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1) The world book encyclopedia

Publisher

World Book, Inc., a Scott Fetzer company

Language

English

Formats

Book, REF

Description

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"A 22-volume, highly illustrated, A-Z general encyclopedia for all ages, featuring sections on how to use World Book, other research aids, pronunciation key, a student guide to better writing, speaking, and research skills, and comprehensive index"--

2) Creaturepedia: welcome to the greatest show on earth

Author

Barman, Adrienne

Publisher

Wide Eyed Editions

Pub. Date

[2013]

Language

English

Description

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Welcome to this collection of best-loved animals from all over the world, chosen for their special talents and characteristics, with fun illustrations by Adrienne Barman. Meet 'the architects', the 'noisy neighbors', the 'homebodies', the 'forever faithfuls', the 'champions of forgetfulness' and more in this alphabetically ordered encyclopedia. Filled with fascinating facts, curious creatures, and characterful cartoons, this book will keep young explorers...

3) The dictionary of obscure sorrows

Author

Koenig, John

Pub. Date

2021.

Language

English

Formats

Book, eAudiobook, eBook, Kindle

Description

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Poetically defining emotions we all feel but don't have the words to express, the creator of the popular online project of the same name invites readers on his epic quest to fill the gaps in the language of emotion.

4) A guide to the Indian tribes of the Pacific Northwest

Author

Ruby, Robert H

Series

Civilization of the American Indian volume 173

Publisher

University of Oklahoma Press

Pub. Date

Language

English

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NW Collection

Formats

Book, NB - Locally Owned, NW, REF

Description

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Historical information concerning Indian tribes located in the Pacific Northwest. Major tribes described include the Cathlamet, Cowlitz, Klamath, Lummi, Nez Perce, Paiute, Puyallup, Shoshoni, Spokane, (Spokan), Suquamish, Tillamook.

5) My Big Barefoot Book of Spanish & English Words

Author

Fatus, Sophie

Language

English

Formats

Book, eBook, NB - Locally Owned

Description

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A bilingual first words collection with a twist: this unique book combines storytelling with English and Spanish vocabulary building. Young readers follow the adventures of a busy family as they go about their day and prepare for a special celebration.

6) The Usborne illustrated science dictionary

Author

Khan, Sarah

Publisher

EDC Pub

Pub. Date

[2007]

Language

English

Description

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"The Usborne illustrated science dictionary tells it straight and simple, explaining everything children and parents need in order to understand basic level science. This book will help to lay a firm foundation for confidence and success in science. Readers can dip in for quick explanations or work through by subject to build up knowledge step-by-step."--P. [4] of cover.

7) Bilingual visual dictionary: Spanish-English

Series

DK bilingual dictionaries

Publisher

DK Publishing

Pub. Date

2017

Language

English

Description

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Organized by such common subject categories as home, health, and work, a colorful, illustrated bilingual dictionary covers more than six thousand words and phrases.

8) McGraw-Hill's Japanese illustrated dictionary

Publisher

McGraw-Hill

Pub. Date

[2012]

Language

English

9) 6 language visual dictionary

Publisher

Thunder Bay Press

Pub. Date

[2022]

Language

English

Description

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"The 6-Language Visual Dictionary offers you an efficient way to learn and memorize thousands of terms common in six widely spoken European languages. This highly illustrated compendium is divided thematically into twelve sections that cover a broad range of topics, including the body, home, business, sports, leisure, and science. Also included are additional words and phrases for travel, conversation, or simply to widen your vocabulary in a new language....

10) The American Heritage picture dictionary

Publisher

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Pub. Date

2012.

Language

English

Description

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A dictionary for preschool and early elementary grades, with each word defined by a sentence using the word to describe the object or activity portrayed in the accompanying illustration.

11) Webster's new explorer Spanish-English dictionary

Publisher

Federal Street Press

Language

English

Description

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The Best Bilingual Dictionary for Home, School, and Office! Revised and updated for 2006, this edition provides accurate, up-to-date coverage of the current core vocabulary of American English and Latin-American Spanish. Perfect for teachers and learners, travelers, and businesspeople at all skill levels, this dictionary is an essential reference source for anyone who needs to communicate effectively in Spanish and English as they are spoken and written...

12) The Oxford companion to classical civilization

Author

Hornblower, Simon (EDT)/ Spawforth, Antony (EDT)/ Eidinow, Esther (EDT)

Publisher

Oxford Univ Pr

Pub. Date

2014.

Language

English

13) The cat in the hat beginner book dictionary in Spanish

Author

Seuss

Publisher

Beginner Books

Pub. Date

[1994]

Language

English

Description

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This is a tremendously fun and surprisingly useful glimpse into another language that can be used by parents and teachers introducing Spanish to English-speaking children or introducing English to Spanish-speaking children.

14) My first dictionary

Author

Root, Betty

Publisher

DK Pub

Pub. Date

2012.

Language

English

Formats

Book, NB - Locally Owned

Description

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Fully revised and thoroughly updated, this new edition is the perfect go-to reference book for young children. With 1,000 entries and pictures, this first dictionary features nouns, verbs, and adjectives that are most commonly encountered by young children, and definitions that give the word's primary meaning in terms of a child's experience. Full color.