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Author
Pub. Date
2003
Description
"The Many Fascinating Secrets Uncovered by Ovason Include: Symbology, religion, and magic were all involved in the creation of the dollar bill: the "Eye of Providence in a radiant Triangle" is a widely known Masonic symbol; the words Ex Pluribus Unum are early Christian; and the five-pointed star is a magical symbol linked with duration and time; Numerology played a large part in the design of the dollar bill. One example is the number 13, which dominates...
43) Get dressed
Author
Pub. Date
[2008]
Description
Presents commonly used signs associated with getting dressed for parents and babies.
44) Bald eagles
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2013]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Examines the appearance, diet, habitat, and life cycle of bald eagles, and discusses their cultural importance and the efforts to preserve them.
46) I read symbols
Author
Pub. Date
[1983]
Description
Introduces signs and symbols frequently seen along the highway.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
1996.
Description
This remarkable and wide-ranging book is an inventory of symbols and the symbolic imagination. The editors and their fifteen contributors are drawn from a variety of scholarly backgrounds-including anthropology, ethnology, psychotherapy and art history. This diversity of approach is responsible for the book's unique character, a reflection of the multiplicity of symbols and signs and the phenomenal range of possible interpretations they offer. This...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2015]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Describes twelve important symbols of the United States, including the flag, the Statue of Liberty, Mount Rushmore, and the Great Seal, and discusses their history and the reasons that they have come to represent the country.
53) The bald eagle
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2007]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
Description
An exploration of this once endangered bird that has long served as an important American symbol.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2017]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.6 - AR Pts: 1
Description
The bald eagle is the national bird of the United States. Readers will love learning more about this amazing bird through a relatable story about a field trip to the zoo. This book introduces readers to the bald eagles physical features, as well as the reasons why this bird is so special to Americans everywhere. The story is brought to life through colorful illustrations and engaging text.
Pub. Date
[2008], c2007
Description
During Christmas break from school, a seemingly typical teenager discovers that he is anything but ordinary. As the seventh son of a seventh son, Will Stanton is The Seeker - a chosen warrior destined to restore the delicate earthly balance between Light and Dark. Guided by ancient protectors of the Light, young Will must travel through time to gather the hidden signs that hold the ultimate power to protect the world.
Pub. Date
[2008], c2007
Description
Seeker (2007, 99 min.) During Christmas break from school, a seemingly typical teenager discovers that he is anything but ordinary. As the seventh son of a seventh son, Will Stanton is The Seeker - a chosen warrior destined to restore the delicate earthly balance between Light and Dark. Guided by ancient protectors of the Light, young Will must travel through time to gather the hidden signs that hold the ultimate power to protect the world.
Eragon...
58) The seeker
Pub. Date
[2008]
Description
During Christmas break from school, a seemingly typical teenager discovers that he is anything but ordinary. As the seventh son of a seventh son, Will Stanton is The Seeker - a chosen warrior destined to restore the delicate earthly balance between Light and Dark. Guided by ancient protectors of the Light, young Will must travel through time to gather the hidden signs that hold the ultimate power to protect the world.
59) Crown of Earth
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2009]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 9
Description
Fifteen-year-old Prince Ederan and fourteen-year-olds Arisa and Weasel finally realize the true meaning and value of the symbols of power in Deorthas when the Falcon demands the sword and shield in exchange for Weasel's life.
Author
Pub. Date
1998
Description
"For animals that have been dead millions of years, dinosaurs are extraordinarily pervasive in our everyday lives. Appearing in ads, books, movies, museums, television, toy stores, and novels, they continually fascinate both adults and children. How did they move from natural extinction to pop culture resurrection? What is the source of their powerful appeal? Until now, no one has addressed this question in a comprehensive way. In this exploration...