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Author
Publisher
Globe Pequot
Pub. Date
[2024]
Edition
Third edition.
Physical Desc
125 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
Language
English
Description
"In this unique city, it's less "Welcome to Boston" and more welcome Boston to you. From street names to driving customs to weather, nothing is as it is wherever you call home, and the locals are proud of it. Boston writer, John Powers, turned his experience of living in Boston for over fifty years into this fun yet practical guide which brings visitors into the real Boston. Fresh with Peter Wallace's animated illustrations, The Boston Handbook gives...
Author
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
Level up your LEGO Minecraft models with more than 50 building ideas! Use your LEGO collection to bring your Minecraft builds to life. Inspire budding builders to design a diamond sword, build a busy biome, make a micro mob, create a creeper house, and much more. Challenge family and friends to exciting games that combine the best bits of Minecraft and LEGO building. Comes with a diver minifigure and all the bricks needed to build an exclusive LEGO...
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
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2024.
Edition
First American edition.
Physical Desc
176 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 29 cm
Language
English
Description
"Dinosaur Knowledge Genius! is packed with more than 60 topics covering the fascinating world of dinosaurs including the most fearsome predators; which dinosaurs were plant-eaters; who had frills, crests, or spikes; what dinosaurs roamed during the Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous eras; who lived in herds and packs; and much more! As you move from one quiz to the next, you will not only learn about prehistoric life, but also have fun in this marvelously...
Author
Publisher
Wide Eyed Editions, an imprint of the Quarto Group
Pub. Date
2023.
Physical Desc
112 pages : illustrations, color ; 32 cm
Language
English
Description
"From the big riddles -- How did life begin? Is there anybody out there? -- to the everyday niggles -- Why do cats sit in circles? Why do we yawn? -- journey through the puzzles, conundrums and questions that keep the curious awake at night."--
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
Weiser Books
Pub. Date
2022.
Physical Desc
xvii, 228 pages ; 21 cm
Language
English
Description
"This is a practical and comprehensive guide to the magical world of crystals and gemstones. Written by a modern witch with firsthand knowledge of the occult properties of stones, this book contains numerous spells and rituals, folklore, and magical correspondences. It also explores gemstone curses and cures and the many ways in which gemstones can be utilized as amulets for magical workings, as oracles for revealing the future, and as tools for healing...
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2023.
Edition
First American edition.
Physical Desc
128 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm
Language
English
Description
"What is the largest butterfly known in the world? What is the purpose of a shell? What is a monkey's 'fifth limb'? Find out in this quiz book, packed with questions and facts about animals"--Provided by publisher.
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
DK
Pub. Date
2023.
Edition
First American edition.
Physical Desc
128 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 21 cm
Language
English
Description
More than 250 trivia questions for curious minds!What is the largest organ in your body? What connects the eye to the brain? What is the purpose of sweating? Find out in this quiz book, packed with questions and facts about the incredible human body. Challenge yourself, your family, and friends with awesome questions based on the award-winning online Kahoot! games. Answer the questions, keep score, and declare the winner. Scan the QR codes throughout...
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...
Author
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."--
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2023.
Edition
First American edition.
Physical Desc
199 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm
Language
English
Description
Delve into the world of LEGO Harry Potter and be inspired to build your own magical creations with LEGO Harry Potter Ideas Book, packed full of model ideas and expert tips. Inspirational images, model breakdowns, and descriptive text make it easy for fans of all ages to jump in and begin building.
Author
Publisher
Five Mile
Pub. Date
2018.
Physical Desc
12 unnumbered pages : colour illustrations ; 24 x 33 cm
Language
English
Description
Lift the flaps to explore the city at night time! Travel around the world with this gorgeous seek-and-find book. Explore cities by night in the richly-detailed artwork, and lift the flaps to peek inside the lives of people who live there.
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"--
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