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Author
Publisher
Katherine Tegen Books
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
In the all-white Missouri town of "Calico Springs, Willie's life has been defined by two powerful forces: God and the river. The 'miracle boy' died for five minutes as a young child, and ever since, Willie is certain he survived for a reason, but that purpose didn't become clear until he found the Game. The Game is called Manifest Atlas, and the concept is simple: enter an intention and the Game provides a target--a blinking blue dot on the map. Willie's...
Author
Publisher
Victory Belt Publishing
Pub. Date
2008
Language
English
Formats
Description
Saulo Ribeiro—six-time Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu World Champion—is world-renowned for his functional Jiu-Jitsu knowledge and flawless technique. In Jiu-Jitsu University, Ribeiro shares with the public for the first time his revolutionary system of grappling, mapping out more than 200 techniques that carry you from white to black belt. Illuminating common Jiu-Jitsu errors and then illustrating practical remedies, this book is a must for...
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Publisher
Not Supplied
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
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"In 2016, author Amy Tan grew overwhelmed by the state of the world: Hatred and misinformation became a daily presence on social media, and the country felt more divisive than ever. In search of peace, Tan turned toward the natural world just beyond her window and, specifically, the birds flocking to the feeders in her yard. But what began as an attempt to find solace turned into something far greater--an opportunity to savor quiet moments during...
4) Petra
Author
Publisher
Dash!, an imprint of Abdo Zoom
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"This title takes readers to a valley in southern Jordan to discover the . . . city of Petra. Historical images, maps, and more facts complete this title"--OCLC.
Author
Publisher
One World
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"This imaginative, soulful debut poetry collection captures the experiences of being a young Pakistani Muslim woman in contemporary America. Orphaned as a child, Fatimah Asghar grapples with coming of age and navigating questions of sexuality and race without the guidance of a mother or father. These poems at once bear anguish, joy, vulnerability, and compassion, while also exploring the man facets of violence: how it persists within us, how it is...
Author
Series
Publisher
Dash! Leveled Readers, an imprint of Abdo Zoom
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Takes readers to the Valley of the Kings in Egypt to discover the place where King Tut's tomb was finally found. . . Historical images, maps, and more facts complete this title"--Amazon.
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Chart the history of Star Wars in this stunning guide, from the time before the High Republic to the end of the First Order. An indispensable companion for all Star Wars fans, this premium quality book displays visual timelines that chronologically map key events, characters, and developments, and mark their significance. Track crucial conflicts across the years that affect the galaxy in profound ways. Follow the Skywalker lightsaber as it passes...
8) Pompeii
Author
Series
Publisher
Dash! Leveled Readers, an imprint of Abdo Zoom
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
This title takes readers to Italy to discover the ruins of Pompeii. Fascinating and historical images, maps, and more facts complete this title. This series is at a Level 3 and is specifically written for transitional readers. Aligned to Common Core standards & correlated to state standards.
Author
Publisher
Dash! Leveled Readers, an imprint of Abdo Zoom
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
This title takes readers up into the Ötzal Alps to the place Ötzi the iceman was discovered. Fascinating and historical images, maps, and more facts complete this title. This series is at a Level 3 and is specifically written for transitional readers. Aligned to Common Core standards & correlated to state standards.
10) Machu Picchu
Author
Series
Publisher
Dash! Leveled Readers, an imprint of Abdo Zoom
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
This title takes readers to the mountains of Peru to discover the ancient Incan city of Machu Picchu. Fascinating and historical images, maps, and more facts complete this title. This series is at a Level 3 and is specifically written for transitional readers. Aligned to Common Core standards & correlated to state standards.
11) Terracotta Army
Author
Series
Publisher
Dash! Leveled readers, an imprint of Abdo Zoom
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
This title takes readers to China to discover the Terracotta Army made up of thousands of solider, chariot, and horse sculptures. Fascinating and historical images, maps, and more facts complete this title. This series is at a Level 3 and is specifically written for transitional readers. Aligned to Common Core standards & correlated to state standards.
Author
Publisher
Firefly Books
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
"Raising Butterflies in the Garden is a guide to attracting local species of butterflies and moths in your garden. Readers can do this by growing the plants that they use in all stages of their life cycles. The author profiles 40 species of butterfly and moth, lists the plants they use and guides the reader through each species' life cycle, from egg to caterpillar to pupa to adult. Species are arranged by type and each profile includes a range map...
13) How to be drawn
Author
Series
Publisher
Penguin Books
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
In How to Be Drawn, his daring fifth collection, Terrance Hayes explores how we see and are seen. While many of these poems bear the clearest imprint yet of Hayes's background as a visual artist, they do not strive to describe art so much as inhabit it. Thus, one poem contemplates the principle of blind contour drawing while others are inspired by maps, graphs, and assorted artists. The formal and emotional versatilities that distinguish Hayes's award-winning...
Author
Publisher
Union Square Kids
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"A combination of photographs and illustrations, What's on Your Plate? depicts the food culture of 14 different countries, including the United States, Mexico, Brazil, Spain, France, Italy, Greece, Morocco, Ethiopia, Israel, India, China, Japan, and Thailand. Each spread includes an overview of the country and its native foods/dishes, a few photographs of the various dishes with pronunciations and descriptions to pair, an easy recipe for kids to try,...
15) Colosseum
Author
Series
Publisher
Jump!, Inc
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"In this book, early fluent readers will marvel at the Colosseum while learning about its history, location, uses, and architecture. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the landmark's cultural history. A Take a Look! infographic aids understanding, sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and an At a Glance recap offers a map and quick stats on the landmark. Children...
16) Plants
Author
Series
Publisher
Kids Can Press
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"This beautifully illustrated, comprehensive book explores everything you've ever wanted to know about why plants are so essential. In this third book in the Nature All Around series, young readers will learn all about different plants' parts, life cycles, habitats and more, before going on a journey through a year in a plant's life. Essential scientific topics, such as pollination and photosynthesis, are explained in kid-friendly language, with helpful...
Author
Publisher
Twirl
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"Discover the most unusual and impressive plants on Earth! Towering sequoias, giant Saguaro cacti, prehistoric plants, incredible palms and many more fill the pages of this large format book. The detailed illustrations are accompanied by fascinating facts about each plant." -- Chronicle Books website
Author
Series
Publisher
Quarry Books
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
"In Unofficial Minecraft STEM Lab for Kids, you'll find a collection of creative projects that make learning science, technology, engineering, and math exciting and fun for the whole family. Start with a Minecraft lesson that gets beginners up to speed on terminology and gameplay. Then venture off on six action-packed Quests, each with four unique Labs that pair a hands-on activity with an in-game project. Look to the sky, dig beneath the ground,...
Author
Publisher
Search Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Be impressed by the ease and versatility of resin jewellery making. Building on the success of her first book, well-known crafter Sara Naumann provides over 50 new projects that are modern and straightforward to replicate. She demonstrates how simple and quick resin jewellery is to make, using minimal equipment and readily available products. All relevant safety information is included, along with a troubleshooting section. The technique is very easy:...
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