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Gail Gibbons
Depicts a number of different tools used in building and the kinds of work they are used for.
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Gail Gibbon's bestselling Tool Book is new and updated! This classic introduces kids to tools that measure, screw, scrape, and more.
What are tools? How do they help us make…
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Dive into the world of ducks, in this new and updated edition of a classic from the #1 science writer for kids Gail Gibbons.
With their distinctive waddle and quack…
Investigates the physical history of the Earth, scientific theories as to its formation, and the changes which have taken place over millions of years. Using full colour illustrations, the planet…
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Presents information on horses, including their physical characteristics, behavior, and how to ride a horse.
"Berries, apples, melons, and grapes; oranges, grapefruits, bananas -- yum! This ... updated picture book, a companion to The Vegetables We Eat, offers youngsters an inviting, information-packed cornucopia of favorite…
An introduction to tornadoes explains how they form, the scale used for classifying them, and what to do when a tornado approaches.
A new & updated primer on everything dinosaurs, from #1 science writer for kids Gail Gibbons.
A giant meteor blasts an enormous crater into Earth's surface, causing the end of…
A new and updated introduction to different dinos--and the people who discover and study them--from beloved nonfiction picture book master Gail Gibbons!
Who discovers dinosaurs? What happens to a dinosaur…
Follows, in simple text and illustrations, the building of a skyscraper step by step.
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"Illustrations and simple text describe the various vegetables people eat."--
Available for the first time! A workbook full of simple activities that makes learning about the life cycle of the monarch butterfly easy and fun while children practice key skills.
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Available for the first time! A workbook full of simple activities that makes learning about plant life cycles easy and fun while children practice key skills.
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For use in schools and libraries only. Reveals the mystery of how seeds are formed and grow into plants, detailing the life cycles of flowers, trees, fruits, and vegetables.
What is life like in a coral reef? What do corals eat? Why are corals more colourful at nighttime? Learn about some of the most beautiful locations in the natural…
An introduction to different dinos-and the people who discover and study them-from beloved nonfiction picture book master Gail Gibbons, now updated to the minute!
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In words and pictures, this book captures all the excitement and adventure of the Wild West. Gibbons’s colorful watercolors deftly recreate cowboys clothing, equipment, and lifestyle, and the lively text…
This handbook explains the process of recycling from start to finish. It focuses on paper, glass, aluminium, cans, plastic and polystyrene and describes what happens to each of them when…
Introduces the basics of the game of football, describing the players, field, and how the game is played.
Examines different kinds of trains, past and present, describing their features and functions.
Introduces different kinds of whales. Tape includes whale sounds.
Describes the physical characteristics of sharks and different kinds of sharks.
Gibbons examines the physical characteristics, behavior, habitats, and different kinds of spiders.
This story of Saint Patrick’s life includes information on how St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated. Includes six legends about Saint Patrick. Full color.
Just how these long-feared animals live.
The characteristics and lifestyles of the eight different kinds.
Bicycles are interesting and also fun to ride. Here is a brief history of bicycles, as well as information on the different kinds there are, how they work, and the…
Discusses what stars are, why they twinkle, how constellations were named, how telescopes are used to study stars, and more.
Introducing the wetlands, unique environments that are also a very important source for one of Earth’s most precious resources - water. Comparing and contrasting the different types of wetlands, Marshes…
Their habitat, physical characteristics, and behavior.
An introduction to the characteristics of deserts and the plants and animals that inhabit them.
Gibbons describes how pumpkins come in different shapes and sizes, how they grow, and their traditional uses and cultural significance. Full-color illustrations.
Explains how apples were brought to America, how they grow, their traditional uses and cultural significance, and some of the varieties grown.
Feel the power and the beauty of this mighty animal as award-winning narrator Dion Graham narrates this instructive and absorbing examination of this amazing animal.
No other animal has captured people’s imaginations or changed their lives as has the horse. Their grace, strength, and beauty have made horses sought after as well as useful. What…
From cuddly chick to mature hens and crowing roosters, the behavior, breeds and life cycles of these farmyard favorites is laid forth in this colorfully read, orderly presentation.
Thanksgiving is turkey, cranberry sauce, pumpkin pie, and parades. Most of all, it is a time to share with family and friends, and a time to give thanks for many…
By revealing activities of island residents through the four seasons, contemporary everyday life in a New England fishing village is presented.
Cool and smooth and sweet, ice cream has long been a favorite treat. It cools you off when it’s hot and is too delicious to resist even in cold weather…
Starting historically with South American civilizations and highlighting the Pilgrims first Thanksgiving, this illustrated introduction covers the various types and varieties of corn and their specific uses. Explanations and diagrams…
Using her signature combination of clear information and detailed illustrations, Gibbons presents important facts about these mesmerizing animals, describing elephant behavior, habitats, diet, and more. Full color.
There are about 3,000 kinds of snakes. This volume contains information about the different functions of these cold-blooded animals’ physical characteristics, how they live, how they give birth, how they…
Alligators and crocodiles are the world’s largest reptiles and the closest living relatives of dinosaurs. In this extremely interesting nonfiction picture book, Gibbons compares the two reptiles by giving facts…
Beavers are fascinating animals. They build their own homes and live in family groups. They keep busy with their sharp teeth, powerful tails, and big webbed feet. Their work helps…
