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Gail Gibbons
"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…
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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…
Tornadoes form when hot, humid air rises from the ground and meets with the cooler, denser air that is falling back to Earth. The two airstreams begin to swirl, pulling…
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.
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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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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…
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…
Original publication and copyright date: 1984.
Text and labeled illustrations describe the formation and physical features of various kinds of caves, with a brief section on spelunking.
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A profile of medieval knighthood describes the skills, armor, and weapons utilized by knights and includes brief retellings of stories about such famous knights as Sir Lancelot and Saint George.
Examines different kinds of trains, past and present, describing their features and functions.
Describes the physical characteristics of sharks and different kinds of sharks.
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…
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.
Explains how apples were brought to America, how they grow, their traditional uses and cultural significance, and some of the varieties grown.
Using the phrase, Christmas is– the author discusses the kinds of things (angels, creche, Santa Claus, etc.) or ideas that represent Christmas.
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.
An introduction to the physical characteristics, behavior, life cycle, and habitat of these endangered animals.
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.
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…
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…
In her clear and kid-friendly style, nonfiction master Gail Gibbons introduces young scientists to these beautiful beetles. There are believed to be about 5,000 different kinds of ladybugs that live…
A thorough explanation of the formation and effects of rain. –
With their sharp teeth, powerful tails, and big webbed feet, beavers are extraordinary creatures.Includes information about where they live, what they eat, and how they raise their young.
Present 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.
What makes rain? From drizzle to downpour, heres information on the different kinds of rain and how to prepare if a storm is approaching.
From cars and trains to plains and boats, people all around the world have developed diverse means and methods of travel. Vehicles of many kinds are clearly detailed, as are…
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.
This lush introduction to the basics and life cycle of flowers–including common regional species, flowers’ habitable range, basic flower care and cultivation, and flower anatomy and pollination–is gorgeously illustrated and…
In this new edition of her classic picture book, Gibbons depicts ancient astronomers at work, describes several kinds of telescopes, and profiles five distinctive galactic forms, from irregular to lenticular…
Learn about some of the billion galaxies. Learn about their shapes and sizes, and what they consist of.
Discusses the movements, location, and characteristics of the planets in Earth’s solar system.
This bright and strikingly graphic introduction to boats from award-winning author and illustrator Gibbons is both basic and inviting, making it perfect for very young children. Full color.
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…