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Publisher
Pen & Sword Family History
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
For many enthusiasts pursuing their family history research, the online world offers a seemingly endless archive of digitised materials to help us answer the questions posed by our ancestors. In addition to hosting records, however, the internet also offers a unique platform on which we can host our research and lure in prospective cousins from around the world, to help build up a larger shared ancestral story. In this book, genealogist and author...
Author
Publisher
David Suzuki Institute / Greystone Books Ltd
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"When she was young, biologist Ana P�ego didn't play in a backyard but on a beach. As she grew older, Ana realized that a new species was becoming more and more common in the sand. She decided to collect the species and give it a name: Plasticus maritimus. She dedicated her life to studying plastic in the oceans and raising awareness of the danger it poses to the health of the planet. Inspired by Ana's experiences, and backed by extensive research,...
Author
Publisher
Quill Tree Books
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"So no one taught you about money, either? Let's figure this me$$ out together. In this illustrated, deeply unserious guide to money, Berna Anat--aka the Financial Hype Woman--freaks out her immigrant parents by doing the unthinkable: Talking about money. Loudly. Because we're done staying silent, anxious, and ashamed about our money. It's time to join the party and finally learn about all the financial stuff that always felt too confusing." -- Amazon.com.
"In...
Author
Series
Publisher
HarperOne
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
Foster a love of reading in your child with WILD + FREE BOOK CLUB. An invaluable educational resource curated by Wild + Free families around the world, this full-color illustrated book offers imaginative suggestions for creating themed book clubs for kids. Here are hands-on activities, games, food, and decoration ideas inspired by a carefully chosen list of beloved classic novels, as well as discussion questions about plots and themes that engage...
Author
Publisher
Owlkids Books
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Animals work hard to survive in the wild! Does that mean fire ants put out fires? NO! But they do protect themselves from predators using fiery, stinging venom. Do damsel fish grow their own food? YES! Much like farmers tend to their crops, damsel fish help grow their favorite food (red algae) by weeding other algae out of their coral reef "farms." And do tapirs deliver packages? SORT OF! As they travel throughout the rainforest, tapirs drop their...
Author
Series
Publisher
Sterling Children's Books
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"How do you score points? What do I wear to a game? Who is going to be on my team? How can I get better outside of practice? Football can be complicated, but this unique book has all the information kids needs before trying to throw their first touchdown. Filled with diagrams, helpful photos, and even practice tips, it helps young athletes prepare for their first season and understand the most important elements of their sport."--Goodreads.com.
Author
Publisher
HarperOne, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"In this thrilling memoir of a life spent exploring the most incredible places on Earth--from the Great African Seaforest to the crocodile lairs of the Okavango Delta--Craig Foster reveals how we can attend to the earthly beauty around us and deepen our love for all living things, whether we make our homes in the country, the city, or anywhere in between. Foster explores his struggles to remain present to life when a disconnection from nature and...
Author
Publisher
Chicago Review Press
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"How many female Viking warriors does it take to make a fact? When archaeologist Dr. Charlotte Hedenstierna-Jonson discovers that the bones contained in the most significant Viking warrior grave ever opened are in fact female, she and her team upend centuries of historically accepted conclusions and ignite a furious debate around the reality of female Viking warriors and the role of gender in both ancient and modern times. In The Bones of Birka, author...
Author
Series
Publisher
Abdo Reference, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"This encyclopedia highlights 150 different dogs. Alongside colorful photographs of both adult dogs and puppies, readers learn about the history, appearance, and behavior of various breeds." -- Amazon.
Author
Series
Publisher
Abdo Reference, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"This encyclopedia highlights 20 different horses. Alongside colorful photographs of both adult horses and foals, readers learn about the history, the appearance, and the training of various horse breeds." -- Amazon.
71) Seeds move!
Author
Publisher
Beach Lane Books
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
Every seed, big or small, needs sunlight, water, and an uncrowded place to put down roots. But how do seeds get to the perfect place to grow? This exploration of seed dispersal covers a wide range of seeds and the creatures that help them move, from a coconut seed floating on waves to an African grass seed rolled by a dung beetle, to a milkweed seed floating on the wind.
Author
Series
Publisher
Quarto Library
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
A visually stunning book of outdoor activities and crafts that ties into the burgeoning interest in Forest Schools and rewilding the child, with the aim of reconnecting children to nature and the outdoors. Focusing on summer, this beautifully illustrated and informative book provides a resource of inspiration for families, designed to spark children's imagination. While all crafts and activities are designed to be carried out outside, these are interspersed...
Author
Publisher
Owlkids Books
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"Ever thought of plants as sneaky or tricky? Probably not. But after reading this book, you might think differently. In this latest non-fiction book by the award-winning author Etta Kaner, readers are introduced to variety of plants from around the world that use trickery to survive and thrive. From the shape-changing Boquila vine that avoids the threat of being eaten by blending in with its host plant; to the pungent (to humans) Carrion flower that...
Author
Series
Publisher
Super Sandcastle, an imprint of Abdo Publishing,/Abdo Publishing, a Division of ABDO
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
Be respectful! Did you know you have superpowers? These powers help you be respectful and courteous! Learn how to show tolerance. Discover why politeness is important. Find out how to do good deeds and make good choices. Read on to become the best you can be. Become a hero!
75) The elements
Author
Series
Publisher
DK/Penguin Random House
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
The elements in the periodic table are the ingredients that make up our world. Explore elements such as carbon, oxygen, and hydrogen, and learn why they are essential to our survival. See how precious gold protects astronauts in space, and why the metal mercury can be both a solid and a liquid. Find out about man-made elements, which the smartest chemists are busy figuring out how to use. Learn about scores of other elements, including silver, the...
Author
Publisher
Abrams Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"A Place Called America takes the long view of the land's history from its earliest formation and inhabitants up through today. Meet those indigenous to the deserts, prairies, forests, and shores of the land called Turtle Island and their relatives who contributed to World War II and whose ideas founded the basis of the Constitution. Meet immigrant communities, who came to the land from all around the world-at different times and against all odds,...
Author
Publisher
Abrams Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"Adapted from the adult title Microsculpture, this book for young readers is a unique photographic study of insects in mind-blowing magnification that celebrates the wonders of nature and science. Levon Biss's photographs capture in breathtaking detail the beauty of the insect world and are printed in large-scale formats to provide an unforgettable viewing experience"--
Author
Publisher
Charlesbridge
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Follow honeybee rescuer Mr. Nelson as he expertly removes a colony of bees from Mr. Connery's barn (with a vacuum!) and helps it relocate back to a hive. Photographs of Mr.Nelson's relocation of the colony help bring the honeybee rescue to life." -- Amazon.com.
"Honeybee rescuer Mr. Nelson relocates a colony of 35,000 bees from Mr. Connery's barn back to a hive"--
Author
Series
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"Did you know that scientists have developed a bionic tool shaped like an elephant's trunk that helps lift heavy objects? Or that the needle-like pointed beak of the kingfisher bird encouraged engineers in Japan to change the design of the Shinkansen 'bullet trains' to reduce noise? Across multiple fields of study and methods of problem-solving, scientists are turning to biomimicry, or engineering inspired by biology or nature, to make all kinds of...
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