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121) Canaletto
Author
Series
Publisher
Phaidon
Pub. Date
1994
Language
English
Description
"Giovanni Antonio Canaletto (1697-1768) is one of the most popular of all old master painters. His views of Venice and London are much celebrated and admired. Canaletto began his career as a scene-painter with his father and his early work, such as the Architectural Capriccio of 1723, reflects this training. Unlike most of his fellow artists, Canaletto was interested in depicting the world around him, but he was more than a mere recorder of the amazing...
Author
Publisher
Faber & Faber
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"Twelve-year-old Eli is an apprentice librarian at the largest library in the world. But when his grandmother falls ill, he enters the Glorious Race of Magical Beasts to raise money for her treatment. This annual race is always held in the most perilous places and is full of spiky dangers. Most participants seek out unicorns and dragons to help them on their conquest. But not Eli. He embarks on this journey with his trusted pet and friend, Humphrey,...
124) Legends of the game
Author
Series
Publisher
Jump!, Inc
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"What does it mean to be the best in the world at something? From soccer to tennis, meet the legends of the game. The grapheme /g/ is featured in this title. Legends of the Game is part of Decodables by Jump!, a comprehensive library of decodable leveled readers that follow a sequenced approach to phonics instruction. Young readers will enjoy colorful, photo-packed nonfiction as they follow a prescribed format supported by the science of reading that...
125) NFL
Author
Series
Publisher
Essential Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"This tile tells the story of the National Football League, from its founding a century ago to its status today as a world-class showcase for football talent. Readers will learn about the league's stars, coaches, and venues, as well as iconic playoff moments and controversies within the sport. Features include infographics, a glossary, websites, source notes, and an index."--Amazon.
Author
Series
Publisher
Essential Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"Forests and jungles are bursting with life, attracting many hikers, campers, and other adventurers. But spending time in a forest or jungle has potentially deadly risks. This title examines the experiences of people who have faced death in forests and jungles and survived. Readers will learn about the unique features and dangers of forests and jungles and discover how to prepare for and stay safe on an adventure in these regions"--Provided by publisher....
127) The solar war
Author
Series
Publisher
Black Library
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"Terra now lies within the Warmaster's sights, the Throneworld and the seat of his father's rule. Horus' desire is nothing less than the death of the Emperor of Mankind and the utter subjugation of the Imperium. He has become the ascendant vessel of Chaos, and amassed a terrible army with which to enact his will and vengeance. But the way to the Throne will be hard as the primarch Rogal Dorn, the Praetorian and protector of Terra, marshals the defences....
128) NHL
Author
Series
Publisher
Essential Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"This title tells the story of the National Hockey League, from its founding in Canada more than a century ago to its status today as a world-class showcase for hockey talent. Readers will learn about the league's stars, coaches, and venues, as well as its Stanley Cup and controversies within the sport. Features include infographics, a glossary, websites, source notes, and an index."--Amazon.
129) Jobs in sports
Author
Series
Publisher
Core Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
The world of sports is made up of many different workers. Coaches, trainers, and medical professionals provide support for athletes, helping them stay fit and improve their skills. Other workers make sporting events possible. They clean venues, sell food and drinks, or report on sports news. Jobs in Sports explores a wide variety of careers in the field, covering the education and skills needed for each job. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful...
130) Dance
Author
Series
Publisher
Early Encyclopedias, an imprint of Abdo Reference
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Dance gives readers a chance to explore different types of dances, including ballet, ballroom, hip-hop, jazz, and tap. Alongside exciting photos and infographics, the text highlights key movements, famous dance icons, and competitions in the sport. Features include a glossary, additional resources, and an index." -
Author
Publisher
Quill Tree Books, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"In this stunning picture book about renowned architect I. M. Pei, award-winning author Julie Leung and captivating illustrator Yifan Wu unite to tell the story of the man who changed architecture forever with his forward-thinking shapes. As a boy in Shanghai, Ioeh Ming Pei was awestruck by the enormous buildings that popped up around him every day. He quickly figured out exactly what he wanted to be when he grew up--an architect who designed skyscrapers...
132) The letters we keep
Author
Publisher
Skyscape
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"It doesn't take long for ambitious freshman and aspiring engineer Jessie Ahuja to learn about two university legends. One is the haunted history of Davidson Tower, where more than fifty years ago, two ill-fated lovers disappeared in a devastating fire. The other is Ravi Kumar, a privileged billionaire nepo baby who's aggravatingly charming and occupying more brain space than Jessie has room for. Things change when a campus prank locks them both in...
Author
Series
Publisher
Quarry
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"Begin with solid drawing fundamentals that demonstrate how to draw manga characters and learn to add accessories and your own unique style. Through step-by-step drawings, discover how to draw fantasy characters, including fairies, witches, wizards, and more."--
134) The war encyclopedia
Author
Series
Publisher
Encyclopedias, An Imprint of Abdo Reference
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
Since the founding of the United States, wars have shaped the nation's history. This title explores the major conflicts in which the US military has been involved, examining the causes of these wars, how they were fought, and what their results were. Features include a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Encyclopedias is an imprint of Abdo Reference, a division of ABDO.
135) Yellowstone sabotage
Author
Series
Campground Kids volume 6
Publisher
Spotlight
Pub. Date
2024.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
Description
The Campground Kids are ready for their next adventure backcountry camping at Yellowstone National Park. Expecting a peaceful sightseeing vacation, the kids quickly realize this trip is far from relaxing. They suddenly find themselves stranded in the park, threatened by grizzlies and bison. To top this off, the kids run into a scientist named Dr. Y who needs their help. When they learn Dr. Y's equipment is mysteriously missing, Isaiah, Sadie, and...
136) WNBA
Author
Series
Publisher
Essential Library, An Imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"This title tells the story of the Women's National Basketball Association, from its founding in the 1990s to its status today as a world-class showcase for basketball talent. Readers will learn about the league's stars, teams, and coaches, as well as player efforts to earn higher pay. Features include infographics, a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index."--Amazon.
137) MLB
Author
Series
Publisher
Essential Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"This title tells the story of Major League Baseball, from its beginnings more than a century ago to its status today as the home of America's pastime. Readers will learn about the league's greatest stars, coaches, and dynasties, as well as the most iconic ballparks and sport-rocking scandals. Features include infographics, a glossary, websites, source notes, and an index."--Amazon.
138) Zion gold rush
Author
Series
Campground Kids volume 3
Publisher
Spotlight
Pub. Date
2024.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
Description
When Isaiah's dad is hired to print 3D dinosaur bones, his family is invited to join him. On this trip, the kids are glamping--enjoying the luxury of an RV instead of camping in tents. Attending a park-sponsored stargazing event, Isaiah, Sadie, and Ethan overhear a ranger tell his favorite legend of a gold mine hidden in Zion. While exploring the park, they venture off to investigate an intriguing narrow path. Unexpectedly, they stumble across a...
Author
Series
Publisher
Adams Media
Pub. Date
[2005]
Language
English
Description
Sure, you can tell red wine from white wine, but where do you go from there? You know how complex the intricacies of wine stewardship can be: How do you make sense of the label and learn to identify a good wine by the way it looks or smells? The Everything Wine Book is your one-stop shop for conquering the world of wine-one grape at a time!
Author
Publisher
Manning Publications Co
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
David invents 24 Regex problems he calls puzzles and shows you how to tackle each one. When he's done, he has Copilot and ChatGPT work the same puzzles. What they produce intrigues him. Which side is likelier to get it right? Which will write simple and elegant code? Which makes smarter use of lesser known Regex library features? Read the book to find out. David also offers AI best practices, showing how smart prompts return better results. By the...