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Author
Series
Publisher
Sleeping Bear Press
Pub. Date
[2022]
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 24 x 29 cm
Language
English
Description
"Following the alphabet, poetry and expository text explain and showcase the cultural traditions and contributions of Asian Americans throughout U.S. history. Topics include traditions in food, family, and social celebrations, as well as key moments in history and milestone achievements"--
Author
Publisher
Simon & Schuster
Pub. Date
2013
Edition
1st Simon & Schuster hardcover ed.
Physical Desc
x, 347 p. : map ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Part of the Pentagon's most daring and controversial attempt since Vietnam to bring social science to the Afghanistan battlefield, three tough-minded American civilians find their humanity tested and their lives forever changed by this little-known mission.
23) Grave secrets
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
Facing the most heartbreaking case of her career, Temperance Brennan investigates shallow graves where fading clues begin to emerge. Two decades ago something savage happened in this village -- soldiers massacred its women and children.
Author
Series
Publisher
Carolrhoda Books
Pub. Date
c2009
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 9 - AR Pts: 6
Physical Desc
144 p. ; col. ill. ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
Sally M. Walker works alongside scientists as they excavate colonial-era graves and examine fragile 400-year-old skeletons. See what they can determine about these early Americans-a ship's captain, an indentured servant, and others-from studying their bones.
Author
Series
Publisher
PowerKids Press/Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Pub. Date
2018.
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Readers will lose their heads over this fascinating guide to crafting like the Tudors! They'll travel back to the English courts where the Tudors ruled for over a century, from King Henry VII to Queen Elizabeth I. As they craft, readers will learn amazing facts about life during the Tudor reign. This intriguing (and often vicious!) period of history will inspire curiosity and creativity. Hands-on art activities immerse readers in another time and...
Author
Series
Publisher
Britannica Educational Publishing
Pub. Date
2018.
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm
Language
English
Description
Many communities are large and diverse, supporting a lively and interesting mix of people and places that deliver a variety of services. Small and large businesses, shops, public and private organizations, places of learning, health facilities, and more all serve the citizens of a community. This resource Informs and involves readers through a variety of sidebars, and it aligns with national curriculum standards for social studies and economics. Readers...
Author
Series
Publisher
Britannica Educational Publishing
Pub. Date
2018.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm
Language
English
Description
The strength of a community often is determined by the resources available where it is located. This resource discusses both man-made resources (such as dams, bridges, roads, buildings, and industry) as well as renewable and non-renewable natural resources (including soil, water, forests, and energy). The text further explores how such resources affect a community's health as well as the prosperity and opportunities of its members. Young readers will...
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Around the globe, mythologies help us understand people and their relationship with the world. Some mythologies have stories that tell how the world was created. Belief systems also include powerful gods and goddesses as well as daring heroes and terrifing creatures. In Gods, Heroes, and Mythology, learn about all these stories, their importance in the cultures they came from, and how the continue to influence society today.
29) Holi
Author
Series
Publisher
Bullfrog Books
Pub. Date
[2017]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 0.8 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
"This photo-illustrated book for early readers describes the Hindu festival of Holi and the things people do to celebrate it. Includes picture glossary and index."--
Author
Publisher
Redwood Press
Pub. Date
2019.
Physical Desc
120 pages : illustrations (mostly color) ; 20 cm
Language
English
Description
This Atom Bomb in Me traces what it felt like to grow up suffused with American nuclear culture in and around the atomic city of Oak Ridge, Tennessee. As a secret city during the Manhattan Project, Oak Ridge enriched the uranium that powered Little Boy, the bomb that destroyed Hiroshima. The city was a major nuclear production site throughout the Cold War, adding something to each and every bomb in the United States arsenal. Even today, Oak Ridge...
Author
Publisher
Pegasus Books
Pub. Date
[2022]
Edition
First Pegasus Books hardcover edition
Physical Desc
xiii, 274 pages, 16 pages of plates : illustrations ; 22 cm
Language
English
Description
In exploring how Icelanders interact with nature-and their idea that elves live among us-Nancy Marie Brown shows us how altering our perceptions of the environment can be a crucial first step toward saving it.
Icelanders believe in elves.
Why does that make you laugh?, asks Nancy Marie Brown in this wonderfully quirky exploration of our interaction with nature. Looking for answers in history, science, religion, and art-from ancient times to today-Brown...
Author
Series
Publisher
Core Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2019]
Physical Desc
48 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
Romulus, founder of Rome; Minerva, the goddess of wisdom; and beautiful spirits called nymphs are well-known subjects of Roman mythology. Roman Gods, Heroes, and Mythology explores the gods, heroes, creatures, and stories of Roman mythology, in addition to examining their influence today.
Author
Series
Publisher
Core Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
2019.
Physical Desc
48 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
"The world's creator, Brahma; the warrior-goddess Durga; and the snake-like nagas are important subjects of Indian mythology. Indian Gods, Heroes, and Mythology explores the gods, heroes, creatures, and stories of Indian mythology, in addition to examining their influence today." -- From publisher's website.
Author
Series
Publisher
Core Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
2019.
Physical Desc
48 pages : color illustrations, map ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
The hero Momotaro, the sun goddess Amaterasu, and the Buddha are important subjects of Japanese mythology. Japanese Gods, Heroes, and Mythology explores the gods, heroes, creatures, and stories of Japanese mythology, in addition to examining their influence today.
Author
Series
Publisher
Core Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
2019.
Physical Desc
48 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
"Important subjects of Chinese mythology include Emperor Huang Di, the goddess of immortality Xiwangmu, and the winged dragon Yinglong. Chinese Gods, Heroes, and Mythology explores the gods, heroes, creatures, and stories of Chinese mythology, in addition to examining their influence today." --
Author
Series
Publisher
Core Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
2019.
Physical Desc
48 pages ; color illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
Celtic mythology is filled with many important subjects, including the giant Finn MacCool, the Mother Goddess Danu, and the mysterious selkies who could appear as seals or humans. Celtic Gods, Heroes, and Mythology explores the gods, heroes, creatures, and stories of Celtic mythology, in addition to examining their influence today. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
Author
Series
Publisher
Core Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
2019.
Physical Desc
48 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
Discusses Egyptian mythology and its origins, the structure of the mythological world, and the gods, goddesses, and heroes featured in legend.
Author
Series
Publisher
Core Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
2019.
Physical Desc
48 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
Greek Gods, Heroes, and Mythology explores the gods, heroes, creatures, and stories of Greek mythology, in addition to examining their influence today.
39) Crow
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
This title introduces readers to the Crow people and covers traditional ways of life, including social structure, homes, food, art, clothing, and more. Also discussed is contact with Europeans and American settlers, as well as how the people keep their culture alive today.
Author
Publisher
Little, Brown and Company
Pub. Date
2016.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
185 pages ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
The maestro storyteller and reporter provocatively argues that what we think we know about speech and human evolution is wrong.
Tom Wolfe, whose legend began in journalism, takes us on an eye-opening journey that is sure to arouse widespread debate. THE KINGDOM OF SPEECH is a captivating, paradigm-shifting argument that speech--not evolution--is responsible for humanity's complex societies and achievements.
From Alfred Russel Wallace, the Englishman...