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21) The slug
Author
Publisher
Tundra Books
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
The Slug is a look at the land slug. It covers such topics as the slug's two pairs of tentacles, one pair for seeing, one pair for smelling (it can see you're a kid and smell like broccoli), its breathing hole (on the side of its head!), and its pretty gross mucous covering (in order to find a partner, the slug can follow another slug's mucous trail. True love!). Although silly and off-the-wall, The Slug contains real information that will tie in...
Author
Series
Publisher
Scholastic Press
Pub. Date
[2017].
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
The Tri-State Tornado of 1925 was the deadliest tornado strike in American history, tearing through three states and killing 700 people. Almost a century later, the Joplin Tornado was a mile-wide monster that destroyed heart of a vibrant city. The true stories of these two events plus fascinating facts, profiles of tornado scientists and storm chasers.--
24) The fly
Author
Publisher
Tundra Books
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
Focuses on the common housefly and its fondness for all things revolting. The author takes obvious joy in detailing the housefly's typical meals, which include such savoury delights as garbage-juice soup, dirty diapers, and 'doggie doo'. The Muscidae family (to which the housefly belongs) is depicted with Mom, Dad, a younger sibling, and a slouchy adolescent fly. Includes graphic illustrations and fact-filled text that traces its extensive history...
25) A bird is a bird
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Language
English
Formats
Description
Describes the unique features that birds have, including beaks, wings, and feathers, and how they are used by different varieties of birds.
26) Caves
Author
Publisher
Capstone Heinemann Library
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
Introduces caves, decribing where they are found, how they are formed, their different types, the animals that live in them, and how they are affected by global warming.
Series
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books, an imprint of Quarto, Inc
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
Everyone in Happyhop House experiences lots of feelings during their day. Can you spot who is happy to be playing paper aeroplanes? Who is sad that the last slice of cake has gone? Who is scared of the dark? At age 2, children enter a crucial stage in their development by starting to form friendships. In this fun, interactive question-and-answer book, young readers can look carefully at the pictures to work out who's feeling what, learning how to...
30) Tornadoes
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
"Learn all about tornadoes, from what causes them to what effects they have on humans."--
31) The rat
Author
Publisher
Tundra Books
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
One in a series of humorous books about disgusting creatures, The Rat is a look at the black rat. It covers such topics as the rat's long, agile tail (it's good for balancing and picking noses), long teeth (they can chew through anything, including books) and disgusting taste in food (delicious electrical wires in tomato sauce, anyone?). Although silly and off-the-wall, The Rat contains real information that will tie in with curriculum.
Author
Publisher
Owlkids Books
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
"Me Tall, You Small is a silly romp through a parent and child's daily lives, exploring the differences between being an adult and a child when doing various activities, from kicking the soccer ball around to cooking together to snuggling in bed after a long day. It's a dynamic readaloud with whimsical use of language (for instance, when playing in the mud: Me romp / You STOMP; when snuggling in bed: Me cuddle / You cuddlier). Some rhyming, some onomatopoeia,...
33) Pandas
Series
Publisher
National Geographic Kids
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
Introduces pandas, discussing what they eat, where they live, and why they are endangered.
34) Sharks
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2017.
Edition
First American edition.
Language
English
Description
"Get up close and personal with all kinds of sharks-from bullhead to cow to carpet sharks-and learn how to identify different types, which is strongest, and so much more with this exciting book full of amazing images, fun quizzes, and incredible information" -- provided by publisher.
Author
Publisher
Sounds True
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
In Alphabreaths, children will learn their ABCs and the basics of mindfulness through playful breathing exercises. Breaths like Mountain Breath and Redwood Breath will connect them with nature, while breaths like Heart Breath and Wish Breath will help them remember to fill their heart with gratitude and send good wishes to others. Simple, playful, and with delightful illustrations, Alphabreaths is the perfect introduction to mindfulness and breath...
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2018.
Edition
First American edition.
Language
English
Description
"Full of the true-life stories of scientists and innovators who have shaped our society and how we see the world around us, this book puts major scientific discoveries into context. Readers learn who inspired whom, and which discoveries laid the groundwork for more amazing innovation. Biologists, chemists, physicists, doctors, coders, astronauts are all featured including Hippocrates, Aristotle, Watson & Crick, Franklin, Kepler, Salk, Turing, deGrasse...
39) Let's knit
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2015.
Edition
First American edition.
Language
English
Description
An introduction to knitting for beginners explains the basics, including how to cast on and cast off, knit and purl stitches, and joining a new color, with step-by-step, illustrated instructions for simple projects to practice skills.
40) Bugs
Author
Series
Publisher
Kids Can Press
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"This beautifully illustrated, informative book explores everything you've ever wanted to know about bugs and where to find them. In this second book in the Nature All Around series, young readers will learn all about true bugs, complete and incomplete metamorphosis, bug habitats, migration and hibernation, a year in the life of a bug and more. A two-page spread helps kids identify the differences between insects and some common "insect impostors,"...
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