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Author
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Co
Pub. Date
2015
Language
English
Description
Backyard Birds: Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, voices, and habitats of a variety of common birds, arranged by their color. Includes the Peterson System of identifying birds by their unique markings.
A Backyard Birding Adventure: What's In Your Yard?: Have you ever looked out of your window and wondered what all of that chirping was about? Where those vibrant colors were coming from? What kind of bird was visiting your porch, your...
Author
Series
Rock and Minerals volume 7
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin
Pub. Date
[1996]
Language
English
Description
Explains how to start and organize a rock collection; provides detailed descriptions of hundreds of minerals with information on geographic distribution, physical properties, chemical composition, and crystalline structures; and includes 385 color photographs
6) Animals
Author
Publisher
Amber Books
Pub. Date
2023
Language
English
Description
Describing the most intriguing creatures on the planet, from the big cats of Africa to the apes that are our closest evolutionary ancestors and the whales and dolphins that roam the world's oceans, Animals profiles over 400 of the world's most fascinating species, offering a truly comprehensive overview of animals from every continent and giving a sense of the incredible diversity of animal types. Featured animals are grouped by order, then within...
Publisher
Lone Pine Pub. International
Pub. Date
c2007
Language
English
Description
105 species of birds featured with 2 pages devoted to each species common and scientific names full-color illustrations w/ key identifiers size and voice illustrations of similar species range maps and map of best sites checklist.
10) Predators
Series
Publisher
Kane Miller, a division of EDC Publishing
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"As he works with his young granddaughter to nurture a potted sapling, a Latino landscaper shares his love and admiration of trees. From the extraordinary rainbow gum tree to the mighty, towering redwood, each of the thirteen specimens he tells of is a miracle of the natural world--and some are strange beyond the wildest imagining. Brimming with exuberance and color, this ode to trees of the world--and the vast knowledge of landscapers and gardeners--offers...
12) Dogs
Series
Publisher
Kane Miller, a division of EDC Publishing
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
"Pocket Books Dogs features more than 100 dog breeds. Each entry has a factfile with bite-sized facts, measurements, statistics, and a clear color photograph of the breed."--Back cover
13) Cats
Series
Publisher
Kane Miller, a division of EDC Publishing
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
"Pocket Books Cats features more than 100 cat breeds. Each entry has a factfile with bite-sized facts, measurements, statistics, and a clear color photograph of the breed."--Back cover
Author
Publisher
Adventure Publications
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
This children's guide to insects and bugs includes an introduction to entomology and an identification section of common and important bugs to know.
"Become a young entomologist. Learn about bees, butterflies, spiders, and other creepy crawlies. Jaret C. Daniels, author of many bug books, presents a kids' introduction to entomology. From ants and beetles to dragonflies and mosquitoes, this easy-to-understand book is a perfect guide for beginners."...
Author
Publisher
Center Point Large Print
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"The year is 1794. A young nobleman, Eric Three Roses, languishes in hospital. Some think he would be at home in the madhouse across the road. Ridden with guilt, he spends his nights writing down memories of his lost love who died on their wedding night. Her mother also mourns her and when no one listens to her suspicions, she begs the aid of the only person who will listen: Jean Mickel Cardell, the one-armed watchman. Cecil Winge is six months in...