Catalog Search Results
Author
Series
Language
English
Appears on these lists
Description
First published in 1963, James Baldwin's The Fire Next Time stabbed at the heart of America's so-called "Negro problem." As remarkable for its masterful prose as for its frank and personal account of the black experience in the United States, it is considered one of the most passionate and influential explorations of 1960s race relations, weaving thematic threads of love, faith, and family into a candid assault on the hypocrisy of the "land of the...
Author
Series
Language
English
Formats
Description
New Look! Relaunched with new jackets and 8 pages of new text! A detailed look at life in Egypt - from the pharaoh and his courtiers, through the mystical rites of the priests, to the world of the workers in the fields. Featuring stunning items from the tomb of Tutankhamun and jewelry from the royal palaces, Eyewitness Ancient Egypt shows how Egyptian palaces, Eyewitness Ancient Egypt shows how Egyptian nobles lived. Find out how they prepared for...
Author
Language
English
Description
"Gettysburg - the place of legends - the site of the largest battle on the American continent - inspiring a unique dedication ceremony for a national cemetery - compelling President Abraham Lincoln to come to Gettysburg to deliver what would become the most iconic speech in the history of the United States - the Gettysburg Address"--Cover.
Author
Series
Pigeon (Picture books) volume 2
Language
English
Appears on these lists
Description
When Pigeon finds a delicious hot dog, he can't wait to devour it. But then along comes a sly duckling who wants a bite. Who will be the more clever bird?
6) Little Pea
Author
Series
Language
English
Appears on these lists
OBD Books Make Good Friends (March - May 2024) - YOUTH
OBD Feast on Books - YOUTH
OBD Picky Eaters - YOUTH
OBD Feast on Books - YOUTH
OBD Picky Eaters - YOUTH
Description
Little Pea hates eating candy for dinner, but his parents will not let him have his spinach dessert until he cleans his plate.
Author
Language
English
Appears on these lists
Description
As her son grows up from little boy to adult man, a mother secretly rocks him each night as he sleeps.
A mother holds her baby and sings him a lullaby, and continues to love him unconditionally as he grows up and becomes an unconditionally loving father and caregiver to his elderly mother.
Author
Language
English
Appears on these lists
Description
Hoppi the bunny wants to win the egg-decorating contest so the Easter Bunny will choose him to help distribute Easter eggs, but instead, while everyone else is working on their decorations, he finds himself guarding an egg that has fallen from a robin's nest.
Author
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
The Hubble Space Telescope is now at the apex of its imaging capabilities yet until the publication of Hubble's Universe, no other popular book had presented the latest pictures taken by the new Wide Field Camera 3. For his most recent book, Terence Dickinson selected a breathtaking portfolio of Hubble pictures from a library of more than 700,000 images. Thanks to Dickinson's familiarity with Hubble's history and discoveries and his access to top...
Author
Language
English
Description
This book uses traditional reading teaching techniques (alliteration, rhyme, repetition, short sentences) to invite young children to read along with an adult. Eight short fairy tales fit on one spread and feature the characters and stories that children love best. With clear, color-coded typography and amusing illustrations, this collection is sure to entertain while encouraging reading skills and interaction with others. The fractured fairy tales...
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
From the first enthusiastic kiai in the dojo to the solemn black belt presentation ceremony, students learn that karate is all about fitness, confidence, discipline and respect. "The Essential Karate Book" is a guide to martial arts, the history of karate, and a wide range of karate techniques. With 20 chapters covering practically every aspect of karate, this in-depth reference will assist students and instructors as they plot their course through...
Author
Language
English
Appears on these lists
Description
"Taking kids on an imaginary trek through different landscapes and seasons, How to Find a Fox celebrates one of our planet's most graceful and enchanting creatures: the red fox. Ossi Saarinen's stunning wildlife photos and Kate Gardner's lively and informative words capture the magical and profound connection between animals and humans. Readers will be inspired to get outside and make their own discoveries--maybe with a camera in-hand, just like Ossi"--...
16) Old Bear
Author
Language
English
Appears on these lists
Formats
Description
When Old Bear falls asleep for the winter, he has a dream that he is a cub again, enjoying each of the four seasons.
Author
Language
English
Description
"From a top scientist and the creator of the hugely popular web comic Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal, a hilariously illustrated investigation into future technologies--from how to fling a ship into deep space on the cheap to 3D organ printing. What will the world of tomorrow be like? How does progress happen? And why do we not have a lunar colony already? What is the holdup? In this smart and funny book, celebrated cartoonist Zach Weinersmith and...
19) You are new
Author
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
"A world of being new is waiting--exciting, cool, and fascinating! Napping, crying, cuddling, playing, making friends, exploring--such a wealth of experiences await each new life."--Page [2] of cover.
Author
Series
Bear books (Karma Wilson) volume 7
Language
English
Description
When Bear discovers he has a loose tooth, his friends try to help make it fall out.
Didn't find it?
Can't find what you are looking for? Suggest a purchase. Submit Request