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014863
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Illinois, Raintree Publishers, 2009.
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32pCream spine
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Culture in action - Arts
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What inspired the design of the Sydney Opera House? How did the Ancient Egyptians build the pyramids? Where is the world's tallest skyscraper? Learn in depth about architecture and its different forms.
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What is architecture?
What do architects do?
Choosing a style
Making plans
Amazing buildings
Great architects
What next?
Timeline
Glossary
Find out more
Index
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9781410934031 Hb.
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Accession# | Call# | Current Location | Status | Policy | Location |
014573 | 720/BIN | Main | On Shelf | General | |
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021654
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London, Capstone Global Library Limited, 2011.
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32pCream spine
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Culture in action
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This book discusses what public art is and works of public art around the world.
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9781406217162 Hb.
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Accession# | Call# | Current Location | Status | Policy | Location |
020235 | 701.1/HEN | Main | On Shelf | General | |
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021646
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London, Raintree Publishers, 2011.
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32pCream spine
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Culture in action
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An introduction to singer Beyoncé Knowles, discussing her early life, search for stardom, decision to become a solo artist, acting roles, marriage to rapper Jay-Z, and charitable work. Includes photographs and activities.
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9781406216936 Hb.
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Accession# | Call# | Current Location | Status | Policy | Location |
020237 | 921/BEY | Main | On Shelf | General | |
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021649
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London, Capstone Global Library Limited, 2011.
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32pCream spine
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Culture in action
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This book discusses the world of circus performance and its history.
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Step right up!
The circus through the centuries
The greatest shows on earth
Thrilling acts
Circus favorites
The dark side of circuses
Learning circus skills
Reinventing the circus
Beyond the big top
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9781406216981 Hb.
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Accession# | Call# | Current Location | Status | Policy | Location |
020232 | 791.34/NOB | Main | On Shelf | General | |
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021727
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London, Raintree Publishers, 2011.
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32pBeige Spine
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Culture in action
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Presents an overview of various types of codes and ciphers used throughout history, famous cryptologists, and how to create your own secret messages.
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9781406217209 Hb.
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020308 | 652.8/COL | Main | On Shelf | General | |
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021645
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London, Raintree Publishers, 2011.
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32pCream spine
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Culture in action
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9781406216943 Hb.
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Accession# | Call# | Current Location | Status | Policy | Location |
020238 | 781.49/THR | Main | On Shelf | General | |
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021726
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London, Raintree Publishers, 2011.
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32pBeige Spine
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Culture in action
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Introduces the genre of science fiction, discusses the lives and works of famous authors, and explores imaginary worlds, creatures, robots, and spaceships.
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9781406217216 Hb.
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Accession# | Call# | Current Location | Status | Policy | Location |
020309 | 809.38762/THR | Main | On Shelf | General | |
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014656
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Illinois, Raintree Publishers, 2010.
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32p
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Culture in action - Arts
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When did graffiti begin? What is the connection between graffiti and hip-hop? What is a "wall of fame"? Read to find out answers to these questions!
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9781410934185 Pb.
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Accession# | Call# | Current Location | Status | Policy | Location |
014398 | 751.73/BIN | Main | On Shelf | General | |
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021617
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London, Raintree Publishers, 2010.
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32pCream spine
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Culture in action - Music
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Whose musical careers have inspired Gwen Stefani? How many awards has Gwen Stefani won? Which song was the first in the world to sell more than one million digital downloads? The book contains activities with easy-to-follow instructions, designed to reinforce literacy skills and arts knowledge. The book is packed with high-interest facts, imaginative activities, and fascinating photographs.
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9781406211993 Hb.
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Accession# | Call# | Current Location | Status | Policy | Location |
020203 | 921/STE | Main | On Shelf | General | |
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ID:
015047
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Illinois, Raintree Publishers, 2008.
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32pBeige Spine
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Culture in action - Music
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Learn all about Hip-Hop, from its origin to the difference between mainstream hip-hop and underground hip-hop and the world's biggest hip-hop stars.
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9781410934109 Pb.
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Accession# | Call# | Current Location | Status | Policy | Location |
014809 | 782.421649/MAC | Main | On Shelf | General | |
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ID:
021651
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London, Capstone Global Library Limited, 2011.
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32pCream spine
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Culture in action
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This series introduces children to a range of arts topics. Each title explores an area in-depth and offers practical activities to reinforce learning. This title seeks to help answer question such as, does art record history?, What can a portrait tell you? and Is everyday life art?
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9781406217186 Hb.
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Accession# | Call# | Current Location | Status | Policy | Location |
020230 | 701.1/HEN | Main | On Shelf | General | |
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021615
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London, Raintree Publishers, 2010.
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32pCream spine
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Culture in action - Arts
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Why did Michelangelo hate how he looked? How did Michelangelo paint the Sistine Chapel ceiling? Which later artists were inspired by Michelangelo? The book contains activities with easy-to-follow instructions, designed to reinforce literacy skills and arts knowledge. The book is packed with high-interest facts, imaginative activities, and fascinating photographs.
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9780406212082 Hb.
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Accession# | Call# | Current Location | Status | Policy | Location |
020204 | 921/MIC | Main | On Shelf | General | |
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ID:
021618
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London, Raintree Publishers, 2010.
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32pCream spine
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Culture in action - Arts
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What is a camera obscura? When did the first camera go on sale? How do newspapers receive photographs from reporters around the world? The book contains activities with easy-to-follow instructions, designed to reinforce literacy skills and arts knowledge. The book is packed with high-interest facts, imaginative activities, and fascinating photographs.
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Photographs around us
Camera beginnings
How do cameras work?
In the darkroom
From camera to newsroom
Digital camera controls
The perfect photograph
Far out photography
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9781406212068 Hb.
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Accession# | Call# | Current Location | Status | Policy | Location |
020202 | 770/MIL | Main | On Shelf | General | |
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ID:
021652
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London, Capstone Global Library Limited, 2011.
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32pCream spine
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Culture in action
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Thiis title introduces readers to a variety of unusual and curious musical instruments!
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9781406216967 Hb.
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Accession# | Call# | Current Location | Status | Policy | Location |
020229 | 784.19/MIL | Main | On Shelf | General | |
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ID:
021614
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London, Raintree Publishers, 2010.
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32pCream spine
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Culture in action - Poetry
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Where do you hear poetry every day? What are some tips for reading poetry out loud? Who can be a poet? The book is packed with high-interest facts, imaginative activities, and fascinating photographs.
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9781406212112 Hb.
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Accession# | Call# | Current Location | Status | Policy | Location |
020206 | 808.1/RAU | Main | On Shelf | General | |
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ID:
021655
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London, Capstone Global Library Limited, 2011.
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32pCream spine
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Culture in action
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Discusses various forms of body art.
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Many kinds of body art
Centuries of body decoration
Magic of makeup and hair
Body painting
Tattooing
Piercing
Other side of body art
Looking to the future
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9781406217179 Hb.
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Accession# | Call# | Current Location | Status | Policy | Location |
020234 | 391.6/BLI | Main | On Shelf | General | |
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ID:
021647
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London, Raintree Publishers, 2011.
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32pCream spine
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Culture in action
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This book discusses the rise of punk as musical genre and as a culture and how its changed to become what it is today.
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What is Punk?
Early Punk
Punk makes headlines
Punk fashion
Punk art
Punk politics
Punk's aftermath
Punk's influence
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9781406216950 Hb.
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Accession# | Call# | Current Location | Status | Policy | Location |
020236 | 781.66/GUI | Main | On Shelf | General | |
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ID:
014825
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Illinois, Heinemann Library, 2009.
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32pBeige spine
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Culture in action - Writing
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Gives a biographical account of Roald Dahl's life and his work.
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9781410934222 Pb.
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014560 | 921/DAH | Main | On Shelf | General | |
020207 | 921/DAH | Main | On Shelf | General | |
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ID:
021725
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London, Raintree Publishers, 2011.
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32pBeige Spine
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Culture in action
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Find out the history of musicals and all that goes around making one.
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9781406217001 Hb.
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Accession# | Call# | Current Location | Status | Policy | Location |
020310 | 792.609/RAU | Main | On Shelf | General | |
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ID:
015595
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Publication |
Illinois, Raintree Publishers, 2009.
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Description |
32pCream Spine
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Culture in action - Drama
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Summary/Abstract |
What is a theatre-in-the-round? How do actors make fights on stage look real? Why do we tell actors to ""break a leg"" before a performance? The title contains activities with easy-to-follow instructions, designed to reinforce literacy skills and arts knowledge.
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Theater magic
The director
Actors and rehearsals
Sets and props
Light and sound
Costumes and makeup
Final rehearsals
Opening night
A few famous playwrights and plays
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9781410933966 Hb.
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Accession# | Call# | Current Location | Status | Policy | Location |
015317 | 792/UND | Main | On Shelf | General | |
020209 | 792/UND | Main | On Shelf | General | |
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