Gail Gibbons
1) Apples
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Language
English
Description
Apples come in all shapes and sizes from all over the world. Take a bite and chew on months of planting, growing, picking, and selling that bring this tasty fruit into the home.
6) Owls
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Publisher
Holiday House
Language
English
Description
"With their striking appearance and distinctive hoot, hoot, owls are one of the most recognizable birds in the world. But did you know there are more than 200 types of owls living in the world? This new and updated edition, vetted by an expert, includes the latest information on owl sizes and statistics, their varied nesting habits, and the current conservation efforts to save these endangered birds"--
8) Dinosaurs!
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Publisher
Holiday House
Language
English
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Description
"Step back in time...to the Age of the Dinosaurs! Dinosaurs ruled Earth for milions of years. Some were small and could run very, very fast. Others were big and covered with spikes and plates for protection. Some were huge and terrified other dinosaurs with their long, sharp teeth. In this newly revised edition, Dinosaurs! reflects further paleontological discoveries made since its publication in 2008, while still offering young dino-enthusiasts...
9) Tornadoes!
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Language
English
Description
Using her acclaimed combination of clear text and detailed illustrations, Gail Gibbons explains how tornadoes form, the scale used for classifying them, where they most commonly appear, and what to do in case one should be near you.
10) Sea turtles
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English
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"Describes the eight kinds of sea turtles, their physical characteristics, senses, how they feed, migrate, and nest, and what is being done to protect them." --
11) Ladybugs
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Holiday House
Language
English
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Description
Most kids are familiar with the bright red, spotted ladybugs. But different kinds of ladybugs are all different colors, such as orange, yellow, or black. In her clear and kid-friendly style, Gail Gibbons introduces young scientists to these beautiful beetles: their life cycles, what they eat, how they protect themselves, and lots more.
12) Volcanoes
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Publisher
Holiday House
Language
English
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Description
"A nonfiction primer on all thing volcanoes, including the different types of volcanoes, the work of volcanologists, and more." --
14) Thanksgiving Day
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Pub. Date
[1983]
Language
English
Description
"Presents information about the first Thanksgiving and the way that holiday is celebrated today." --
15) Halloween is
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Publisher
Holiday House
Pub. Date
2002.
Language
English
Description
Describes the origins and history of Halloween traditions and festivities from ancient times to the present day.
17) The pumpkin book
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English
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Description
Describes how pumpkins come in different shapes and sizes, how they grow, and their traditional uses and cultural significance. Includes instructions for carving a pumpkin and drying the seeds.
18) Marshes & swamps
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"Introducing, the wetlands: unique ecosystems that are not only a home for an extensive amount of wildlife, but also a vital storage place for one of Earth's most precious resources, water. What lives there? Find out in this simple yet extensive exploration of marshes and swamps and what they are, why they're important, and the birds, fish, and wildlife that make it their homes." -- Amazon.com.
A picture book that defines marshes and swamps, discusses...
20) The planets
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Publisher
Holiday House
Language
English
Description
Describes the sun and each planet of the solar system and introduces concepts such as a day, a year, orbit, and rotation.
