Catalog Search Results
1) Are you big?
Author
Description
"Are YOU big? A simple question sends readers to the far reaches of the universe"--
Author
Description
Get the background on the Battle of Yorktown and discover what started the American Revolution. Learn the legends of the Wild West. Re-live the atmosphere of the "Roaring Twenties." Covering everything from the cultures of the first Native Americans right up to the events of the present day, American History: A Visual Encyclopedia is the ultimate reference tool for exploring the history of one of the most remarkable nations in the world. Created in...
Author
Appears on list
Formats
Description
A stunningly photographed collection of homes featuring sustainable designs that celebrate the ingenuity of reclaimed materials and unexpected antiques, from the founders of Detroit-based furniture design brand Woodward Throwbacks. In an effort to celebrate the unique and beautiful material that is often scrapped in renovations Bo Shepherd and Kyle Dubay founded Woodward Throwbacks, which creates original furniture and home goods using reclaimed materials...
Author
Description
"Are you brave enough to come face-to-face with the biggest and most awe-inspiring prehistoric beasts? In this dramatic introduction to the Stone Age world, the stupendous giants that shared the earth with our human ancestors--from the woolly mammoth and the fearsome saber-toothed cat to the elephant bird and the giant wombat--leap, slither, and swoop to life on eighteen atmospheric and densely packed double-page spreads spotlighting animals from...
Author
Description
"Bring the pixelated adventure of Minecraft to life with this unofficial cookbook featuring 30 recipes from the world of your favorite video game! Featuring 30 recipes for all difficulty levels, this is the perfect guide for an afternoon of cooking with kids under adult supervision. Whether you're making food for a Minecraft-themed party, or your gamer likes to cook, The Unofficial Minecraft Cookbook has something for everyone. Recipes include: Square...
Author
Description
This newly updated edition of The Soccer Encyclopedia (FIFA) will make you an expert of the most popular game in the world. The pages are brimming with the latest facts, stats and records, plus punchy profiles of the best international teams on the planet, as well as essential info about the top leagues and tournaments in world soccer. What's more, you can get the lowdown on all the FIFA competitions from the World Cup to the eWorld Cup and the latest...
7) Iraq
Author
Description
"Iraq was once home to some of the oldest civilizations in history. This book introduces readers to the history and geography of Iraq, as well as its modern festivals, arts, and traditions. Readers will be able to make connections between Iraq's past and present, and will gain a deep understanding of how Iraq's geography affects peoples' ways of life. Eye-catching photographs and high-interest text will engage young readers as they explore Iraq"--...
Author
Description
"Since making his Major League Baseball debut in 2016, Aaron Judge has taken the world of baseball by storm. He has won Home Run Derby competitions and has been named an All-Star. In 2022, he broke the American League record for most home runs in a season when he hit 62 homers. Young readers will learn about how Aaron became the star he is today after excelling in college baseball at Fresno State University and growing up playing football, basketball,...
Author
Description
Libraries are so much more than collections of books. They are archives of knowledge, spaces of study, sources of inspiration and connection. Among the world's most universal and democratic places, they are also outstanding icons of architecture that represent the societies that built them.Temples of Books celebrates the world's oldest and grandest shrines to the written word, as well as new and tiny ones: from baroque palaces to micro-libraries made...
Author
Formats
Description
"A dreamer's tree house. A mechanic's cottage. A submerged city. Over thirty imaginative houses and the people who make them home offer unexpected worlds to wander through and explore. Who is the mischievous bridgetower keeper? What does the witch grow in her garden? How does the postal worker tame his delivery dragons? In each house, readers discover the contents of rooms and closets, what's at the top of the stairs and where shadowy hallways lead....
Author
Description
"Sea monsters have a long history in lore and literature. Homer first wrote of them in 700 BCE. What Do We Know About the Kraken? lets curious young readers explore what we actually know about this mysterious sea monster's long history. Dive into the facts behind this massive squid-like creature that was first described using the word "Kraken" in the beginning of the eighteenth century. For centuries, sailors have feared the Kraken, which they believe...
Author
Description
"Exploring identities that span the Indigenous Two Spirit people, the hijras of the Indian subcontinent, the māhū people of Hawaii, the female husbands of the Igbo tribe, and many more, Cassandra Jules Corrigan beautifully demonstrates that gender identities beyond the binary are a worldwide phenomenon. This lovingly illustrated guide is an important testament that genders other than male and female have always existed--around the globe--and comes...
Author
Appears on list
Description
"Every Action Matters will lay out the issues facing the planet and offer up 100 important actions that readers can take to help slow the adverse affects of climate change. Each action will get a spread and be accompanied by an infographic, statistic, or display quote to provide visual impact to the topic at hand"--
16) The Cherokee
Author
Description
"Engaging images accompany information about the Cherokee people. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"--
18) Lore & legends: a visual celebration of the fifth edition of the world's greatest roleplaying game
Author
Description
"An illustrated history of Dungeons & Dragons' beloved fifth edition told through interviews, artwork, and visual ephemera from the designers, storytellers, and creators who brought it to life"--
Author
Description
"Want to become a Wings of Fire drawing expert? You've come to the right place! This official How to Draw book includes simple, step-by-step instructions on how to sketch and color the simplest dragonets all the way to the most powerful, full-grown dragons. All your favorite characters from Sunny, Qibli, and Blue to Tsunami, Glory, and Peril and Kinkajou, Clay, and Darkstalker are here. Over 40 dragons are inside and ready for you to make them soar...
In Interlibrary Loan
Didn't find what you need? Items not owned by Nashville can be requested from other Interlibrary Loan libraries to be delivered to your local library for pickup.
Didn't find it?
Can't find what you are looking for? Try our Materials Request Service. Submit Request