<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[author results for Smith, Jennifer N. R.]]></title><description><![CDATA[author results for Smith, Jennifer N. R.]]></description><link>https://gateway.bibliocommons.com/v2/libraries/skokielibrary/rss/search?query=Smith%2C%20Jennifer%20N.%20R.&amp;searchType=author&amp;origin=core-catalog-explore&amp;view=grouped</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 04:21:33 GMT</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[Life]]></title><description><![CDATA["This immersive, intricately illustrated book introduces the concept of biodiversity to children and explains why it's so important to the world we live in. Explore the fascinating relationships between different species - from the crab that uses sea anemones as boxing gloves to shrimp that ride around on sea slugs. Learn how unlikely animal friends rely on each other for survival and discover why without pesky midges there would be no chocolate!"--Provided by publisher.]]></description><link>https://skokielibrary.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S133C3435663</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://skokielibrary.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S133C3435663</guid><category><![CDATA[BK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Smith, Jennifer N. R.]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://skokielibrary.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/3435663133</comments><format>BK</format><subtitle>The Wild Wonders of Biodiversity</subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9780500653357/MC.GIF&amp;client=skopl&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bang]]></title><description><![CDATA[In this follow up to the highly acclaimed Glow, award-winning illustrator Jennifer N. R. Smith takes us on a breathtaking tour of the planet's most astonishing natural phenomena -- from explosive volcanoes and geysers to dancing lights in the night sky. The Earth may seem solid and stationary but deep beneath its surface it is constantly changing, twisting and transforming. Its unbridled power is what generates surreal natural phenomena and dramatic landscapes, as well as devastating natural disasters. In this lavishly illustrated book, young readers will discover the explosive power of volcanoes, a cave filled with giant crystals, a hot spring pool filled with bathing snow monkeys, dinosaurs hidden between layers of rock and an incredible ecosystem that can survive the boiling hot waters around hydrothermal vents, as well as extreme weather and incredible optical phenomena, including auroras, light pillars and sun dogs. Hyper-detailed, glorious and awe-inspiring in and of itself, this book will inspire young earth scientists to see the wonder in the world around them.]]></description><link>https://skokielibrary.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S133C3383589</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://skokielibrary.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S133C3383589</guid><category><![CDATA[BK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Smith, Jennifer N. R.]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 31 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://skokielibrary.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/3383589133</comments><format>BK</format><subtitle>The Wild Wonders of Earth&apos;s Phenomena</subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9780500653340/MC.GIF&amp;client=skopl&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[Glow]]></title><description><![CDATA["The astonishing phenomenon of bioluminescence is brought to life in vivid detail by scientific illustrator Jennifer N.R. Smith--featuring a colorful palette that seems to glow on the page."-- Provided by publisher]]></description><link>https://skokielibrary.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S133C3262181</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://skokielibrary.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S133C3262181</guid><category><![CDATA[BK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Smith, Jennifer N. R.]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://skokielibrary.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/3262181133</comments><format>BK</format><subtitle>The Wild Wonders of Bioluminescence</subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9780500653203/MC.GIF&amp;client=skopl&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Secret Lives of Stones]]></title><description><![CDATA["Unearth the secret lives of stones in this dazzling cabinet of curiosities exploring the fascinating stories of 25 spectacular rocks and gems. Delve into a world of gemstones, rocks, and minerals to discover the golden amber that once dripped as liquid resin in prehistoric forests, capturing ancient creatures for eternity. Find out how deep-blue lapis lazuli has been prized for thousands of years and used to make a rare paint pigment by artists during the Renaissance and discover the amazing magnetic properties of lodestone, and how this helped Chinese sailors navigate the oceans over 2,000 years ago. Covering geology, history, myth, and folklore, renowned art-critic Hettie Judah brings the stories of stones to life, with beautiful illustrations by award-winning artist Jennifer N R Smith. All stones have a story to tell--stories that teach us about the history of the planet and our human past."--Amazon website.]]></description><link>https://skokielibrary.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S133C3455020</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://skokielibrary.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S133C3455020</guid><category><![CDATA[BK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Judah, Hettie]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://skokielibrary.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/3455020133</comments><format>BK</format><subtitle>Fascinating Stories of Gemstones, Rocks and Minerals</subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9781510231085/MC.GIF&amp;client=skopl&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[Poop]]></title><description><![CDATA["Celebrate the past, present and future of human and animal 'waste' in all its fascinating forms - and discover how poo plays a crucial role in keeping our planet thriving! Packed with highly digestible facts and dazzling illustrations discover the secrets of gut health, the importance of diet and how tiny microbes influence both our physical and mental wellbeing. Join us on an epic journey through your miraculous gut, explore the humble poo in history and culture, and dive deep into germs, bacteria and the magic of hygiene. Find out about the creative uses of animal poo today - from sports competitions to surprising beauty products and even unique art forms. Then look ahead to see how poo power could lead to scientific breakthroughs in human health, sustainable living, energy generation and even space travel."--Back cover.]]></description><link>https://skokielibrary.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S133C3446374</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://skokielibrary.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S133C3446374</guid><category><![CDATA[BK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Hoare, Ben]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://skokielibrary.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/3446374133</comments><format>BK</format><subtitle>A (very) Natural History &amp; A Powerful Future</subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9780711294486/MC.GIF&amp;client=skopl&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Modern Bestiary]]></title><description><![CDATA["A quirky collection of Earth's most compelling animals who give mythical creatures a run for their money"-- Provided by publisher.]]></description><link>https://skokielibrary.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S133C3195271</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://skokielibrary.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S133C3195271</guid><category><![CDATA[BK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Bagniewska, Joanna]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 31 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://skokielibrary.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/3195271133</comments><format>BK</format><subtitle>A Curated Collection of Wondrous Wildlife</subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9781588347305/MC.GIF&amp;client=skopl&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[Four Hundred Souls]]></title><description><![CDATA["A "choral history" of African Americans covering 400 years of history in the voices of 80 writers, edited by the bestselling, National Book Award-winning historian Ibram X. Kendi and Keisha N. Blain. Last year marked the four hundredth anniversary of the first African presence in the Americas--and also launched the Four Hundred Souls project, spearheaded by Ibram X. Kendi, director of the Antiracism Institute of American University, and Keisha Blain, editor of The North Star. They've gathered together eighty black writers from all disciplines -- historians and artists, journalists and novelists--each of whom has contributed an entry about one five-year period to create a dynamic multivoiced single-volume history of black people in America"-- Provided by publisher.]]></description><link>https://skokielibrary.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S133C2988814</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://skokielibrary.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S133C2988814</guid><category><![CDATA[BK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 31 Jan 2021 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://skokielibrary.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/2988814133</comments><format>BK</format><subtitle>A Community History of African America, 1619-2019</subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9780593134047/MC.GIF&amp;client=skopl&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item></channel></rss>