Gail Gibbons
2) Wolves
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Award-winning narrator George Guidall's adept reading enlivens a text packed with information in this exploration of the life of the gray wolf (or timber wolf). Using her effective format of large color drawings and useful facts, Gail Gibbons once again provides an excellent resource for primary-grade students.
3) 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.
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With a storyteller's narrative, Christina Moore presents this fascinating look at the world's largest reptiles, including information about their physical characteristics, the differences between these scary creatures, and how they live as an endangered species.
6) 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.
8) Penguins!
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"Mazzoli's steady, clear narration is perfect for articulating facts about these birds of the Arctic. Listeners will relish hearing about the variety of penguins and their distinctive characteristics.... Penguin calls and sounds from the habitat complete the recording." -AudioFile 2011
9) Sea turtles
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"...a valuable and effective program." -School Library Journal
11) Volcanoes
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Holiday House
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"A nonfiction primer on all thing volcanoes, including the different types of volcanoes, the work of volcanologists, and more"--
12) Christmas is
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A celebration of the many aspects of Christmas.
13) Whales
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"...an attractive, informative production." - School Library Journal
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Gail Gibbons combines clear, simple wording with her signature illustrations to present all the steps involved in building a house. From the architect who draws the plans, through the various types of workers who construct it, to the family who will make the house their home, each aspect is explained with bright colors and diagrams. Children can easily follow along as construction begins at the ground level with surveyors, describing the jobs...
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In addition to the story of Patrick's life, here is information about how St. Patrick's Day is celebrated. There are decorations from shamrocks to shillelaghs. People give cards, share meals, and wear green to honor Ireland, the Emerald Isle--and there are parades! Included are six legends about Patrick.
16) Stargazers
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Holiday House
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Vetted by an expert, this new and updated edition introduces scientific facts about the stars, as well as how we look at and learn about them, through simple text and bold illustrations. From ancient names for constellations to modern innovations in telescope technology, this book covers a broad range of ideas without overwhelming the reader. It introduces and reinforces important vocabulary for the aspiring astronomer, explaining everything in clear,...
17) Owls
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With an overview of the various types of owls living on most of the continents of the world, a picture book highlights the twenty-one most popular types living in North America with an in-depth review of how they survive in their natural habitat during their different stages of life.
18) Tornadoes!
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An introduction to tornadoes explains how they form, the scale used for classifying them, and what to do when a tornado approaches.
20) Marshes & swamps
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Holiday House
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Introducing, the wetlands: unique ecosystems that are not only a home for an extensive amount of wildlife, but also a vital storage place for one of Earth's most precious resources, water. What lives there? Find out in this simple yet extensive exploration of marshes and swamps and what they are, why they're important, and the birds, fish, and wildlife that make it their homes.
A picture book that defines marshes and swamps, discusses how conditions...