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2) Ladybugs
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Language
English
Formats
Description
"This new and updated edition presents the latest scientific information on ladybugs in language accessible for young readers through bright illustrations, informative diagrams, and easy-to-read text. Kids will rethink what they know about the little red bug while being introduced to biology vocabulary and environmentalism. See the ladybug grow from an egg to an adult. Explore just some of the different colorings and markings from the thousands of...
Author
Series
Publisher
Penguin Workshop, an imprint of Penguin Random House
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"A thoughtful and age-appropriate introduction to an unimaginable event--the Holocaust. The Holocaust was a genocide on a scale never before seen, with as many as twelve million people killed in Nazi death camps--six million of them Jews. Gail Herman traces the rise of Hitler and the Nazis, whose rabid anti-Semitism led first to humiliating anti-Jewish laws, then to ghettos all over Eastern Europe, and ultimately to the Final Solution. She presents...
Author
Series
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
"Asteroids come in all shapes and sizes--and hit our planet in them, too. But what happens if a catastrophically large one approaches earth? By looking on the ground at historical asteroid craters and present-day falls, and up into space for the big ones yet to come, a wide variety of scientists are trying to figure out how to track asteroids--and how to avoid devastating impacts in the future."-- Provided by publisher.
6) Autumn
Author
Publisher
Picture Window Books
Pub. Date
2003.
Language
English
Description
Examines how autumn brings observable changes in weather, nature and people.
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"With their striking appearance and distinctive hoot, hoot, owls are one of the most recognizable birds in the world. But did you know there are more than 200 types of owls living in the world? This new and updated edition, vetted by an expert, includes the latest information on owl sizes and statistics, their varied nesting habits, and the current conservation efforts to save these endangered birds. With their striking appearance and distinctive...
10) Spring
Author
Publisher
Picture Window Books
Pub. Date
2003.
Language
English
Description
Examines how spring brings observable changes in weather, nature and people.
11) Cambodia
Author
Series
Publisher
Cavendish Square Publishing
Pub. Date
[2026]
Language
English
Description
"While the Cambodia of today has its roots in ancient times, the country has undergone a rapid transformation. As Cambodians adapt to new technologies, the culture of the people remains resilient. Their customs and ceremonies, holidays and celebrations, are thriving. The dominant religion of Buddhism is integrally connected to most people's daily lives, and many festivals revolve around religious traditions. A small minority of Cambodians practice...
Author
Publisher
Godwin Books, Henry Holt and Company
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
Power to the Parasites! lets you in on a secret: Parasites are all around you, all the time, quietly running the world. You might think of them as slimy, disgusting freeloaders: tapeworms, roundworms, ticks, and lice, too small to be important and too wicked to be liked. But by the end of this book, you'll realize that sometimes parasites are the good guys. Learn where you're most likely to find parasites in your food (heads up - you might not want...
15) A beetle is shy
Author
Language
English
Description
From the acclaimed duo Dianna Hutts Aston and Sylvia Long comes this gorgeous look at the fascinating world of beetles. From fireflies to rainbow scarab beetles, an incredible variety of beetles is showcased here in all their splendor. Poetic in voice and elegant in design, this carefully researched book will spark the imagination of children in a classroom reading circle as well as on a parent's lap. -- Provided by dustjacket.
17) Severance
Author
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Formats
Description
After an epidemic causes most New Yorkers to flee, Candace Chen stays behind and continues her routine: going to work, getting paid, and blogging about the deserted city. Eventually, though, Candace will have to leave--putting her at the mercy of a power-hungry IT specialist named Bob.
18) Halloween is
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Language
English
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Description
Describes the origins and history of Halloween traditions and festivities from ancient times to the present day.











