Author: Romana Romanyshyn
Publisher: Tate
ISBN: 9781849766203
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"Originally published in 2014 ... by Vydavnytstvo Staroho Leva (The Old Lion Publishing House), Lviv, Ukraine"--Copyright page.
Stars and Poppy Seeds
Author: Romana Romanyshyn
Publisher: Tate
ISBN: 9781849766203
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"Originally published in 2014 ... by Vydavnytstvo Staroho Leva (The Old Lion Publishing House), Lviv, Ukraine"--Copyright page.
Publisher: Tate
ISBN: 9781849766203
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"Originally published in 2014 ... by Vydavnytstvo Staroho Leva (The Old Lion Publishing House), Lviv, Ukraine"--Copyright page.
Stars and Poppy Seeds
Author: Романа Романишин
Publisher:
ISBN: 9786176790587
Category : Counting
Languages : en
Pages : 24
Book Description
Dora loves to count more than anything, but she soon realizes that there may be too many stars to count them all.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9786176790587
Category : Counting
Languages : en
Pages : 24
Book Description
Dora loves to count more than anything, but she soon realizes that there may be too many stars to count them all.
The Poppy Seeds
Author: Clyde Robert Bulla
Publisher: Puffin
ISBN: 9780140367317
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
A young boy's attempts to grow poppies in his drought parched village soften the heart of the grouchy old man who has the village's only spring in his back yard.
Publisher: Puffin
ISBN: 9780140367317
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
A young boy's attempts to grow poppies in his drought parched village soften the heart of the grouchy old man who has the village's only spring in his back yard.
Poppy Seeds on a Grave: A Collection of Short Stories
Author: Mirko Markovic
Publisher: Tellwell Talent
ISBN: 9780228845775
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 234
Book Description
In the dark forests and mist-covered mountains of Southeastern Europe, villagers sprinkle seeds on the graves of suspected vampires in an attempt to keep the undead spirits occupied and counting during the night. It is from this superstitious practice that Poppy Seeds on a Grave derives its name. Partially inspired by the folkloric monsters and spirits that dwell in the Balkan mountains, Mirko Markovic employs varied voices to bring different gothic and macabre worlds to life. Each story uniquely draws you into a gothic world of despair and horror that brings the old tales of Eastern European folklore into the modern world.
Publisher: Tellwell Talent
ISBN: 9780228845775
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 234
Book Description
In the dark forests and mist-covered mountains of Southeastern Europe, villagers sprinkle seeds on the graves of suspected vampires in an attempt to keep the undead spirits occupied and counting during the night. It is from this superstitious practice that Poppy Seeds on a Grave derives its name. Partially inspired by the folkloric monsters and spirits that dwell in the Balkan mountains, Mirko Markovic employs varied voices to bring different gothic and macabre worlds to life. Each story uniquely draws you into a gothic world of despair and horror that brings the old tales of Eastern European folklore into the modern world.
The Poppy Seed Cakes
Author: Margery Clark
Publisher: Doubleday Books
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 170
Book Description
Adventures of two Russian immigrants in New York City.
Publisher: Doubleday Books
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 170
Book Description
Adventures of two Russian immigrants in New York City.
Opium Poppy Garden
Author: William Griffith
Publisher: Ronin Publishing
ISBN: 9781579510930
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 80
Book Description
A complete guide to cultivating and harvesting the beautiful opium poppy. The opium poppy is a potent plant that has been cultivated and used for thousands of years to alleviate suffering. The use of plant substances as alternatives to synthetic medicines is resurging due to their beneficial properties and less-toxic side effects. For example, many cancer and HIV sufferers are growing opium for personal use. Opium Poppy Garden is the only book available that describes the cultivation, harvest and pharmacology of opium in a format that combines literary and instructional writing. The heart of the book is the tale of Ch'ien, a young Chinese man who travels from Costa Rica to Columbia to grow an opium garden in the manner his Taoist grandfather taught him. The story, in conjunction with "The Cultivator's Diary" and the technical appendix, provide the reader with a working knowledge of this plant.
Publisher: Ronin Publishing
ISBN: 9781579510930
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 80
Book Description
A complete guide to cultivating and harvesting the beautiful opium poppy. The opium poppy is a potent plant that has been cultivated and used for thousands of years to alleviate suffering. The use of plant substances as alternatives to synthetic medicines is resurging due to their beneficial properties and less-toxic side effects. For example, many cancer and HIV sufferers are growing opium for personal use. Opium Poppy Garden is the only book available that describes the cultivation, harvest and pharmacology of opium in a format that combines literary and instructional writing. The heart of the book is the tale of Ch'ien, a young Chinese man who travels from Costa Rica to Columbia to grow an opium garden in the manner his Taoist grandfather taught him. The story, in conjunction with "The Cultivator's Diary" and the technical appendix, provide the reader with a working knowledge of this plant.
Count on Me
Author: Miguel Tanco
Publisher: Tundra Books
ISBN: 0735265755
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 49
Book Description
A young girl sees the world differently in this beautiful picture book celebration of math. Everyone has a passion. For some, it's music. For others, it's art. For our heroine, it's math. When she looks around the world, she sees math in all the beautiful things: the concentric circles a stone makes in a lake, the curve of a slide, the geometric shapes in the playground. Others don't understand her passion, but she doesn't mind. There are infinite ways to see the world. And through math is one of them. This book is a gorgeous ode to something vital but rarely celebrated. In the eyes of this little girl, math takes its place alongside painting, drawing and song as a way to ponder the beauty of the world.
Publisher: Tundra Books
ISBN: 0735265755
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 49
Book Description
A young girl sees the world differently in this beautiful picture book celebration of math. Everyone has a passion. For some, it's music. For others, it's art. For our heroine, it's math. When she looks around the world, she sees math in all the beautiful things: the concentric circles a stone makes in a lake, the curve of a slide, the geometric shapes in the playground. Others don't understand her passion, but she doesn't mind. There are infinite ways to see the world. And through math is one of them. This book is a gorgeous ode to something vital but rarely celebrated. In the eyes of this little girl, math takes its place alongside painting, drawing and song as a way to ponder the beauty of the world.
Sword Blades and Poppy Seed
Author: Amy Lowell
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 272
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 272
Book Description
Seeds of Terror
Author: Gretchen Peters
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 0312379277
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 322
Book Description
Revealing the astonishing story of how Afghanistan's booming opium trade is bankrolling Al Qaeda and the Taliban, "Seeds of Terror" follows the drugs from the fields of the small farmers to the clandestine deals of the weapons merchants.
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 0312379277
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 322
Book Description
Revealing the astonishing story of how Afghanistan's booming opium trade is bankrolling Al Qaeda and the Taliban, "Seeds of Terror" follows the drugs from the fields of the small farmers to the clandestine deals of the weapons merchants.
Sight
Author: Romana Romanyshyn
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 1797204491
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 65
Book Description
Sight is a groundbreaking introduction to our vivid, sensory world. This nonfiction book is an immediately accessible, science-intensive illumination of an endlessly fascinating subject: sight. Packed with facts about all aspects of vision, this is a sensitive exploration of how sight essentially impacts our everyday lives. • At once instructional and inspirational • Features stunning visual sophistication • Filled with compelling infographics Sight is a stunning, multifaceted visual exploration of one of our critical senses. This gorgeous book goes beyond the facts—it encourages not only scientific exploration, but philosophical reflection on the very nature of vision. • Resonates year-round as a go-to gift for birthdays, holidays, and more • Perfect for curious children ages 8 to 12 years old • Equal parts educational and visual, this makes a great pick for schools, librarians, teachers, grandparents, and parents. • You'll love this book if you love books like Nature Anatomy: The Curious Parts and Pieces of the Natural by Julia Rothman, Animalium: Welcome to the Museum by Jenny Broom, and Eye to Eye: How Animals See the World by Steve Jenkins.
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 1797204491
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 65
Book Description
Sight is a groundbreaking introduction to our vivid, sensory world. This nonfiction book is an immediately accessible, science-intensive illumination of an endlessly fascinating subject: sight. Packed with facts about all aspects of vision, this is a sensitive exploration of how sight essentially impacts our everyday lives. • At once instructional and inspirational • Features stunning visual sophistication • Filled with compelling infographics Sight is a stunning, multifaceted visual exploration of one of our critical senses. This gorgeous book goes beyond the facts—it encourages not only scientific exploration, but philosophical reflection on the very nature of vision. • Resonates year-round as a go-to gift for birthdays, holidays, and more • Perfect for curious children ages 8 to 12 years old • Equal parts educational and visual, this makes a great pick for schools, librarians, teachers, grandparents, and parents. • You'll love this book if you love books like Nature Anatomy: The Curious Parts and Pieces of the Natural by Julia Rothman, Animalium: Welcome to the Museum by Jenny Broom, and Eye to Eye: How Animals See the World by Steve Jenkins.