Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Cool careers without college for people who can build things Cool careers without college for people who can build things Heather Moore Niver Readers can consider careers as a gardener, sculptor, tailor, carpenter, and even doll maker. Not only can they learn how to break into these fields, but each section has a listing of resources to fu… OL17888863W
20 fun facts about stick bugs 20 fun facts about stick bugs Heather Moore Niver Introduces stick bugs, including the different species' characteristics, what they eat, how they care for their young, and how they use their appearance to hide from predators. OL17898307W
Foxes After Dark Foxes After Dark Heather Moore Niver "Describes the habits and nature of foxes at night"-- OL20474295W
Getting to know Ruby Getting to know Ruby Heather Moore Niver Computer programming can be intimidating for anyone, particularly a beginner. Making that task a bit easier is Ruby, an open-source programming language that is becoming increasingly popular among mi… OL20913606W
Ostriches are not pets! Ostriches are not pets! Heather Moore Niver This book tells about ostriches and explains why they should not be pets, discussing their sharp talons, eating habits, powerful kicks that can kill, speed, pecking at bright objects, and need for wi… OL21975738W
20 fun facts about the Declaration of Independence 20 fun facts about the Declaration of Independence Heather Moore Niver Provides simple facts about the Declaration of Independence, including how Jefferson did not want to write it, what it is written on, and where it is now kept. OL22060306W
Opossums after dark Opossums after dark Heather Moore Niver "Describes the life of opossums including their habits, diet, and behavior"-- OL22319163W
Skunks after dark Skunks after dark Heather Moore Niver "Describes the heavier and habits of skunks in the wild"-- OL22319956W
20 fun facts about Easter Island 20 fun facts about Easter Island Heather Moore Niver Provides information about Easter Island and its moai statues, including such facts as that its largest volcano can be seen from space and that some moai wear red "hats" for special rituals. OL22644846W
Chimps and monkeys are not pets! Chimps and monkeys are not pets! Heather Moore Niver Introduces chimpanzees and other primates, describing their physical characteristics, habitat, and behavior. OL23339702W