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Penguins : the ultimate guide

De Roy, Tui, https://isni.org/isni/0000000117976542

A guide for bird enthusiasts and armchair naturalists covers all eighteen species of the world's penguins and includes discussions on penguin conservation, species profiles, facts, and tips on where to see penguins in the wild.

Date Published:2022

How to read literature like a professor : a lively and entertaining guide to reading between the lines

Foster, Thomas C.,

How'd he do that? -- Every trip is a quest (except when it's not) -- Nice to eat with you: acts of communion -- Nice to eat you: acts of vampires -- Now, where have I seen her before? -- When in doubt, it's from Shakespeare ... -- ... Or the Bible -- Hanseldee and Greteldum -- It's Greek to me -- It's more than just rain or snow -- Never stand next to the hero -- Interlude: does he mean that? -- ... More than it's gonna hurt you: concerning violence -- Is that a symbol? -- It's all political -- Yes, she's a Christ figure, too -- Flights of fancy -- It's all about sex ... -- ... Except sex -- If she comes up, it's baptism -- Geography matters ... -- ... So does season -- Interlude: One story -- Marked for greatness -- He's blind for a reason, you know -- It's never just heart disease ... and rarely just illness -- Don't read with your eyes -- It's my symbol and I'll cry if I want to -- Is he serious? and other ironies -- Test case -- Postlude: Who's in charge here? -- Envoi. "A lively and entertaining introduction to literature and literary basics, including symbols, themes and contexts, that shows you how to make your everyday reading experience more rewarding and enjoyable. While many books can be enjoyed for their basic stories, there are often deeper literary meanings interwoven in these texts. [This book] helps us to discover those hidden truths by looking at literature with the eyes-- and the literary codes-- of the ultimate professional reader, the college professor. What does it mean when a literary hero is traveling along a dusty road? When he hands a drink to his companion? When he's drenched in a sudden rain shower? Ranging from major themes to literary models, narrative devices and form, [the author] provides us with a broad overview of literature-- a world where a road leads to a quest, a shared meal may signify a communion, and rain, whether cleansing or destructive, is never just a shower-- and shows us how to make our reading experience more enriching, satisfying, and fun. This revised edition includes new chapters, a new preface and epilogue, and incorporates updated teaching points that [the author] has developed over the past decade."--Amazon.com.

Date Published:2017

Octopus moon

Pyron, Bobbie,

Recently diagnosed with depression, fifth-grader Pearl struggles with self-care and self-love amidst a sea of changes.

Date Published:2025

Journey of the humpbacks

Originally published in Colombia as El vuelo de las jorobadas. Translation of: Vuelo de las jorobadas. "The amazing migration of humpback whales, explored through lyrical language, fascinating infographics, and colorful art. Come meet the humpback whales: we'll travel with them from the Antarctic to the Colombian Pacific, back where they were born. Let's learn about how their fins help them swim, how long they can live, why and how they sing, how their calves grow up, and how they fit into the baleen whale family. As we migrate with these marine mammals, we'll discover the joy of sharing our planet with these incredible creatures. Created in collaboration with humpback whale researchers, this browsable book welcomes readers to follow the animals for their full adventure or enjoy a few intriguing facts along the way. Journey of the Humpbacks is the perfect read for aspiring marine biologists, avid whale-watchers, and anyone who's ever dreamed of diving beneath the waves"-- Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2025

Let's be bees

Harris, Shawn, (Artist),

"Neil Porter Books." "A parent and child play make-believe as a variety of animals, plants, and forces of nature"--

Date Published:2025

Broken

Fang, X.,

Date Published:2025

Fireworks

Burgess, Matthew, https://id.oclc.org/worldcat/entity/E39PCjGWVD68mKRxhhQhQQCTgX

Part poem, part portable fireworks display with a vertical gatefold, this POB picture book from the award-winning team of Matthew Burgess and Catia Chien highlights the simple delights of a steamy July day in the city as two siblings eagerly await a spectacular fireworks display. POP! As a hot day sizzles into evening, everyone on stoops and sidewalks looks skyward on this special summer night -- the Fourth of July! Words and art blossom into flowers of fire across the sky, making this a perfect read for firework enthusiasts in cities and suburbs everywhere. POP! POP!

Date Published:2025

You're my little star : a touch-and-feel book

On textured board pages. You're my little star, shining brilliant and bright, sweet as a lamb settling in for the night. Little ones will love seeing themselves in the mirrors, lifting the flaps, and petting the soft animals settling in for bed in this interactive board book from the World of Eric Carle!

Date Published:2025

Maisy's rocket

Cover title. On die-cut board pages. Fly to space in Maisy's rocket in this shaped board book. Three, two, one - blast off! Maisy is going to space in her rocket! Join Maisy as she puts on her space suit, delivers food to the astronauts and carries out essential repairs in this latest addition to the ever-popular Maisy shaped board book series.

Date Published:2024

Xolo

Barba Higuera, Donna,

"It is said the mighty feathered serpent god, Quetzalcoatl, helped create the earth. He is the hero who stole back the bones of humanity from the evil god of the Underworld. In his quest to bring humans to the earth, Quetzalcoatl's dog-headed twin brother, Xolotl, was present. Not much is known of Xolotl, the god of lightning, death, and misfortune. A monster. This is what really happened. From Newbery Medalist Donna Barba Higuera comes a singular twist on the Aztec myth of the origin of man-and man's best friend-illustrated throughout with stunning full-color art from Mariana Ruiz Johnson"--

Date Published:2025

All the blues in the sky

Watson, Renée,

When thirteen-year-old Sage's best friend dies, Sage struggles with grief and feels that she is at fault, but when she joins a grief group, she slowly learns to heal.

Date Published:2025

The teacher of Nomad land

Nayeri, Daniel,

"With Iran being squeezed between the forces of Great Britain and the Soviet Union, a boy valiantly tries to protect his sister from Nazi spies, soldiers, and hunger"--

Date Published:2025

Ten Little Dinosaur Eggs (Little Squishies): A Color & Matching Book

Priddy Books

Toddlers will love matching the dinosaurs to the colorful squishy eggs in Ten Little Dinosaur Eggs, a vibrant touch-and-feel book by Priddy Books. Each dinosaur mommy has a unique pattern that children can match to one of the squishy eggs. Once found, children can turn the page to see the mommy dinosaur playing with her new baby.

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The bedtime book

Parr, Todd,

"Megan Tingley Books" - from title page. "Animals are trying to fall asleep, but there are so many things to do before getting ready for bed"--

Date Published:2021

Flush! flush! flush!

Florian, Douglas,

"Don't forget to flush! flush! flush! after using the toilet! This adorable rhyming board book teaches little ones all the steps to potty training"--

Date Published:2025

Busted

Twelve-year-old's Oscar and Natasha assist an ex-mobster retiree bust out of his retirement community in exchange for money to help Oscar and his grandfather stay in their home.

Date Published:2025

Rumpelstiltskin

Barnett, Mac,

A humorous retelling of Rumpletstiltskin, the story of a mysterious gnomelike man who helps the daughter of a miller spin straw into gold in exchange for her firstborn child.

Date Published:2025

Akeem keeps bees! : a close-up look at the honey makers and pollinators of Sankofa Farms

Bell, Kamal E.,

Includes index. "This vibrantly illustrated book for kids aged 6 to 10 traces a year in the real-life apiary of Sankofa Farms as a father (the author) teaches his young son, Akeem, the basics of beekeeping. Told from Akeem's perspective, Akeem Keeps Bees! begins with the arrival and installation of a package of bees and follows the sequence of beekeeping tasks throughout the year, as Akeem and his dad inspect the hive, find the queen, deal with a swarm, harvest honey, and prepare for winter"--

Date Published:2025

Big bike, little bike

Gillis, Kellie DuBay,

"A charming cast of different animals approach the same simple bike, in a story that celebrates how circumstances can change perspective and how far one's perspective -- and one bike -- can take someone. A bike. Is it a big bike or a little bike? Fast or slow? Dirty or clean? It all depends on who is taking it for a ride. Big Bike, Little Bike will wheel riders and readers away on a hilarious and heartfelt journey!"--

Date Published:2025

Just in case : saving seeds in the Svalbard Global Seed Vault

Clendenan, Megan, 1977-,

"Deep in the mountains of Norway, the Svalbard Seed Bank stores seeds of the world's food supply"--

Date Published:2025