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Georgia O'Keeffe : she saw the world in a flower / by Balkan, Gabrielle,author.; Bloggs, Josy,illustrator.; Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York, N.Y.),sponsor.;
Includes bibliographical references.A picture book biography of the life of American painter Georgia O'Keeffe. Includes a time line of her works as well as related art appreciation activities.
Subjects: Biographies.; O'Keeffe, Georgia, 1887-1986; Painters; Painting, American; Women; Women.; Womyn.;
Available copies: 18 / Total copies: 19
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Australia and Antarctica / by Colson, Rob,1971-author.(CARDINAL)498917; Bloggs, Josy,illustrator.;
"What is Oceania? This part of the world has the world's smallest continent, Australia, as well as the islands of New Zealand, and Papua New Guinea and Indonesia, and other islands. This colorfully illustrated volume introduces readers to this fascinating part of the world, including geography and culture, as well as covers Antartica, the coldest continent! As each region is discussed, readers discover the animals found there and can do a simple activity. A quiz concludes the book to see how well readers have understood what they've read."--Amazon.com.
Subjects: Illustrated works.;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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South America / by Colson, Rob,1971-author.(CARDINAL)498917; Bloggs, Josy,illustrator.;
"South America is made up of many cultures and incredible geography. But almost half of this continent's landmass and population are found in the country of Brazil! In this beautifully illustrated book, readers explore South America, from the Atacama Desert and Amazon Rainforest to the Galápagos Islands and major cities, including those in Brazil. Maps and fact boxes accompany the main content to add even more information for interested travelers. Activities support information about animals, national parks, and more, engaging readers further with amazing South America"--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Informational works.;
Available copies: 4 / Total copies: 4
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North America / by Colson, Rob,1971-author.(CARDINAL)498917; Bloggs, Josy,illustrator.;
"Readers may be familiar with North America, but there's so much to learn about the third-largest continent on Earth! Including the countries of Canada and the United States, as well as Mexico, Greenland, and the countries of Central America and the Caribbean, North America has a variety of habitats and animals readers can enjoy learning about in this volume. The colorful illustrations include maps of the different parts of North America, highlighting interesting geography, such as the Everglades, Death Valley, and more. DIY activities accompany the main content to engage all readers with what they are reading."--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Informational works.;
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 3
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Europe / by Colson, Rob,1971-author.(CARDINAL)498917; Bloggs, Josy,illustrator.;
"Though Europe is one of the smaller continents, it is densely populated with fewer wild areas than some other of Earth's landmasses. It's home to major cities, such as London, England and Rome, Italy, that have rich histories readers may be familiar with. In this beautifully illustrated volume, readers travel around Europe by region, including Eastern Europe, Scandanavia, and western and central Europe, learning about the animals that live there and the unique geography of each place as they go. Activities accompany the well-crafted main text to engage readers further with the cultures they're reading about"--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Informational works.;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 3
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Africa / by Colson, Rob,1971-author.(CARDINAL)498917; Bloggs, Josy,illustrator.;
"Africa is the second-largest continent on Earth. Within that huge landmass are a variety of cultures, cities, animals, and habitats to explore and begin to understand! This colorfully illustrated book takes readers on a journey through Africa, highlighting its regions like northern Africa, the animals that make their homes in these places, and explores some of African's major cities. Maps and fact boxes accompany each spread to engage readers with even more information. Several activities invite readers to make their own sand dunes, paper parrot, and more. A quiz concludes the book to aid comprehension."--Provided by publisher
Subjects: Informational works.;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 3
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Asia / by Colson, Rob,1971-author.(CARDINAL)498917; Bloggs, Josy,illustrator.;
Where in the world? -- Central and East Asia -- Siberian Taiga -- Li River -- Gobi Desert -- Lake Baikal -- Southeast Asia -- Borneo Rainforest -- West Asia and Indian subcontinent -- The Sundarbans -- The Himalayas -- People and places -- Quiz and glossary -- Index."Earth's largest continent has so many places to explore! From unique geography to the cultures found there, the main content of this beautifully illustrated book covers it all. Readers take a journey from central and eastern Asia to the Gobi Desert and on to Southeast Asia, stopping along the way to learn about the animals that make their homes in these places and major bodies of water like Lake Baikal and the Li River. Several activities accompany the main content to engage readers with what they've read. Maps, fact boxes, and a concluding quiz add even more to this fascinating volume"--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Informational works.;
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 4
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Bird Atlas : amazing facts, fold-out maps, and life-size surprises / by De la Bédoyère, Camilla,author.(CARDINAL)464726; Bloggs, Josy,illustrator.;
Take to the skies and meet the world's most amazing birds. Navigate your way across the continents using color-coded maps and discover birds of prey, birds of paradise, aquatic birds, and more. Kids can open full-page gatefolds and lift smaller flaps to reveal surprises and fascinating glimpses into the lives of our feathered friends.
Subjects: Illustrated works.; Informational works.; Birds;
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 7
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This book is full of brains : all kinds of brains and how they work / by Kennington, Tim,author.(CARDINAL)889182; Bloggs, Josy,illustrator.; Kay, Liz,illustrator.(CARDINAL)838004;
Brain basics -- Inside the brain -- How you think -- Animal brains -- Are these brains? -- Past, present & future."Did you know that a fully grown human brain is equal to the weight of one 12-week-old kitten? Or that it can think at 4 1/2 times the speed of a cheetah? How about the fact that an octopus brain reaches to the tips of its tentacles, or that the emerald jewel wasp can use mind control over other insects? Filled with interesting facts, immersive at-home activities, and fun optical illusions, This Book Is Full of Brains will make kids fall in love with all types of brains-whether they be human, dinosaur, or robot!"--Ages 8-12Grades 4-6
Subjects: Informational works.; Picture books.; Animal intelligence; Brain; Brain; Learning in animals; Thought and thinking; Brain.; Brain; Thought and thinking.;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 4
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Human kindness : true stories of compassion and generosity that changed the world / by Francis, Johnauthor(CARDINAL)725653; Bloggs, Josyillustrator; Halifax, Joanwriter of foreword.(CARDINAL)166554;
Introduction -- My journey of kindness -- What is kindness? -- Stories of kindness from around the world -- Kindness close to home."Around the globe and since the first humans walked the Earth, kindness has been an important part of how people live. We care for the sick, feed the hungry, save others in danger, speak up when we see someone treated unfairly, and listen with compassion when someone is suffering. Great leaders can do it, of course. But as you'll see, so can inventors, musicians, hairdressers, environmentalists, and everyone else, too. Join John Francis, the Planetwalker, on an exploration of kindness great and small. And learn how you can make kindness a part of your everyday life, too." --
Subjects: Case studies.; Kindness;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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