Sandri, Barbara
Summary: Welcome to the wonderful world of chickens! This beloved barnyard bird is full of surprises. Did you know some chickens are so small they can perch in the palm of your hand, and others have feathers that look like a beard? Chickens can learn to count up to four and have excellent hearing--many even like to listen to music! Chickenology takes young readers on a fascinating and informative tour...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Princeton Architectural Press 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 636.5 SANMiller, Megan
Summary: Minecraft has more than 100 million registered users worldwide. This guide goes in depth to cover challenges never before collected in one book, perfect for casual gamers or hardcore players looking to take their game to the next level. With 200+ color illustrations throughout the text and an exciting and dynamic design, this is a true collector's item that every Minecraft fan must own. This...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 794.8 MILBeecroft, Simon
Summary: A visual guide to the minifigures, vehicles, and sets from the entire Lego Star Wars saga. Learn how the sets are created in the Beyond the Brick chapter, which features concept art and an interview with the LEGO Star Wars creative team. New Edition has been fully updated and expanded to cover the latest Lego Star Wars sets.
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2019
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Summary: "Full of stunning images and amazing facts, The Arts: a Visual Encyclopedia is the essential guide to painting, sculpture, photography, music, and dance."--Back cover.
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2017
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J700.9 ARTWoodward, John
Summary: From the ocean floor to rugged coastlines, sunlit waters to frozen seas, Ocean: A Visual Encyclopedia explores and unravels the mysteries of our blue planet in fascinating detail. This all-encompassing book takes you into the heart of a breathtaking world. As well as exploring the dazzling array of marine life, there are thought-provoking features on how oceans formed, the rhythm of the tides,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2015
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J551.46 WOODaguzan Bernier, Myriam
Summary: "This nonfiction encyclopedia introduces teens to practical information about sexuality from A to Z. It explains 150 body-related terms and is illustrated throughout."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Orca Book Publishers 2022
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1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 306.7 DAGBird, Daisy
Summary: "Pigs are full of unexpected surprises. Did you know that when a pig is happy, it will uncoil its curly tail and wag it just like a dog? Or that feral hogs can detect odors from seven miles away? Pigology delves into the history of pigs, pig breeds around the world, famous pigs, pigs in culture, and so much more, with engaging scenes from illustrator Camilla Pintonato."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Princeton Architectural Press 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 636.4 BIRBurnie, David
Summary: "Our world is filled with extraordinary diversity, from amoebas to zebras, from tiny toadstools to giant oaks. The wonders of the natural world are on display in The Animal Book. This guide to life on our planet is packed full of information about creatures big and small. This tome is structured according to scientific classification, with straightforward explanations of more than 1,500...
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2013
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J590 BUROldham, Matthew
Summary: A great introduction for young children to ever-popular topics, with charming pictures and simple text perfect for reading and talking about with young children. Topics covered include Our World, Space, Science, My Body, Animals, Dinosaurs and Long Ago.
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Publisher / Publication Date: EDC Publishing 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Parent-Teacher Collection, Call number: J Teach EncySummary: From peacocks and frogs to sharks and dogs, My Encyclopedia of Very Important Animals is perfect for the curious little animal lover in your life. Mixing photography and charming illustration, kids will find out important things about the wonderful world of animals from what they eat, what they do, and why people are animals, too. My Encyclopedia of Very Important Animals is a friendly book...
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 590 MYBerne, Emma Carlson
Summary: Shine the science spotlight on frogs, toads, newts, salamanders, and caecilians! Organized by reference topics such as habitat, anatomy, and diet, Amphibians introduces young readers and browsers to these water-dependent animals through vibrant full-color photos and concise, factual text.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press, a Capstone imprint 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 597.8 BERChalloner, Jack
Summary: "The book examines the science behind everyday life -- how we power our homes, grow our food, and build machines that allow us to communicate with others and travel around the world. Featuring a wide range of scientific inventions and discoveries, from advances in modern medicine to groundbreaking ideas for saving the environment, SuperScience uncovers how science plays a part in every area of...
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2021
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Summary: "Very important people need to know all about the amazing human body. This book has it covered, from our hair to our toes, and everything in between. Read hundreds of incredible facts about how our bodies work. Learn about bones, blood, brains, and marvelous medical moments. Discover how eating, sleeping, and playing can make you fit and strong... and much, much more." --
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Publisher / Publication Date: Dorling Kindersley Limited 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 612.003 CHOHarvey, Derek
Summary: "Super Shark Encyclopedia uncovers the secrets of the oceans by exploring a remarkable array of 80 sharks and other sea creatures -- from Barrel Shrimp to Blue Sharks, Starfish to Bat Fish, and Hammerhead Sharks to Sandtiger Sharks, plus surfing penguins, deep-sea monsters, rays, eels and more. Packed with jaw-dropping facts about animal behavior and anatomy, new x-ray artworks utilize...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2015
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J597.2 HARBerne, Emma Carlson
Summary: Presenting crabs, shrimp, lobsters, barnacles, and krill! Crustaceans is an eye-catching animal-science reference book for young readers and browsers. Covering all the basic topics, including habitat, anatomy, and diet, Crustaceans allows kids to get up close and learn all about these hard-shelled marine animals through vibrant photos and clear, concise text.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press, a Capstone imprint 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 595.3 BERJackson, Tom
Summary: Profiles every element on the periodic table and describes their properties, when they were discovered, and how they are used in household materials.--
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 546 JACCopies Available at Interlochen
1 available in JT Non-Fiction, Call number: JT Space JacksonMarquardt, Meg
Summary: Explore the world of insects, arachnids, centipedes, and millipedes with this illustrated encyclopedia of all things creepy-crawly.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Abdo Reference, an imprint of Abdo Publishing 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 595.7 MARYang, Yang
Summary: "As much as two hundred and fifty-three million years ago, the most incredible beasts roamed this earth. They ruled supreme on the land, under the water, and in the air for some one hundred million years before their time came to an end. Now, all these years later, we study their bones--and the earth's memory of their bones--to learn as much about them as we can. For years, humans have...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Brown Books Kids, [an imprint of] Brown Books Publishing Group 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Oversized, Call number: J 567.9 YANSummary: Discover an all-in-one encyclopedia that takes you on an explanatory tour of the world from your own body to outer space. Have you ever wondered how an email gets to someone on the other side of the world in just a few seconds or why it's a bad idea to stand under a tree during a thunderstorm? Discover the answers to all these questions and more with this mind-boggling books of facts. Each page...
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 503 HOWDell, Pamela
Summary: Say hello to spiders, scorpions, mites, and ticks! Arachnids is a colorful photo-filled animal-science reference book for young readers and browsers. Not only will kids discover basic topics such as habitat, anatomy, and diet, but they'll also be treated to fun topics such as arachnids in mythology and art -- all written in a clear, concise way.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press, a Capstone imprint 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 595.4 DELSummary: Covering the essential curriculum areas of human geography, physical geography, geology, and ecology, First Earth Encyclopedia is a comprehensive introduction to the world around us. The engaging style of DK's First Reference series is applied to such topics as where and how people live, how to use maps, weather, world environments, and the changing climate -- inspiring younger readers to think...
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 550.3 FIRBeecroft, Simon
Summary: The definitive guide to more than 275 heroes, villains, aliens, and droids of the Star Wars galaxy The latest edition of this beloved title has been comprehensively updated to include new characters from Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker and both seasons of Star Wars: The Mandalorian. Want to learn more about the Knights of Ren? Where is Padme Amidala from? How tall is Grogu? To learn the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 791.43 BEECopies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 791.43 BEEBurnie, David
Summary: Meet an amazing menagerie of creatures on this breathtaking safari through the animal kingdom. The Kingfisher Animal Encyclopedia spans Earth from pole to pole, covering 2,000 animals from the tiniest protozoan to the mightiest mammal. Each entry describes the animal's characteristics, behavior, and distribution, and gives their Latin names. The meticulously researched information is...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Kingfisher 2018
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Summary: "Meet more than 350 Star Wars: The Clone Wars characters. The definitive guide to the heroes, villains, aliens, and droids from all seven seasons of the beloved TV series. Discover detailed character profiles, little-known facts, and amazing animated images." --
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK / Penguin Random House 2021