Jill Keppeler
Author
Pub. Date
2017.
Edition
First Edition.
Language
English
Description
Sixteenth-century Hungarian noblewoman Elizabeth Báthory became known as the Blood Countess after being accused of torturing and killing numerous young women. She was never convicted of these crimes, but accounts of her life became intertwined with bloody folklore. Some say she bathed in her victims' blood to stay young! This gripping biography relates the fascinating facts and the gruesome and grisly tales that hound this woman's legacy. Sidebars,...
5) Maya Angelou
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2019.
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
"From the day she was born in 1928, Maya Angelou (born Marguerite Annie Johnson) lived a life full of trials and triumph, struggle and success, and the magic and the power of words. This book tells the inspiring and powerful story of the girl from rural Arkansas who rose to become one of the most beloved writers in the United States and the world. Through photographs and stories, young readers will learn more about the life and words of this amazing...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"All people are different! Maybe you or someone else in your family has a difference that means you or they need a little extra help or a little more time to do things, and that's OK. This thoughtful book will explore families with members who have special needs or challenges. It will encourage young readers to consider both similarities and differences, as well as how they can help or support friends whose families might have their own unique differences"--...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"Everyone on Earth is different. Kids who have someone in their family with Down syndrome might wonder about their family member's unique differences. This title will help children who have questions about Down syndrome. What is it and how is their family member different? How can young readers respond to questions from their own friends about their family member? The age-appropriate text and full-color photographs presented in this sensitively written...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
Many creatures wander through the world of Minecraft and, just like in the real world, many of them can be helpful or dangerous. This book shows young Minecraft fans more about how the game's critters compare to the real-life animals they know. Through intriguing illustrations and real-world facts, they'll learn more about the creatures with which they share the planet, the resources with which they can provide us, and how that information crosses...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
Keep your hands to yourself! That's what the bright blue rings on this tiny terror say. These small octopuses prefer to hide in equally small corners or crevices in their ocean home, but if they're caught outside, they'll bite-and that bite is more deadly than that of almost any other creature on Earth. In this volume, full-color photos show these creatures' distinct and bright coloring, and detailed text explains more about how such a small creature...
Author
Pub. Date
2018.
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
Thomas Jefferson is known as the writer of the Declaration of Independence and a champion of democracy, but there was much more to his life than just his writing. From his early life in Virginia to his later presidency and the Louisiana Purchase, the story of Jefferson s life is full of fun facts readers will love learning. Whether exploring the details of his time in France or in George Washington s cabinet as the Founding Fathers created the framework...
Author
Pub. Date
2021.
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
"Kayla's main project in the group's Minecraft base is the map wall. While she's filling out her third map, she comes across something special--a desert temple. Excited, she returns to enlist her sister Jaz to help with the adventure. Jaz, however, isn't sure whe wants an adventure that includes dangerous falling sand, prickly cacti, husk zombies that can attack in daylight, and explosive TNT traps. Still the sisters will need each other's skills...
Author
Pub. Date
2021.
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
"For the first time, Matt, Cave, Jax and Kayla venture into the Minecraft world together. However, they all have different styles of playing. Jaz and Dave want to improve their home first, while Kayla and Matt want to explore! But four people need more resources than one--and after creepers destroy part of their base, they're going to have to learn to work together if they want to survive and return to the Minecraft world again"--Back cover.
Author
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
From black holes to dark matter, galaxies to supernovas, nothing could be more fascinating than outer space, especially to young readers. Every day, scientists are discovering new, mind-blowing facts about the universe's infinite mysteries. This engaging volume is filled with amazing astronomical science concepts presented at an age-appropriate level via an entertaining fun-fact layout . Brilliant, full-color photography and clear graphic organizers...
Author
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
It's one of the most famous documents in United States history so it's time for Team Time Machine to get a close look at the drafting of the Declaration of Independence! Sam, Ben, and Mia travel to 1776 Philadelphia to find out more about this key piece of writing and the men who crafted it and what happened after the words met paper. This entertaining, fascinating volume will intrigue young history buffs and capture the attention of developing readers....
Author
Pub. Date
2021.
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
"The team has more than a base now--they have a fortress, a thriving farm, and a road to the village, where they can trade for items with the villagers. However, all four of them will have to leave their comfort zones, as Dave and Kayla venture into the jungle and Matt and Jaz search for obsidian in the depths of the earth. Their adventures will bring them deeper than ever into the wider Minecraft world"--Back cover.
Author
Pub. Date
2021.
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
"Matt and Dave are hard at work expanding their group's Minecraft base. However, while Dave wants to create a self-sustaining farm they'll never need to leave, Matt wants to build a grand castle with all the bells and whistles . . . and a golden throne! Either way, they'll need a lot of materials. Can the friends agree on a plan and work together to build the perfect base?"--Back cover.
Author
Pub. Date
2020.
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
"Jasmine Jackson has a great imagination, but when her friend Matt tells their group of friends that he has a VR headset that can send him into the world of Minecraft®, she finds it a little hard to believe. When Jaz tries the headset out for herself, she learns the truth- but then a creeper comes along and does what creepers do! She'll need to rebuild her shelter and maybe improve on it before she can find her way home." --back cover.
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