Washoe County Library System

"Celebrate America's grandeur and diversity with more than 75 National Geographic maps, more than 350 color images, 50-plus attention-grabbing graphics, and more. Each state has its own detailed, easy-to-read map plus a brief essay, facts at a glance about population, state capital, statehood date, and the state flag, bird, and flower, as well as highlights unique to the state"--

Night sky atlas combines clear, accurate star maps with reliable and informative text. This is a highly practical atlas for beginning sky gazers using binoculars or a small telescope. Its format and features provide for years of use: Sturdy binding makes it suitable for outdoor use.

"A raccoon narrator embarks on a big adventure in this exciting exploration of maps for the youngest readers. Traditional maps of cities, roads, and parks are joined by some less conventional ones such as inside the body, each one methodically introducedwith humor and clear explanation. A clever, colorful, and engaging first look at constructing and decoding maps"-- "An accessible and humorous introduction to maps for budding navigators. A raccoon...

pt. 1: The historical background. The Jews and their history -- The Jews in the Ancient World -- Christianity and the Jews -- Islam and the Jews -- On the periphery -- The Sephardi Diaspora -- The Ashkenazi Diaspora -- Into the modern world -- The last hundred years -- pt. 2: The cultural background. Jewish identity -- Jewish life -- Jewish religion -- Language and literature -- The impact of the Holocaust -- Zionism -- pt. 3: The Jewish world today....

"Master Thief Fin from the Khaznot Quay and suburban schoolgirl Marrill from Arizona reunite on the magical waters of the Pirate Stream to seek a mysterious and legendary wish machine"--