Wolf, Ryan
Summary: "Russia and the Eurasian Republics is a distinctive region that spans two continents, eleven time zones, and five biomes. This massive landscape is home to mountains, rivers, deserts, and even exciting cities like Moscow. Readers will learn how people have adapted to survive in harsh climates, and how they've affected the land around them. This book includes amazing maps and photographs to...
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Publisher / Publication Date: PowerKids Press 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 947 WOLKeppeler, Jill
Summary: "From the depths of the Grand Canyon to the peaks of the mighty Rocky Mountains, this book covers the awe-inspiring landscapes of the United States and Canada. Home to major cities like New York City and Toronto, as well as the Great Plains and national forests, this region is wonderfully wild and expertly engineered. Readers will explore the vibrant, varied landscapes and cityscapes of the...
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 917 KEPMikoley, Kate.
Summary: "Latin America is home to both the amazing Amazon rain forest and areas of desert where rain has never been recorded. Readers will learn about the varied landscapes of Latin America, from the Atacama Desert to the brilliant Caribbean coasts to the awesome Andes Mountains. In learning about major cities, such as Mexico City, readers will discover the ways people have changed the Earth to fit...
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 918.02 MIKColeman, Miriam
Summary: "Europe might be a small region, but its land is as varied as its cities, from the Mediterranean Coast to the sprawling metropolis of London. Readers will explore the vibrant landscapes and cityscapes of Europe through breathtaking full-color photographs and fact-filled text. How have people impacted the land in Europe, and how has the land impacted the people? Fact boxes, sidebars, and maps...
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 940 COLHarts, Shannon H.
Summary: Australia and the Pacific Realm is a region unlike any other in the world. Made up of thousands of islands, from tiny atolls to the continent of Australia, this region is defined by the mighty ocean flowing between neighboring islands and countries. How did people come to inhabit the islands of this region? How do the islands differ from one another? Readers will have the full Oceania tour with...
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 994 HARMorlock, Rachael
Summary: From the Himalayas to the Ganges River, South Asia is full of breathtaking landscapes. Cities are often crowded and bustling, with ancient architecture alongside new buildings. Readers will explore the exciting, unique landscapes and cityscapes of South Asia through vivid full-color photographs and maps, and fact-filled text and sidebars. Your readers will discover the ways people in South Asia...
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 954 MORColeman, Miriam
Summary: "Southwest Asia and North Africa are known as the Middle East, but also as the cradle of civilization. The geography of the region gave rise to the first civilizations, and people have impacted the land for thousands of years. From the pyramids of Egypt to the Arabian Desert, readers will love learning about the varied landscapes and cityscapes of this exciting region. Full-color photographs...
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 956 COLMachajewski, Sarah
Summary: The Great Wall of China is the longest structure ever built by humans, crossing mountains and rivers. It is a lasting symbol of the ways the human and physical geographic features of East and Southeast Asia come together. From the bustling city of Hong Kong to the island nations of Singapore and Malaysia, readers will discover how people have impacted the land, and how the land has affected the...
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 950 MACGibbons, Gail
Summary: "The life cycle of the monarch butterfly begins when it is a tiny egg clinging to a leaf. In time, it goes through a transformation called metamorphosis to become a butterfly, and in the fall, it can migrate almost 100 miles each day. In this book, follow the story of one monarch butterfly and elarn about what it eats, how it grows, and more."--Dust jacket flap.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Holiday House 2021
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J 595.78 GIBGibbons, Gail
Summary: An introduction to frogs, discussing their tadpole beginnings, noises they make, their hibernation, body parts, and how they differ from toads.
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J597.8 GIBGibbons, Gail
Summary: Examines the physical characteristics, behavior, habitats, and different kinds of spiders.
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 595.4 GIBGibbons, Gail
Summary: Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, diet, life cycle, and habitat of various kinds of gorillas.
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 599.884 GIBGibbons, Gail
Summary: Describes how the surveyor, heavy machinery operators, carpentry crew, plumbers and other workers build a house.
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 690.837 GIBGibbons, Gail
Summary: "Did you know that whales breathe air just like people do? How about that a blue whale is one of the biggest mammals that ever lived? Discover these fascinating facts and more in this updated deep-dive into the biology of whales" -- From book jacket flap.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Holiday House 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 599.5 GIBGibbons, Gail
Summary: Publisher Annotation: Planet Earth is in the Milky Way Galaxy, the cloudy band of light that stretches clear across the night sky. How many galaxies are there in the universe? For years astronomers thought that the Milky Way was the universe. Now we know that there are billions of them. Gail Gibbons takes the reader on a journey light-years away.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Holiday House 2023
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Summary: A picture book that defines marshes and swamps, discusses how conditions in them may change, and examines the life found in and around them.
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 551.41 GIBGibbons, Gail
Summary: Describes the sun and each planet of the solar system and introduces concepts such as a day, a year, orbit, and rotation.
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Summary: "From the beloved science writer Gail Gibbons, rethink what you know about big bad wolves in this kid-friendly, illustrated guide with the latest facts from experts. While most people think of hungry fangs when they think of wolves, modern research has proven wolves are not the dangerous threat many thought them to be. This new edition, vetted by an expert, presents the latest scientific...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Holiday House 2022