Gail Gibbons
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English
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Berries, apples, melons, and grapes; oranges, grapefruits, bananas -- yum! This scrumptious picture book, a companion to The Vegetables We Eat, offers youngsters an inviting, information-packed cornucopia of favorite fruits. Gail Gibbons combines a clear, simple text with her signature illustrations to present fruit facts galore: the parts of fruits, where and how they grow, harvesting, processing, where to buy them, and how to enjoy them as part...
3) Ladybugs
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Holiday House
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English
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Using simple text and colorful illustrations, this book describes the physical attribute, habits, and life cycle of the ladybug.
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English
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Publisher Annotation: Who was St. Patrick? Why do we wear green on March 17th? Vetted by an expert, this new edition brings readers the most accurate and recent historical understanding of St. Patrick and the holiday celebrating him. Learn the story of Patrick's life, legends about the saint, and the history of the holiday. 32pp.
8) Giant pandas
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Holiday House
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English
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An introduction to the physical characteristics, behavior, life cycle, and habitat of these endangered animals.
10) Sea turtles
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English
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Dive into the world's oceans to explore the adventurous lives of one of the oldest living animals.
Descended from enormous prehistoric creatures, sea turtles are fascinating. Hatched from eggs smaller than a baseball, some can grow to weigh over a thousand pounds. Once adults, they can live to be around 100 years old. And when it's time to nest, they migrate more than 1,000 miles.
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The history of the holiday and all its fun festivities are presented in this easy-to-read tale filled with Valentine cards, candy hearts, flowers, and full-color illustrations. Valentine's Day is candy hearts, flowers, and chocolate truffles. It is Valentine cards galore. Most of all, it is a time to share with family and friends, and a time to give thanks for our loved ones. Gail Gibbons presents the history of this special holiday and shares what...
13) It's raining!
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English
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"A thorough explanation of the formation and effects of rain."--
14) Hurricanes!
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English
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Young readers can learn how hurricanes are formed, how they are named and classified, and what to do if a dangerous storm is coming their way.
16) Thanksgiving is
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English
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Thanksgiving is turkey, cranberry sauce, and pumpkin pie. It is a holiday for remembering the Pilgrims and the Indians. Most of all, it is a time to share with family and friends, and a time to give thanks for many blessings.
17) Tornadoes!
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English
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Describes what tornadoes are, how they form, the scale used for classifying them, and what to do in case one approaches.
18) Farming
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English
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An introduction, in simple text and illustrations, to farming and the work done on a farm throughout the seasons.
19) Zoo
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English
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Provides a behind-the-scenes look at a working day at the zoo, from the moment the workers arrive until the night guard locks the gate.
20) Beavers
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Publisher
Holiday House
Pub. Date
c2013
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English
Description
Learn where beavers live, what they and and how they raise their young plus so much more.