Gail Gibbons
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"Some planets have many moons. Earth has one. Because it is so close to Earth, our moon is hte brightest and biggest light in our night sky. Her is information about our moon, including how the oceans' tides are affected by it, why the same side always faces Earth, why there are different phases of the moon, and why there are solar and lunar clipses. The book ends witha list of legends and facts from the man in the moon to the first person to...
4) The planets
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English
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Discusses the movements, location, and characteristics of the nine known planets of our solar system.
8) Owls
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English
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Owls are known for their haunting calls; yet when they are hunting, they can swoop down and snatch prey without making a sound. There are about 140 different kinds of owls, and they live on every continent except Antarctica. From the smallest, the elf owl, to the largest, the great gray owl, here is information about the 21 types that are believed to be living in North America. From egg to owlet to fierce bird of prey, this book offers an insightful...
9) Hurricanes!
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English
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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.
12) Halloween is
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[2002]
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English
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Describes the origins and history of Halloween traditions and festivities from ancient times to the present day.
14) Ladybugs
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Ladybugs are a type of beetle. They live on six of the seven continents. There are believed to be about 5,000 different kinds of ladybugs around the world. Here are descriptions of their physical characteristics, their four states of development from egg to adult, and how they live. Ladybugs eat insects that damage plants and are an important part of our environment.
15) Zoo
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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.
17) Santa who?
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English
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Describes the origins and evolution of Santa Claus, from the Turkish Saint Nicholas to the jolly, red-suited Santa of today. Also discusses similar legendary figures in other cultures.
18) The berry book
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English
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Describes different types of berries and how they grow. Includes recipes with berry ingredients.
19) My baseball book
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English
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An introduction to baseball, describing the equipment, playing field, rules, players, and process of the game.