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Pub. Date
2023.
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ix, 110 pages : color illustrations ; 22 cm
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"A Kid's Guide to the Chinese Zodiac is a charming, fun-filled introduction to eastern astrology, perfect for discovering what your sign-Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, or Pig-says about you. Are you loyal like the Dog? Or stubborn like the Ox? What does the time you were born say about who you are? Can knowing more about your Zodiac empower you in your day to day? A Kid's Guide to the Chinese Zodiac offers...
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Pub. Date
2022.
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59 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm
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"When Wangari Maathai learned about how many trees had been cut down in Kenya, where she was from, she was horrified. So she founded the Green Belt Movement and got friends, family, and even strangers to help her plant trees and respect the environment--and she received a Nobel Peace Prize for her work"--
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Pub. Date
2023.
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228 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 21 cm
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"Freshly adapted for young readers, this in-depth portrait showcases the complex bond between Muhammad Ali and Malcolm X, revealing how Malcolm aided in molding Cassius Clay into Muhammad Ali and helped him become an international symbol of Black pride and Black independence"--
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Pub. Date
[2021]
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48 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm
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Every year on the Fourth of July, Americans celebrate the birth of the nation and the heroes who brought it about. But many popular stories about the American Revolution have gotten some facts wrong and left out others altogether. Fact and Fiction of the American Revolution dives into the myths about the war fought between the patriots and the redcoats and brings the truth to light. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers...
5) Ankylosaurus
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Pub. Date
[2024]
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24 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm.
Description
"Early readers are introduced to Ankylosaurus, a Cretaceous plant eater. Friendly text and dynamic photos share the dinosaur's looks, behaviors, and diet, based on scientific research" --
6) Spinosaurus
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Pub. Date
[2024]
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24 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm.
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"Early readers are introduced to Spinosaurus, a Cretaceous carnivore with a large sail. Friendly text and dynamic photos share the dinosaur's looks, behaviors, and diet, based on scientific research" --
7) Diplodocus
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Pub. Date
[2024]
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24 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm.
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"Early readers are introduced to Diplodocus, a Jurassic giant sauropod. Friendly text and dynamic photos share the dinosaur's looks, behaviors, and diet, based on scientific research" --
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Pub. Date
2020.
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61 pages : chiefly color illustrations ; 32 cm.
Description
"The life and teachings of Jesus changed the world forever--but what happened after the events of the Gospels? How did Christianity grow from a small group of followers to one of the largest religious movements in human history? How did the first Christians survive in an oppressive Roman Empire? What did the early church believe, and how did they worship? The World of the First Christians: A Curious Kid's Guide to the Early Church answers these questions...
9) Wesak
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Pub. Date
[2024].
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32 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
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"Wesak is about celebrating Buddha. It is a Buddhist holiday. People clean and decorate temples for the celebration. Then, they honor Buddha at temples by making offerings and reciting holy texts. People also do good deeds during Wesak. Readers will discover how a shared holiday can have multiple traditions and be celebrated in all sorts of ways"--
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Pub. Date
[2024]
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64 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm
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"This collection features 25 inspiring tales of neurodivergent artists, athletes, innovators, and more. Read about how these women and girls thought creatively, achieved their dreams, and advocated for the rights of neurodivergent people everywhere."--
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Pub. Date
2024.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm.
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This picture book adaptation of her critically acclaimed adult memoir paints a vivid portrait of the wife of Martin Luther King, Jr. and a singular 20th-century American civil and human rights activist who fought for justice against all odds, becoming an unforgettable champion of social change.
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Pub. Date
2023.
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108 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm.
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"Today, LeBron James is an international superstar who has won four NBA Championships, earned two Olympic gold medals, written books, and starred in blockbuster movies. He has played for the Los Angeles Lakers, the Miami Heat, and the Cleveland Cavaliers,and has gained fans across the country as he led each of those three teams to victory. Many basketball lovers consider LeBron James to be one of the greatest players of all time. But how did LeBron...
15) Peace
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Pub. Date
©2013
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1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm
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Based on the Eastern philosophies of the Tao Te Ching, a lyrical picture book explores the eternal question of how to promote world peace and shares inspiring quotes from famous peacemakers while counseling readers on how to find peace within oneself.
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En esta tercera parte del diario del mayor USA que "viajó" a la Palestina de Cristo, el lector, entre otras fascinantes sorpresas, encontrará la respuesta a una de las grandes incógnitas de la vida del Hijo del Hombre: su infancia. "Algo" que los evangelistas silenciaron, privándonos de una perspectiva más auténtica sobre la más grande figura de la Historia. Nadie, hasta hoy, había tenido la audacia suficiente para atreverse a narrar, paso...
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Madrona project volume 3, no. 1 (January 2023)
Pub. Date
January 2023.
Physical Desc
ix, 131 pages : illustrations (some in color) ; 28 cm.
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This collection contains images of sculpture, paintings, murals and installations with ekphratic poems written in celebration of public art in the Pacific Northwest. The collection contains over fifty full color images on facing pages with poems by such renown Northwest poets as: Rena Priest, Ed Harkness, Holly Hughes, Tim McNulty, Sam Green, Sally Green, Alicia Hokansen, Linda Bierds, Kathleen Flenniken, Carmen Germain, Sharon Hashimoto, Jill McCabe...
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Pub. Date
2023.
Physical Desc
111 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 24 cm
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"A stunning non-fiction children's book celebrating everything Palestinian! From culture and food, to music and literature, We Are Palestinian is a celebration of Palestinian heritage. Brought to life by award-winning writer Reem Kassis, every spread is filled with wonderful anecdotes, fascinating facts, and memorable quotes. It is beautifully illustrated by Noha Eilouti, an emerging Palestinian-Canadian illustrator"--
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Pub. Date
2024.
Physical Desc
32 pages ; 24 cm.
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"El plástico está en todas partes, ¡incluso en nuestros océanos! Pero ¿cómo ha llegado el plástico hasta ahí y por qué debe importarnos? En esta novela gráfica de no ficción, Max Axiom y la Sociedad de supercientíficos tienen la misión de averiguarlo. Utilizando sus superpoderes y su superinteligencia, el equipo desglosará cada pieza de este complejo problema medioambiental en una aventura emocionante e informativa para que...
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