Arcadia Public Library

"In 2016, author Amy Tan grew overwhelmed by the state of the world: Hatred and misinformation became a daily presence on social media, and the country felt more divisive than ever. In search of peace, Tan turned toward the natural world just beyond her window and, specifically, the birds flocking to the feeders in her yard. But what began as an attempt to find solace turned into something far greater--an opportunity to savor quiet moments during...

"Your belly is full of tiny creatures! Vivid watercolors and lively text teach kids about the garden of microscopic flora growing inside them, how it keeps them healthy, and how they can help it thrive"-- Provided by publisher.

"Good Prose" is an inspiring book about writing--about the creation of good prose--and the record of a warm and productive literary friendship.

The Earth introduces readers to key moments in the planet's life, from its formation over four billion years ago to the present, including the Earth's position in the solar system, its layers, and when plants and animals began to inhabit the planet.

"A book of fun chemistry experiments has fallen into the wrong hands. Only Mel can use her knowledge of the periodic table to put an end to a maniacal madman's evil schemes. The periodic table helps us quickly understand the 118 elements, those tiny substances that make up everything in the world. By using the periodic table, we can recognize how these building blocks behave, find trends and patterns in the universe, and make predictions about elements...

Presents the history of robotics, from the world's earliest mechanized robots to modern machines used in the home, in the military, and in space exploration.

本书是一本节庆花礼设计实用指导教程。全书共11个部分。01～03部分是花艺设计基础知识讲解：01部分介绍了花艺工具和常见花材，02部分讲解制作花艺作品的基本技法，03部分是花艺作品拍照指导。04～11部分是案例制作详解，按照主流色系——白绿、粉红、紫色、红色、橙色、黄色、黑色、深红色、彩色、莫兰迪色分类，共展示了52个包括花束、花盒、花篮、花环、瓶花、装饰等各类花艺作品的设计思路与制作过程。本书是为了花艺师、花店经营者量身打造的必备实战指导手册；也可作为花艺学校师生、花艺爱好者、婚礼策划师等人员的花艺作品创作参考书。

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Science, technology, engineering, art, and math each play an important part in the photography industry. This volume takes a look at various photography industry jobs, discussing what it takes to obtain these jobs and what types of tasks each job entails. Includes before and after reading activities.

"A light-hearted nonfiction picture book about the formation and history of the moon and its history in relation to earth--told from the perspective of the moon itself!"-- Provided by publisher.