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The enchanted hour : the miraculous power of reading aloud in the age of distraction / by Gurdon, Meghan Cox,author.;
Includes bibliographical references (pages [223]-250) and index.Examines how reading aloud makes adults and children smarter, happier, healthier, more successful, and more closely attached, even as technology pulls in the other direction.
Subjects: Oral reading.; Oral reading; Children; Reading; Oral reading;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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I want to be a cowboy / by Liebman, Dan.;
New editions, revised to reflect the increasing diversity in society and changing technology in the lives of people working around children.
Subjects: Cowboys;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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One million things : a visual encyclopedia / by Barker, Chris(Chris Tijani); Beynon, Hazel.; Bryan, Kim.;
Nature -- Human body -- Science and technology -- Space -- Earth -- People and places -- History -- Art and culture -- Reference.LSC
Subjects: Children's encyclopedias and dictionaries.; Curiosities and wonders;
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Overcoming dyslexia / by Shaywitz, Sally E.,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Subjects: Reading disability.; Dyslexia.; Reading; Dyslexic children;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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1,000 amazing record breakers / by Mills, Andrea.;
This book of world records for children aged 9+ showcases the greatest human achievements, from pioneering inventors to modern feats of engineering, technology, transport, and sport. But there's far more than just people power in this book! There are also records about animals, plants, Earth, and space.
Subjects: Curiosities and wonders; World records; Sports; Animals; Science;
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The lost world of the dinosaurs : uncovering the secrets of the prehistoric age / by Schmitt, Armin,author.; Rennen, Ben,illustrator.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."An enrapturing tale of the age of the dinosaurs, tracing their earliest origins, their astounding two-hundred-million-year reign, and their infamous demise. Dinosaurs. No other class of animals captures the hearts of both children and adults alike. Paleontologist Armin Schmitt brings us a firsthand account of the latest research on dinosaurs and their lives millions of years ago, including his spectacular global excavations and fascinating discoveries in the field. With the help of cutting-edge technology and unbelievable new finds, the age-old tale of the dinosaurs is now revitalized for the very first time, complete with astonishing illustrations that help us imagine dinosaurs like never before"--Dust jacket flap.
Subjects: Dinosaurs.; Paleontology.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Satellites : learn all about satellites and their special missions to connect, inform, and protect all of us on planet Earth / by Peridot, Kate.; Freitas, Denis.;
Satellites introduces children aged 7-9 to smart satellite technology and the ways satellites monitor the planet's health and help us take action. Every day, thousands of satellites orbit the Earth doing important jobs. Meet NOAA, Galileo, Aura, James Webb, and more, and find out about their special missions to connect, inform, and protect all of us on planet Earth. Look up into a clear night sky and soon enough, you'll see a dot of light zip past. It's not a shooting star, it's a satellite. The book uniquely combines Earth science and the latest space tech and is designed to fascinate and reassure. It includes a multitude of news-related themes: climate change, deforestation, wildlife tracking, storm/fire warnings, exploration, space junk, and more. There has never been a better time to learn about our 'eyes in the sky'.
Subjects: Satellites; Artificial satellites;
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The rebel empresses : Elisabeth of Austria and Eugénie of France, power and glamour in the struggle for Europe / by Goldstone, Nancy,1957-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."When they married Emperors Franz Joseph and Napoleon III, respectively, Elisabeth of Austria and Eugénie of France became two of the most famous women on the planet. Young and beautiful -- becoming cultural and fashion icons of their time -- they also played a pivotal role in ruling their realms during a tempestuous era characterized by unprecedented political and technological change. Fearless, adventurous, and independent, Elisabeth and Eugénie represented a new kind of empress -- one who rebelled against tradition and anticipated and embraced modern values. Yet both women endured hardship in their private and public lives. Elisabeth was plagued by a mother-in-law who snatched her infant children away and undermined her authority at court. Eugénie's husband was an infamous philanderer who could not match the military prowess of his namesake. Between them, Elisabeth and Eugénie were personally involved in every major international confrontation in their turbulent century, which witnessed thrilling technological advances as well as revolutions, assassinations, and wars. With her characteristic jump-off-the-page writing and in-depth research, Nancy Goldstone brings to life these two remarkable women, as Europe goes through the convulsions that led up to the international landscape we recognize today."--
Subjects: Biographies.; Elisabeth, Empress, consort of Franz Joseph I, Emperor of Austria, 1837-1898.; Eugénie, Empress, consort of Napoleon III, Emperor of the French, 1826-1920.; Empresses; Empresses;
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Baby making for everybody : family building and fertility for LGBTQ+ and solo parents / by Rachlin, Ray,author.; Goodman, Marea,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."In Baby Making for Everybody, queer millennial midwives Ray Rachlin and Marea Goodman use their professional expertise to demystify the dizzying process of pursuing parenthood as queer and solo people, offering concrete, gender-affirming advice on topics like tracking fertility, choosing a sperm donor, legal considerations, IVF, IUI, adoption, navigating gender and pregnancy, and more. The result is a much-needed how-to guide for every aspect of the complicated, messy, and glorious process of building a family as an LGBTQ+ or solo parent. Combining practical information with personal narratives and first person community wisdom, this book provides prospective parents with the information they need to grow their families outside of a traditional heterosexual nuclear family model"--
Subjects: Human reproduction.; Human reproductive technology.; Pregnancy.; Same-sex parents.; Sexual minorities' families.; Sexual minority parents.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Hacking Darwin : genetic engineering and the future of humanity / by Metzl, Jamie Frederic,author.;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 269-306) and index.From leading geopolitical expert and technology futurist Jamie Metzl comes a groundbreaking exploration of the many ways genetic-engineering is shaking the core foundations of our lives -- sex, war, love, and death.At the dawn of the genetics revolution, our DNA is becoming as readable, writable, and hackable as our information technology. But as humanity starts retooling our own genetic code, the choices we make today will be the difference between realizing breathtaking advances in human well-being and descending into a dangerous and potentially deadly genetic arms race.Enter the laboratories where scientists are turning science fiction into reality. Look towards a future where our deepest beliefs, morals, religions, and politics are challenged like never before and the very essence of what it means to be human is at play. When we can engineer our future children, massively extend our lifespans, build life from scratch, and recreate the plant and animal world, should we? Passionate, provocative, and highly illuminating, Hacking Darwin is the must read book about the future of our species for fans of Homo Deus and The Gene.
Subjects: Genetic engineering; Human genetics.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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