Geography and maps

Through easy-to-read questions and answers, readers learn about maps of the world, and what they reveal about earth's people and resources, including charts, diagrams, and an activity section

Pirates

Who was the most famous pirate of all? What happened to pirates who broke the rules? And why did pirates sometimes prefer to eat in the dark? You'll find out the answers and many more swashbuckling facts in this fascinating book.

A medieval castle

Step inside a medieval castle and discover for yourself what it was like to live and work inside its massive walls. Superb illustrations and thoroughly researched information provide a vivid and intimate look at every aspect of castle life. You will see the craftsmen and builders at work, witness a great dinner in the main hall, learn about the life of the lord and lady, learn how a page became…

The Usborne first encyclopedia of history

Edition

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ISBN/ISSN

0439787173

Collation

64 pages : illustration ; 27 cm

Series Title

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Call Number

909 CHA

People, places & things

People, Places, & Things can help you impress your friends with some pretty incredible information! It's written proof confirming the age-old adage that truth is often stranger than fiction. Can you believe that there are fish that fly, a spider that spits, and a bark that sails? You'll be delighted with all kinds of hard-to-believe facts.

The important book

Margaret Wise Brown, the New York Times bestselling author of the perennial classics Goodnight Moon and Runaway Bunny, asks children to think deeply about the importance of everyday objects, from apples to spoons. With lyrical words and vivid illustrations by Caldecott winner Leonard Weisgard, The Important Book shows children just how important everyday objects can be. What is the most imp…

I love you : a rebus poem

The author of the I Spy series offers preschoolers a gently illustrated poetic tale with simple text, pictures to decode, and a loving message to share. By the illustrator of the Caldecott Honor book, Alphabetics.

Thirteen moons on turtle's back : a Native American year of moons

In Native American legend, the thirteen scales on Old Turtle's back hold the key to the thirteen cycles of the moon and the changing seasons. These lyrical poems and striking paintings celebrate the wonder of the seasons, from the Northern Cheyenne's Moon of the Popping Trees to the Big Moon of the Abenaki.

Thirteen moons on turtle's back : a Native American year of moons

Edition

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ISBN/ISSN

0590995081

Collation

16 pages : illustration ; 27 cm

Series Title

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Call Number

811 BRU

Plastic

Discusses what plastic is, how it's manufactured, and some of the products made from plastic.