and their contributions to the worlds of literature, theater, journalism, politics, medicine, sport, and music. Carefully researched and eloquently written by children's author J.T. Williams, Bright Stars of Black British History brings to life historical figures from Tudor England to the present day. Written in both an educational and entertaining style, the book uses individual...
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Ryan Smithson joined the Army Reserve when he was seventeen. Two years later, he was deployed to Iraq as an Army engineer. In this extraordinary and harrowing memoir, readers march along one GI's tour of duty. Smithson avoids writing either prowar propaganda or an antimilitary polemic, providing instead a fascinating, often humorous-and occasionally devastating-account of the motivations and life of a contemporary soldier.
17) Verity
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Planeta México
Pub. Date
2023
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Español
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Lowen Ashleigh, autora al borde de la bancarrota, recibe un encargo que le cambiará la vida: Jeremy, el flamante marido de Verity Crawford, una de las autoras más importantes del momento, la contrata para terminar la serie de libros en la que trabajaba su mujer antes de sufrir un grave accidente que la ha dejado en coma. Lowen se instala en la mansión del matrimonio para poder trabajar en las notas en las que trabajaba Verity, con la esperanza...
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Farshore
Pub. Date
2023.
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English
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The only official Minecraft Annual out in 2023, packed with activities, build ideas and survival challenges to try out in-game. Discover all there is to know about the past year of Minecraft in this exciting annual. Stuffed to the brim with updates, activities, step-by-step builds and tips and tricks for the game, this book is a must-have for any minecrafter! This year's annual includes updates such as the new skins, Legends, the 1.20 update and Dungeons...
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Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2020
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Español
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Another graphic novel in this fresh and fun series spin-off of The Baby-sitters Club, featuring Kristy's little stepsister!¡Va a ser un fin de semana genial! Karen tiene patines nuevos y es muy buena patinando. Tiene ganas de intentar trucos nuevos, pero, ¡ay, no! Se cae y tienen que llevarla al hospital, ¡con una muñeca fracturada!Karen está decidida a que todos sus conocidos —y también algún famoso— le firme el yeso....
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