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Go Wild! Sea Turtles by Jill Esbaum
ISBN: 9781426371585
Welcome to the wild world of sea turtles!
In this intro to the species, youngsters discover where on Earth this reptile lives, what it eats, and how big it grows. Cool photos of all the different kinds of sea turtles and adorable photos of just-hatched turtle babies bring the creatures into full focus. After learning the basics, young readers will learn why sea turtles need our help and what people around the world are doing to help save them. Filled with fun facts, games, and an activity focused on making a difference in sea turtles' world, Go Wild! will inspire kids to care about this swimmingly cute animal.
Fox Explores the Night by Martin Jenkins
ISBN: 9781406355154
This beautiful picture book is the perfect introduction to light and dark. Fox is hungry. She waits until it's dark and then she hunts for food, using the moon and the streetlights to find her way. The first book in the new Science Storybook series from Walker Books, illustrated by up-and-coming talent Richard Smythe and written by Martin Jenkins, the award-winning author of Can We Save the Tiger? and Ape.
What Do They Do With All That Poo? by Jane Kurtz
ISBN: 9781471182549
There are so many different animals at the zoo, and they each make lots and lots (and sometimes LOTS!) of poo.
So what do zoos do with all of that poo?
This laugh-out-loud picture book explores all kinds of zoo poo, from cube-shaped wombat poo to teeny tiny worm droppings, and all of the places it ends up, including in science labs and your back garden!
Welcome to the wonderful world of poo! Take a whiff and learn something new...
Plants Fight Back by Lisa J. Amstutz
ISBN: 9781584696735
Surprising plant facts will engage readers: "Some fold their leaves and pretend to be dead, in hopes that a predator might be misled"; "When cotton plants are being eaten by caterpillars, they send out an "SOS signal"-an invisible cloud of chemicals-into the air." VERDICT Teachers and educators looking for unique material to explain plant science might want to give this title a try.
The Rat by Elise Gravel
ISBN: 9781770496590
The Rat is a look at the black rat. It covers such topics as the rat's long, agile tail (it's good for balancing and picking noses), long teeth (they can chew through anything, including books) and disgusting taste in food (delicious electrical wires in tomato sauce, anyone?). Although silly and off-the-wall, The Rat contains factual information that will both amuse and teach at the same time.
BUGS! by James Buckley, Jr.
ISBN: 9781683307563
Fly away on a fascinating journey to the world of Bugs!. Meet the fastest flyers and the long-distance travelers--from huge moths and colorful butterflys to busy bees and annoying fleas. Learn about massive locust swarms and hungry caterpillars. Bugs! is the perfect overview for developing readers ready to explore this popular animal subject on their own. Special features include full-color photography throughout, "Meet the Scientist" sidebars, and "In Your Newsfeed" articles about amazing new discoveries.
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Planets by Elizabeth Carney
ISBN: 9781426310362
This level 2 reader, written in simple language that is easy for young readers to understand, introduces children to our solar system, including all of the planets and dwarf planets, and lots of fascinating fun facts. This reader helps cultivate the explorers of tomorrow!