Gail Gibbons
1) Penguins!
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"In this new edition vetted by experts, learn about some of the seventeen different kinds of penguins. With bright watercolor illustrations and kid-friendly language, Gail Gibbons introduces young readers to zoology concepts, describing where and how penguins live, what they eat, and how they hatch their young. With updated information on species classifications, habitat ranges, and prehistoric penguins."--
3) Apples
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Explains how apples were brought to America, how they grow, their traditional uses and cultural significance, and some of the varieties grown.
4) Horses!
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Presents information on horses, including their physical characteristics, behavior, and how to ride a horse.
5) Wolves
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Can she find the courage
To believe in love again?
Penniless after being conned by her late husband, widow Katie Troyer moves to a new Amish community with two goals in mind: provide for her younger sister and keep her shameful past hidden. Her new job at Miller's Market is just the hopeful beginning she needs...until the sudden arrival of her boss's nephew. Instantly clashing with Nathan Bowman's ideas for the store, Katie tries to keep things...
6) Frogs
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An introduction to frogs, discussing their tadpole beginnings, noises they make, their hibernation, body parts, and how they differ from toads.
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"Alligators and crocodiles are the world's largest reptiles and the closest living relatives of dinosaurs. In this extremely interesting nonfiction picture book, Gibbons compares the two reptiles by giving facts about both--their physical differences, what they eat, where they are found, how fast they swim how they raise their young, and more."--Provided by publisher.
10) The pumpkin book
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Describes how pumpkins come in different shapes and sizes, how they grow, and their traditional uses and cultural significance. Includes instructions for carving a pumpkin and drying the seeds.
11) Thanksgiving is
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A simple look at the fun and traditions of Thanksgiving.
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The history of the holiday and all its fun festivities are presented in this easy-to-read tale filled with Valentine cards, candy hearts, flowers, and full-color illustrations. Valentine's Day is candy hearts, flowers, and chocolate truffles. It is Valentine cards galore. Most of all, it is a time to share with family and friends, and a time to give thanks for our loved ones. Gail Gibbons presents the history of this special holiday and shares what...
13) Christmas is
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Christmas is many things to many people. It celebrates the birth of the Christ child. It is also Saint Nicholas and Santa Claus, angels, lights, Christmas trees, cards, carols, presents, and prayers. Christmas is... peace, love, and joy.
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Holiday House
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"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"-- Provided by publisher.
15) Groundhog Day!
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Learn about groundhogs and their special day.
16) Thanksgiving is
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Thanksgiving is turkey, cranberry sauce, and pumpkin pie. It is a holiday for remembering the Pilgrims and the Indians. Most of all, it is a time to share with family and friends, and a time to give thanks for many blessings.
"This (is a) cornucopia of all things Thanksgiving..."--School Library Journal.
17) Farming
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An introduction, in simple text and illustrations, to farming and the work done on a farm throughout the seasons.
18) Ladybugs
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Holiday House
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English
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Using simple text and colorful illustrations, this book describes the physical attributes, habits, and life cycle of the ladybug.