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English
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The best-selling guide to today's most exciting players, completely revised and updated. Here are the best of the best, from legends like Messi and Ronaldo to dynamic newcomers like Kylian Mbapp and Erling Haaland. This lively book features short biographies of some 28 stars in all - goalkeepers, defenders, midfielders, and attackers. With the same action-packed photos and colourful graphics that fans have come to expect from the critically acclaimed...
Author
Publisher
Storey Publishing
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"The Incredible Octopus combines amazing photos with in-depth facts to get kids aged 7 and up excited about octopuses and the underwater world in which they live. Readers are introduced to the fascinating biology of the octopus, from its 3 hearts and 9 brains to suction cups and how they work, and learn all about what it's like to be an octopus!"--
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Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"Joel Sartore, on a mission to photograph all the animal species in human care, now features photographs selected to represent the amazing diversity of the world's animals, highlighting the fascinating shapes, patterns, and expressions of animals both familiar and little known"--
Publisher
Rizzoli Electa
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"Julia Morgan was truly a pioneer of her time--among other accomplishments, she was the first woman architect to be licensed in California, in 1904. Through her remarkable life and legacy, this book celebrates the Beaux-Arts architecture of California. Focusing on Morgan's most famous project in the state, Hearst Castle, to which she devoted more than 30 years of her life, this volume also examines, for the first time, Morgan's fabulous early buildings...
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Ecco, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
"A moving and insightful collection of quotes, memories, and images celebrating the life of Anthony Bourdain. When Anthony Bourdain died in June 2018, the outpouring of love from his fans around the world was momentous. The tributes spoke to his legacy: That the world is much smaller than we imagine and people are more alike than they are different. As Bourdain once said, "If I'm an advocate of anything, it's to move...Walk in someone else's shoes...
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Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
A plant a day brings beauty your way. So why not make the most of your garden with 365 of the very best plant varieties - one for every day of the year! From spring blooms to winter interest and everything in between, each plant has been personally selected by expert horticulturist Phil Clayton, who draws on his nearly 20 years of RHS experience, along with his own garden favorites, to showcase a vast array of planting choices. With a range of plants...
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Publisher
Princeton Architectural Press
Language
English
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Welcome to the wonderful world of chickens! This beloved barnyard bird is full of surprises. Did you know some chickens are so small they can perch in the palm of your hand, and others have feathers that look like a beard? Chickens can learn to count up to four and have excellent hearing--many even like to listen to music! Chickenology takes young readers on a fascinating and informative tour of chickens. Discover the incredible variety of chickens...
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
Transform your view of history with this groundbreaking visual encyclopedia of the events of the past. From the disciplined armies of ancient Rome and the lives of ferocious samurai warriors to World War II and today's eco-friendly innovations, historical events are visualized in incredible detail, providing a fascinating introduction to the world through time.
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Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
[2019]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.4 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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"Unicorns may not be real, but people have been thinking and talking about them throughout much of human history. This is the entirely true history of how these magnificent mythical creatures have captured our imaginations for thousands of years"--Page [4] of cover.
Publisher
Special Publications Division, National Geographic Society
Pub. Date
[1981]
Language
English
Description
"The 19th century marked the real beginning of modern archaeology. Even so, those in the vanguard were more often romantic adventurers or heedless plunderers than trained scientists. Properly interpreting an unfolding series of discoveries has taken decades of exhausting, meticulous digging and sifting through the humble remains of houses, drains, and garbage pits ... Silent artifacts and ruined buildings can tell us an amazing amount. Fortified city...
73) Universe
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.8 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Provides an in-depth, comprehensive look at the universe with a unique integration of words and pictures. Topics covered include: black holes, galaxies, the solar system, asteroids, meteors, meterorites, stars, quasars and more.
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Publisher
Timber Press, Inc
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"Dry summers? Wet winters? This is your must-have guide. Gardening in an area defined by arid summers and soggy winters can be challenging. But gardens can thrive in such conditions, and this definitive handbook shares the plants and practices that will help you succeed. Landscape architect Nora Harlow and award-winning photographer Saxon Holt explain how plants adapt to the climate and how topography and climate relate. A comprehensive plant directory...
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Publisher
Pajama Press
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"Biographical vignettes highlight exciting adventures and innovative contributions of women and girls from a wide variety of countries and historical periods. Now more than ever, the world is recognizing how strong women and girls are. How strong? In the early 1920s, Inuit expeditioner Ada Blackjack survived for two years as a castaway on an uninhabited island in the Arctic Ocean before she was finally rescued. And she's just one example. The Girl...
Publisher
Storey Publishing
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
From braids to breeds, fetlocks to forelocks, and gaits to gates, this comprehensive A-to-Z guide will help you understand and master the vast, colorful, and precise world of horses. More than 1,700 entries cover such wide-ranging topics as attire, tack, facilities, health and safety, riding styles, and competition.--COVER.
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Publisher
What on Earth Books
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
A fact-filled celebration of some of the most remarkable rivers on Earth: indredible wildlife, from brown bears catching salmon that swim upstream to anacondas large enough to eat a pig. Astounding natural wonders, from a boiling river so hot you can cook an egg in it to a multicolored river that flows like a liquid rainbow. Awesome river traditions, from ritual baths to rubber duck racing to barefoot waterskiing.
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Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
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"Medicine tells the fascinating story of the discipline, from ancient times to the present day, charting developments in healing, diagnosis, surgery, and drugs in a vividly visual and accessible format. Follow the gory pitfalls and the miraculous breakthroughs of medical history from trepanning, bloodletting, and body snatching to the latest developments in IVF and gene therapy. Clear diagrams explain major diseases, such as cancer, and enhance understanding...
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