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Series

Where are
Where is

Publisher

Grosset & Dunlap, an imprint of Penguin Random House

Pub. Date

[2017]

Language

English

Description

"This book teaches readers about the Galapagos Islands, a chain of volcanic islands located on either side of the equator in the Pacific Ocean, and the strange and unique animals that live there. Some animals include the marine iguana, the blue-footed booby, the magnificent frigatebird and the giant Galapagos tortoise, which may live to be over one hundred years old. The islands, which were studies by Charles Darwin, are a popular tourist destination...

2) Curse of the Kissing Cousins

Author

Kelner, Toni L. P

Series

Where Are They Now?

Publisher

Jabberwocky Literary Agency, Inc

Pub. Date

2014

Language

English

Formats

eBook, Kindle

Description

Agatha award winner Toni L.P. Kelner introduces Tilda Harper, savvy celebrity reporter and sleuth to yesterday's stars in Curse of the Kissing Cousins, the dazzling first novel in the Where Are They Now? mystery series.

A Killer Performance

The cult classic sitcom, Kissing Cousins, lasted only a few seasons, but its cast is having an even harder time surviving. In the past three months, three Kissing Cousins

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3) Who Killed the Pinup Queen?

Author

Kelner, Toni L. P

Series

Where Are They Now?

Publisher

Jabberwocky Literary Agency, Inc

Pub. Date

2014

Language

English

Formats

eBook, Kindle

Description

Tilda Harper, savvy celebrity reporter and sleuth to yesterday's stars, must find a killer with a penchant for former pinups in Agatha award-winner Toni L.P Kelner's second Where Are They Now? mystery

A Killer Figure

The last thing entertainment reporter Tilda Harper expects is for one of her feature articles to suddenly become an obituary. But when the subject of an upcoming piece—former 50s pinup queen, Sandra Sechrest—is

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4) Where is the Grand Canyon?

Author

O'Connor, Jim

Series

Publisher

Grosset & Dunlap, an imprint of Penguin Group (USA) LLC

Pub. Date

[2015]

Language

English

Description

"Starting with a brief overview of how national parks came into being, this book covers all aspects of the canyon--how it formed, which early native people lived there, and what varied wildlife can be found there now. A history of the canyon's end-to-end exploration in the late 1860s and how the Grand Canyon became such a popular vacation spot (5 million tourists visit every year) round out this informative, easy-to-read account."--Provided by publisher....

5) Where is Stonehenge?

Author

Kelley, True

Series

Publisher

Grosset & Dunlap, an imprint of Penguin Random House

Pub. Date

[2016]

Language

English

Description

"Where is Stonehenge? That's an easy question to answer. It sits on the Salisbury Plain in Southern England. But what is the meaning of these strange circles of stones? Was Stonehenge a religious site to honor the dead? Or a sacred place of healing? Or perhaps an astrological calendar? These are much harder questions to answer. However, in an engaging and easy-to-read account, True Kelley puts forth all theories--past as well as current ones--about...

6) Where is Mount Rushmore?

Author

Kelley, True

Series

Publisher

Grosset & Dunlap, an imprint of Penguin Group (USA) LLC

Pub. Date

[2015]

Language

English

Description

An introduction to one of the world's largest sculptures, which honors four U.S. presidents.

7) Where is Alcatraz?

Author

Medina, Nico

Series

Publisher

Grosset & Dunlap, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC

Pub. Date

[2016]

Language

English

Description

"The island of Alcatraz has always been a place that's fascinated visitors, from the Native American tribes who believed it was home to evil spirits to the Spanish explorers who discovered the island. In modern times, it was a federal prison for only 29 years, but now draws over a million visitors each year. Learn the history of America's most famous prison, from its initial construction as a fort in the 1800s, to its most famous residents such as...

8) Where is the Amazon?

Author

Fabiny, Sarah

Series

Publisher

Grosset & Dunlap, an imprint of Penguin Random House

Pub. Date

[2016]

Language

English

Description

"Without risking life or limb, readers can explore the wonders and beauty of the Amazon in this Where Is...? title"--

9) Where is Machu Picchu?

Author

Series

Publisher

Penguin Workshop, an Imprint of Penguin Random House

Pub. Date

[2018]

Language

English

10) Where is Area 51?

Author

Manzanero, Paula

Series

Publisher

Penguin Workshop

Pub. Date

[2018]

Language

English

Description

Describes the isolated Nevada air base known as Area 51, covering its use for testing top-secret aircraft, and discusses speculation about a connection to unidentified flying objects.

11) Where is the Great Barrier Reef?

Author

Medina, Nico

Series

Publisher

Scholastic, Inc

Pub. Date

[2016]

Language

English

Description

"In this Where Is? title, kids can explore the Great Barrier Reef--big enough to be seen from space but made up of billions of tiny living organisms. The Great Barrier Reef, off the coast of Australia, is the world's largest coral reef system. Stretching more than 1,400 miles, it provides a home to a wide diversity of creatures. Designated a World Heritage Site, the reef is suffering from the effects of climate change but this fascinating book shows...

12) Where is the Empire State Building?

Author

Pascal, Janet B

Series

Publisher

Grosset & Dunlap, an imprint of Penguin Group (USA) LLC

Pub. Date

[2015]

Language

English

13) Where is Easter Island?

Author

Series

Publisher

Penguin Workshop, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC

Pub. Date

[2017]

Language

English

Description

Describes Easter Island and tell how people first came to live there and discusses how they built the enormous statues and why.

14) Where is broadway?

Author

Yacka, Douglas

Series

Publisher

Penguin Workshop

Pub. Date

[2019]

Language

English

Description

Describes the history of the famous street in New York City, detailing the development of the theater district and the shows and stars that have become Broadway legends.

15) Where is the Great Wall?

Author

Demuth, Patricia Brennan

Series

Publisher

Grosset & Dunlap, an imprint of Penguin Group (USA) LLC

Pub. Date

[2015]

Language

English

16) Where is Walt Disney World?

Author

Holub, Joan

Series

Publisher

Scholastic, Inc

Pub. Date

[2018]

Language

English

Description

"Building the most magical place on earth was no fairy tale. Learn the story behind the creation of Walt Disney World. In 1964, when Walt Disney and his brother Roy decided to build a second theme park in the Florida swamplands, they kept it super hush-hush. Why? Well, if word got out that they planned to buy up lots of land, the price would have skyrocketed. So the Disneys cleverly covered up their trail, avoiding the Orlando Airport and even using...

17) Where is the Eiffel Tower?

Author

Anastasio, Dina

Series

Who HQ
Where is

Publisher

Grosset & Dunlap, an imprint of Penguin Random House

Pub. Date

[2017]

Language

English

Description

FalconGuides
Where to hike
Falcon guide

Introduces "the Eiffel Tower, the beloved and iconic symbol of Paris, France, and one of the most recognizable structures in the world. Set up for the World's Fair in 1889, the Eiffel Tower greets millions of visitors each year who climb up its wrought-iron stairs, ride its glass elevators, and enjoy the wonderful views of the city spread out below it"--

18) Hiking Big Bend National Park: a guide to the Big Bend area's greatest hiking adventures, including Big Bend Ranch State Park

Author

Parent, Laurence

Series

Publisher

FalconGuides

Pub. Date

2015.

Language

English

19) Oh God, Oh God, Oh God!: Young Adults Speak out about Sexuality and Christianity

Author

Godsey, Rev. Heather

Series

WTF Where's the Faith?

Publisher

Chalice Press

Pub. Date

2010

Language

English

Description

Oh God! Oh God! Oh God! addresses issues of love, sex(uality) and embodiment from the perspectives of young adults who work for or are involved with the church. Discussions about sex, sexuality, and theology are taboo in many churches. What about the tensions felt between the commitments of love, dating, marriage, or parenthood and living lives of faith and integrity? The essays in this book address multiple perspectives on love, dating, marriage,

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20) Where is the White House?

Author

Series

Publisher

Grosset & Dunlap, an imprint of Penguin Group (USA) LLC

Pub. Date

[2015]

Language

English

Description