World of Curiosities - Wonders of the World - Kids & Teens SRC 2024 - FVRLLike this list

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• Ancient Egypt

  Flynn, Sarah Wassner,

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  Powerful pharaohs, deadly curses, beautiful queens, legendary cities, tombs filled with gold ... you'll know it all by the time you finish this smart and wacky book!

• Ancient Rome

  James, Simon, 1957-

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  "Step into the world of ancient Rome and meet its emperors, gods, soldiers, and gladiators. Who were Rome's most famous emperors? What was everyday life like for a soldier in the Roman army? How did the citizens of ancient Rome live? Did…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Babar's Guide to Paris

  Brunhoff, Laurent de, 1925-

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  Laurent de Brunhoff's full-color picture book, Babar's Guide to Paris , rendered in beautiful watercolors, evokes the classic feel of the bestselling Babar's Museum of Art , and it will become a must-have read for fans of Babar, those…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Back to Life

  Wonders of the World

  Fitzgerald, Ian,

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  Imagine if you could travel back in time and visit the wonders of the world. Where would you go first? You'll feel the roar of the crowd in the Roman Colosseum, observe an eclipse at Chichen Itza and stride along the walls of Great…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Can You Hear the Plants Speak?

  Hummingbird, Nicholas,

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  What do we learn from plants when we listen to them speaking? Indigenous plantsman Nicholas Hummingbird calls on the legacy of his great-grandparents to remember how one drop of rain, one seed, one plant can renew a cycle of hope and…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Choose Your Own Adventure. Forecast From Stonehenge

  Phillips, Stephanie, 1991-

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  While attending a solstice event held by a nameless group of druids in disguise, you'll meet numerous characters like the excitable wizard Alistair, the deadly fairy Elaine and her horde, and even a woodland nymph Liandra. At the center…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Crystal & Gem

  Symes, R. F.,

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  "Discover the beauty of emeralds, rubies, lapis lazuli, jade, silver, and gold in this glittering collection of precious stones and metals. Learn where crystals can be found, how they form, and what they are used for--from dazzling jewelry…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Could You Ever Dine With Dinosaurs!?

  Markle, Sandra,

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  " Spend a day with carnivorous dinosaurs in this fantastic new series from Sandra Markle, the bestselling author of the What If You Had... series!"

• Dinosaurs & Other Prehistoric Life

  An Encyclopedia of Fantastic Facts

  Potter, William, 1964-

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  From incredible ichthyosaurs to terrifying tyrannosaurs and everything in between, learn all about the age of the dinosaurs with more than 1,000 mind-blowing numbers.

• Discovering Life's Story. Volume Two, The Evolution of An Idea

  Hakim, Joy,

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  The Evolution of an Idea, the second volume of Discovering Life's Story, opens with the Swedish naturalist Carl Linnaeus, who attempts to create an organizing system for the myriad forms of life on earth. It continues into the late 1800s,…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Evolution Under Pressure

  How We Change Nature and How Nature Changes Us

  Ridge, Yolanda, 1973-

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  Immersive non-fiction with STEM and social justice themes that proves that the future of the environment is in our hands-and helps pave the way forward.

• Explanatorium of the Earth

  Where the Wonders of the World Are Revealed

  Barnes, Joseph,

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  "Take a hyper-visual look at the eye-poppingly awesome Earth, where you can find everything from supervolcanoes to tsunamis."--Back cover.

• Get to Know Philosophy

  a Fun, Visual Guide to the Key Questions and Big Ideas

  Poulton, Rachel,

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  "A . . . visual guide for kids about the tricky topic of philosophy: what it covers, why it's important, and who the big philosophers are!"--

• Houses With a Story

  a Dragon's Den, a Ghostly Mansion, a Library of Lost Books, and 30 More Amazing Places to Explore

  Yoshida, Seiji (Illustrator),

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  "A dreamer's tree house. A mechanic's cottage. A submerged city. Over thirty imaginative houses and the people who make them home offer unexpected worlds to wander through and explore."

• I Survived the Wellington Avalanche, 1910

  Tarshis, Lauren,

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  "The snow came down faster than train crews could clear the tracks, piling up in drifts 20 feet high. At the Wellington train depot in the Cascade Mountains, two trains sat stranded, blocked in by snow slides to the east and west. Some…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Imagination With Rene⁺ѓ Descartes

  Armitage, Duane, 1982-

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  "Imaginations are unique to every human on earth and Rene⁺ѓ Descartes believed that is what makes every person their own true self. By thinking about what we imagine and how all people imagine differently, kids can work on understanding…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Junior Astrologer's Handbook

  a Kid's Guide to Astrological Signs, the Zodiac, and More

  Van De Car, Nikki,

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  "The Junior Astrologer's Handbook is intended for children who are curious about the stars, signs, and the zodiac, and how this might affect their life or can be used to help guide them in friendships, family relationships, and school.…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Junior Tarot Reader's Handbook

  a Kid's Guide to Reading Cards

  Van De Car, Nikki,

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  Learn how to read tarot cards and understand what the past, present, and future have to say about your life, especially as it pertains to friendships, family, and school. --

• The Kids Book of World Religions

  Glossop, Jennifer,

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  By gaining a greater understanding of the cultures and beliefs of people around the world, children build respect and tolerance for the differences that make each of us unique. With objectivity and accessibility, this title in the Kids…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• A Kid's Guide to the Chinese Zodiac

  Animal Horoscopes, Legendary Myths, and Practical Uses for Ancient Wisdom

  Hwang, Aaron,

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  "A Kid's Guide to the Chinese Zodiac is a charming, fun-filled introduction to eastern astrology, perfect for discovering what your sign-Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, or Pig-says about you."