La Porte County Public Library System

A horticulturist, garden designer and writer/editor provides tips and tricks to sustain and "fix" your house plants with information on more than 100 different plants to help them bloom and thrive in your own space.

"The Magnificent Book of Animals takes you across the globe, from the Arctic tundra to the African savanna, to meet 36 fascinating animals. Intriguing facts accompany every illustration, so you can learn how a tiger marks its territory, why a polar bear isn't really white, and how long a giraffe's tongue actually is. From the tiny Rondo dwarf bush baby to the massive white rhinoceros, this book depicts some of the world's most incredible animals in...

"With simple visual step-by-step instructions and hand-drawn illustrations, effortlessly create over 50 different paper creations, from sea lions to spinning tops, Christmas decorations and colorful flowers. This is origami at its most simple and elegant. With a special focus on a very visual method of explanation, this collection brings together 50 traditional origami projects, accessible to experts and beginners alike. The folds are organized from...

"Author of Made for Living Amber Lewis reveals her approach to renovating a home and building one from scratch, with gorgeous images and plenty of detail shots so you can be sure to get stunning results. The details of a room make a difference. The bullnose edge of a marble countertop. The wood grain and color of the flooring. The particular pleat of the drape. Amber Lewis, the esteemed designer known for her signature Cali-inspired style, obsesses...

"A gorgeous visual guide to designing jaw-dropping botanical arrangements from world-renowned floral artist Kiana Underwood"-- Provided by publisher.

"Adapted from the edition written and published for adults by Knopf in 2020, this edition adapted for young readers covers more than two hundred species and includes more than 300 illustrations throughout. Author/illustrator David Sibley's exacting artwork and wide-ranging expertise brings observed behaviors vividly to life"-- Provided by publisher.

"A pop-culture and imagination-infused catalog of fantastical beasts, monsters, and creatures of myth and legend from around the world--complete with "things to watch & read", a map, and delightful illustration. Welcome to Monsterpedia! Welcome young readers to this codex of monsters that you should know before you venture out into the world. These are creatures from myth, legend, and popular culture, they exist, and you should be prepared to encounter...

"Peonies celebrates the delicate palette, sumptuous beauty and sweet perfume of one of the world's favorite flowers. This lavishly illustrated guide shows how easy it is to grow these bountiful blooms and fill your home with spectacular cut flowers. From the strikingly beautiful Claire de Lune to the frilly, petticoat-like Bowl of Cream, you'll discover a splendid collection of classics, as well as the best modern varieties."--Back cover.

A stunning visual exploration of what it takes to be counted among the deadliest animals on Earth.

A photo-illustrated exploration of the history of the Blue Angels, the United States Navy's Naval Flight Demonstration Squadron.