Mary Woods
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Series
Language
English
Description
"Meek little Mole, willful Ratty, Badger the perennial bachelor, and petulant Toad. Since their first appearance over a hundred years ago in 1908, they've become emblematic archetypes of eccentricity, folly, and friendship. And their misadventures--in gypsy caravans, stolen sports cars, and their beloved Wild Wood--continue to capture readers' imaginations and warm their hearts long after they grow up. Begun as a series of letters from Kenneth Grahame...
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English
Description
"The Story of My Life," first appeared in installments in "Ladies' Home Journal" in 1902. This book is truly one of the great American autobiographies: an inspiring story of a courageous individual who overcame tremendous odds. Keller writes about many things: her childhood in Alabama; her relationship with her beloved teacher, Anne Sullivan; her attendance at the Wright-Humason School for the Deaf in New York City; and meeting such eminent figures...
Author
Pub. Date
2005
Language
English
Description
Carson's full-scale treatment of American history combines scholarly exactness with evocative passages that lead the listener to a clearer understanding of the people and events, the triumphs and the shortcomings, which have shaped this nation. "For Carson, history is the product of the actions of countless individuals, each under the influence of certain ideas. And Carson explores those ideas, ideologies, and ‘isms.'"—The Freeman This first
...Author
Pub. Date
[2024]
Physical Desc
80 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Ancient civilizations developed advanced medical techniques and devices that helped to improve and extend people's lives. Uncover the innovation and ingenuity of ancient medical technology and learn how it laid the groundwork for modern medicine"--
Author
Pub. Date
[2024]
Physical Desc
80 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"After the last ice age, humans began to settle down and grow their own food. Learn how ancient agriculture practices allowed civilizations to grow more food more efficiently and led to our modern food system"--
Author
Pub. Date
[2024]
Physical Desc
80 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Every civilization through history needed one thing to trade, build monuments, and grow food: math. Explore the many unique computing systems created by ancient civilizations and how they developed into the numbers and equations we use today"--
Author
Pub. Date
[2024]
Physical Desc
80 pages : chiefly illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Ancient civilizations accomplished great works of engineering without electricity. From the Great Wall of China to Machu Picchu, discover the machines ancient civilizations used to build wonders and how they formed the foundation for modern machines"--
14) Air disasters
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Series
Pub. Date
[2008]
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm.
Language
English
15) Space disasters
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2008]
Physical Desc
64 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
Examines the events leading to various space disasters, the consequences of these accidents, and how they might have been averted.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2009]
Physical Desc
80 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
This book explores seven extraordinary creations of nature in Central and South America including Angel Falls, the Amazon River, Atacama Desert, Galapagos Islands, Montecristo Cloud Forest, Pöеas Volcano, and the Andes Mountains.