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Author
Publisher
Scribner
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
In the bestselling tradition of Hidden Figures and Code Girls, the remarkable true story of America's first women astronauts-six extraordinary women, each making history going to orbit aboard NASA's Space Shuttle--
When NASA sent astronauts to the moon in the 1960s and 1970s the agency excluded women from the corps, arguing that only military test pilots--a group then made up exclusively of men--had the right stuff. It was an era in which women were...
Author
Publisher
Viking
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
The New York Times bestselling author of Cork Dork takes readers on another fascinating, hilarious, and revelatory journey-this time burrowing deep inside the impassioned, secretive world of art and artists An award-winning journalist obsessed with obsession, Bianca Bosker's existence was upended when she wandered into the art world-and couldn't look away. Intrigued by artists who hyperventilate around their favorite colors and art fiends who max...
Author
Publisher
Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
Few writers today have reshaped our view of the ancient Greek myths more than revered bestselling author Natalie Haynes. Divine Might is a female-centered look at Olympus and the Furies, focusing on the goddesses whose prowess, passions, jealousies, and desires rival those of their male kin, including: Athene, who sprang fully formed from her father's brow (giving Zeus a killer headache in the process), the goddess of war and provider of wise counsel;...
Author
Series
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Imagine over three million square miles of sand dunes that are as tall as a ten-story building. That place is real--it's the Sahara Desert! Vast, yes! And home to fascinating creatures such as ostriches and fennec foxes as well as amazing plant life. Readers will also learn about the famous trade routes of the past with caravans of up to 10,000 camels, European explorers to the region (some very unlucky ones), and native populations like the Imazighen--...
7) Planets
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Journey through space into the farthest reaches of our Solar System. Guided by astronauts and expert space engineers, learn all about the planets, how they formed, and how scientists study them.--
Author
Publisher
BenBella Books, Inc
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
The author points out that core questions about the way the climate is responding to our influence and what the impacts will be remain largely unanswered. He provides insights and perspective free from political agendas, dispels popular myths, and unveils little-known truths. He points out that the models we use to predict the future aren't able to accurately describe the climate of the past, suggesting they are deeply flawed.
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
An eye-opening and witty account of the global ecological transformations wrought by roads, from an award-winning author. Some 40 million miles of roadways encircle the earth, but we tend to regard them only as infrastructure for human convenience. In Crossings, Ben Goldfarb delves into the new science of road ecology to explore how roads have transformed our world. Millions of animals are killed by cars each day in the US alone, and roads fragment...
10) Dogs
Author
Series
Publisher
Abdo Publishing Company
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
Dogs are fun, active pets, but they require special care. Dogs examines various dog breeds and their unique needs, as well as the laws, regulations, challenges, and controversies regarding owning these animals. It also looks at the industry and communities that have sprung up to support dog ownership and the many ways dogs bring joy to their owners. Features include a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core...
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
Updated to include the latest building techniques, this exciting book takes readers to new heights as they learn how skyscrapers are built step by step, from architectural drawings to the foundation to ironworkers building 30 stories up--
Author
Series
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
2022.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Dive into the facts behind the most well-known footage of the cryptid and learn about actual scientific studies conducted to learn whether or not Bigfoot actually exists. Filled with accounts of over a century of potential sightings, this book will have every reader looking for footprints on their next hike. Bigfoot has been the star subject of movies, TV shows, books, and more . . . but is he really out there?--
Author
Publisher
Threshold Editions
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Right-wing stalwart Mark R. Levin posits that since its establishment, the [Democratic] Party has set out to rewrite history and destroy the foundation of freedom in America. More than a political party, it is the entity through which Marxism has installed its philosophy and its new revolution. As in a Thomas Paine pamphlet or a clarion call from Paul Revere, Levin believes that his fellow Americans [are facing] destruction, ... and rallies them to...
Author
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
In 1597, Shakespeare debuted his newest play, a tragedy about a young Italian couple whose families were sworn enemies. Romeo and Juliet quickly became one of the most famous couples in literary history, and this play became one of Shakespeare's most performed shows. But did you know that much of Romeo and Juliet's story was adapted from tales by other writers? Learn all about how William Shakespeare's dynamic and romantic teenage duo sprouted from...
Author
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
Let's explore the beach! There's so much to see at the seashore! Packed with clear and colorful photographs, this fun and easy-to-use book helps you find, identify, and understand a variety of cool animals, plants, and other wonders that share the beach, from seashells and seaweed to sea stars and seagulls--and more!--
17) Fish
Author
Series
Publisher
Essencial Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
Fish are beautiful, calming pets, but they require special care. Fish examines various fish species and their unique needs, as well as the laws, regulations, challenges, and controversies regarding owning these animals. It also looks at the industry and communities that have sprung up to support fish ownership and the many ways fish bring joy to their owners. Features include a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to...
Author
Publisher
Threshold Editions
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
Do you think mainstream America needs to find its voice? If so, you’re not alone. The country is under attack by extremists at the fringes who put ideology before sanity and stoke division for their own gain. They are trying to rob America of its common sense and deny empirical truths, and we’re all suffering the consequences. In We’ve Got Issues: How You Can Stand Strong for America’s Soul and Sanity, Dr. Phil employs his signature no-nonsense...
Author
Series
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Washington Irving published The Legend of Sleepy Hollow in 1820, introducing the eerie Headless Horseman character to readers worldwide. Readers were both scared and intrigued by the horrific character, who is the ghost of a soldier who had been decapitated during the American Revolution. Now, the character is an American classic, featured in movies, television shows, cartoons, comic books, and even video games, thanks to Irving's chilling story of...
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