Central Skagit Library District

Introduces the basics of the game of basketball, describing the players, court, techniques, and rules of play.

"Perfect for fans of Dog Man who love nonfiction, this is the definitive, go-to book about everything AWESOME you EVER wanted to know about all things outer space Uncover a wealth of weird, wacky, and wild facts about our universe, from planets to supernovas to space travel and everything in-between, told in Mike Lowery's signature, acclaimed comic style with bright and energetic artwork, fresh framing devices, and hilarious jokes. This is the go-to...

The author details his difficult experiences as a young Jewish child living in Nazi-occupied France during the 1940s.

Get the Summary of Harold Bloom's The Western Canon in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "The Western Canon" by Harold Bloom is a comprehensive exploration of the literary works and authors that have shaped Western culture. Bloom delves into the concept of the Canon, emphasizing its evolution from a prescriptive list of essential readings to a more personal selection of literature that fosters individual connections....

Recounts the achievements of photojournalism pioneers Robert Capa and Gerda Taro as they captured the tragedies of the Spanish Civil War and documented the fight against Facism.

"In Jaguars, beginning readers will learn about jaguars and their cubs. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they are introduced to jaguars' appearance, diet, behaviors, and habitats. A picture diagram labels jaguars' body parts, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about jaguars online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites....

A Student's Guide to Literature takes up these questions: In a time of mass culture and pulp fiction, can great literature still be discerned, much less defended? Why is literature so compelling? What should we read? Literary scholar R. V. Young addresses these timely issues in this guide to Western literature and poetry. He demonstrates that literature liberates the mind from cultural and temporal provincialism by expanding our intellectual and...

"An illustrated memoir of a twelve-year-old boy's experience growing up transgender and how his family supports him"--

"A new book of 50 bigger, bolder, next-level STEAM experiments for the whole family, including even more diverse science biographies and stories, from Emily Calandrelli, host of Netflix's Emily's Wonder Lab and author of the national bestseller Stay Curious and Keep Exploring"--

This title explains what organic gems are, how and where they form in nature, and why they are set apart from inorganic gemstones.