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Author
Series
Wings of fire ; 4
Publisher
Graphix, an imprint of Scholastic
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Formats
Description
"When Starflight is stolen by his own tribe, he hopes to at least discover some of the long-held NightWing secrets -- what magical powers they really have, who they're allied with in the war, and where they've been living all this time. But the truth about Starflight's tribe is more terrible than he ever imagined: Not only do the NightWings live in a dark, miserable place, but they've imprisoned several innocent RainWings there, too. Stranded and...
Author
Language
English
Description
"In 1976 Richard Dawkins' The Selfish Gene caused a seismic shift in our understanding of biology by proffering the gene-centered view of evolution and was called 'The best work of popular science ever written" by the New York Review of Books. Then in 2006, Dawkins wrote The God Delusion, transforming the world's cultural and intellectual landscape once again with this takedown of religious faith. In this carefully curated collection of forty-two...
23) Dragon slayers
Author
Series
Unwanteds quests ; 6
Publisher
Aladdin
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
Rohan leads the effort to rescue Thisbe from the Revinir, without knowing if she will prove loyal to Artimé or not.
The Revinir is getting desperate. Following her dramatic abduction of Fifer and Thisbe, the dragon woman traps the twins in an isolated, crumbling palace and surrounds them with four killer dragons in an attempt to coerce them to join her side. Hope finally arrives when Dev sneaks into the castle and the threesome reunites, hatching...
Series
Publisher
Wizards of the Coast, LLC
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Formats
Description
"This tome is built on the writings of the renowned wizard from the world of Greyhawk, gathered over a lifetime of research and scholarship. In his travels to other realms and other planes of existence, he has made many friends, and has risked his life an equal number of times, to amass the knowledge contained herein. In addition to Mordenkainen's musings on the endless wars of the multiverse, the book contains game statistics for dozens of monsters:...
Author
Publisher
Jossey-Bass
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
"The secrets behind China's extraordinary educational system - good, bad, and ugly, Chinese students' consistently stunning performance on the international PISA exams-- where they outscore students of all other nations in math, reading, and science--have positioned China as a world education leader. American educators and pundits have declared this a "Sputnik Moment," saying that we must learn from China's education system in order to maintain our...
30) Fire & heist
Author
Publisher
Crown Books for Young Readers, an imprint of Random House Children's Books
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"As Sky Hawkins, a were-dragon, faces her first heist she discovers secrets about her missing mother, the true reason her boyfriend broke up with her, and the valuable jewel that could restore her family's wealth and rank." --
In Sky Hawkins's family, leading your first heist is a major milestone, a chance to gain power and acceptance within your family, and within society. But Sky is a wyvern-- a human capable of turning into a dragon-- and that...
Author
Series
Beast quest ; 3
Publisher
Orchard Books
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
"King Hugo's brother Prince Angelo, long believed dead, has reappeared and seized power. Banished from their kingdom, Tom and Elenna must uncover the truth about Prince Angelo ... but there are new and deadly Beasts on the loose. How can they defeat Torka the three-headed dragon?" --
Author
Series
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Are you ready to unlock the secrets of the NINJA? Join Lloyd and the Ninja on an amazing journey of discovery. Learn the truth about the Ninja’s incredible powers. Uncover secrets about mysterious locations. Revisit ancient history and fierce battles. Get up close with great vehicles, mighty mechs, fantastic dragons, and much more in this must-have guide to the NINJAGO world"--
Author
Series
Emma Griffin mystery ; 14
Publisher
[A.J. Rivers]
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
For FBI agent Emma Griffin, making the unsettling link among several cases has propelled her forward to find the elusive truth. The murder of her ex-boyfriend Greg has haunted her for years and as she spirals closer toward the final answer, she realizes it is more disturbing and painful than she could have ever imagined. Her investigation brings her deep into what he went through during his disappearance. Forcing her to face questions about moments...
Publisher
Wizards of the Coast
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"Help wanted. The Forgotten Realms are full of powerful factions vying for control, and for a time, each has had the upper hand. The Harpers. The Zhentarim. The Lords' Alliance. The Order of the Gauntlet. The Emerald Enclave. I might be forgetting one or two. There's a bunch of these things. If none of those organizations can help you, consider Acquisitions Incorporated. Called 'Faerun's Definitive Adventuring Brand' by ... well the company itself,...
Author
Publisher
Little, Brown and Company
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
"Award-winning comedian and popular-science writer Helen Keen uncovers the astounding science behind the mystical, blood-soaked world of Game of Thrones, answering questions like: Is it possible to crush a person's head with your bare hands? What really happens when royal families interbreed? Does Cersei have Borderline Personality Disorder? What curious medical disorder does Hodor suffer from? And more. Join Keen as she investigates wildfire, ice...
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons
Pub. Date
[2012]
Language
English
Description
"The essential companion to Stieg Larsson's bestselling trilogy and director David Fincher's 2011 film adaptation. Stieg Larsson's bestselling Millennium Trilogy--The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, The Girl Who Played with Fire, and The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest--is an international phenomenon. These books express Larsson's lifelong war against injustice, his ethical beliefs, and his deep concern for women's rights. The Girl with the Dragon...
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Language
English
Description
Tales of magical creatures have been told across the world for generations... but are these stories merely flights of fancy, or is there any truth to the legends of unicorns and dragons, centaurs and griffins? Presented as the notebook of a 1920s zoologist, this lavish volume sets out to answer this question, revealing the hidden world of the magical beasts that live among us. Within these pages you will meet bizarre and beautiful creatures from around...
40) West of the sea
Author
Publisher
Viking
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"When her mom disappears from their small Texas town, paleontology-loving Haven is determined to find her. But as she uncovers truths about her mom's identity, Haven also uncovers a monstrous family secret. Her mom can take the shape of a human and, in the right environment, also turn into an amphibious creature known as a kitskara. And now that she's growing up, Haven is discovering she has this ability, too. This newfound identity is her only clue...
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