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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
Description
The Grinch tries to stop Christmas from arriving by stealing all the presents and food from the village, but much to his surprise it comes anyway.
The Grinch tries to stop Christmas from arriving by stealing all the presents and food from the village, but much to his surprise it comes anyway. Could Christmas be more than presents?
The Grinch, whose heart is two sizes too small, hates Who-ville's holiday celebrations, and plans to steal all the presents...
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Series
Pub. Date
2023.
Description
"Become an eyewitness to every US National Park in this picture-led reference guide that will take you on a visual tour of around 35 percent of the country's land. Through this book, explorers ages 9-12 years old can visit each National Park--from the icy windswept ranges of Wrangell-St Elias in Alaska to the sandy plains of Death Valley, the coral reefs of American Samoa, and the vast mangroves of the Everglades"--
Author
Pub. Date
2022.
Description
A stunning exploration of one of the hottest trends in garden design, nature-based planting with an eco-aware approach, featuring the work of leading designers such as Sean Hogan, Piet Oudolf, and Dan Pearson. Forget the mild, manicured gardens of the past: planting today is undergoing a revolution in taste and aesthetics. This is the first comprehensive overview of a new planting approach that is wild and natural by nature, reflecting the global...
Author
Pub. Date
2022.
Description
Libraries are so much more than collections of books. They are archives of knowledge, spaces of study, sources of inspiration and connection. Among the world's most universal and democratic places, they are also outstanding icons of architecture that represent the societies that built them.Temples of Books celebrates the world's oldest and grandest shrines to the written word, as well as new and tiny ones: from baroque palaces to micro-libraries made...
Author
Pub. Date
2023.
Description
"Hälle Flygare's interest in photography and wildlife began as a young man in Sweden. After his military service, he emigrated to Canada and pursued a forestry career and worked for Parks Canada. This book reflects his lifelong interest in photography and wildlife. For this book he obtained additional pictures from the very best wildlife photographers to showcase the greatest wilderness on earth. Dr. Valerius Geist, Dr. Geoffrey Holroyd and Dr. Wayne...
11) Argentina
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.6 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"Argentina is a country filled with natural resources, from its fertile land to its valuable minerals. In fact, the country's name comes from the word argentum, which is Latin for "silver." Find out more in Argentina, one of the titles in the Countries of the World series. Each title in this series takes readers on a journey through the diverse cultures, breathtaking geography, and rich history of one of the world's many countries. Countries of the...
Author
Pub. Date
2022.
Description
"Leopards are known for being shy and elusive, and leopard mothers are even more so. Imagine, then, having the rare opportunity to follow and photograph a mother leopard and her cubs. When world-renowned nature photographer Suzi Eszterhas was given the chance to do so, she jumped on a plane to Botswana. And through this collection of informative diary entries and stunning photos, readers are able to share this rare privilege. This compelling chronical...
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Series
Pub. Date
[2001]
Description
A treasured keepsake for residents and a perfect souvenir for visitors, this book captures the look and local color of this world-famous 1,200-mile strip of the Pacific Rim: its sounds and smells, its natural and human history, the world-famous cities of San Francisco and Los Angeles, the historic Spanish towns of Santa Barbara and Monterey, the wild Big Sur, and the quaint fishing villages of Mendocino and Eureka. The soul of the coast is revealed...
Author
Pub. Date
[2021]
Description
Award winning home stager, Karen Prince, helps homeowners through the home-staging process with a five-step, easy-to-follow guide. Featuring over 200 color photos, before-and-after shots, and practical design tips, Karen gives home sellers the plan and tools they need to help their homes look great online, and to appeal to buyers when they are in the home. Her advice has helped her many happy clients receive more offers, faster sales and higher selling...
Author
Pub. Date
[2021]
Description
"Filmmaker, photographer, and world-class mountaineer Jimmy Chin goes where few can follow to capture stunning images in death-defying situations. There and Back draws from his breathtaking portfolio of photographs, captured over twenty years during cutting-edge expeditions on all seven continents--from skiing Mount Everest, to an unsupported traverse of Tibet's Chang Tang Plateau on foot, to first ascents in Chad's Ennedi Desert and Antarctica's...
Author
Pub. Date
[2022]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.4 - AR Pts: 3
Description
"Take a journey to the Galápagos Islands to see Galápagos giant tortoises up close and discover how cutting-edge technology is helping scientists study and protect these gentle giants. Page Plus links in the book lead to videos of scientists in the field"--