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Award-winning animal photographer Traer Scott traces the stages of puppy development of five litters of puppies across breeds from birth through eight weeks through full-color photographs and text.
In Traer Scott's newest book, she photographs five litters of puppies from birth to approximately three months, providing a visual diary of how dogs mature and grow as well as information about each of the different stages a puppy goes through before going...
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Eating bananas, hopping around the house, hanging out with his big brothers, begging the humans (mom and dad) for treats, and going on amazing adventures, these are a few of his favorite things.
Barnaby, known as the happiest bunny in the world, is an adorable Angora rabbit who was rescued, and now gets to live an amazing cage-free life with his humans in Nashville, Tennessee. Whether chilling out in the cool breeze atop the air vents, or munching...
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An indispensable guide to nature and outdoor photography, from the acclaimed author of Creative Bird Photography. This beautifully illustrated, inspirational guide to nature photography is packed with practical advice presented in author Bill Coster's informative but accessible writing style. It takes a fresh approach to the subject, breaking it up into chapters on habitats, each of which contains images of specific aspects of the environment, starting...
1424) Life Cycles
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Every living thing has a life cycle: a beginning, a middle, and an end to their lives. Learn about the unique life cycles of different living things, such as plants, birds, and mammals, and what they have in common with each other.
Life Cycles is part of Decodables by Jump!, a comprehensive library of decodable leveled readers that follow a sequenced approach to phonics instruction. Young readers will enjoy colorful, photo-packed nonfiction as they...
1425) I See Flowers
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I See Flowers introduces emergent readers to a variety of colorful flowers while providing them with a supportive first nonfiction reading experience. Carefully crafted text uses high-frequency words, repetitive sentence patterns, and strong visual references to support emergent readers, making sure they aren't facing too many challenges at once.
I See Flowers includes tools for teachers as well as introductory nonfiction features such as labels,...
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Ah, the dance of scent and the human psyche-an exquisite interplay that transcends the boundaries of mere fragrance and delves deep into the realms of emotion, memory, and perception. This book is about the vast tapestry of human experience, scent is a subtle yet potent thread, weaving its way through the corridors of our minds, triggering emotions, summoning memories, and shaping our perceptions of the world.
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This book contains a comprehensive guide to the successful growing of mushrooms, written with the absolute beginner in mind. Complete with detailed diagrams and photographs, this handbook is a must-have for anybody looking to grow mushrooms in large numbers and constitutes a great addition to any mycological collection. Chapters contained herein include: Composts; The Preparation of the Compost using Stable Manure; The Preparation of the Compost using...
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Your guide to beautiful, fire-resistant landscaping techniques
Tens of thousands of wildfires burn across the country every year, destroying millions of acres of land. If you live in fire country, take action. Use firescaping to defend your home against wildfires-while maintaining the beauty of your garden. This unique form of landscaping design keeps your property healthy, clean, and clear. Horticultural expert Douglas Kent shares secrets, tricks,...
1429) Thirsty Roots
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With their Thirsty Roots, plants soak up water and get nutrients from the ground. Roots also help plants stand up tall. See how roots help plants grow in this beautifully illustrated story set to music. Aligned with NGSS, this hardcover book comes with CD and online music access.
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From New York Times bestselling author Millie Marotta comes this gorgeous celebration of the animal kingdom. A Wild Child's Guide to Endangered Animals highlights the plight of 43 endangered species from around the world, including rare and well-known animals living in freshwater, oceans, forests, mountains, tundras, deserts, grasslands, and wetlands. Vivid illustrations bring caribous, axolotls, giraffes, agami herons, and many more to life on these...
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Want to learn drawing but don't know where to begin? Well, your search is over.
This book will teach you basic techniques of drawing. It's OK if you don't have any experience with drawing. I can bet that you can learn to draw whatever your age might be or even if you are holding a pencil for the first time in your life. All you need is a slight interest in the subject and the patience to practice till you can draw with intention. Here, we will learn...
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From pencil, to paint, to mixed media, no medium is left untouched in Art Studio: Dogs, a perfect choice for artists who are just getting started. Love art and dogs? Now you can get the best of both of worlds with Art Studio: Dogs. Created especially with beginning artists and art enthusiasts in mind, this engaging book includes a variety of fun and unique drawing, painting, and mixed media projects designed to help you transform your love of canines...
1434) Little Seeds
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Plant them in the ground, add water, and Little Seeds grow into plants! Not only that, but some seeds are tasty to eat. See how seeds help plants grow in this beautifully illustrated story set to music. Aligned with NGSS, this hardcover book comes with CD and online music access.
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Become litter-ate in the basics of important art movements through a host of beautifully illustrated cats, each one inspired by a specific period in art hiss-tory: Surrealism, Cubism, Abstract Expressionism, Ancient Egyptian (of course), and many more. From Claude Meow-net to Jackson Paw-llock, these creative cats will introduce you to key themes and artists you won't soon fur-get. Purr-haps even inspiring you to make your own version!
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The Art of Botanical & Bird Illustration is a guide for contemporary artists aspiring to master shape, color, and texture and render beautiful, realistic, and vibrant botanical artwork! An expert botanical artist educates you about the tools and materials traditionally used in botanical illustration, including pencils, colored pencils, watercolor, gouache, and pastels. This thorough yet easily digestible guide includes overviews of key illustration...
1437) From vine to pizza
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"In From Vine to Pizza, early fluent readers learn how pizza sauce is made, from tomatoes growing on vines, to cooking and seasoning the sauce, to jarring it. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn about how this food gets to their tables. An infographic illustrates the cycle with real photos and descriptions. From Vine to Pizza also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents,...
1438) The Angel Oak Story
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Angel Oak is estimated to be more than 400 years old. The story of the live oak begins with the "purchase" of Johns Island from the Cussoe Indians by a representative of Sir Anthony Ashley Cooper in 1675. The land upon which the tree grows was then granted to Abraham Waight in 1717. The oak garnered its name when descendant Martha Waight married Justus Angel. This same family maintained ownership of the property for 242 years. Today, the Angel Oak...
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"A seed slips beyond a garden wall. A tree is planted on a precarious border. A shrub is stolen from its culture and its land. What happens when these plants leave their original homes and put down roots elsewhere? In fourteen essays, Dispersals explores the entanglements of the plant and human worlds: from species considered invasive, like giant hogweed; to those vilified but intimate, like soy; and those like kelp, on which our futures depend. Each...
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xii, 186 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 23 cm
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"The tale of Honeybee Hotel begins over one hundred years ago, with the Astor family and the birth of the iconic Manhattan landmark, the magnificent Waldorf Astoria. In those early days the posh art deco masterpiece had its own rooftop garden for guests to enjoy. Fast-forward to the turn of the twenty-first century, and we meet executive chef David Garcelon, the creative genius behind the idea of restoring the celebrated rooftop garden. His vision...
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