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Publisher
Clarkson Potter
Pub. Date
2023.
Edition
First American edition.
Physical Desc
206 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm
Language
English
Description
A landmark illustrated anthology of queer Greek and Roman love stories that reclaim and celebrate homosexual love and sensuality, from artist Luke Edward Hall and award-winning poet Seán Hewitt. For centuries, evidence of queer love in the ancient world has either been ignored or suppressed. Even today, only a few narratives are widely known: the wild romance of Achilles and Patroclus; the yearning love of Sappho's lyrics; and the three genders introduced...
2) Owls
Author
Publisher
Amicus/Amicus Ink
Pub. Date
[2018]
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
"This search-and-find book invites emergent readers to look for new vocabulary words and pictures while giving simple facts about an owl's body parts and behaviors"--
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Taylor Swift is a music star. As a child, Taylor knew she loved to sing. From her family's Christmas tree farm to her first Grammy award at age 20, this young star has accomplished a lot. And it was just the start! In 2018, Taylor decided to use her platform to speak out for causes that were important to her. This young star has so much she still wants to accomplish--and she has the determination to get it done! Learn about Taylor's journey as a...
4) South Africa
Author
Series
Publisher
Cavendish Square
Pub. Date
2024.
Edition
Second edition.
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Home to some of the most amazing wildlife in the world, South Africa is a land set apart by its geography and history. This book introduces readers to this southernmost African nation, including the animals and ethnic groups that live there, the cultural traditions and pastimes, and the structure of government. Readers will enjoy a comprehensive look at the culture of South Africa, past and present. Engaging and accessible text is paired with bright...
Author
Publisher
Rise x Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
2023.
Physical Desc
64 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"This delightfully fun exploration into the moon both informs and entertains, and helps young readers make sense of the world around them. The charming protagonist, Moon, sparsely narrates her story in eleven short chapters with text bubbles and vignettes sprinkled in to provide wit, style, and humor. Young audiences will immediately connect to the colorful, whimsical art and welcome a sense of accomplishment in devouring this unexpected, yet wholly...
Author
Publisher
Schiffer Kids
Pub. Date
2022.
Physical Desc
46 pages : color illustrations, plans ; 22 cm
Language
English
Description
Budding interior designers are encouraged to unleash their creativity in this book that shows them everything they need to know about the exciting world of interior design. Follow along as Taylor, an interior designer, turns the unfinished attic of her home into a beautiful living space. Learn about a designer's three main drawings--the floor plan, section, and elevation--and how to draw to scale. From planning to completion, this skill-building book...
Author
Publisher
Red Shed
Pub. Date
2022.
Physical Desc
96 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm.
Language
English
Description
The award-winning author and illustrator behind Darwin's Voyage of Discovery and Really Remarkable Reptiles turns his attention to the Renaissance man: Leonardo da Vinci. Leonardo da Vinci was a master of art, architecture, engineering, mathematics and more. Discover his relationship with the natural world, his futuristic inventions and the breadth of his artistic skill in this spellbinding celebration of his genius. Follow his early years - born...
Author
Language
English
Description
"Sonny Lamb is an affable, if floundering, rancher with the unfortunate habit of becoming a punchline in his Texas hometown. Most recently, he bought his own bull at auction, saving it from being sold to a slaughterhouse. But when a fire breaks out at a neighbors farm, Sonny makes headlines in another way: Not waiting for help, he bolts to the farm and heroically saves the family's daughter and her horse, riding the animal out of their burning barn....
Author
Series
Publisher
Wide Eyed Editions
Pub. Date
2023.
Physical Desc
76 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 27 cm
Language
English
Description
"Step into the shadows and trace the history of the vampire from ancient goddesses to Edward Cullen, not to mention Dracula, with this complete guide to the world's most beloved bloodsuckers." -- Back cover.
12) Veterans Day
Author
Series
Publisher
Jump!
Pub. Date
[2016]
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations ; 20 cm
Language
English
Description
Learn about the American holiday of Veterans Day and the ways people celebrate it.
13) Greece
Author
Publisher
Bellwether Media
Pub. Date
2024.
Physical Desc
24 pages : illustrations, map ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to Greece. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--
Author
Publisher
Library Tales Publishing, Inc
Pub. Date
2017
Physical Desc
253 pages : illustrations ; 27 cm
Language
English
Description
"How to Draw Cool Stuff shows simple step-by-step illustrations that make it easy for anyone to draw cool stuff with precision and confidence. These pages will guide you through the basic principles of illustration by concentrating on easy-to-learn shapes that build into complex drawings. With the step-by-step guidelines provided, anything can become easy to draw. This book contains a series of fun, hands-on exercises that will help you see line,...
15) Working dogs
Author
Series
Publisher
Grolier Educational
Pub. Date
1997
Physical Desc
48 pages : color illustrations ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
Describes distinctive physical characteristics, behavior, distribution throughout the world, and diet of these animals which are employed in various ways.
Author
Series
Publisher
Instant Help Books, an imprint of New Harbinger Publications, Inc
Pub. Date
[2023]
Physical Desc
xi, 149 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Racial trauma can reverberate for generations, and lead to anxiety, irritability, anger, rage, depression, low self-esteem, shame, and guilt. Teens are especially vulnerable to racial trauma, as they are still developing a sense of self and identity. The Racial Trauma Handbook for Teens provides readers with evidence-based cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) skills to heal the wounds of personal and intergenerational trauma, increase self-awareness,...
Author
Publisher
Calkins Creek, an imprint of Astra Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2023]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
333 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
This YA biography-in-verse of six important Black Americans from different eras, including Ona Judge, Frederick Douglass, Harriet Tubman, Ida B. Wells, Martin Luther King Jr., and Barack Obama, chronicles the diverse ways each fought racism and shows how much--and how little--has changed for Black Americans since our country's founding.
Author
Publisher
One World
Pub. Date
[2023]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
256 pages ; 21 cm
Language
English
Description
"In Ashkenazi Jewish folklore, a golem is a humanoid being created out of mud or clay and animated through secret prayers. Its sole purpose is to defend the Jewish people against the immediate threat of violence. It is always a rabbi who makes a golem, and always in a time of crisis. But Len Bronstein is no rabbi--he's a Brooklyn art teacher who steals a large quantity of clay from his school, gets extremely stoned, and manages to bring his creation...
Author
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2017]
Physical Desc
110 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 19 cm.
Language
English
Description
Collects three adventures in saving freshwater giants, including "Monster of the Mekong," in which Zeb Hogan shares his search for the giant catfish found in the Mekong River.
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