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41) Trucks
Series
Publisher
St. Martin's Press
Pub. Date
©2004
Language
English
Description
Different types of trucks are shown.
42) Building big
Author
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin
Pub. Date
2000.
Language
English
Description
Why this shape and not that? Why steel instead of concrete or stone? Why put it here and not over there? These are the kinds of questions that David Macaulay asks himself when he observes an architectural wonder. These questions take him back to the basic process of design from which all structures begin, from the realization of a need for the structure to the struggles of the engineers and designers to map out and create the final construction. As...
Author
Publisher
Annick Press
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
"Math can show up in the most unlikely places! When the schools in Jeremy's town ban math, all the kids cheer, all except his friend Sam, a self-proclaimed mathnik, who sets out to prove that math is not only important, but fun. Running parallel to the fictional narrative are informative sidebars that discuss the weird, puzzling, and amusing aspects of mathematics. Some topics covered are math in nature, art, music, magic and tricks, crime solving,...
Author
Series
Publisher
Alfred A. Knopf
Pub. Date
1997.
Language
English
Description
Describes the anatomy, hunting techniques, mating, nesting, and eating habits of birds of prey. Get a bird's eye view of the amazing world of raptors--from the majestic falcon, hawk and eagle to the stealthy owl and the formidable vulture. This fascinating overview examines the development, anatomy, mating, and nesting habits of birds of prey as well as their techniques for stalking, catching, and killing their quarry. Also discussed is the importance...
48) Ocean babies
Author
Publisher
National Geographic Society
Pub. Date
2004.
Language
English
Description
Describes baby animals that live in the ocean, pointing out their many differences as well as the most important similarity.
52) Medieval life
Author
Series
Publisher
Knopf
Pub. Date
1996.
Language
English
Description
An illustrated look at various aspects of life in medieval Europe, covering everyday life, religion, royalty, and more.
55) Solitary animals
Author
Publisher
RISE
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"This lyrical, nonfiction text honors animals who live in solitude, in contrast to others who live in groups. Against a backdrop of the specific names of various animal tribes (a parade of elephants, a tower of giraffes, a dazzle of zebras), Stein shines a spotlight on those animals who go through life on their own. With nature at his back, Stein invites readers to draw strength and comfort from the behaviors of fellow mammals. Perfect for children...
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Formats
Description
Maisy is off on a journey to see her friend Ella, but Ella lives such a long way away. Maisy must go by plane and what an exciting trip it is! As she makes her way through security and steps on board, Maisy peeks in at the captain: what a lot of lights and buttons it takes to make a plane go! Maisy soon makes friends with Mr Percy and Betsy; and after drinks, magazines and a tricky toilet stop, the journey is over in no time!
Author
Publisher
Tuttle Publishing
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
"Thailand is a place where a modern culture thrives in one of the world's most ancient countries. Your guides in this adventure are two Thai children: Mali is a 9-year-old girl from the countryside and Tawan is an 11-year old boy from Bangkok. Travel with them as they explore their land, experience its fascinating wildlife, beautiful handcrafts, sports, games, celebrations and, of course, great Thai food!"--Publisher.
58) Tibet
Author
Publisher
Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
"Home to many mountains, including the highest point on the planet, Tibet is sometimes called "The Roof of the World." Despite Tibet's official status as a part of China, the country's people widely consider it to be an independent nation. Readers will trace Tibet's long history to discover how this conflict came to be. Along the way, they will find out how Tibet's people live, how the region is governed, and much more. They will also get a close-up...
59) Boston
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
1998.
Language
English
Description
Explore the people, history and culture of Boston.
Author
Series
Emily Windsnap volume 8
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2019
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Traveling home by cruise ship should be a relaxing break after Emily's latest adventure, but things take a turn when the ship is overtaken by a pirate king and his crew. After the pirates collect everyone's riches, they steal something even more valuable: Aaron. The pirate king's eldest son takes Aaron captive, forcing him to help guide the pirates to the mythical Trident's Treasure. So Emily dives into action and joins the younger son's crew in...
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