Gail Gibbons
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"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 elarn about what it eats, how it grows, and more."--Dust jacket flap.
2) Hurricanes!
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Provides factual information on how hurricanes are formed, how they are named and classified, and what to do if a dangerous storm is coming your way. Includes illustrations.
5) Tornadoes!
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Using her acclaimed combination of clear text and detailed illustrations, Gail Gibbons explains how tornadoes form, the scale used for classifying them, where they most commonly appear, and what to do in case one should be near you.
6) Bats
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Simple text and illustrations introduce learning readers to the importance of all species of bats to the world's ecosystems. Explores unique different species of bats, from the one-fourteenth-of-an-ounce hog-nosed bat to the large flying fox with a five-foot wingspan. Discusses these bats' abilities and how they fit into the natural world.
7) 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.
10) Dinosaurs!
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Perfect for very young paleontologists, Gibbon's simple yet informative text and vividly detailed illustrations depict the most up-to-date information available about these magnificent creatures.
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"Alligators and crocodiles are the world's largest reptiles and the closest living relatives of dinosaurs. Here is information about their different physical characteristics, and how they live, mate, and raise their young. Crocodilians have been around for millions of years and are now endangered."--Amazon.com.
14) The moon book
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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.
16) Halloween is
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Looks at some of the many traditions associated with the celebration of Halloween, including pumpkin carving, trick-or-treating, and wearing costumes.
17) It's raining!
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"A thorough explanation of the formation and effects of rain."--
18) Penguins!
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Describes the habitat, physical characteristics, and behavior of different kinds of penguins.
19) Spiders
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Examines the physical characteristics, behavior, habitats, and different kinds of spiders.
20) Ladybugs
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"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...