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Gail Gibbons
The surface of the moon is more familiar to us than the deep sea of our own planet. Many oceanographers are trying to change that. To explore the deep sea…
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There are over thirty thousand kinds of spiders in the world–small and large, colorful or gray–and they live, hunt, and adapt in different ways. A number of different species and…
An introduction to frogs, discussing their tadpole beginnings, noises they make, their hibernation, body parts, and how they differ from toads.
Introduces young readers to rabbits and describes their behavior, life cycle, and how to care for them as pets.
Puffins along the coast of Maine were once hunted to near-extinction. Now, through a careful breeding program, scientists eagerly await the puffins’ return each year to hatch their young. Here…
Describes shark behavior and different kinds of sharks.
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Describes the physical characteristics, mating behavior, habitat, natural defenses, and feeding habits of the world’s largest land animal, the African elephant –
The reason why Easter is celebrated–the death and resurrection of Christ–is explained clearly and simply, as are many Easter traditions. Illustrated by the author.
Follows, in simple text and illustrations, the building of a skyscraper step by step.
Previous edition: New York: Holiday House, 1994.
From Gail Gibbons, the #1 author of science books for kids, this guide to those wonderful waddling water birds is updated with the latest facts from experts.
In this new…
Learn all about the wonderful waddling water bird in this Penguins board book from acclaimed science writer for kids Gail Gibbons.
New and updated edition of a classic holiday book from beloved nonfiction writer for kids Gail Gibbons.
Briefly describes the equipment, terminology, rules, positions, and plays of one of the world’s most popular games.
Gibbons invites readers along for a journey to the deep sea, explaining the technology for exploration and the kinds of animals found at different sea levels. Full color.
What in the world is a tornado? In this age of extreme weather, this newly updated edition of Gail Gibbons’ informative introduction to tornadoes, with safety tips included, answers that…
Describes how the surveyor, heavy machinery operators, carpenter crew, plumbers, and other workers build a house.
The characteristics of the eight different kinds of sea turtles.
Explains how apples were brought to America, how they grow, their traditional uses and cultural significance, and some of the varieties grown.
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…
"Planet Earth is in the Milky Way Galaxy, the cloudy band of light that stretches clear across the night sky. How many galaxies are there in the universe? For years…
"Discusses the movements, location, and characteristics of the planets in Earth's solar system."--
The author of Planet Earth/Inside Out now gives the inside buzz on how bees work together to make honey. Bee-utiful. – Kirkus Reviews. Full color.
With colorful, fun illustrations and delightful, lighthearted text, children can learn about the life cycles of various types of plants. Includes a From Seed to Plant Project.
Using the phrase, Christmas is– the author discusses the kinds of things (angels, creche, Santa Claus, etc.) or ideas that represent Christmas.
From the smallest (the elf owl) to the largest (the great gray owl), here is information about the 21 types of owls believed to be living in North America. From…
Illustrations and simple text describe the various vegetables people eat.
An up-to-date, clear and interesting introduction to our magnificent moon from the the award-winning author of science books for children.
Learn about the whole life cycle of the monarch butterfly in this toddler friendly board book edition of the bestselling picture book by Gail Gibbons!
An introduction to baseball, describing the equipment, playing field, rules, players, and process of the game.
Young naturalists will be captivated by this succinctly written, well-organized, brightly illustrated introduction to monarch butterflies. – School Library Journal. Includes instructions on how to raise a monarch.
Dinosaurs ruled Earth for millions of years. Gibbons’s simple yet informative text and vividly detailed illustrations depict the most up-to-date information available about these magnificent creatures.
Gibbons depicts aspects of farm life with her characteristic bright colors and stylized forms. Every season brings its own specific chores, indoors and out, its own crops and its own…
"This new and updated edition presents the latest scientific information on ladybugs in language accessible for young readers through bright illustrations, informative diagrams, and easy-to-read text. Kids will rethink what…
Will he see his shadow? Will spring come early or late? But most importantly– what does a groundhog have to do with the weather?
Every year on February 2nd, people…
A nonfiction primer on all thing volcanos, including the different types of volcanos, the work of volcanologists, and more –
Discusses what stars are, why they twinkle, how constellations were named, how telescopes are used to study stars, and more.
This companion to Christmas Is … features whimsical illustrations that depict everything that’s Halloween–from glowing jack-o’-lanterns to trick-or-treating. Full color.
Presents fruit facts [including] parts of fruits, where and how they grow, harvesting, processing, where to buy them, and how to enjoy them as part of a healthy diet –Amazon.com.
Explains why four seasons occur on planet Earth, and describes the characteristics of each season.
Farms are busy places throughout the year. Animals are born; fields are plowed and planted, and crops are harvested. The winters are quiet, but there are always chores to be…
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An introduction to farming including animal care and the various chores done throughout the seasons.
A picture book that describes gorillas, including their habits and habitat.
From the beloved science writer Gail Gibbons, immerse yourself in the sea in this illustrated look at the world’s largest mammals for the littlest learners with the latest facts from…
"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…
Gibbons spotlights a favorite fruit in this comprehensive introduction, which includes identification of the basic parts of the apple, some historical scenes, and the apple’s progress through the seasons. Instructions…
For use in schools and libraries only. An outing to a modern post office offers the opportunity to see culling and canceling machines, watch postal workers, and follow a box…
