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Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations, color map ; 30 cm
Language
English
Description
"Our planet is always turning. It may be midnight in London, but in different time zones other living things are waking up, ready to hunt or feed or fight. As the clock strikes twelve, two sisters are spirited away on a journey to glimpse, in the span of a moment, extraordinary biodiversity: a mother polar bear and her cubs hunting seals in Svalbard, tiny turtles in India following the moon toward the sea, and enormous whale sharks gulping plankton...
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 30 cm
Language
English
Description
"Enter the dark Antarctic winter, where a pair of emperor penguins share the task of keeping their young one alive--and discover how fighting climate change is key to their survival."--
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 26 x 28 cm
Language
English
Description
"Deep in the tropical forest of Costa Rica, ten sticky frog eggs cling to a leaf. Only nine eggs hatch. Only eight tadpoles wind up in the water below. What will it take to survive the countdown to adulthood and begin the cycle again? This beautifully designed, color-drenched introduction to frog metamorphosis peeks at this animal's habitats and predators as it illustrates competition and natural selection." -- Amazon.com.
Deep in the tropical forest...
Author
Language
English
Description
Get the Summary of Harold Bloom's The Western Canon in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "The Western Canon" by Harold Bloom is a comprehensive exploration of the literary works and authors that have shaped Western culture. Bloom delves into the concept of the Canon, emphasizing its evolution from a prescriptive list of essential readings to a more personal selection of literature that fosters individual connections....
Author
Language
English
Description
Learn all Amy March and her real-life inspiration May Alcott Nieriker and the harmful things that follow when one self-inserts themselves into but also the misconceptions about Jo´s insecurities and especially about her looks. Society likes to put two characters against one another but is this true to reality? Find out that and more in the Little Women podcast.Little Women Podcast is an ongoing series of video essays, articles and podcast episodes...
7) Shapes
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Pub. Date
2023.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 16 cm
Language
English
Description
"Shelley Rotner, an accomplished photographer and a former kindergarten teacher, gently challenges children to think creatively about shapes in real life. The lyrical text provides much for readers to consider as they find circles in the sky (the moon, the sun), squares in the playground (hopscotch), and more."--
Author
Publisher
Calkins Creek, an imprint of Astra Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2024.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 24 x 29 cm
Language
English
Description
Gene Stratton-Porter was a farm girl who fell in love with birds, from the chickens whose eggs she collected to the hawks that preyed on them. When she grew up, Gene wanted nothing more than to share her love of birds with the world. She wrote stories about birds, but when a magazine wanted to publish them next to awkward photos of stuffed birds, she knew she had to take matters into her own hands. Teaching herself photography, Gene began to take...
Author
Publisher
Alfred A. Knopf
Pub. Date
2023.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Language
English
Description
"A playful and rhythmic nonfiction picture book that introduces readers to the concept of DNA, and celebrates the similarities we share with all life forms--and each other!"--
10) Motion
Author
Series
Publisher
Charlesbridge
Pub. Date
[2024]
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Welcome to the physics lab! In this picture book, young scientists use their imagination to bring experiements to life. They poke whipped cream in the illustrations, tilt the book to roll a ball down a ramp, and slide beanbags to test friction. After predicting what will happen next, eager readers turn the page to see the results. Educator and author Lola M. Schaefer draws on her years in the classroom to make science fun and accessible. Back matter...
11) Colors
Author
Publisher
Holiday House Inc
Pub. Date
2023.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 16 x 16 cm
Language
English
Description
The world is full of colors -- explore it with this beautiful board book from an award-winning photographer! A red fire truck races, orange pumpkins glow, and purple flowers bloom. Vivid pictures of familiar scenes, animals, and objects introduce future readers to color words and inspire them to look carefully at the world around them. Full of striking close-ups on fruits, flowers, and animals, as well as striking portraits of kids from diverse backgrounds,...
Author
Series
Publisher
Kane Press, an Imprint of Astra Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2024.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
"A child narrator tells the story of Polly, a honeybee; she works for her hive and queen and collects pollen and nectar to make honey. Back matter includes a matching game, different species of bees, a kid-friendly recipe, and additional information"--
Author
Publisher
Laguna Libros
Pub. Date
2023
Language
Español
Description
Isabel decide hacerse cargo de su prima Lorena, quien sufre de una enfermedad misteriosa que la ha tenido aislada durante toda su vida. Afuera, las protestas estudiantiles y los desaparecidos son noticia; adentro, el encierro distorsiona el deseo y el paso del tiempo. Con precisión y belleza, en Tu sombra de pájaro los cuidados y la amenaza se encuentran.
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic, Inc
Pub. Date
2024.
Physical Desc
48 pages : color illustrations ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Understanding how to make a budget, how credit cards work, and how to avoid scams are just three critical financial literacy skills that all kids should have. Did you know that the first credit card was introduced in 1950? Or that American consumers lost more than $5 billion to frauds in 2021? Learn all this and more in Spending Money -- a book that gives kids the confidence and know-how they need to manage their finances."--
Author
Publisher
Clarion Books, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
[2024]
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : illustrations ; 26 cm
Language
English
Description
"In this photographic picture book, the authors record and transcribe the words of displaced children, raising up their voices-who they are, where they came from, and the many different reasons that they had to leave their home country"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic, Inc
Pub. Date
[2024]
Physical Desc
48 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color map ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
"A series to build strong financial habits early on in life! How can I make money? What is inflation? What is the difference between a debit card and a credit card? Economics -- and more specifically, money -- play such a large role in our lives. Yet there are many mysteries and misconceptions surrounding the basic concepts of finance and smart money management. This A True Book series offers students the know-how they'll need to start on the road...
17) Stone age beasts
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Physical Desc
47 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 28 cm
Language
English
Description
"Are you brave enough to come face-to-face with the biggest and most awe-inspiring prehistoric beasts? In this dramatic introduction to the Stone Age world, the stupendous giants that shared the earth with our human ancestors--from the woolly mammoth and the fearsome saber-toothed cat to the elephant bird and the giant wombat--leap, slither, and swoop to life on eighteen atmospheric and densely packed double-page spreads spotlighting animals from...
19) Universo arreolino: la hermeneútica de la autoficción: A 100 años del natalicio de Juan José Arreola
Author
Language
Español
Description
Esta complicación de ensayos es el trabajo de muchos años de análisis literario y lectura comparada del autor, en torno a la obra de Juan José Arreola, una de las voces más representativas de la narrativa mexicana. Filosofía y literatura estrechan lazos en este volumen para re-crear desde la palabra erudita las redes que la ficción y la autoficción tejen en cada uno de los textos de Juan José Arreola ¿Es el relato la mejor autoficción?...
Author
Publisher
Blackstone Publishing
Language
English
Description
"After their mother passes, three estranged siblings reunite to sort out her estate. Beth, the oldest, never left home. She stayed with her mom, caring for her until the very end. Nicole, the middle child, has been kept at arm's length due to her ongoing battle with a serious drug addiction. Michael, the youngest, lives out of state and hasn't been back to their small Wisconsin town since their father ran out on them seven years before. While going...
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