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The Mona Lisa vanishes : a legendary painter, a shocking heist, and the birth of a global celebrity / Helquist, Brett

"A narrative nonfiction about how the Mona Lisa was stolen from the Louvre, how the robbery made the portrait the most famous artwork in the world-and how the painting by Leonardo da Vinci should never have existed at all"--

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When someone dies : a children's mindful how-to guide on grief and loss / Dorn, Andrea

"Navigating the grief and bereavement process can be a challenging and unpredictable experience, especially for children. Whether it's the loss of a family member, friend, pet, or other loved one, children often don't know how to cope with the complicated and complex emotions that accompany death. Written and illustrated by a therapist (and mother), Andrea Dorn, MSW, When Someone Dies walks children through the bereavement process in a simple, concrete, and developmentally appropriate way. Through the lens of mindfulness, children will learn how to say goodbye, make space for any emotions that arise, and work through their grief. Written for parents, teachers, and therapists alike, this straightforward yet powerful book includes: Optional engagement questions to build connection and personalize the reading experience Short mindfulness and self-compassion meditations A developmental guide to children's understanding of death"--

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Guru Nanak Dev Ji / Karwal, S.

Nānak, Guru, 1469-1538
Sikhism
Sikh gurus -- India.

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Baisakhi / Karwal, S.
Vaisakhi
Baisakhi (Festival)
Fasts and feasts -- Sikhism.
Khalsa (Sect)

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Endangered animals atlas : a journey across the world and into the wild / Caldwell, Sam.

This expansive guide to endangered animals answers all these questions and more as you journey around the world and marvel at the biodiversity of the planet, and how much it needs to be protected. An important yet gentle introduction to the impact of climate change and human activity on the environment, it explores how everyone can help save our planet and enjoy its beauty.

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Animal minds : what are they thinking? / Church, Dana L.

"This nonfiction book for middle-grade readers examines how animals think and the ways scientists study their cognitive abilities. Illustrated with photographs throughout."--

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Mighty scared : the amazing ways animals defend themselves / Silver, Erin

"This illustrated nonfiction picture book explores the unique and disgusting things that animals sometimes do when they're scared."--

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Green machines and other amazing eco-inventions / Meadows, Michelle

Join the Lorax-Dr. Seuss' beloved icon of environmentalism-as he introduces readers to nine real, incredible eco-inventions and empowers children to think creatively in this rhymed easy-reader, which includes a fun brainstorming activity!

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Light and shadows / Trionfetti, Rossella

Light is life, heat, energy. Thanks to light, plants perform photosynthesis and solar panels transform light energy into electricity, but how much do we really know about this fundamental source of life? Let's learn about light together, with sixteen extremely fun and easy experiments that explain everything you need to know!

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Electricity and magnetism / Trionfetti, Rossella

Magnetic force and electricity govern and sustain our everyday life, but how much do we know about how they work? Let's learn about them together with seventeen extremely fun and easy experiments that explain everything you need to know! No strange materials or complicated formulas are needed-just a great passion for science!