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1000 more words : build more vocabulary and literacy skills / by Budgell, Gill.;
This busy picture book broadens children's vocabulary, strengthens their language and literacy skills, and supports their school learning. Written by primary language specialist Gill Budgell, the picture-packed pages feature vocabulary to help children with key school subjects, including English, maths, science, geography, history, art, and computing. From verbs that are used in sports and nouns that name mathematical shapes to adjectives that describe materials, each page strengthens children's language skills and is visually exciting, accessible, and appealing. 1000 More Words clearly labels each picture, which encourages picture-and-word association and helps early reading. There are fun things to spot on every page, as well as questions that stimulate thinking, talking, and reading comprehension skills. This inviting and educational picture word book is a must-have first reference title that will develop children's reading and writing skills, support their early years in education, and boost their confidence in communication.
Subjects: Illustrated works.; Vocabulary;
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Star Wars, the high republic adventures. [graphic novel] / by Scott, Cavan,author.; Betancourt, Jimmy,letterer.; Efremova, Vita,colourist.; Righi, Nicola,colourist.; Smith, Tyler(Letterer),letterer.; Stott, Rachael,illustrator.;
"Jedi turned monster hunter Ty Yorrick is battling dangers and earning credits galore in the Nihil Occlusion Zone. That is until she crosses paths with a Child of the Storm and its Nameless abomination. Suddenly, Ty must fight against the villainous Nihil to save Force-sensitive children from a dastardly plot. All the while, Ty's apprentice is determined to forge his own path by rescuing the chancellor's son."--
Subjects: Science fiction comics.; Space operas (Comics); Graphic novels.; Jedi (Fictitious characters); Space warfare;
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White Balls on Walls. by Vos, Sarah,film director.; Icarus Films (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Originally produced by Icarus Films in 2022.The slogan “Meet the Icons of Modern Art” needs to be scraped off the glass wall of the Stedelijk, Amsterdam’s Museum of Modern Art. Because precisely who these icons of modern art are is very much the question.Who gets to decide? And who loses out? In 2019, as director Sarah Vos started shooting her documentary, more than 90 percent of the art at the Stedelijk was made by white men. That must change, the museum’s director Rein Wolfs believes. But it’s easier said than done—as becomes clear when the film’s director Sarah Vos follows Wolfs and his team as they strive for greater diversity in the collection, as well as among their staff.It was a brave move by the Stedelijk to allow a camera behind the scenes of a process that raises uncomfortable and awkward questions. Can a painting still be entitled “The Prostitutes”? When you appraise art, should you also take the skin color or gender of the artist into account? And how is one to engage with visitors who find all this “too politically correct”?This film is more than a look behind the scenes at a museum: as well as presenting a new perspective on art history, it magnificently encapsulates the struggles that are engaging many historical and cultural institutions.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Enthnology.; Social sciences.; Business.; Sociology.; Documentary films.; Ethnicity.;
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Titan of the stars / by Johnston, E. K.,author.;
"Titanic meets Aliens in this tense YA science fiction horror series by #1 New York Times bestselling author E.K. Johnston. Celeste knows every inch of this ship. She's proud of her work as apprentice engineer. And as the maiden voyage of the Titan launches, she's optimistic for the promises of this new journey from Earth to Mars -- this new life. Dominic arrives at his suite where his valet is busy unpacking his things. His chest is tight, already feeling anxious inside his dad's precious new ship. Once it launches, he's trapped, inside the ship and inside the life his father has chosen for him -- a life that will leave his dreams of art school behind. Discovered under melted ice caps, ancient aliens have been brought onto the Titan as well, and stored in display cases for the entertainment of the passengers ... until an act of sabotage releases them into the ship, with zero discrimination for class, decks or human life."--
Subjects: Science fiction.; Young adult fiction.; Novels.; Alien artifacts; Interpersonal relations; Interplanetary voyages; Sabotage; Alien artifacts; Interpersonal relations; Interplanetary voyages; Sabotage;
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Between a Frock & a Hard Place. by Barry, Alex,film director.; Clarke, Paul,film director.; Pearce, Guy,actor.; Weaving, Hugo,actor.; Stamp, Terence,actor.; Australian Broadcasting Corporation (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Guy Pearce, Hugo Weaving, Terence StampOriginally produced by Australian Broadcasting Corporation in 2015.This is the story of how a low-budget Australian film - The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert - changed the course of history, loudly and proudly bringing a celebration of gay culture to the world that continues to resonate 20 years on. Narrated by Terence Stamp, Between a Frock and a Hard Place is also a social history of gay culture in Australia, drawing on footage from the famous movie as well as Sydney in the 80s. A time when the AIDS epidemic had taken hold, this time provided inspiration to director Stephan Elliott, who wanted to tell a story about the world of gay people, celebrating in the face of sadness and fear with flamboyant defiance. Includes interviews with the film's key players - director Stephan Elliott, actors Terence Stamp, Guy Pearce and Hugo Weaving, and the creative team, as well as drag artists and members of the gay community.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Arts.; Social sciences.; Motion pictures.; History, Modern.; Documentary films.; LGBTQ.; Artists.; Popular culture.;
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10 Little Fish. by Fenter, Keith,film director.; Alarcon, Samantha,actor.; Vooks (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Samantha AlarconOriginally produced by Vooks in 2021.Harry Bear and his friends are back, this time in English and Spanish! Dive in, splash along, and count all the fun fish as they swim in the lake. From one to ten, and from diez to uno, count them all while learning opposites like short, long / corto, largo; descriptions like yellow, blue / amarillo, azul; actions like swim, dive / nadar, saltar; and so much more!10 LITTLE FISH combines numbers with simple adjectives ("fish above, fish below; seven fish, fast and slow") and simple verbs ("swim and dive fish, here are five fish"). This fun story is a perfect way to introducing kiddos to language arts in both English y Español.Published by Blue Apple Books, 10 LITTLE FISH is written by Harriet Ziefert and illustrated by Elliot Kreloff.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Education films.; Children's stories.; History and science.; Animals.;
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What if we get it right? : visions of climate futures / by Johnson, Ayana Elizabeth,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."Sometimes the bravest thing we can do while facing an existential crisis is imagine life on the other side. This provocative and joyous book maps an inspiring landscape of possible climate futures. Through clear-eyed essays and vibrant conversations, infused with data, poetry, and art, Ayana Elizabeth Johnson guides us through solutions and possibilities at the nexus of science, policy, culture, and justice. Visionary farmers and financers, architects and advocates help us conjure a flourishing future, one worth the effort it will take -- from all of us, with whatever we have to offer -- to create. If you haven't yet been able to picture a transformed and replenished world -- or see yourself, your loved ones, and your community in it -- this book is for you. If you haven't yet found your role in shaping this new world, or you're not sure how we can actually get there, this book is for you. With grace, humor, and humanity, Ayana invites readers to ask and answer this ultimate question, together: What if we get it right?"--
Subjects: Interviews.; Climate change mitigation.; Climatic changes.;
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Shakespeare Behind Bars. by Rogerson, Hank,film director.; Philomath Films (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Originally produced by Philomath Films in 2005.Murderers, Fugitives, Thieves…Shakespeare would have loved these guys. Shakespeare Behind Bars is an unexpectedly delightful documentary that follows the casting, rehearsal, and presentation of Shakespeare's play, The Tempest, by convicted felons inside Kentucky's Luther Luckett Correctional Complex. Winner of eight film festival awards, Shakespeare Behind Bars smashes many of our long held notions about prisoners and criminals as we watch these remarkably unique actors prepare. Ultimately, we get to see the human psyche unfold in all of its complexities, as these men, ostracized from society, reveal their kindness, generosity and faith. In the process, we accompany them as they discover the power of truth, forgiveness and transformation.Shakespeare Behind Bars does not glorify these men or excuse their crimes, but rather attempts to take a more humane look at them as human beings, not merely felons. Over the course of the year and the film, we see these men changed - enriched, challenged, awakened, and fulfilled.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Performing arts.; Arts.; Criminal law.; Social sciences.; Sociology.; Documentary films.; Artists.; Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616.; Prisons.; Theater.; Rehabilitation.;
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If you find this, I'm already dead [graphic novel] / by Kindt, Matt,author,illustrator.; Campbell, Jim(Letterer),letterer.; Crabtree, Bill(Comic book colorist),colorist.; McDaid, Dan,illustrator.;
"Robin is a big city reporter, embedded with US Marines heading to the hostile pocket universe called Terminus. Ten minutes in, the entire marine squad is wiped out and she has to survive (and report) on her own. Terminus is full of cosmic wonders--and sci-fi 'gods' that are in the middle of a political power struggle. The language is alien, and the politics are deadly. Can she survive long enough to figure out what's going on and get home to tell the story?"--
Subjects: Graphic novels.; Science fiction comics.; Women war correspondents; Embedded war correspondents; Extraterrestrial beings; Life on other planets; Survival;
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Hidden potential : the science of achieving greater things / by Grant, Adam,1981-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."The #1 New York Times bestselling author of Think Again illuminates how we can elevate ourselves and others to unexpected heights. We live in a world that's obsessed with talent. We celebrate gifted students in school, natural athletes in sports, and child prodigies in music. But admiring people who start out with innate advantages leads us to overlook the distance we ourselves can travel. We underestimate the range of skills that we can learn and the amount of ground that we can gain. When opportunity doesn't knock, there are ways to to build a door. Hidden Potential offers a new framework for reaching aspirations and exceeding expectations. Realizing potential isn't about being a workaholic or a perfectionist. What matters most is not how hard we work, but how well we learn. It's not about being a genius-growth depends more on developing character skills than cognitive skills. The character skills that propel progress include the proactivity to absorb and adapt to new information, the courage to embrace discomfort, and the determination to find the beauty in imperfections. Mastering those skills doesn't require us to find the one perfect mentor or expert coach to guide us. Often we just need to borrow a compass to begin charting our own path. And we can clear the path for more people by building better systems of opportunity in our schools, teams, and workplaces. Many writers have chronicled the habits of superstars who accomplish great things. This book breaks new ground by revealing how anyone can rise to achieve greater things. The true measure of your potential isn't the height of the peak you reach, but how far you climb to get there"--
Subjects: Achievement motivation.; Motivation (Psychology);
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