Michael Elsohn Ross
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"Portraits of brave women from the late 1800s through today--role models who are passionate about important issues A source of inspiration for young women with strong social convictions, She Takes a Stand highlights 16 extraordinary women who have fought for human rights, civil rights, workers' rights, reproductive/sexual rights, and world peace. Among these are many who have been imprisoned, threatened, or suffered financial hardships for pursuing...
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"The stories of two dozen fascinating female explorers, from a wide range of eras, cultures, races, and economic backgrounds, are profiled in this entertaining and educational resource. Each of the women profiled overcame many obstacles to satisfy her curiosity and passions, including Eleanor Creesy, who was a ship's navigator in the 1800s; Kate Jackson, an insatiable investigator of venomous snakes whose work has led her to remote Africa and Latin...
5) Life Cycles
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Life Cycles describes and illustrates three different types of life-to-death-to-life again cycles that occur in nature. First is the cycle of the sunflower that grows from a seed to maturity, thus producing more seeds to begin the cycle again. Next is the mushroom cycle, involving the production of spores as a means of reproducing. The third life cycle is that of the grasshopper, which produces eggs that, once fertilized, hatch into new grasshoppers....
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Plantology guides young nature enthusiasts on a journey into the world of plants and the role they play in our lives. Full of colorful photos and illustrations, this fun and interactive resource presents clear, kid-friendly discussions of plant topics from the underground up-from seeds, roots, and sprouts to plant skeletons, leaves, petals, flowers, and fruits. But naturalist Michael Elsohn Ross goes beyond plant basics to explore the unknown world...
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John James Audubon's passion for birds inspired a national movement to protect birds and their habitats.
As a child, John would often skip school to roam the countryside. He collected bird nests, unique stones, bits of moss, and other items of interest and developed his talent for creating dramatic bird portraits and skills for observing them in the wild.
Using his abilities as an acute observer, skilled writer, and exceptional artist, Audubon...
8) Body Cycles
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The body repairs and renews itself again and again – in cycles. BODY CYCLES describes and illustrates three of them. First is the cycle by which the body continually repairs itself, for examples by re-growing hair and nails. Next is the breath cycle, in which the lungs will with oxygen and release carbon dioxide over and over again. And third is the blood cycle, in which the circulatory system delivers oxygen and nutrients to all parts of the body....
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Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2004
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English
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Using seven science stations, Mr. Whiskers the science teacher encourages the kids in his class to use all their senses to make observations and draw conclusions. Includes instructions for seven easy science experiments. Full color.
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Chicago Review Press
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[2019]
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English
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"DID YOU KNOW... Scientists believe that mosses, the first plants, may have changed the Earths climate from hot to cold by removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere? Many members of the cabbage family release a poison "mustard" gas to fend off grazers? Plants are used in thousands of industries, from low-cost sewage treatment to new medical cures? Young nature enthusiasts will learn these and other fascinating facts about plants in this colorful,...
11) Snug as a bug
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Chronicle Books
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c2004
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English
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Illustrations and short, rhyming verses portray bedtime rituals, from stories to goodnight kisses, of various bugs as they settle down on a branch, in an old cap, or under a rock and head to dreamland.
12) Mama's milk
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Tricycle Press
Pub. Date
c2007
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English
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Illustrations and rhyming text portray baby mammals nursing.
15) Play with me
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Tricycle Press
Pub. Date
c2009
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English
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In rhyming text, describes parents and children, from the animal kingdom to mankind, playing all around the world. Includes ideas for playing.
16) Kitchen lab
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Carolrhoda Book
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c2003
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English
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Discusses the scientific method of investigation and describes various experiments that can be done using ingredients or tools found in a kitchen.
18) Ladybugology
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Carolrhoda Books
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c1997
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English
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Describes the physical characteristics, habits, and life of ladybugs and provides instructions for finding, collecting, and keeping these beetles as pets.
19) Spiderology
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Carolrhoda Books
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2000
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English
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Describes the physical characteristics and habits of spiders and provides instructions for finding, collecting, and keeping spiders.