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Alaska Fishes is an ideal, simplified reference to the most common species of freshwater and nearshore fish found in the land of the midnight sun. The state's lakes, rivers, streams, and almost 50 miles of tidal shoreline provide diverse marine ecosystems. Alaska Fishes is...

Part of the bilingual Alta California Chapbook Series. "This lyrical and well-crafted chapbook has the breadth and substance of a full-length collection. Focusing on the said and unsaid, in an imagistic and incantatory style, Fred Arroyo has written an honest yet tender examination of...

In addition to his work as visual artist, publisher, poet, and composer, Dick Higgins (1938-98) was also a genuine man of the theater. A founder of Fluxus, he was a major figure in artistic communities in downtown New York City, across Europe, and in...

Author: Wendy KiefferPublisher: V3 PressPublished: 08/15/2024Pages: 82Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.23lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.22dISBN: 9781944470227This title is not returnable

The scenarios are unnerving: an asteroid on a collision course with Earth, melting polar caps, and deadly pollution, to name a few. However, readers will be drawn to this book that asks the question: What if? Each narrative presents a tragic situation and explores...

A riveting biography of Alexander the Great's final years, when the leader's insatiable desire to conquer the world set him off on an exhilarating, harrowing journey that would define his legacy. By 330 B.C.E., Alexander the Great had reached the pinnacle of success. Or...

Author: Vicky Ann MeierPublisher: Holzer Books LLCPublished: 08/30/2024Pages: 36Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.23lbsSize: 8.50h x 8.50w x 0.10dISBN: 9781963380279Audience: Baby-Preschool

In this title, readers will get to know the Algonquin people and their history. Easy-to-understand text supported by historical and modern imagery introduces Algonquin homeland, traditions, social structure, and more. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their...

Lewis Carroll wis the pen-name o Charles Lutwidge Dodgson, a maths lecturer at Christ Church, Oxford. His weill-kent story originatit durin a rowin trip on the Thames in Oxford on 4 July 1862. Dodgson wis accompanit on this jaunt bi the Rev. Robinson Duckworth...

". . . a compelling tale of a very large family coming from the Netherlands to Canada. It is also a heartbreaking tale of a young woman's struggle with her health and the impact her illness has on her family. It's hard to put...

Alien Soil: Oral Histories of Great Migration Newark explores Newark's Krueger-Scott African-American Cultural Center collection of over 100 oral histories. Historian Katie Singer separates these stories into thematic categories of social and political events, including church, work, and activism, in order to paint an...

Meditations and poems for fellow seekers, trekkers, and wanderers, and those desperate for a glimpse, a moment, an encounter with the living God. A fellow traveler reflects on life lessons, steps of faith, and experiences through prose and poetry. Poems on faith and the...

Ali Tahir is a Pakistani American second grader who loves his family and friends--and also loves getting attention! Ali's big ideas sometimes lead to a little trouble--but his clever solutions and kind heart always save the day. Whether he's at the South Asian market,...

"A Little Girl in Old San Francisco" by Amanda Minnie Douglas is a delightful historical novel that transports readers to the bustling and vibrant streets of San Francisco during the mid-19th century. This enchanting story follows the life of young Doris Leighton, who experiences...

A Little Union Scout by Joel Chandler Harris is a captivating historical novel set during the American Civil War. Known for his ability to blend engaging narratives with rich historical detail, Harris offers a compelling story that explores themes of loyalty, bravery, and the...

New York Times essayist, Raj Tawney, delivers a gripping story of a multi-ethnic American boy who forges a complex friendship with a Pakistani immigrant in the wake of 9/11. It's 2002--less than one year after the September 11th attacks-- and sixth-grader Kamal Rao is...

Classic Jump Rope Rhymes for Kids "Not only will it bring back memories, but the sidenotes are quite intriguing. This is a great book to grab up and discover already known and many forgotten songs/rhymes. The illustrations keep the atmosphere enjoyable and playful." -...

Author: Margaret MelhornPublisher: FriesenPressPublished: 05/31/2024Pages: 240Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.68lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.55dISBN: 9781038308320

Author: Orlando WhitfieldPublisher: Center PointPublished: 11/01/2024Pages: 500Binding Type: Library BindingISBN: 9798891643208

The last thing Oka and Mao expected to find out at lunch was that their two friends Hasumoto and Kadoi were dating.The four boys were classmates, friends, and even neighbors in the dorms. The sudden revelation sparked something within Oka and Mao--as they begin...