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A perfect planet [videorecording] : the story of Earth's power and fragility / by Attenborough, David,1926-narrator.; Cordey, Huw,television director.; Shoolingen-Jordan, Nicholas,television director.; BBC Studios,distributor.;
David Attenborough, narrator.Originally broadcast on television in 2021.Planet Earth is perfect. It orbits at the perfect distance from the sun; it tilts at just the right angle, and it has a moon just large enough to hold it in place. On top of that, the day-to-day workings of the planet naturally serve to nurture its plants and animals.The five-part series will show how the forces of nature, weather, ocean currents, solar energy, and volcanoes, drive, shape, and support Earth's great diversity of life.Canadian Home Video Rating: PG.Subtitled for the deaf and hard-of-hearing (SDH).DVD ; wide screen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Subjects: Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Nonfiction television programs.; Documentary television programs.; Nature television programs.; Science television programs.; Television mini-series.; Ecology.; Earth sciences.;
For private home use only.
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Upsy-daisy, baby! / by Hughes, Susan,1960-; Barron, Ashley.; Hughes, Susan,1960-Up!: how families around the world carry their little ones.;
Around the world, little ones are carried in many different ways: in slings, on shoulders, in backpacks, on hips, in baskets, and in loving arms. Up! depicts ten places around the world, from Afghanistan to northern Canada, Peru to West Africa. In each place, a mom, dad, grandparent, aunt, uncle, cousin, or sibling lovingly carries a baby. With various family configurations and settings ranging from a busy outdoor market to a high-rise apartment kitchen, the book wholeheartedly celebrates diversity.LSC
Subjects: Infant carriers; Infants;
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Ontario ABCs / by Asnong, Jocey,1973-;
All the animals are awake and ready to explore the province of Ontario and the Great Lakes in this early concept alphabet book. Make a splash in Muskoka, skate outdoors on Ottawa's Rideau canal, help turn sap into maple syrup, grab a grilled lunch with some sea gulls, and peek through the pines at a welcoming campsite in one of the province's many beautiful parks. Jocey's vibrant and whimsical illustrations showcase a selection of the regional diversity found throughout this province, and of the many birds and animals that call Ontario home.
Subjects: Picture books.; Alphabet;
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Practical permaculture for home landscapes, your community, and the whole earth / by Bloom, Jessi.; Boehnlein, Dave.; Kearsley, Paul,illustrator.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Permaculture basics -- Permaculture ethics and principles -- Learning from nature -- The permaculture design process -- Gathering information -- Putting the design together -- Figuring out the details -- Permaculture systems -- Soil fertility: improving tilth and nutrients -- Water: making the most of a limited resource -- Waste: plugging leaks in the system -- Energy: minimizing the work we do ourselves -- Shelter: building functional, efficient structures -- Food and plant systems: providing for our own needs -- Animals and wildlife: welcoming natural diversity -- Useful plants for permaculture landscapes -- Invisible structures.
Subjects: Permaculture plants.; Permaculture.;
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Curious George and me / by Platt, Cynthia.; Rey, H. A.(Hans Augusto),1898-1977.; Rey, Margret.;
A huggable plush Curious George doll and a diverse cast of preschoolers step out on amazing imaginary adventures in this photo-illustrated board book with whimsical doodles. Where will your curiosity take you? Will you sail the high seas or explore outer space? With a cuddly Curious George doll by your side, anything is possible! In this padded board book that combines bright crayon doodles and fun photos of kids and Curious George, creative play is the name of the game. Sure to inspire loads of curious fun in preschool readers!Newborn-4.
Subjects: Board books.; Stories in rhyme.; Curious George (Fictitious character); Play; Imagination;
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Children of the world / by Edwards, Nicola.; Stegmaier, Andrea.;
"Young readers can discover what life is like for children all around the world as they explore everything from food to family, and even learn how to say hello in many different languages. They will see where it's polite to slurp your food and bad manners to give the thumbs-up sign. They'll learn where children travel to school by cable car, and even discover who sleeps on an oven bed at night! This fascinating look at the lives of children around the globe gives an important insight into the many differences to celebrate in our diverse, beautiful world."
Subjects: Illustrated works.; Children;
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48 Grasshopper Estates / by De Waal, Sara,1990-; Medina, Erika.;
A little girl uses imagination and inventiveness to spread friendship through her community. But will she find a friend of her own? Whether it<U+2019>s a supersonic sandwich maker or a twelve-tailed dragon, Sicily Bridges can make almost anything from materials she finds around her apartment complex. But when it comes to making friends, Sicily has yet to find the perfect fit. With a diverse cast of characters brought to life by illustrator Erika Medina, Sara de Waal<U+2019>s whimsical debut emphasizes the power of imagination and finding companionship where you least expect it.LSC
Subjects: Imagination; Friendship; Apartment houses;
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Book-o-masks : a wearable book / by Lemke, Donald B.; Lentz, Bob.;
Become a superhero, a scuba diver, or perhaps a ninja with six wearable masks in this interactive board book with die cut holes and rhyming text.LSC
Subjects: Stories in rhyme.; Masks; Characters and characteristics; Toy and movable books;
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Losing the plot / by Owusu, Derek,author.;
Driven by a deep-seated desire to understand his mother's life before he was born, Derek Owusu offers a powerful imagining of her journey. As she moves from Ghana to the UK and navigates parenthood in a strange and often lonely environment, the effects of her displacement are felt across generations. 'Losing the Plot' pieces together the immigrant experience and explores how the stories we share and tell ourselves are just as vital as the ones we don't. From the author of 'That Reminds Me' (a Dewey Diva pick). A Dewey Diva Pick.#diversity.
Subjects: Domestic fiction.; Psychological fiction.; Novels.; Black people; Ghanaians; Mother and child; Mothers and sons; Emigration and immigration;
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Emoji crochet : 20 easy-to-make projects expressing attitude & style / by Voth, Charles,author.;
"Emoji Crochet will appeal to crocheters of all ages because each project captures the joy of the emoji trend while sending a personalized message. Among the diverse selection of projects, there are several grandparents will want to make for their grandchildren; ones that younger crocheters will want to make and collect; and plenty for any crafter looking to give the ideal gift to a loved family member or friends, The projects - ranging from blankets, mittens, and scarves to backpacks, earrings, and pillows -- will be appropriate for beginners and beyond"--Amazon.com.
Subjects: Crocheting; Crocheting.; Handicraft.;
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