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Publisher
Oxford University Press
Pub. Date
[2024]
Physical Desc
x, 254 pages, 32 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 22 cm
Language
English
Description
"On Elizabeth Taylor : an opinionated guide is a complete review of the career of a singular actress and film star of the twentieth century. Each of her 67 film appearances is recapped with background on their sources, production, release, and critical and financial reception. Also included are her television films, select TV guest spots, and live theater. Included is an introduction to the phenomenon of Elizabeth Taylor, with an emphasis on her film...
Author
Series
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
2024.
Edition
First American edition.
Physical Desc
192 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
This visually stunning tour of the prehistoric world is packed with a whopping amount of numerical facts and stats--from the fastest, biggest and deadliest creatures to the size of dinosaurs' hearts, brains, tails and scales.
Author
Publisher
Page Street Publishing Co
Pub. Date
2024.
Physical Desc
158 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm
Language
English
Description
The designer and creator behind Pigeon Coop Designs, a sustainably-focused company, offers expert crafting guidance and 25 unique cross-stitch projects that each capture the light, depth and color of being in the forest.
Author
Series
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
2024.
Physical Desc
223 pages : color illustrations ; 31 cm.
Language
English
Description
"You've got questions, right? We're talking about HUGE questions! Mind-bending, head-scratching, keenly curious queries. Like ... What if we could dig a hole through the center of Earth? What's the deal with the Bermuda Triangle? Is your houseplant listening to you? And will we ever be able to talk to animals? Get the scoop on these questions and more--with whimsy, detail, and tons of awesome stats. And when the answer isn't so black and white, we'll...
Author
Publisher
Tundra
Pub. Date
[2024]
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : colour illustrations ; 29 cm
Language
English
Description
"This hilarious meta picture book from the author of Butterflies Are Pretty . . . Gross! shows us that ants aren't so bad. In fact, they're pretty amazing, and with their humongous families, they might turn your picnic into a party!"--
Publisher
Thames & Hudson
Pub. Date
[2013]
Physical Desc
94 pages : illustrations ; 30 cm
Language
English
Description
This book gives children the power of X-ray vision to see what's inside things. When the pages are held up to the light, they can see through to the page behind - from the skeleton inside a person to the engine inside a car to a bear inside a cave. Sixteen pictures grouped in themed sections - the body, nature, machines, and buildings - show the hidden workings. There are background facts and simple questions to answer as well as a fill-in section...
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Series
Publisher
Button Books, an imprint of Guild of Master Craftsman Publications Ltd
Pub. Date
2022.
Physical Desc
47 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
"'My First Book of Electromagnetism' tells the story of humankind's growing understanding of the forces around us, from Thales of Miletus's first experiments with magnetic attraction in 600 BCE to James Clerk Maxwell developing the unified theory of electromagnetism in the nineteenth century. At various stages in this fascinating journey there are fun experiments, including constructing an electroscope and working a motor."--
Series
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
2024.
Edition
First American edition.
Physical Desc
255 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Explore the animal kingdom and meet more than 100 species in this quiz book for children, teaching about a variety of species, from lions to crocodiles to butterflies--and everything in between"--
12) Rocks & minerals
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2024.
Edition
First American edition.
Physical Desc
255 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Discover the wonders of our rocky planet with this quiztastic book featuring rocks and minerals from all over the world! Learn about Earth's fascinating rocks, minerals, and gems, from igneous rocks formed deep inside the Earth's molten core to sparkling emeralds, in this quiz book for children ages 9+. Striking pictures and fast facts will allow you to learn all about geology in a fun and engaging way. The pure form of every rock or mineral is shown...
Author
Publisher
Red Deer Press
Pub. Date
[2022]
Physical Desc
111 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Language
English
Description
"This book is a look at rules and laws that have been created around the world over many years, divided into four sections: people problems, sports zone, entertainment interrupted, and kid concerns. It features some of the funniest, scariest, most maddening, and confusing regulations, leaving readers questioning just who makes the rules and how they might be changed. With sidebars that encourage critical thinking and extend additional information,...
Author
Publisher
The History Press
Pub. Date
2024.
Physical Desc
205 pages : illustrations, maps ; 23 cm
Language
English
Description
"[The author] identifies the locations that serve as the basis for King's fictional towns of Castle Rock, Jerusalem's Lot, Derry and Haven. Drawing on historical materials and conversations with locals and people who know King, the author sheds light on daily life in places that would become the settings for Carrie, Salem's Lot, The Dead Zone, Cujo, IT and 11/22/63"--Page 4 of cover.
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