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Thames & Hudson Inc
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
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"Why Do Dogs Sniff Butts? is the first in a new series of natural history books for children that answer curious questions about their favorite pets. This book highlights the qualities of different types of dogs, from herding and hunting dogs to show and media mutts, answering such questions as, "Why do dogs play dead?," "How do you speak dog?," and "Why do dogs dig?" The book also profiles famous dogs from history and popular culture, including the...
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English
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The duo behind the massively successful podcast "Stuff You Should Know" offers an unexpected look at weird, fascinating, delightful, or unexpected elements of a wide variety of topics, featuring new subjects that they've long wondered about and wanted to explore.
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English
Description
What do dogs know? How do they think? The answers will surprise and delight you as Horowitz explains how dogs perceive their daily worlds each other and that other quirky animal the human. This is a fresh look at the world of dogs from the dog's point of view. As a dog owner Horowitz is curious to learn what her dog thinks about. As a cognitive scientist she's intent on understanding the minds of animals who cannot speak for themselves. (Bestseller)...
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Twig and Turtle volume 1
Publisher
Pixel + Ink
Language
English
Description
Family, friendship, new school challenges, and a rather large dog problem combine as sisters adjust to their new tiny house life in this charming chapter book series starter from award-winning author Jennifer Richard Jacobson. Perfect for fans of Ivy and Bean and Judy Moody. In a tiny house, 3 shirts + 3 pants = 9 different outfits. Eight- and six-year-old sisters Twig and Turtle are excited and curious about their new small town in Colorado. And...
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English
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One of Agatha Christie's most famous novels, featuring her beloved detective Hercule Poirot--and her most surprising twist.The story that made Agatha Christie famous ends with one of her most dramatic twists. The villagers of King's Abbot are shocked when a wealthy local widow commits suicide and the very next day her fiancé, Roger Ackroyd, is stabbed to death. Dr. James Sheppard, the local physician, discovers the body of his friend and narrates...
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Hildafolk volume 1
Publisher
Flying Eye Books
Language
English
Description
"Hilda can never sit still for long without setting off on another adventure. She can't resist exploring her enchanting world--a place where trolls walk, crows speak, and mountains move. The magic and folklore of the wild, windswept North come alive in this book about an adventurous little girl and her habit of befriending anything, no matter how curious it might seem. While on an expedition to illustrate the magical creatures of the mountains around...
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Pub. Date
2013.
Language
English
Description
Christopher, stands beside Mrs Shears's dead dog. It has been speared with a garden fork, it is seven minutes after midnight, and Christopher is under suspicion. He records each fact in the book he is writing to solve the mystery of who murdered Wellington.
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Leningrad confidential volume 1
Publisher
Pushkin Vertigo
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
1930s Leningrad. As a mood of fear cloaks the city, Investigator Vasily Zaitsev is called on to investigate a series of bizarre and seemingly motiveless murders. In each case, the victim is curiously dressed and posed in extravagantly arranged settings. At the same time, one by one precious old master paintings are going missing from the Hermitage collection. As Zaitsev sets about his investigations, he meets with suspicion at practically every turn,...
Author
Publisher
[CreateSpace]
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
"Sometimes you will see someone that makes you curious about what they are wearing, saying, or doing. Many of these people experience strange looks, personal questions, and bullying. Volunteer models have agreed to be part of this book in an effort to spread awareness and to educate. Children are curious and have many questions about what they are seeing. You can use this book as a guide to approach the world with kindness, understanding, and an open...
13) Rising reader!
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Publisher
Findaway World, LLC
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Kids will build confidence and avoid summer slide as they master literacy skills with interactive games, challenges, and storybooks. Summer Reading helps kids stay motivated, maintain reading skills, and learn all summer long! This SuperPack contains 2X as many apps as the standard Launchpad."
Happi Reads is designed to stimulate early readers by engaging them in a colorful and teacher approved single word reading activity.
FarFaria's story honors...
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Series
World's most beloved humorous and nostalgic songs volume pt. 1
Publisher
Song Dex
Pub. Date
1956-63
Language
English
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