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2) Ladybugs
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Pub. Date
2012
Edition
1st ed.
Physical Desc
32 p. : col. ill. ; 27 cm.
Language
English
Description
"This new and updated edition presents the latest scientific information on ladybugs in language accessible for young readers through bright illustrations, informative diagrams, and easy-to-read text. Kids will rethink what they know about the little red bug while being introduced to biology vocabulary and environmentalism. See the ladybug grow from an egg to an adult. Explore just some of the different colorings and markings from the thousands of...
3) 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.
4) Hurricanes!
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Pub. Date
c2009
Edition
1st ed.
Physical Desc
32 p. : col. ill., col. maps ; 27 cm.
Language
English
Description
Introduces readers to hurricanes, discussing hurricane formation, classification, weather preparedness, and the ever-evolving technology for predicting the behavior of these powerful storms.
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,...
6) Dinosaurs!
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Pub. Date
c2008
Physical Desc
32 p. : col. ill. ; 27 cm.
Language
English
Description
Step back in time...to the Age of the Dinosaurs! Dinosaurs ruled Earth for milions of years. Some were small and could run very, very fast. Others were big and covered with spikes and plates for protection. Some were huge and terrified other dinosaurs with their long, sharp teeth. In this newly revised edition, Dinosaurs! reflects further paleontological discoveries made since its publication in 2008, while still offering young dino-enthusiasts...
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.
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.
10) 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,...
11) Wolves
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Pub. Date
[2022]
Edition
Second edition.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations, color map ; 27 cm
Language
English
Description
"From the beloved science writer Gail Gibbons, rethink what you know about big bad wolves in this kid-friendly, illustrated guide with the latest facts from experts. While most people think of hungry fangs when they think of wolves, modern research has proven wolves are not the dangerous threat many thought them to be. This new edition, vetted by an expert, presents the latest scientific information on wolves in language accessible for young readers...
12) Migration
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Pub. Date
[2020]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 27 cm.
Language
English
Description
Gail Gibbons explores the many reasons why animals migrate, using direct sentences, maps, infographics, and illustrations.
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Pub. Date
[2015]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm.
Language
English
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Description
Berries, apples, melons and grapes; oranges, grapefruits, bananas--yum! This scrumptious picture book, a companion to The Vegetables We Eat, offers youngsters an inviting, information-packed cornucopia of favorite fruits. Gail Gibbons combines a clear, simple text with her signature illustrations to present fruit facts galore: the parts of fruits, where and how they grow, harvesting, processing, where to buy them, and how to enjoy them as part of...
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Language
English
Description
Alligators and crocodiles are some of the closest living relatives of dinosaurs, but can you spot the differences between these two gigantic reptiles? Learn what makes each prehistoric creature unique and more in this toothy introduction to alligators and crocodiles.
"This updated edition vetted by an expert introduces young readers to everything they would want to know about the closest living relatives of dinosaurs, alligators and crocodiles. With...
15) Flowers
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Pub. Date
[2018]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
31 pages : color illustrations ; 27 x 27 cm
Language
English
Description
Introduces flowers, describing the different types, life cycle, pollination, blooming seasons, and requirements for planting and caring for a flower garden.
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