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Author
Publisher
Storey Publishing
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"Originally published in 2000 with endorsements from E.O. Wilson and Jane Goodall, Clare Walker Leslie's Keeping a Nature Journal was at the forefront of the nature observation and journaling movement. Leslie's approach has long been acclaimed for its accessible style of teaching people to see, witness, and appreciate the wonders of nature, and her classic guide is still used by individuals, groups, and educators ranging from elementary school teachers...
Author
Publisher
Thames and Hudson
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"A darkly evocative compendium of images exploring natural, constructed, imaginary, and subconscious underworlds, curated by renowned image collector and social media figure Stephen Ellcock. Underworlds takes readers on a captivating visual odyssey to the underbelly of everything, beginning with depictions of life and natural systems existing beneath the surface of the Earth and ending with imagery that emanates from the depths of our subconscious....
Author
Publisher
Artisan Books
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Equal parts photo-rich lookbook, and cultural commentary, Fly: The Big Book of Basketball Fashion is the story of the extraordinary intersection of high fashion and basketball, from the league's inception to today, and celebrates the iconic style of NBA athletes. Each chapter explores the style of an era and the cultural influences that shaped it: The league’s inception in 1949, pre-Civil Rights Movement, when the NBA was mostly comprised...
Author
Publisher
Abrams
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
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Description
"Featuring exclusive concept art, character and costume sketches, and vehicle and creature designs by Lucasfilm Publishing and its partners, this official companion to Star Wars: The High Republic (Phase One) offers fans a definitive, behind-the-scenes look at an ambitious new era of Star Wars storytelling"--
"Featuring exclusive concept art, character and costume sketches, and vehicle and creature designs by Lucasfilm Publishing and its partners,...
Author
Publisher
Tuttle Publishing
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"This book is your ultimate guide to Japan's scariest creatures! Yokai come in every imaginable shape and form--from frightening ghosts and cruel demons to cute fairies and enchanted animals. They can be evil monsters, harmless tricksters or prophets of doom, depending on their inclination. This book profiles 100 of the most fascinating Yokai, including: Tengu: A powerful Yokai that often takes human form with wings and a large nose who lives in mountains...
Author
Series
Publisher
Clarion Books, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
Uses infographics to explore an compare animals by their size, speed, life spans, and more.
"In this latest stunning, informative reader in Steve Jenkins's By the Numbers series, we dive deep into the world of animals and insects. From the smallest known species of snake to the sleepiest mammals, Animal Facts By the Numbers provides readers of all ages with the ultimate animal trivia knowledge."--
Author
Series
Publisher
Arcadia Publishing
Pub. Date
1999.
Language
English
Description
"Join author and Louisiana historian Eric J. Brock on a visual tour of the most captivating New Orleans burial sites - above ground! The mysticism of cemeteries is inescapable and the cemeteries of New Orleans are no exception. They have long enticed residents and visitors alike with their beauty and rich history. We are intrigued by the way these sacred cities of the dead have the ability to both fascinate and unnerve us at the same time. Within...
Author
Publisher
Abrams
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
In the 1970s, mass-produced, cheaply printed science fiction novels were thriving. The paper was rough, the titles outrageous, and the cover art astounding. Over the course of the decade, a stable of talented painters, comic book artists, and designers produced thousands of the most eye-catching book covers to ever grace bookstore shelves (or spinner racks). Curiously, the pieces commissioned for these covers often had very little to do with the contents...
Author
Publisher
Atria Books, Melcher Media
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
''One of Oprah’s Favorite Things of 2023. Celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Pulitzer Prize–winning masterpiece The Color Purple—as well as the acclaimed 1985 film from Steven Spielberg, the Tony-winning Broadway musical, and the all-new film adaptation with this gorgeously designed exploration of the novel’s enduring legacy, featuring contributions from Alice Walker, Oprah Winfrey, Steven Spielberg, Colman Domingo, Fantasia Barrino, Danny...
Author
Series
Hitchhiker volume 1
Publisher
Del Rey
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
This is the story of Arthur Dent, who, seconds before Earth is demolished to make way for a galactic freeway, is plucked off the planet by his friend, Ford Prefect, who has been posing as an out-of-work actor for the last fifteen years but is really a researcher for the revised edition of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. Together they begin a journey through the galaxy aided by quotes from The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, with the words...
11) The mysteries
Author
Publisher
Andrews McMeel Publishing
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"In a fable for grown-ups by cartoonist Bill Watterson, a long-ago kingdom is afflicted with unexplainable calamities. Hoping to end the torment, the king dispatches his knights to discover the source of the mysterious events. Years later, a single battered knight returns"--
"From Bill Watterson, bestselling creator of the beloved comic strip Calvin and Hobbes, and John Kascht, one of America’s most renowned caricaturists, comes a mysterious and...
Author
Publisher
Calkins Creek
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
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Description
This lyrical picture book explores the birth of Black America, focusing on the little-known men and women who fought for justice and for an America where freedom truly rang for all. We’re familiar with the founding fathers of white America, but who are the founding fathers (and mothers!) of Black America? In a poetic narrative of the origins of Black America, acclaimed Black author and publisher Wade Hudson teaches us about the little-known men...
Author
Series
Publisher
Nosy Crow
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
Filled with breathtaking artwork and based on original sources with photographs from the British Museum collection, this extraordinary collection profiles 50 powerful female figures from around the world and throughout history who have played an importantrole in shaping belief today.
Filled with breathtaking artwork and based on original sources with photographs from the British Museum collection, this extraordinary collection profiles 50 powerful...
14) Rock-a-bye, baby
Author
Publisher
Flowerpot Press
Pub. Date
[2022].
Language
English
Description
"Sing along to the time-honored nursery rhyme! Rock-a-Bye Baby is illustrated for very young children by Hazel Q and features an adorable sloth high up in the jungle trees just trying to rock her baby to sleep. This sturdy board book is designed to withstand lots of love and learning, making it a wonderful addition to baby's first library. Hazel Q. Nursery Rhymes celebrate children's best-loved read along nursery rhymes and songs. Nursery rhymes...
Author
Publisher
Ecco, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"Since Chef Josae Andraes opened the doors to his restaurant Zaytinya twenty years ago, food lovers have savored his creative adaptations of the classic dishes of Greece, Turkey, and Lebanon. Zaytinya's menu has always showcased the region's extraordinaryfood traditions while innovating in Josae's signature style: delicious, surprising, and made for sharing. From crispy fried vegetables and perfectly spiced seafood to tender grilled kebabs and warm,...
Author
Publisher
Stash Books, an imprint of C&T Publishing
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"Craft whimsical, fluffy Pompom forest animals with a realistic finish! Create an artisan craft project with detailed instructions that will make you smile at every stage - perfect whether you're a creative enthusiast or new to pom-pom creations. There are 12 different forest animal projects that include a deer, fox, rabbit, owl, squirrel, and many more! This book offers all the tips, instructions, and images you need to make your own forest of friends....
Author
Series
Publisher
Crown Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"Discover the next nonfiction picture book about eggs, nests, and birds from the creator of the New York Times bestseller Women in Science, Rachel Ignotofsky! Want to learn more about the bird that chirps outside your window? Ignotofsky crafts a perfect read out loud with a touch of humor and compassion for our friends with wings in the sky! Find out more from the moment they hatch, to how they create their homes in this perfectly detailed and soon-to-be...
18) The little book of North American mammals: a guide to North America's mammals, from bears to bison
Author
Publisher
Bushel & Peck Books
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Discover the remarkable world of North American mammals in one compact book! The Little Book of North American Mammals, part of the Little Library of Natural History, introduces kids to dozens of North America's most fascinating creatures with details about their habitats, diets, lifespans, and more. Gorgeous vintage artwork by some of the world's most enduring nature illustrators adorn this handsome volume"--
"Discover the remarkable world of North...
Author
Publisher
Abrams
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Presents a behind the scenes look at the Spider Man: Across the Spider-Verse, featuring concept art, sketches, character designs, and storyboards, with interviews with creators offering insights into the creative process.
''The instant New York Times bestseller and official behind-the-scenes tie-in book to Sony Pictures Animation’s Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse Miles Morales returns for the next chapter of the Oscar®-winning Spider-Verse...
Author
Publisher
Bushel & Peck Books
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Welcome to the market! You might shop at a grocery store, but that's not where most of the world gets its food. Markets is a gorgeously illustrated exploration of what has been the heart of civilization for thousands of years. Find out how markets got started, where food comes from, how people pay, and other fascinating treasures hidden among the stalls. Along the way, visit some of earth's most famous markets and bazaars in Asia, Africa, Europe,...
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