Gail Gibbons
1) Apples
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Explains how apples were brought to America, how they grow, their traditional uses and cultural significance, and some of the varieties grown.
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"The life cycle of the monarch butterfly begins when it is a tiny egg clinging to a leaf. In time, it goes through a transformation called metamorphosis to become a butterfly, and in the fall, it can migrate almost 100 miles each day. In this book, follow the story of one monarch butterfly and elarn about what it eats, how it grows, and more."--Dust jacket flap.
3) Wolves
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"From the beloved science writer Gail Gibbons, rethink what you know about big bad wolves in this kid-friendly, illustrated guide with the latest facts from experts. While most people think of hungry fangs when they think of wolves, modern research has proven wolves are not the dangerous threat many thought them to be. This new edition, vetted by an expert, presents the latest scientific information on wolves in language accessible for young readers...
4) Frogs
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An introduction to frogs, discussing their tadpole beginnings, noises they make, their hibernation, body parts, and how they differ from toads.
5) Horses!
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"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 would kings and queens, knights and conquistadores, cowboys and stagecoach drivers, or farmers have done without them? Breeding horses was Queen Elizabeth II's favorite hobby. In this informative book, Gail Gibbons relates some of the long history that horses and humans...
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"This updated edition vetted by an expert introduces young readers to everything they would want to know about the closest living relatives of dinosaurs, alligators and crocodiles. With kid-friendly text and diagrams, Gibbons compares the two reptiles--their physical differences, what they eat, where they are found, how fast they swim, how they raise their young, and more. Kids will want to read this book again and again to learn all about these crocodilians...
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On March 17th, people around the world decorate with shamrocks and leprechauns, give cards, and have parades -- all in green to honor Ireland, the Emerald Isle. Learn why we wear green, what shamrocks symbolize, and about the legends we share on St. Patrick's Day. This new edition includes updated information on St. Patrick's life, and rites and customs associated with the holiday.--
10) Penguins!
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Describes the habitat, physical characteristics, and behavior of different kinds of penguins.
12) Owls
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"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."
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In a fun book that teaches about the changing seasons, Arnold enjoys the pleasures of his apple tree: its buds and blossoms in the spring, its sheltering boughs in summer, the tasty apples in the fall, and, in winter, the bare branches hold strings of popcorn and berries for the birds. Full color.
14) Christmas is
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Christmas is many things to many people. It celebrates the birth of the Christ child. It is also Saint Nicholas and Santa Claus, angels, lights, Christmas trees, cards, carols, presents, and prayers. Christmas is... peace, love, and joy.
15) Halloween is
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Describes the origins and history of Halloween traditions and festivities from ancient times to the present day.
16) Whales
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"Did you know that whales breathe air just like people do? How about that a blue whale is one of the biggest mammals that ever lived? Discover these fascinating facts and more in this updated deep-dive into the biology of whales" -- From book jacket flap.
Introduces different kinds of whales.
17) Groundhog day!
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Every year on February 2nd, people all across the United States watch groundhogs come out of their burrows--especially in the town of Punxsutawney--trying to figure out if the weather will stay cold, or begin to warm up. In Groundhog Day!, children's nonfiction master Gail Gibbons delves into the history behind this unusual holiday, and examines the ancient traditions that evolved into our modern holiday.
18) Hurricanes!
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Introduces readers to hurricanes, discussing hurricane formation, classification, weather preparedness, and the ever-evolving technology for predicting the behavior of these powerful storms.
19) It's raining!
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"A thorough explanation of the formation and effects of rain."--
20) Tornadoes!
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Newly revised and vetted by weather experts, this informational introduction to tornadoes provides more than 50 tornado facts, including how they form, the scale used for classifying them and the safest places to go in case one should happen near you.