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Publisher
First Second
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
How well do you know our favorite furry companion? Did they really descend from wolves? What's the difference between a Chihuahua and a Saint Bernard? And just how smart are they? Join one friendly mutt on a journey to discover the secret origin of dogs, how genetics and evolution shape species, and where in the world his favorite ball bounced off to.
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Series
Publisher
First Second, an imprint of Roaring Brook Press
Pub. Date
2017
Language
English
Description
"In an era of dirigibles and hot air balloons, the Wright brothers were among the first innovators of heavier-than-air flight. But in the hotly competitive international race toward flight, Orville and Wilbur were up against a lot more than bad weather. Mechanical failures, lack of information, and even other aviators complicated the Wright brothers' journey. But thanks to their carefully recorded experiments and a healthy dash of bravery, the Wright...
Author
Series
Phoebe and her unicorn volume 6
Publisher
Andrews McMeel Publishing, a division of Andrews McMeel Universal
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
Phoebe and Marigold decide to investigate a powerful storm that is wreaking havoc with the electricity in their town. The adults think it s just winter weather, but Phoebe and Marigold soon discover that all is not what it seems to be, and that the storm may have a magical cause. To solve the case, they team up with Max, who is desperate for the electricity to return so he can play video games, and frenemy Dakota, who is aided by her goblin minions....
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Publisher
TOON Books
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
Some fish breathe air and some fish fly, but the most wonderful fish of all turns out to be the one you've got at home. In another offering of the Giggle and learn series, Kevin McCloskey blends science, art, and comedy to reveal the true story behind the common goldfish.
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Series
Publisher
Archie Comic Publications, Inc
Pub. Date
2018
Language
English
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BRAND NEW LEAD STORY: "That's Just Beachy!" – It's the 50th reunion of the classic "Beach Bash" films, and it's being filmed on Riverdale Beach! The gang is excited when they're cast as extras in the new film! But with the old stars bickering like crazy, how will they move this production forward? Archie and Betty have a plan!
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Series
Publisher
First Second
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
"In this volume, Fahama has been kidnapped by a mad scientist and his zombie assistant, and they are intent on stealing her brain! She'll need to learn about the brain as fast as possible in order to plan her escape! How did the brain evolve? How do our senses work in relation to the brain? How do we remember things? What makes you, YOU? Get an inside look at the human brain, the most advanced operating system in the world... if you have the nerve!"--...
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Series
Publisher
Fantagraphics Books, Inc
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
Compulsive Comics collects the very best of Eric Haven's inverted-comic book-consciousness and genre-bending short stories. Includes the controversial story "I Killed Dan Clowes," where the main character fatally hits acclaimed graphic novelist Daniel Clowes and then immediately goes on to accidentally kill another fan favorite, Adrian Tomine. Haven's surrealist, self-reflexive, and superbly rendered comics surprise at every turn and showcase an inherent...
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Series
Publisher
First Second
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
In Rockets we explore the 2,000 years that rockets have been in existence. We dive into Newton's Laws of Motion--learning all about gravity, force, acceleration, and the history of rockets made in the past and rockets to be made in the future!
"How do you create a controlled explosion and harness that power for the benefit of humankind? Meet the visionary physicists, chemists, engineers, and entertainers (as well as mice, bears, tortoises, and more)...
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Publisher
Toon Books
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"Did you know snails build roads like engineers and go undercover in camouflage like spies? Did you know they can be smaller than a seed or bigger than a grown-ups hand? [This book] mixes snail science, art, and hilarity [to answer these questions]"--Amazon.com.
Author
Series
Publisher
First Second
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
Get up close and personal with Earth's nearest neighbors--Venus with its acid rainstorms, Saturn and its rings of ice, and the heart of it all, the Sun. Humans have always been fascinated by outer space and we're learning more about our solar system every day. Did you know that our Solar System was born from a cloud of cosmic dust? That Jupiter's red spot is really a raging storm? Join Sara, Jill, and their space-faring pets on a quest to learn more...
Author
Series
Publisher
First Second
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
"In Trees we follow an acorn as it learns about its future as Earth's largest, longest-living plant. Starting with the seed's germination, we learn about each stage until the tree's maturation, different types of trees, and the roles trees take on in our ecosystem."--Amazon.
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Series
Publisher
Archie Comic Publications
Pub. Date
2019
Language
English
Formats
Description
ARCHIE AND ME VOL. 2 is the second of a chronological collection of titles featuring the classic series. This is presented in the new higher-end format of Archie Comics Presents, which offers 200+ pages at a value while taking a design cue from successful all-ages graphic novels.
For 161 issues, Archie's craziest interactions with Riverdale High principal Mr. Weatherbee were showcased in this classic series. Now the first dozen are...
For 161 issues, Archie's craziest interactions with Riverdale High principal Mr. Weatherbee were showcased in this classic series. Now the first dozen are...
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Publisher
Andrews McMeel Publishing
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
Collects more of Nate Wright's sixth-grade adventures as he is bombarded with useless trivia, gets knocked out of a ballgame and into the emergency room, is tutored by arch enemy, Gina, and has a chance encounter with a girl at an amusement park.
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Series
Publisher
First Second, an imprint of Roaring Brook Press
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
We meet feline friends from the tiniest kodkod to the biggest tiger, and find out what makes your neighborhood domestic cats so special. Equipped with teeth, claws, and camouflage to survive everywhere from deserts to mountaintops, how did these ferocious felines make the leap from predators to playmates... and are they even done leaping?
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