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Publisher:
St. Martin's Press
Pub. Date:
2019
Language:
English
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"The definitive biography of the beloved-often controversial-co-creator of many legendary superheroes, A Marvelous Life: The Amazing Story of Stan Lee presents the origin of "Stan the Man," who spun a storytelling web of comic book heroic adventures into a pop culture phenomenon: the Marvel Universe. Stan Lee was the most famous American comic book creator who ever lived. Thanks, especially, to his many cameos in Marvel movies and TV shows, Lee was-and...
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Publisher:
Macmillan Audio
Pub. Date:
2020
Language:
English
Description:
This program is read by the author. The definitive biography of the beloved-often controversial-co-creator of many legendary superheroes, A Marvelous Life: The Amazing Story of Stan Lee presents the origin of "Stan the Man," who spun a storytelling web of comic book heroic adventures into a pop culture phenomenon: the Marvel Universe. Stan Lee was the most famous American comic book creator who ever lived. Thanks, especially, to his many cameos in...
Author:
Publisher:
Tee Bogitini
Pub. Date:
2024
Language:
English
Description:
The Marvelous Journey is an enchanting and educational voyage through the life cycle of a butterfly, tailored for children aged 5-12. This vividly illustrated book invites young readers into the intricate world of butterflies, charting their path from a minuscule egg to a graceful flying creature. Through engaging storytelling and interactive visuals, children will learn about each stage of a butterfly's life, the challenges they face, and their pivotal...
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Publisher:
Greystone Books
Pub. Date:
2023
Lexile measure:
1210L
Language:
English
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"In this entertaining and informative book, science writer Till Hein shares the most tantalizing findings from the world of seahorses, opening up some of the secrets of these magical creatures of the sea. He reveals their intriguing biological features, such as their unique prehensile tails, their fins, and their lack of a stomach (seahorses only have intestines!). He speaks to experts about the fossil record of prehistoric seahorses, and examines...
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Lexile measure:
NC: Non-Conforming 1060L
Language:
English
Average Rating:
5 stars
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Deep in the forest, in the warm-wet green, 1 almendro tree grows, stretching its branches toward the sun. Who makes their homes here? 2 great green macaws, 4 keel-billed toucans, 8 howler monkeys, 16 fruit bats, 32 fer-de-lance vipers, 64 agoutis, 128 blue morpho butterflies, 256 poison dart frogs, 512 rusty wandering spiders, 1,024 leafcutter ants. Count each and every one as life multiplies again and again in this lush and fascinating book about...
Author:
Publisher:
Crown
Pub. Date:
2024
Language:
English
Description:
"With over seventy years on the silver screen, Shirley MacLaine has, as she says, seen it all, done it all, been everywhere, and met everyone. In 1955, she debuted in Hollywood as the lead role in The Trouble with Harry, winning her the first of many Golden Globes, and from there, her popularity only grew as she amassed a stunning collection of awards, stories, and experiences. Now, at nearly ninety years old, MacLaine has more stories to tell and...
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Publisher:
Boyds Mills Press
Pub. Date:
[2008]
Language:
English
Description:
Introduces the ecology of the salt marches, discussing the changes that occur during each season, the impact of tides, and the interaction of plants and animals as they adapt for survival in an ever-changing environment.
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Publisher:
Marvel Entertainment
Pub. Date:
2021
Language:
English
Description:
Continuing the series of graphic novels handpicked by Marvel Editorial to showcase pivotal storylines written and drawn by some of Marvel's most acclaimed creators! Carol Danvers is one of the mightiest heroes, not just on Earth but in the entire galaxy! Now learn exactly how she became the woman she is - the Avenger she is - in the definitive origin of Captain Marvel! Suffering sudden, crippling anxiety attacks, Carol finds herself reliving memories...
Author:
Series:
Civil War America volume 1
Pub. Date:
2015
Language:
English
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Edwin M. Stanton (1814-1869), one of the nineteenth century's most impressive legal and political minds, wielded enormous influence and power as Lincoln's Secretary of War during most of the Civil War and under Johnson during the early years of Reconstruction. In the first full biography of Stanton in more than fifty years, William Marvel offers a detailed reexamination of Stanton's life, career, and legacy. Marvel argues that while Stanton was a...
Author:
Publisher:
Kube Publishing Ltd
Pub. Date:
2012
Language:
English
Description:
This book is a collection of eighteen lively, well-loved stories from the life of the Prophet Muhammad. They highlight the main stations of his life-from orphaned child to Prophet of God and beloved leader of all Muslims. The book includes twenty-three charming illustrations that offer a glimpse of the world in which the stories are set. Mardijah Aldrich Tarantino is of American and French heritage. She has traveled widely and enjoys painting, languages,...
Author:
Publisher:
St. Martin's Publishing Group
Pub. Date:
2014
Language:
English
Description:
Although the century which followed Andrew Marvell's death remembered him primarily as a politician and a pamphleteer, this gifted poet is responsible for some of the most brilliant lyric exploration of his time. World Enough and Time is an extensive biography written by Nicholas Murray, a biographer whose literary scholarship and political astuteness matches that of his subject.
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Publisher:
BearManor Media
Pub. Date:
2019
Language:
English
Description:
Come and meet those dancing feet! The lyrics from "42nd Street" still evoke fantastic memories of Busby Berkeley and actress, dancer, and singer Ruby Keeler, who is best-known for starring with Dick Powell in musicals produced at Warner Bros., notably "42nd Street" (1933), "Golddiggers of 1933" (1933), "Footlight Parade" (1933), "Flirtation Walk" (1934), and "Go Into Your Dance" (1935). Ruby's life and career was no tap dance. Underage at fourteen,...
Publisher:
The Great Courses
Pub. Date:
2015
Language:
English
Description:
Everyday Engineering: Understanding the Marvels of Daily Life is an indispensable guide to the way things work in the world around you. Conducting this eye-opening tour is Professor Stephen Ressler of the United States Military Academy at West Point, an award-winning civil engineer and a nationally honored leader in engineering education.
Author:
Publisher:
Bentham Science Publishers
Pub. Date:
2000
Language:
English
Description:
Marvels of Artificial and Computational Intelligence in Life Sciences is a primer for scholars and students who are interested in the applications of artificial intelligence (AI and computational intelligence (CI) in life sciences and other industries. The book consists of 16 chapters (9 of which focus on AI and 7 which showcase the benefits of CI approaches to solve specific problems). Chapters are edited by subject experts who describe the roles...