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Gail Gibbons
Gibbons examines the physical characteristics, behavior, habitats, and different kinds of spiders.
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"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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Illustrations and simple text describe the various vegetables people eat.
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…
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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.
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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A perennially popular subject + GAIL GIBBONS = board book perfection Trucks dig holes, trucks push heavy loads, trucks push, pull, lift, and dig. Nearly 60 trucks, and what they…
A popular subject from a star author, adapted and designed for a board book audience From the first attempts at flight through blimps to commercial Jets, flying fascinates young children…
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…
Discusses what stars are, why they twinkle, how constellations were named, how telescopes are used to study stars, and more.
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"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…
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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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.
An introduction to baseball, describing the equipment, playing field, rules, players, and process of the game.
Briefly describes the equipment, terminology, rules, positions, and plays of one of the world’s most popular games.
Introduces the basics of the game of football, describing the players, field, and how the game is played.
Original publication and copyright date: 1984.
Provides a behind-the-scenes look at a working day at the zoo, from the moment the workers arrive until the night guard locks the gate.
Describes the many-years-long search for the treasure that went down with the Atocha, a Spanish galleon sunk off Florida in a hurricane in 1622. Includes facts about four other famous…
Text and labeled illustrations describe the formation and physical features of various kinds of caves, with a brief section on spelunking.
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…
Fascinating and easy to understand, this is a perfect introduction to seasons, earth’s orbit, and axial tilt. Different effects on different parts of the world are included, illustrating the difference…
Gail Gibbon's bestselling book, now in a shortened, toddler-friendly board book edition! Learn about seeds, how they grow, and why they're important.
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.
Describes how the surveyor, heavy machinery operators, carpenter crew, plumbers, and other workers build a house.
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…
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.
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