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2017., Gareth Stevens Call No: 597.8 JAC green dot JAC Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Guess That AniimalSummary Note: Amphibians share many characteristics, including slimy-looking skin and a life cycle that includes time in the water and time on land. Many species of these fascinating animals have their own unique look. In this book, readers are introduced to the amphibian group and then are shown a super close-up of an animal. The following spread reveals what amphibian it is as well as more information about it. With cool images of amphibians such as the purple frog and the mysterious caecilian, this book is sure to intrigue readers with awesome, understandable biology information. Detailed Table of Contents, Full-Color Photographs, For Further Information Section, Glossary, Index.
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2017., Gareth Stevens Call No: 598 JAC green dot Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: There may be no bird s plumage more recognizable than the pink feathers of the flamingo. But, if you saw its feathers super close up, could you still guess the bird? Readers learn all about many kinds of birds through uniquely formatted photographs and science content. They ll first encounter a full-color close-up of some cool feature of a bird, such as a webbed foot or sharp beak, and a bit of information about the bird. When they turn the page, the name of the bird is revealed, as is the whole beautiful photograph of it in the wild. Detailed Table of Contents, Full-Color Photographs, For Further Information Section, Glossary, Index.
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2017., Gareth Stevens Call No: 595.7 JAC green dot Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Guess That AnimalSummary Note: One of the easiest ways to tell what animal group a bug belongs in is to count its legs. However, there are many other interesting bug body parts that give clues as to what kind of living thing it is. Readers learn all about insects and arachnids in a fun format in which they re shown a close-up photograph and given a few facts about the pictured creature. The answer is revealed on the following pages. Wings, legs, mouths, and exoskeletons are shown in full-color and complemented by science text hinting at what awaits readers when they turn the page. Detailed Table of Contents, Full-Color Photographs, Glossary, For Further Information Section, Index.
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Juvenile Call No: 613.7 172 Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: An introduction to parkour, explaining what it is, how to get started, and the risks.
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2016., Juvenile, Gareth Stevens Pub. Call No: 796.04 6 Edition: 1st ed. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: "As a sport, parkour has only been around since the 1980s. However, it promotes a frame of mind often encouraged by snowboarders, skateboarders, and other extreme sports enthusiasts: see your environment differently and use it. Parkour athletes use their sport to get around doing anything but walking! Reader learns how parkour developed and also how it's practiced around the world. Full-color photographs showcase different moves, styles, and events. Readers are sure to be inspired by the free-spirited daredevils of parkour, highlighted by a playful layout and exciting fact boxes"--Provided by the publisher.
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2016., Gareth Stevens Call No: 796.21 Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: Roller derby is an extreme sport making a comeback! With a history that dates back to the 1930s, in the last decade, roller derby teams have grown in number and popularity. Readers take a turn around the track and discover that, from hard hits to fast breaks, the action in roller derby is nonstop. Full-color photographs highlight the mostly female teams who dominate the sport and the theatrical quality of each jam, or matchup. Safety tips offer help to new skaters, as this sport can get aggressive fast. Detailed Table of Contents, Fact Boxes, For Further Information Section, Glossary, Index, Safety Tips, Full-color photographs.