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Meet the most sought-after LEGO minifigures of all time, I love that minifigure brings together 200 of the coolest, rarest and most collectable minifigures. Your indispensable guide to the LEGO world's unique characters. Whether you want to check your collection or read-up on all your favourite LEGO minifigures, covers more than 35 years of LEGO history, and comes with its own new and exclusive LEGO minifigure for your collection. Find out the key...
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Highlights the seven wonders of the world -- the Pyramids of Giza, the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, the Temple of Artemis, the Statue of Zeus, the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, the Colossus of Rhodes, and the Lighthouse of Alexandria, along with modern day wonders such as the Great Wall of China, The Taj Mahal and the Burj Khalifa.
"Discover the astounding ancient architecture, the history of civilization, and the beauty of our planet in these Wonders...
4) Cat
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Text and photographs present the anatomy, behavior, habitats, and other aspects of wild and domestic cats.
5) Human body
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Focusing on contemporary and historical developments in the study of human anatomy, this features clear, age appropriate text, photographs, charts, graphics, and 3-D models highlighting the inner workings of our bodies -- from the framework of our skeleton to the millions of tiny cells that make our bodies work. In this updated edition, kids can discover how muscles and joints help us move, find out how x-rays work, see the network of nerves inside...
6) Weather
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"Why does it rain? How hot is a bolt of lightning? What makes hurricanes form, and how does climate change affect the weather? What happens when a cold front rolls in? Become a meteorology expert and set up your own home weather station, and learn to read nature's own signs of changing weather. Eyewitness Weather shows you what weather looks like, from a tropical storm cloud seen from above to close-ups of snowflake crystals. Learn about what weather...
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How Not to Kill Your Houseplant helps you create an oasis of happy, flourishing houseplants.--COVER.
Do you have a "black thumb? Does just looking at plants cause them to wither and die? Peerless offers advice on keeping houseplants alive, even if you're horticulturally challenged. She shows you how to create an oasis of happy flourishing houseplants, and even give suggestions for different areas of your house.
10) Paper toys
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This easy to follow introduction to the art of paper-folding will teach you how to make classic origami models and brand new crafts. Each fun project is illustrated with clear, step-by-step photographs. Inside you will learn how to make lots of different paper toys, from "talking" animal puppets to fun fortune tellers.
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Newly revised and updated, the Spanish-English Bilingual Visual Dictionary is a quick and intuitive way to learn and recall everyday words in Spanish. The Spanish-English Bilingual Visual Dictionary introduces a range of useful current vocabulary in thematic order, using full-color photographs and artworks to display and label all the elements of everyday life -- from the home and office to sport, music, nature, and the countries of the world -- with...
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2024 Juneteenth Reading for Kids
Black Authors: Youth Nonfiction (SCPL-YS)
Black History Month - Youth
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"Amazing visual timelines take readers through the people and the issues that have shaped Black history. Erased. Ignored. Hidden. Lost. Underappreciated. No longer. Delve into the unique, inspiring, and world-changing history of Black people. From Frederick Douglass to Oprah Winfrey, and the achievements of ancient African kingdoms to those of the US Civil Rights Movement, Timelines From Black History: Leaders, Legends, Legacies takes kids on an exceptional...
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"World War I was a conflict on an epic scale which left an indelible mark on the collective memory of countries that lost a generation of young men. This visually stunning book recounts the course of the war in vivid detail, re-creating the experience of titanic battles such as Gallipoli, the Somme, and Verdun, and documenting the firsthand accounts of combatants and civilians. Authoritative and packed with compelling images, it offers a true understanding...
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A premium, lavishly illustrated compendium of specially curated essays, boasting stunning, newly commissioned maps, illustrations, and diagrams, which explores iconic Marvel locations. Navigate a universe of wonders. Chart a journey across Marvel Comics' vast and vibrant universe, from its Earthbound mean streets and hidden lands, to its mythic realms and cosmic outer reaches. This Marvel-approved compendium of specially curated essays features stunning,...
17) Paper gifts
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This easy to follow introduction to the art of paper-folding will teach you how to make classic origami models and brand new crafts. Each fun project is illustrated with clear, step-by-step photographs. Inside you will learn how to make lots of different gifts, from home-made bookmarks and envelopes to paper flowers.
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This easy to follow introduction to the art of paper-folding will teach you how to make classic origami models and brand new crafts. Each fun project is illustrated with clear, step-by-step photographs. Inside you will learn how to make lots of different holiday gifts and decorations, from Halloween bats to Christmas trees.
19) Big trucks
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"Find out about trucks of all shapes and sizes -- from road rollers to wheel loaders"--Page [4] of cover.
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Packed with fascinating facts, amazing images, and some seriously staggering science, this science history book shows how thousands of years of human endeavor have expanded our knowledge and shaped our lives. Find out why the fruitless search for a potion of eternal life led to the birth to chemistry. See how the invention of magnifying lenses opened new windows into the cosmos and microcosmos. And learn how happy accidents led to the discovery of...