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2) Spiders
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Language
English
Description
Examines the physical characteristics, behavior, habitats, and different kinds of spiders.
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Pub. Date
2023.
Edition
Third edition.
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 24 x 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
Publisher Annotation: 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 astronomers thought that the Milky Way was the universe. Now we know that there are billions of them. Gail Gibbons takes the reader on a journey light-years away.
4) Coral reefs
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Pub. Date
c2007
Edition
1st ed.
Physical Desc
32 p. : col. ill., col. maps ; 25 x 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
What is life like in a coral reef? What do corals eat? Why are corals more colorful at nighttime? Learn about some of the most beautiful locations in the natural world Marine biologists believe coral reefs existed 400 million years ago, when dinosaurs roamed the earth. Today this active environment is home to about 20,000 kinds of brilliantly colored corals, plants, and animals--more sea creatures than are found anywhere else in the world. The Great...
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
"The life cycle of the monarch butterfly begins when it is a tiny egg clinging to a leaf. In time, it goes through a transformation called metamorphosis to become a butterfly, and in the fall, it can migrate almost 100 miles each day. In this book, follow the story of one monarch butterfly and learn about what it eats, how it grows, and more."--Dust jacket flap.
8) Owls
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Pub. Date
c2005
Edition
1st ed.
Physical Desc
32 p. : col. ill. ; 27 cm.
Language
English
Description
"With their striking appearance and distinctive hoot, hoot, owls are one of the most recognizable birds in the world. But did you know there are more than 200 types of owls living in the world? This new and updated edition, vetted by an expert, includes the latest information on owl sizes and statistics, their varied nesting habits, and the current conservation efforts to save these endangered birds. With their striking appearance and distinctive...
11) The planets
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Language
English
Description
Discusses the movements, location, and characteristics of the eight planets and one dwarf planet in Earth's solar system.
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Pub. Date
2019.
Edition
Fourth edition.
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 26 x 26 cm
Language
English
Description
Identifies the moon as our only natural satellite, describes its movement and phases, and discusses how we have observed and explored it over the years.
13) Stargazers
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Pub. Date
2023.
Edition
New and updated, Fourth edition.
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 21 x 27 cm
Language
English
Description
"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,...
14) The honey makers
Author
Publisher
Morrow Junior Books
Pub. Date
c1997
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : col. ill. ; 23 x 28 cm.
Language
English
Description
Covers the physical structure of honeybees and how they live in colonies, as well as how they produce honey and are managed by beekeepers.
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Pub. Date
c2005
Physical Desc
33 p. : col. ill., col. map ; 25 x 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
A giant meteor blasts an enormous crater into Earth's surface, causing the end of what scientists call the Age of Dinosaurs. Here are the most recent theories about the history of dinosaurs, along with amazing facts about dinosaur discoveries. Gail Gibbons discusses the Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous periods and many of the non-bird dinosaurs that lived during each of those times. Each dinosaur is described with lots of detail for aspiring paleontologists,...
17) Horses!
Author
Series
Publisher
Holiday House
Pub. Date
[2003]
Edition
1st ed.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : col. illustrations, 1 color map ; 27 cm.
Language
English
Description
Presents information on horses, including their physical characteristics, behavior, and how to ride a horse.
18) Pigs
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Pub. Date
c1999
Edition
[1st ed.].
Physical Desc
[32] p. : col. ill. ; 27 cm.
Language
English
Description
Examines the basic characteristics, common breeds, intelligence, behavior, life cycle, and uses of pigs.
19) It's raining!
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Pub. Date
2014.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; cm
Language
English
Description
"A thorough explanation of the formation and effects of rain."--
20) Snakes
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Pub. Date
c2007
Edition
1st ed.
Physical Desc
32 p. : col. ill., col. maps ; 27 cm.
Language
English
Description
Illustrations and simple text describe the characteristics, habitats, and life cycle of various species of snakes around the world.
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