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1) Dracula
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Language
English
Description
"Since its original publication in 1897, Dracula has spoken aloud some of our deepest cultural anxieties: fear of sexuality, xenophobia, homophobia, and distrust of The Other. One of the most recognizable and pervasive characters ever written, Stoker's Count Dracula is much more terrifying than the caped and fanged representation that has grown so familiar. The Count's menace lies not solely in his deadly bloodlust, but also in his harrowing ability...
Author
Publisher
Dark Horse Books
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
"Overwatch has taken the world by storm, boasting millions of players and gaining critical acclaim. Now, in this beautiful hardcover, Blizzard Entertainment reveals the creative process behind one of the most popular FPS games of all time! Filled with never-before-seen art as well as commentary provided by the game's development team, this book is sure to please any Overwatch fan"--Amazon.com.
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Language
English
Description
"More than 100 funny new poems from Jack Prelutsky, the nation's first children's poet laureate, in a wide array of poetic forms, from haiku to concrete poems and everything in between, and hilariously illustrated in black-and-white on every page"-- Provided by publisher.
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Language
English
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"Adapted from the edition written and published for adults by Knopf in 2020, this edition adapted for young readers covers more than two hundred species and includes more than 300 illustrations throughout. Author/illustrator David Sibley's exacting artwork and wide-ranging expertise brings observed behaviors vividly to life"-- Provided by publisher.
5) Mary Poppins
Author
Series
Mary Poppins series volume 1
Language
English
Description
"An extraordinary English nanny blows in on the East Wind with her parrot-headed umbrella and magic carpetbag and introduces her charges, Jane and Michael, to some delightful people and experiences." -- (Source of summary not specified)
Series
Publisher
Button Books
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
You may already know that Leonardo da Vinci painted the Mona Lisa, but did you know that he was dyslexic? Or that Bill Gates paid $30 million for one of his old notebooks? This graphic retelling of Leonardo's story gives children a colourful snapshot of his life and the world in which he grew up, while educating them on everything from the Renaissance to the magic of creativity.
7) Cicadas
Author
Series
Publisher
Jump!
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
"This photo-illustrated book for early readers tells about the life cycle of cicadas. Includes picture glossary"-- Provided by publisher.
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Series
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
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Description
Just when you think that you know everything there is to know about mummies, new ones are discovered! Packed with facts but light in tone, this book introduces young readers to the most compelling examples of mummies from all over the world. There are many books about Egyptian mummies, but Mummies Exposed! goes beyond what you expect and uncovers both old favorites and recent discoveries; among them a Moche princess in Peru, the bog people of England...
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Publisher
Abrams Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
The first children{u2019}s cookbook from New York Times bestselling author and popular food blogger Erin Gleeson, The Forest Feast for Kids, serves up kid-friendly vegetarian recipes that are quick, easy, and fun to make.
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Publisher
Norton Young Readers, an imprint of W.W. Norton & Company
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"What is it like to float weightlessly in the air? What happens if you vomit in your helmet during a spacewalk? How do astronauts go to the bathroom? Is it true that they don't shower? Can farts really be deadly in space? Best-selling Mary Roach has the answers. In this whip-smart, funny, and informative young readers adaptation of her best-selling Packing for Mars, Roach guides us through the irresistibly strange, frequently gross, and awe-inspiring...
11) The gift of home
Author
Publisher
Ten Peaks Press
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Home decor expert Bre Doucette invites you to explore the possibilities in every space of the place you call home. Bre reveals the secrets to loving where you live right now, while you implement fresh ideas that add beauty and purpose to every room"--Provided by publisher.
Publisher
Hoaki
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"The book begins by giving readers a brief history of the risograph while outlining the basic principles of the printing process, teaching them artistic printing techniques that will allow them to print with brighter, more expressive colors. With profiles of notable printers, examples of printed products and works from contributing print shops and information about design studios and artists from around the world, the book will broaden readers' printing...
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Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Dr. Yuki Hattori is Japan's leading cat doctor, and to him cats are the most beautiful animals in the world. His advice comes with little illustrations showing exactly what to look for as a cat owner - including charts showing how to interpret their different meows, the direction of their whiskers and the way their tail is pointing!
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Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
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Description
"Alone on his lot, a sturdy little house has stood for as long as anyone can remember, stoically weathering the storms. But one day, the wind brings change. One house, then another, is built off in the distance. Then a road is paved through his field, and more and more houses appear all around. The house closes his shutters to wait out this alarming development. But in the dark, the house notices he is no longer pushed by the snowdrifts or battered...
15) Ostriches
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Series
Language
English
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A book filled with interesting facts and information about ostriches, the world's largest birds.
Author
Pub. Date
2025.
Language
English
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"Tuberculosis has been entwined with humanity for millennia. Once romanticized as a malady of poets, today tuberculosis is seen as a disease of poverty that walks the trails of injustice and inequity we blazed for it. In 2019, author John Green met Henry Reider, a young tuberculosis patient at Lakka Government Hospital in Sierra Leone. John became fast friends with Henry, a boy with spindly legs and a big, goofy smile. In the years since that first...
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DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2020.
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...
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Publisher
Dorling Kindersley Publishing
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
Find out all about the unique and beautiful kingdoms of life at a microscopic scale and how every organism meets the challenges of survival no matter its size. The perfect book for people who enjoy photography, nature and biology.-- Amazon.
Author
Publisher
Penguin Life
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"From the New York Times bestselling author of Eating the Sun and Lost in Translation, a gorgeously illustrated love letter to everything that is beautiful, and a manifesto for those who are struggling to remember or recognize what beauty is. People are increasingly baffled as to what they can call beautiful, what they should call beautiful, and whether or not they are able to apply beautiful to themselves or to the things around them. Our outdated...
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