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61) What are germs?

Author

Daynes, Katie

Series

Usborne lift-the-flap. Very first questions and answers

Pub. Date

2017.

Physical Desc

12 unnumbered pages : colour illustrations ; 20 cm.

Description

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What are germs? How do they spread? And how do medicines help? Curious young children can take a closer look at those mischievous, microscopic bacteria and viruses in this fascinating introduction to germs and hygiene, with 30 flaps to lift and tips on hand-washing and staying healthy.

62) Big & fast cars: 701 totally amazing facts!

Author

Bova, Dan

Pub. Date

[2022]

Physical Desc

143 pages : illustrations (some color), color map ; 26 cm

Description

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Presents facts about big and fast cars, information on the science and history of automobiles, stories of people with great car-related jobs, activities and games, and a look at some celebrity car collections.

63) Wonder walkers

Author

Archer, Micha

Pub. Date

[2021]

Physical Desc

1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 24 x 26 cm

Description

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"Two curious children go for a walk, asking imaginative questions about the natural beauty that surrounds them"--

64) Natural world

Series

Explore and learn volume 3

Pub. Date

2011

Physical Desc

96 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm.

65) Leonardo da Vinci: dreams, schemes and flying machines

Author

Kühne, Heinz

Pub. Date

c1999

Physical Desc

29 p. : col. ill. ; 29 cm.

Description

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Examines the drawings and thoughts of Renaissance painter and inventor Leonardo da Vinci about the sky and earth, water, the human body, flying, the automobile, lifting and pushing, painting and sculpting, and war.

66) City moon

Author

Cole, Rachael

Pub. Date

[2017]

Physical Desc

1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm

Description

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As they take a nighttime walk around their neighborhood looking for the elusive moon, a little boy asks his mother simple questions about it, and she patiently answers every one.

67) Bedtime math: the truth comes out

Author

Overdeck, Laura

Series

Bedtime math

Pub. Date

2015.

Physical Desc

91 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.

Description

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"In Bedtime Math, math and fun facts combine for one wacky and wild adventure! Now kids can discover the truth behind all their favorite things: marshmallows, Coca-Cola, astronaut ice cream, and more!"--

68) Can a cat do that?

Author

Carle, Eric

Series

Ready-to-read. Ready-to-go! Stellar starter!

Pub. Date

2018.

Physical Desc

1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 24 cm.

Description

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Shows different animals behaving as they normally do, such as running or pinching, and asks if a cat can do the same. Includes word list and follow-up questions.

69) Your amazing skin from outside in

Author

Settel, Joanne

Pub. Date

2018.

Physical Desc

88 pages : color illustrations ; 23 x 27 cm.

Description

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Amazing skin is a nonfiction picture book of poems about skin. It takes a witty, scientific look at all types of questions kids have--why do I blush? Why do I have freckles? Why do I sweat? etc.--and answers them in a fun, unique, and informational way.

70) Sofía Valdez y el voto perdido

Author

Beaty, Andrea

Series

Questioneers

Pub. Date

2021.

Physical Desc

156 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm

Description

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"Sofía Valdez siempre quiere mejorar las cosas en su comunidad, ya sea haciendo campaña para construir un nuevo parque o enseñando a sus compañeros de clase sobre cómo funciona el gobierno. ¡Y a la señorita Eva Delgado le vendrá muy bien la ayuda de Sofía, porque es momento de que el segundo grado elija una mascota para la clase! El grupo reduce la elección a dos candidatos, el pájaro y la tortuga, y organiza una campaña. Por...

71) Do all Indians live in tipis?: questions and answers from the National Museum of the American Indian

Pub. Date

2018.

Physical Desc

xvi, 256 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm

Description

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"Debunking common myths and providing information about everything from katsina dolls to casinos and Pocahontas to powwows, Native staff members at the National Museum of the American Indian have handled a wide array of questions over the years. This book presents nearly 100 of their answers. This accessible and informative book counters deeply embedded stereotypes while providing a lively introduction to diverse Native histories and contemporary...

72) Any questions?

Author

Gay, Marie-Louise

Pub. Date

2014.

Physical Desc

1 volume (unpaged) : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 32 cm

Description

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Answers many of the questions the author receives from children on writing, including where she gets her ideas, how she learned to draw, and how many books she can write in one day. Many children want to know where stories come from and how a book is made. Marie-Louise Gay's new picture book provides them with some delightfully inspiring answers though a fictional encounter between an author and some very curious children - together they collaborate...

73) The ultimate book of pub trivia by the smartest guy in the bar: over 300 rounds and more than 3,000 questions

Author

Rogers, Austin

Pub. Date

[2021]

Physical Desc

vii, 328 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm

Description

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"Challenge yourself, challenge your friends. Or make it official and host a night of fun, enlightening, and hilarious trivia. The pub quiz is a cultural institution, and bartender Austin Rogers is singularly good at it, not only as the long-time host of a hugely popular New York City quiz night, but also as a 12-time Jeopardy! champion whose earnings of over $400,000 are the seventh highest in the show's history. He knows a whole of just about everything,...

74) The book of what if...?: questions and activities for curious minds

Author

Murrie, Matthew

Pub. Date

[2016]

Physical Desc

xiii, 225 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm

Description

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"From the creators of the What If...? Conference comes a quirky book that encourages kids to explore and engage with the world around them by asking more than eighty wild, absurd, and thought provoking questions. What if a book didn't just tell you how to think or what to know, but rather encouraged you to think for yourself? What if there was a book that focused on asking questions instead of just answering them. The Book of What If...? does just...

75) Why do snakes hiss?: and other questions about snakes, lizards, and turtles

Author

Holub, Joan

Series

Dial easy-to-read

Pub. Date

c2004

Physical Desc

46 p. : col. ill. ; 24 cm.

76) How to talk to kids about anything: tips, scripts, stories, and steps to make even the toughest conversations easier

Author

Silverman, Robyn J. A

Pub. Date

[2023]

Physical Desc

xviii, 412 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm.

Description

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"What do you do when your child comes to you with a question about anxiety, death, divorce, beauty, or race? Poised to become the quintessential conversation resource for parents, How to Talk to Kids About Anything provides powerful words, actionable steps, inspiring real-life stories, and pivotal advice to tackle these difficult conversations with kids. Dr. Robyn Silverman of the How to Talk to Kids About Anything parenting podcast provides an easy...

77) All-star sports trivia: fun facts you need to know!

Pub. Date

2021.

Physical Desc

128 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm

Description

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"More than simply a list of questions and answers, this full-color, interactive book details the answers to sports' curious questions -- Why is the NHL's trophy called the Stanley Cup? Who was baseball's first designated hitter? When were the first Olympics held? Why is San Francisco's football team called the 49ers? -- complete with photos and illustrations that entertain as they inform." --Amazon.com.