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Author
Publisher
Abrams
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"In Pictured Worlds, renowned historian Leonard S. Marcus shares his incomparable knowledge of this global cultural phenomenon in the definitive reference work on children’s book illustration. The author of more than 25 award-winning books, Marcus here highlights an international roster of 101 artists of the last 250 years whose touchstone achievements collectively chart the major trends and turning points in the history of children’s book illustration....
2) Wild + free nature: 25 outdoor adventures for kids to explore, discover, and awaken their curiosity
Publisher
HarperOne, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2021]
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
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Description
Wild and Free Nature is a beautiful, four-color resource book for parents, educators, and caregivers to enjoy doing hands-on activities outside with kids. One of the core philosophies behind Wild + Free is the belief that nature is the best classroom we could ever hope for. It unlocks the imagination and inspires creativity in ways that a schoolroom never could. Being out in nature has a number of benefits. Studies show that children are more likely...
Author
Publisher
Hardie Grant Books
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
This book shows you how to elevate your interiors and enhance the enjoyment of your life at home. At once beautiful and practical, this book demystifies the creative process of styling so that you can transform your own home with confidence using what you own and love. Learn how to cultivate and express you own personal style, and allow interior designer and stylist Natalie Walton to guide you through the art and science of styling, providing expert...
Author
Publisher
Usborne Publishing Ltd
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"A colorful information book filled with 100 fascinating and mind-blowing facts. Scientists and historians have discovered a lot about our past, our future and how the world works, but SO MUCH remains unknown. What is dark matter? How fast could a T. rex run? How did Mary Queen of Scots keep her dying wishes secret from her enemies? This exciting book explores the edges of human knowledge and the vast world of science just waiting to be uncovered"--Publisher's...
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
2019
Language
English
Description
"#MeToo. #GirlBoss. Time's Up. From Silicon Valley to politics and beyond, women are reshaping our world. Now, in anticipation of the 100th anniversary of the 19th amendment, this bold and inspiring book from National Geographic mines 130 years of photography to showcase their past, their present, and their future. With 300+ stunning images from more than 50 countries, each page of this glorious book offers compelling testimony about what it means...
Author
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
"Sartore intends to photograph every animal in captivity in the world. He is circling the globe, visiting zoos and wildlife rescue centers to create studio portraits of 12,000 species, with an emphasis on those facing extinction. He has photographed more than 6,000 already and now, thanks to a multi-year partnership with National Geographic, he may reach his goal. This book showcases his animal portraits: from tiny to mammoth, from the Florida grasshopper...
Author
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
2022.
Edition
New edition, Second edition, American edition.
Language
English
Description
Organized by taxonomic order, an authoritative, comprehensive, illustrated guide to the world's birds includes every bird order and family with profiles for over 14,000 species with a photograph, description, and distribution map for each, from hummingbirds to monkey-eating eagles.
Publisher
Rizzoli International Publications, Inc
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Formats
Description
Variously labeled Eden, one of the 100 gardens you must visit before your die, and among the 10 best botanical gardens in the world, Madame Ganna Walska's Lotusland is magic mixed with paradise in the hills of Montecito, California. Walska, a well-known Polish opera singer and socialite, purchased the estate in 1941 and spent 43 years creating Lotusland. The collections of exotic plants on the 37-acre property are an expression of her penchant for...
Author
Publisher
Chronicle Books
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"Learn how to buy, style, and present seasonal flower arrangements for every occasion. With sections on tools, flower care, and design techniques, Floret Farm's A Year in Flowers presents all the secrets to arranging garden-fresh bouquets. Featuring expert advice from Erin Benzakein, world-renowned flower farmer, floral designer, and bestselling author of Floret Farm: Cut Flower Garden, this book is a gorgeous and comprehensive guide to everything...
13) Brain busters
Author
Series
Publisher
QEB Publishing, an imprint of The Quarto Group
Pub. Date
2019.
Edition
Library edition.
Language
English
Description
"This title in the series will show you how to play tricks on your brain! Observe contour illusions and after-affects, learn about blind spots, and use everyday materials to create your own incredible brain busters."--Amazon.com.
14) Rocks & minerals
Series
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"Unearth a treasure trove of geological knowledge with this in-depth guide to over 500 rocks and minerals"--
16) Art year by year
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2022.
Edition
First American edition.
Language
English
Description
Featuring more than five hundred images of paintings, drawings, photographs, and sculptures, this visual tour through various art movements also provides profiles of key figures behind some of the world's best-known artworks.
Author
Series
Publisher
QEB Publishing, an imprint of The Quarto Group
Pub. Date
2019.
Edition
Library edition.
Language
English
Description
"This title in the series looks at how light, color, and shade can mess with your mind! Learn how contrast, assimilation, and after-image can make things change color in front of your eyes, and recreate these amazing illusions for yourself with fun experiments."--Amazon.com.
Author
Publisher
Milet
Pub. Date
2017.
Edition
First English-Arabic edition.
Language
English
Description
Milet's New Bilingual Visual Dictionary series provides an entertaining way for children to learn words in two languages. The dictionary features useful, everyday words that will help learners to build their vocabulary. The words are grouped by subjects, so children can focus on one set of related words at a time. The text is large and easy to read, and the vector illustrations are colorful, detailed and highly realistic.
Publisher
Welbeck
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Featuring stunning photographs and artefacts from the archive of the Olympic Museum, it tells the story of more than 120 years of sporting excellence, from the birth of the modern Olympics in Athens in 1896, right up to the delayed Tokyo 2020 Games. Packed with fascinating and stories and profiles of iconic athletes from across the globe, it's a definitive journey through every single iteration of the Olympics. It also includes rare documents that...
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