Owl babies

"I want my mommy!" Three baby owls awake one night to find their mother gone, and they can’t help but wonder where she is. What is she doing? When will she be back? What scary things move all around them? Stunning illustrations from striking perspectives capture the anxious little owls as they worry. Not surprisingly, joyous flapping and dancing and bouncing greet the mother’s return, lendi…

Working together

Simple text and photographs introduce the benefits of working together to get jobs done.

Dealing with differences

Provides tips and advice to children on how to interact with people who are different from themselves.

Ordinary genius : the story of Albert Einstein

What do you think of when you hear the name Albert Einstein? Perhaps you picture an old man with rumpled clothing, a halo of wild white hair, and an impish grin. You might know that he developed two of the most important and complex theories in science, the theories of relativity. You probably think of the word genius. Albert Einstein may have been a genius--but he was also much more than that.…

Ordinary genius : the story of Albert Einstein

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ISBN/ISSN

1575050676

Collation

95 pages : illustration ; 22 cm

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Call Number

925 EIN

Spotlight on the Edwardian era

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ISBN/ISSN

1852100087

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78 pages : illustration ; 23 cm

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Call Number

941 MAR

The frightful first world war

Readers can discover all the foul facts about the Frightful First World War, including what the 'Fat King' did with food scraps and dead horses, how sniffing your own pee could save your life in a gas attack and why a pair of old socks gave away top German secrets. With a bold, accessible new look and a heap of extra-horrible bits, these bestselling titles are sure to be a huge hit with yet ano…

Fantastic world of birds

Fantastic World of Birds reveals these often flamboyant animals in all their vivid glory. Stunning images of groups of birds appear as whole page illustrations. Facing pages feature lively and often surprising nuggets of information on each of the pictured animals. This stylish and concise treatment is bound to intrigue and engage all readers.

The emperor's egg

"Students who are wild about penguins and classrooms doing units on them will find THE EMPEROR'S EGG an action-packed read." - SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL Can you imagine spending the winter outdoors in Antarctica without anything at all to eat? That’s just what the male Emperor penguin does. While his mate is off swimming in the ocean and catching loads of fish, he stands around in the freezin…

The animal book : over 100 incredible creatures and how we share the planet w…

Get ready for a walk on the wild side through every continent on Earth! Kids can discover the animal kingdom like never before in Lonely Planet Kids' The Animal Book, a beautiful encyclopedia featuring over 100 incredible creatures, from the grey wolf and green anaconda, to the bald eagle and emperor penguin. Packed with facts and illustrations, it also explores our relationship with these a…