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Rocks and Minerals (Eyewitness Explorers) by Steve Parker
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Sea Turtles - Animals Explored in Pictures and Words
Ann Lawrence - 2013
With an ancestry dating back to the early days of the dinosaurs here on earth, the book looks at:
The king of the marine turtles - the leatherback.
The stunningly beautiful hawksbill sea turtle.
The big-headed loggerhead sea turtle.
The grazing green sea turtle.
The heart-shaped olive Ridley sea turtle.
The Australian sea turtle - the flatback.
The baby of the marine turtles - the Kemp's Ridley.
After a lifetime spent studying the animal kingdom at first hand as she has traveled the globe, Ann Lawrence brings the world of these marine creatures to life with some of the most amazing pictures you will find anywhere.Pick up this beautiful interesting and informative book today at the low price that you will find only for Kindle readers!*** Download your copy of Sea Turtles today! ***
My First 100 Words (Sign Language)
Michiyo Nelson - 2008
For quick reference, this book also comes with a bonus full-size poster of the ASL alphabet--perfect for home or the classroom
Ancient Egypt
George Hart - 1990
From the splendor of the pharaoh's court to the everyday life of ordinary people, the great civilization of the Nile valley is revealed in page after page of dramatic photos of the objects they left behind: human and animal mummies, reed brushes, children's pull-toys, and more. "Stunning."--School Library Journal.
Ultimate Shark Rumble
Jerry Pallotta - 2020
Readers will learn about each animal's anatomy, behavior, and more. Then compare and contrast the battling animals before finally discovering the winner! This nonfiction series is full of facts, photos, and realistic illustrations, and it includes a range of mammals, sea creatures, insects, and dinosaurs to satisfy all kinds of animal fans.
Frogs!
Elizabeth Carney - 2009
WHAT WAS THAT? That’s the roaring burp of a bullfrog! SEE THAT? That’s the slick, shiny skin of colorful little rainforest frogs! Alive with froggy facts, this book has the coolest photos to bring kids deep into the swampy world of our amphibian amigos.National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources.Visit www.natgeoed.org/commoncore for more information.
Penguins!
Anne Schreiber - 2009
These guys are now nature’s ROCK STARS! If you’re age 5, you’re probably as tall as an Emperor. But why do they throw up so much? March this way, and find out all!National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources.Visit www.natgeoed.org/commoncore for more information.
If You Find a Rock
Peggy Christian - 2000
Whether the found treasures are climbing rocks or wishing rocks, children can't help collecting them. With joyful text and luminous photographs, If You Find a Rock celebrates rocks everywhere--as well as the mysterious and wonderful places they are found. •Features 18 hand-tinted photographic illustrations •Junior Library Guild Selection
Everybody Needs a Rock
Byrd Baylor - 1974
Everybody needs a rock -- at least that's the way this particular rock hound feels about it in presenting her own highly individualistic rules for finding just the right rock for you.
A Rock Is Lively
Dianna Hutts Aston - 2012
From dazzling blue lapis lazuli to volcanic snowflake obsidian, an incredible variety of rocks are showcased in all their splendor. Poetic in voice and elegant in design, this book introduces an array of facts, making it equally perfect for classroom sharing and family reading.
Ocean
Miranda MacQuitty - 1995
Explore the incredible diversity of life in the sea--from the haunting, hour-long songs of humpback whales to the fantastic coral colonies that spawn all their young in a single night.
Ultimate Visual Dictionary
Deni Brown - 1994
-- Library Journal-- A Library Journal Best Reference Sources Book
The Magic School Bus Plants Seeds: A Book About How Living Things Grow
Bruce Degen - 1995
Frizzle's class is growing a beautiful garden. But, Phoebe's plot is empty. Her flowers are back at her old school! So, the class climbs aboard the Magic School Bus. And, of course, the kids don't only go back to Phoebe's school, but they go inside one of Phoebe's flowers! Follow the kids' adventure and learn how living things grow.
The Street Beneath My Feet
Charlotte Guillain - 2017
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Cactus Hotel
Brenda Z. Guiberson - 1991
Birds and other animals scurry about looking for food. When they get tired, they stop to rest at a giant cactus. It is their hotel in the desert!
The Emperor's Egg
Martin Jenkins - 1999
While his mate is off swimming in the ocean and catching loads of fish, he stands around in the freezing cold with an egg on his feet for two whole months, keeping it warm and waiting for it to hatch. This charming, oversize picture book is full of fabulous facts about nature’s most devoted dad.