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Author
Series
Harry Potter (Original series) volume 5
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.2 - AR Pts: 44
Language
English
Description
"There is a door at the end of a silent corridor. And it's haunting Harry Potter's dreams. Why else would he be waking in the middle of the night, screaming in terror? It's not just the upcoming O.W.L. exams; a new teacher with a personality like poisoned honey; a venomous, disgruntled house-elf; or even the growing threat of He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named. Now Harry Potter is faced with the unreliability of the very government of the magical world and...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 9.1 - AR Pts: 8
Lexile measure
1250L
Language
English
Description
"The life and career of the fiercely principled Supreme Court Justice, now a popular icon, with dramatic accounts of herlandmark cases that moved the needle on legal protection of human rights, illustrated with b/w archival photographs"--
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2020.
Edition
First American edition.
Language
English
Description
"Is it more effective to lead through influence or control? Is delegation the key to productivity? How do you deal with different personalities? Drawing on the latest theories and practices, this book shows you the secrets to better communication, negotiation, leadership, and project management. With striking graphics and clear, accessible language -- and packed with fascinating facts -- How Management Works explains everything you need to know to...
Publisher
Sterling Publishing
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
This groundbreaking 3D showcase offers a rare glimpse into the dazzling world of computer-generated fractal art. Prolific polymath Clifford Pickover introduces the collection, which provides background on everything from the classic Mandelbrot set, to the infinitely porous Menger Sponge, to ethereal fractal flames. The following eye-popping gallery displays mathematical formulas transformed into stunning computer-generated 3D anaglyphs. More than...
Author
Pub. Date
2015
Edition
Revised edition.
Language
English
Description
Traces the course of human history from prehistoric times to the present day, analyzing the common themes, threads, forces, and factors that have shaped human life--including climate, ecology, disease, and geology--and examining human accomplishments, from the technological innovations that changed the world to key cultural, social, artistic, and intellectual achievements.
Author
Publisher
Running Press
Pub. Date
2020.
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
"The Way We Wed is an expansive history from the Renaissance to the present day, chronicling the evolution of nuptial style. It's a mix of A-list and historical wedding couples, same-sex marriages, royal weddings, wartime brides, White House weddings, andcross-cultural celebrations. The fashions include gowns from around the globe as well as going-away dresses, accessories, and clothes worn by flower girls, bridesmaids, guests, and grooms" -- Back...
Author
Publisher
H.N. Abrams
Pub. Date
2003
Language
English
Description
Brings together a year's worth of visually significant images selected from the collection that has been published on the Astronomy Picture of the Day website, complementing each picture with a short explanatory text about the subject.
Author
Publisher
Yale University Press
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
"Cassiano dal Pozzo, (1588-1657) now celebrated as one of the most important art patrons in Italy of the seventeenth century, commissioned a number of exquisite studies of birds as part of his famous "Paper Museum." In 1622 the lawyer and ornithologist Giovanni Pietro Olina used these drawings, which are now kept in the Royal Library at Windsor Castle, as the basis for the illustrations in his Uccelliera. Pasta for Nightingales combines Cassiano's...
Author
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
c2011
Language
English
Description
The definitive guide to more than 275 heroes, villains, aliens, and droids of the Star Wars galaxy The latest edition of this beloved title has been comprehensively updated to include new characters from Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker and both seasons of Star Wars: The Mandalorian. Want to learn more about the Knights of Ren? Where is Padme Amidala from? How tall is Grogu? To learn the answers to these questions and more, look no further than Star...
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2019.
Edition
First American edition.
Language
English
Description
Transform your view of history with this groundbreaking visual encyclopedia of the events of the past. From the disciplined armies of ancient Rome and the lives of ferocious samurai warriors to World War II and today's eco-friendly innovations, historicalevents are visualized in incredible detail, providing a fascinating introduction to the world through time.
15) T. Rex
Author
Series
Publisher
Natl Geographic Soc Childrens books
Pub. Date
2022
Language
English
Description
"Giant teeth! Crushing bite! Slicing claws! And ... feathers? Scientists have unearthed new knowledge about the king of the dinosaurs, and now you can, too. Travel back in time to the Mesozoic forests to meet the mighty Tyrannosaurus rex. Learn how their bodies were perfectly adapted for hunting, how T. rex parents guarded their nests, and just how much meat they could guzzle down in a single bite. Then explore some of the fascinating fossils--including...
Author
Series
Fairy Mom and me volume 3
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Ella's one wish is to become a fairy like her mom, but experiments with magical fairy apps help her discover that the world she idealizes is not all rainbows and butterflies.
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
"The Big Book of Dinosaurs is a color compendium of amazing prehistoric creatures that will entertain and inform children for hours. Found out how many teeth a Tyrannosaurus rex had, what a Stegosaurus ate for breakfast, and which dinosaurs were covered in feathers. Featuring stunning illustrations and 3-D models of dinosaurs, and packed with fun facts, The Big Book of Dinosaurs is the ultimate first dinosaur book for kids"--Page 4 of cover.
19) Anatomicum
Author
Publisher
Big Picture Press
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
Welcome to the museum that is always open to explore. Step inside the pages of Anatomicum to enjoy the experience of a museum from the comfort of your own home. The 2019 offering from Welcome to the Museum guides readers through the human body, from the muscles we use to show emotion, to the delicate workings of the brain. With sumptuous artwork and expert text, this beautiful book is a feast of anatomical knowledge.
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