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Geraldine, the Music Mouse
Leo Lionni - 1979
After nibbling an enormous piece of parmesan cheese into the shape of a giant mouse holding a flute, Geraldine hears music for the first time.
Dolphin Tale: A Tale of True Friendship
Emma Ryan - 2011
Sawyer is quiet at first, but his special connection with Winter soon brings him out of his shell. One day, after visiting his cousin at an army hospital, Sawyer gets an idea to have a doctor there make Winter a prosthetic tail. This proposal inspires the staff at the aquarium and fills Sawyer with the hope that Winter may one day swim again.
Nuts: Every Family is a Little...
A.J. Cosmo - 2016
Ever felt like your family was crazy? All Wally wants to do is open presents, but before he can he has to endure his nutty family! Written for siblings of autistic children, this fully-illustrated heart-warming, story teaches tolerance and understanding for everyone.
Big Tracks, Little Tracks: Following Animal Prints
Millicent E. Selsam - 1958
Marlene Donnelly's lovely illustrations and Millicent Selsam's gentle text make this a perfect first book for children with a budding interest in animals and nature. Included is a new Find Out More page with lots of hands-on activities.This nonfiction picture book is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 4 to 6. It’s a fun way to learn to read and as a supplement for activity books for children.This is a Level One Let’s-Read-and-Find-Out Science title, which means the book explores more challenging concepts for children in the primary grades and supports the Common Core Learning Standards, Next Generation Science Standards, and the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) standards. Let’s-Read-and-Find-Out is the winner of the American Association for the Advancement of Science/Subaru Science Books & Films Prize for Outstanding Science Series.
The White Giraffe / Dolphin Song (Animal Healer #1&2)
Lauren St. John - 2011
Beauty and the Beak: How Science, Technology, and a 3d-Printed Beak Rescued a Bald Eagle
Deborah Lee Rose - 2017
Follow Beauty's brave and inspiring story as she grows up in the wild, is rescued after being illegally shot, and receives a new beak specially engineered by a human team including a raptor biologist, engineer and dentist. Learn more about how bald eagles as a species came back from near extinction, and about nationwide efforts to conserve this American symbol.
The Worm
Elise Gravel - 2012
The humorous text and funny illustrations will give it trade appeal, while the non-fiction content is perfect for the institutional market. The second in a series of humorous books about disgusting creatures, The Worm is a look at the earthworm. It covers such topics as the worm's habitats (sometimes they live inside other animals), its anatomy (its muscle tube is slimy and gross), and its illustrious history (worms have been on earth for 120 million years). Although silly and off-the-wall, The Worm contains real information that will tie in with curriculum.
Hello, My Name Is... : How Adorabilis Got His Name
Marisa Polansky - 2018
But he doesn't have a name! Anglerfish is named for his hook like an angler, Mimic Octopus for her ability to change shape and color, and Giant Squid is GIANT! But this little guy doesn't have the same abilities as the other creatures. What could his name be? With Marisa Polansky's sweet text and Joey Chou's dynamic illustrations, Hello, My Name Is... imagines how the cutest creature in the sea got his name. The story includes a note from a scientist about the naming process and more information about Adorabilis.
The Usborne Big Book of Big Dinosaurs
Alex Frith - 2010
Open the huge fold-out pages to discover some of the longest, heaviest and most terrifying of all creatures-from the mighty brachiosaurus to the fearsome tyrannosaurus.
The Tree That Time Built: A Celebration of Nature, Science, and Imagination (A Poetry Speaks Experience)
Mary Ann Hoberman - 2009
With a focus on the outdoors, this collection taps into today's environmental movement and also presents wonders of nature and science, most especially Darwin's theory of evolution, from which this collection gains its name. Included is an exclusive audio CD of many of the poets reading their own work. Including dynamic introductions to nine sections of poems, plus brief introductions to many individual poems, this collection reaches out to young people and stimulates their innate curiosity and idealism. This rich collection showcases a wide range of poets, including:
Theodore Roethke
Dylan Thomas
Carl Sandburg
Douglas Florian
Jeff Moss
Jack Prelutsky
Mary Ann Hoberman
(20091213)Book Details:
Format: Hardcover
Publication Date: 10/12/2009
Pages: 224
Reading Level: Age 7 and Up
The Skeleton Inside You
Philip Balestrino - 1971
There are also ligaments and joints that hold your bones together, and cartilage in your bendable parts like your ears and your nose. Learn all about what a skeleton can do—because this isn't some make-believe Halloween skeleton, this is the real skeleton inside you.
A Rock Can Be...
Laura Purdie Salas - 2015
Laura Purdie Salas's lyrical rhyming text and Violeta Dabija's glowing illustrations show how rocks decorate and strengthen the world around them.
Birds, Nests & Eggs
Mel Boring - 1996
Children learn to identify a variety of different plant, animal and insect species.-- Helps children identify different species.-- Includes scrapbook pages, for notes or drawings.-- Features detailed true-to-life illustrations.
Find Your Calm: A Mindful Approach To Relieve Anxiety And Grow Your Bravery
Gabi Garcia - 2020
Ant Cities
Arthur Dorros - 1987
Let's-Read-And-Find-Out is the winner of the American Association for the Advancement of Science/Subaru Science Books & Films Prize for Outstanding Science Series.Supports the Common Core Learning Standards and Next Generation Science Standards.