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"The Anthropocene is the current geological age, in which human activity has . . . shaped the planet and its biodiversity. In this . . . symphony of essays adapted and expanded from his . . . podcast, John Green reviews different facets of the human-centered planet--from the QWERTY keyboard and Staphylococcus aureus to the Taco Bell breakfast menu--on a five-star scale"--Provided by publisher.

Presents original limericks on a wide range of history and science topics accompanied by comic-book-style illustrations and explanatory text.

"In this book, dozens of animals from all over the world are described in . . . detail with accompanying full-color photographs. Spiders with a superlong leg span, whales that click at decibel levels like that of an airplane, and more will engage readers with the animal kingdom. Divided by continent, this book also aids readers' understanding of differences in habitat and animal type by geographic location"--OCLC.

An adorable collection of the cutest wild animals ever. Including stunning photos of all types of animals, from the playful bushbaby to the happy quokka, this book is sure to delight the animal lover in all of us!.

"The COVID-19 pandemic has affected all of us. Kids are bound to have plenty of questions about the disease. Text and . . . photos will help kids learn to recognize the disease and help prevent the spread of the virus that causes it"--Provided by publisher.

"[Looks at the] inclination toward apocalyptic thinking . . . present throughout human history . . ."--Provided by publisher.

"ESPN personality (Get Up and #Greeny) and New York Times bestselling author Mike Greenberg partners with mega-producer Hembo to settle once and for all which legends flat-out own which numbers. In short essays certain to provoke debate between and amongst all generations, Greeny uses his lifetime of sports knowledge to spin yarns of the legends among the legends and tell you why some have claimed their spot in the top 100 of all time"--.

A detailed chronology of developmental milestones drives this life study of gorillas, including their habitats, physical features, and conservation measures taken to protect these powerful apes.

A detailed chronology of developmental milestones drives this life study of monkeys, including their habitats, physical features, and conservation measures taken to protect these primates.