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Welbeck Childrens
Pub. Date
2023
Description
"There are eight species of bear in the world, so which sort is your teddy? Is it white like the polar bear, or have a long tongue like the sloth bear? Is it shaggy like the brown bear, or have markings like the spectacled bear? Let's go on an adventure across ice mountains, deserts, forests, and rivers, to see bears in their natural habitats."-- Page 4 of cover.
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Pub. Date
2023
Description
My First Book of Bugs is an introduction to the wonderful world of insects and spiders for young readers. Awesome illustrations bring all the famous creepy-crawlies to life and even some little ones may not have heard of before. Why do fireflies glow? How do bees make honey? So many questions are answered, including some you didn't even know to ask. With handy identification tips this book will help kids recognize bugs in real life.
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National Geographic
Pub. Date
2024.
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"Reviewed by an expert in the field of entomology and featuring updated facts, figures and the latest information on even more incredible bugs, this second edition explores all the wild, wacky, cool and creepy insects and spiders that kids love."
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Fully revised and updated! My First Book of Baseball, a Rookie Book from Sports Illustrated Kids, coaches young kids through the game of baseball with a visual retelling of an actual MLB game--from the first pitch to the game winning hit! Strikes, outs, steals, foul balls, home runs and more are all explained using a fun mix of Sports Illustrated action photography, simple text with engaging graphics, and a full glossary of essential baseball terms...
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Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2019.
Description
"Prepare to have your mind blown! As you explore ten of the world's greatest unsolved mysteries, you'll witness a UFO encounter, search for the lost city of Atlantis, tour a haunted house, and discover the kraken's true form. Along the way, you'll use the scientific method and sharp thinking to separate fact from fiction and explain the unexplainable"--
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Nosy Crow Inc
Pub. Date
2023.
Description
From ancient chariots and Viking longships to racing cars, rockets, and solar-powered airplanes, our world has been changed by the pioneering development of many incredible vehicles. Take a journey through time to discover how these 50 groundbreaking inventions changed the world and how they might even shape our future . . .
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DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2024.
Description
Go on an amazing journey of discovery with the Very Hungry Caterpillar and learn fascinating facts about animals. Take a tour of the animal kingdom and discover everything you need to know about creatures from elephants to ants in this colorful and charming first animal reference book. Different chapters focus on different animal types, with a new critter every time you turn the page. Bite-size chunks of information are complemented by captivating...
10) Wearing glasses
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Kidhaven Publishing, an imprint of Greenhaven Publishing
Pub. Date
2019
Description
Wearing glasses for the first time doesn't have to be scary. Readers learn what it's like to wear glasses and how it helps improve one's vision. The sensitive tone promotes acceptance and understanding of those who wear glasses, helping young readers become more empathetic toward their peers. It is also relatable for those who already wear glasses and is comforting to those preparing to receive their first pair of glasses. The illustrated characters,...
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Pajama Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Description
"Brief, lyrical text names the roles flowers play in a garden ecosystem, providing food and shelter and interacting with rain, wind, and light. Bright, close-up illustrations showcase blossoms and the creatures who visit them, including insects, hummingbirds, a mouse, and a frog. Questions on each spread prompt readers to think about the relationships between the flowers and creatures, and information about those relationships is shared in spotlight...
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Kidhaven Publishing, an imprint of Greenhaven Publishing
Pub. Date
2019
Description
Many people are born with or develop hearing problems, which leads them to wear hearing aids. Readers learn about how these devices help those with hearing problems through accessible text and fact boxes that focus on science, technology, and guidance. The sensitive tone promotes self-acceptance for those who wear hearing aids, provides answers for those who may need them, and fosters a sense of empathy among readers who may know people with hearing...
15) Wearing braces
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Kidhaven Publishing, an imprint of Greenhaven Publishing
Pub. Date
2019
Description
Why do some people wear braces? How do braces work? Questions such as these are answered in this accessible text, which explains this common part of growing up in a creative way. It resonates with those who already wear braces and prepares those who may be nervous about having to wear braces. Illustrated characters, such as "Millie Molar" and "Bertie Bracket" are fun and friendly faces used to explain the basics of braces and encourage empathy toward...
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A beautifully illustrated picture book about Barbie--the most famous doll in the world--and her visionary creator, Ruth Handler. After noticing how her daughter played with "grown-up" paper dolls, Ruth Handler wanted to create a doll that would inspire little girls to use their huge imaginations and big dreams about their futures. While others told her it wasn't possible, Ruth Handler proved them all wrong by creating the most famous doll ever. This...
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DK
Pub. Date
2023.
Description
"The Illustrated Sports Encyclopedia is the ultimate illustrated guide to the diverse world of sport, from the best known ball-sports, athletics, and water sports to the most obscure racket sports and races (anyone for a game of pickleball?). The book showcases different sports by grouping them into categories including team sports, target sports, winter sports, wheels and motors, horse sports, and extreme sports"
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EarthAware Kids
Pub. Date
[2022]
Description
"Every person, animal, and plant needs water to survive. We use it in our everyday lives in thousands of ways, so it might seem like there is an endless supply! But as the world's population grows, we are using more and more water, and if we don't properly care for what we have, we are in real danger of it running out... This book shows that we all have a part to play in making sure there is enough water for each one of us now and in the future."
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