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Amazing Amphibians: 30 Activities and Observations for Exploring Frogs, Toads, Salamanders, and More (Young Naturalists)
by Lisa J. AmstutzYoung nature enthusiasts will learn these and other fascinating facts about amphibians in this colorful, interactive resource. Readers will explore the major amphibian groups—frogs, salamanders, and caecilians— including their anatomy, behavior, and conservation needs, and will learn about slime, venom, hibernation, and much more. Amazing Amphibians gives a full-color overview of amphibian life history, highlights a number of fascinating species, and explains characteristics of amphibians, such as egg-laying, metamorphosis, and ectothermy. With encouragement to "Try This," "Look For," and "Listen For," kids participate in 30 hands-on activities that promote observation and analysis, writing and drawing, math and science, and nature literacy skills. This useful resource includes a glossary of scientific terms, a list of amphibian orders, and a teacher's guide to initiate classroom discussion. Did you know . . .Goliath frogs can grow to 6½ pounds and jump 10 feet in a single leap?The mudpuppy, a species of salamander, gets its name from the doglike barking sound it makes when out of the water?The North American wood frog can survive brutal winters, even after it has frozen solid?
Amazing Animal Adventures Digital Sampler Pack
by LBYR Assorted AuthorsThe three book samplers inside Amazing Animal Adventures feature spectacular creatures. From a nanny who happens to be a pig to the illusive sasquatch to a brave pack of dogs, these animals are extraordinary creatures. Each book is the first in a series.
Amazing Animal Journeys (National Geographic Kids Readers #Level 3)
by Laura Marsh National Geographic KidsEvery year like clockwork, animals both big and small are driven by a natural instinct to move, in order to survive. On both land and sea, they fight the odds and the forces of nature to breed, feed, or lead and carry on for future generations. This reader is an introduction to the treacherous trek of the zebra, walrus, and Christmas Island red crab to overcome obstacles that include hungry cheetahs, stinging yellow crazy ants, and even their fellow species to make the often impossible journey of their lives.
Amazing Animal Journeys: The Most Incredible Migrations in the Natural World (DK Amazing Earth)
by Philippa ForresterGo on an epic adventure in this fascinating and detailed look at the incredible journeys that occur in the animal kingdomJoin animals on as they embark on large scale migrations and travel through the natural world in this book that follows their incredible journeys. Little ones can read all about why animals travel far and wide in Amazing Animal Journeys; many are in search of food, some are looking for a mate, lots are heading to a warmer climate, and others are just seeking a new home.This animal book for children aged 7-9 follows the unbelievable mass migrations of entire species with amazing facts and maps that tell the stories of nature&’s most amazing journeys. Discover the record-breaking flight of the Arctic Tern, who travels from the Arctic to the Antarctic and back every year, the sharks that follow plankton for enormous distances from the ocean depths to the surface from night to day, or the Monarch butterflies who use Earth&’s magnetic field to trace a path along the west coast of North America!This educational book for animal lovers features:- Lots of fun facts and statistics about the animal kingdom and their journeys- Expertly written text by by television personality and wildlife expert Philippa Forrester, making the journeys extremely clear - Detailed diagrams, maps and charts that bring the journey and experiences of each animal to life- Beautiful full-page photographs of different animal species alongside fascinating textAmazing Animal Journeys is the perfect book for the animal obsessed and the endlessly curious who just can&’t get enough of wildlife and nature. With engaging information and absorbing images, this book is perfect for children to explore by themselves or with an equally curious adult.
Amazing Animals
by Jan StewartHere is an animal anthology for the enjoyment of children, parents or teachers. The illustrated poems will amuse and entertain but have interesting factual information and related activities to stimulate further learning at home or in school. So, if you wish to know the name of the most famous St. Bernard dog, how to tell a crocodile from an alligator, what giraffes do with their long necks when they sleep, whether owls really say ‘tu-whit tu-whoo’ plus many other amazing animal facts, do read on.
Amazing Animals! Magic Tree House Fact Tracker Collection (Magic Tree House (R) Fact Tracker)
by Mary Pope Osborne Sal Murdocca Natalie Pope BoyceTrack the facts about your favorite animals in an ebook collection of popular Magic Tree House nonfiction!Jack and Annie love animals! And they love to learn more about the animals they encounter on their adventures in the magic tree house. Join them as they track the facts about dolphins, sharks, polar bears, penguins, pandas, and much more in these four great books.Filled with up-to-date information, photographs, illustrations, and fun tidbits from Jack and Annie, the Fact Trackers encourage kids to find out more about the topics they discover in their favorite Magic Tree House adventures. Recently rebranded, these four Fact Trackers are the perfect gift for animal lovers, nonfiction readers, and fans of the Magic Tree House series.Collection includes:Dolphins and SharksPolar Bears and the ArcticPenguins and AntarcticaPandas and Other Endangered Species
Amazing Animals: The Remarkable Things That Creatures Do
by Margriet RuursDid you know that the oldest insect lived more than 350 million years ago? That&’s more than 100 million years before the dinosaurs! Did you know that a slug has three noses, an octopus has three hearts, and that an earthworm has no eyes, no nose, no ears, and no lungs, but it has five hearts?By compiling facts that astound her and whet her own curiosity, Margriet Ruurs encourages young readers to observe the natural world around them and to share her sense of wonder and respect for it.With stunning art and bright, brief text, Amazing Animals is a perfect introduction to a host of creatures – many of them endangered. Margriet Ruurs&’ books, including A Mountain Alphabet, When We Go Camping, and In My Backyard are always irresistible invitations to marvel at the animals with which we share the world.
Amazing Arachnids
by Lucy FloydBook Treks takes the highly successful strategies implemented in guided reading programs for the primary grades and applies them for intermediate-grade students reading at grade 3 and above.
Amazing Arctic and Antarctic Projects
by Steven Weinberg Carmella Van VleetAmazing Arctic & Antarctic Projects You Can Build Yourself explores the Earth's polar regions with 25 interactive projects, activities, and experiments. Kids ages 9 and up will discover that the coldest places on Earth hold fascinating scientific wonders and mysteries. Historical facts and anecdotes, biographies, and fascinating trivia support the fun projects to teach young readers about the harsh polar climate, immense Arctic tundra, magical Northern Lights, vast glaciers, ancient frozen lakes, remarkable animals and plants, brave explorers, innovative people who live and work at the top and bottom of the world, and the vital importance of conservation. With Amazing Arctic & Antarctic Projects You Can Build Yourself kids will gain an appreciation for the exciting and extraordinary polar environments.
Amazing Armadillos (Step into Reading)
by Paul Mirocha Jennifer MckerleyReading on your own Armadillos may look funny, move oh-so-slowly, and smell a little stinky but mostly they are extraordinary! For example, they can jump three feet in the air to scare away any predators (especially the human variety), they can hold their breath underwater for 10 minutes, and they've been known to eat 40,000 bugs in a single meal.Amazing Armadillos follows a female armadillo as she forages for food, builds a home, and prepares for the birth of her baby pups. It is perfect for newly independent readers who love to learn fun, quirky, and cool facts about amazing animals, like the armadillo.
Amazing Artists (Black Stories Matter)
by J.P. MillerA celebration of the lives and achievements of inspirational black people through history who made a differenceAmazing Artists explores the contribution of black artists to world culture, from painters such as Jean-Michel Basquiat to writers like Malorie Blackman and inspirational musicians such as Stevie Wonder. Along the way, they have smashed down barriers and defeated prejudices with their sheer talent and resilience.Black Stories Matter is a powerful illustrated collection of stories of inspiring black personalities through history. Perfect for readers aged 8 and above.Contents:Main biographiesJean-Michel BasquiatToni MorrisonSteve McQueen Nina SimoneMalorie BlackmanSidney PoitierBeyonce and Jay-ZChris OfiliMisty CopelandStevie WonderMini biographiesStormzyChimamanda Ngozi AdichieIdris ElbaNikki GiovanniLangston HughesLupita Nyong'oEdmonia LewisEmily Kame Kngwarreye
Amazing BEN FRANKLIN Inventions
by Carmella Van VleetAmazing Ben Franklin Inventions You Can Build Yourself introduces readers ages 9 and up to the life and times of one of America's greatest thinkers with over 25 hands-on building projects and activities. From his groundbreaking scientific discoveries and inventions to his career as a writer, printer, and politician, Amazing Ben Franklin Inventions gives young readers a comprehensive look at the man who gave us the lightning rod, the armonica, bifocals, the post office, the first public library, Poor Richard's Almanac, and so much more. Amazing Ben Franklin Inventions provides detailed step-by-step instructions, diagrams, and templates for creating each project. Historical facts and anecdotes, biographies, and fascinating trivia support the fun projects and teach readers about the courage, creativity, and determination of Ben Franklin and a young America coming into its own.
Amazing Brick Artists (Fountas & Pinnell LLI Gold #Level R)
by Jordan Brown<p>Can Art Be Made Out of Anything? <p>When you think of visiting an art museum, you probably think of oil paintings and marble sculptures. But there's plenty of art that's made from more common materials, and you can see them at a modern art museum. Some artists today make art using things like rubber tires, masking tape, recycled computer parts, and even bubble gum! <p>An artist's medium is the material he or she uses to create a work. Any medium can work in the imagination of an artist. Before you throw out an old pen, cereal box, or candy wrapper, think: Could I make art with this? <p>Text Elements: <p> <li>Genre: Narrative Nonfiction <li>Text Structures: Main: Chronological Sequence Embedded: Compare/Contrast, Temporal Sequence, Description <li>Text Features: table of contents, headings, photos, captions, glossary</li> </p>
Amazing Brick Mosaics: Fantastic Projects to Build with Lego Blocks You Already Have
by Amanda BrackBuild awesome paintings brick by brick!Every LEGO-loving kid has at least one huge bin of bricks – the sets are built, dismantled, and typically never built again – and this book gives them dozens of ways to reuse them in fun projects that range from easy to challenging. Featuring a simple yet elegant mosaic technique, step-by-step instructions, and full-color photographs for making 25 cool two-dimensional pictures, Amazing Brick Mosaics offers unique projects that will delight any LEGO enthusiast.
Amazing Buildings
by Kate HaydenHave you ever heard of a hotel made of snow? How would you put a building into space? And who washes the windows on the tallest skyscrapers in the world? Learn about the world's most famous and unique structures, from the ancient Coliseum to eco-friendly stadiums, in the Level 2 DK Reader Amazing Buildings.
Amazing But True Sports Stories
by Phyllis HollanderDescribes unusual events from the history of sports such as baseball, football, boxing, basketball, and hockey.
Amazing Daddy
by Rachel BrightJoin Daddy Panda and Little Panda as they spend a day together, sharing many special moments along the way. This laugh-out-loud bear hug of a picture book celebrates the special relationship between father and child in a story full of warmth, humour and love. The perfect gift to share with the amazing daddy in your life.From Rachel Bright, the creator of the bestselling Love Monster and the million-selling lifestyle brand The Bright Side, this book is the perfect gift for brilliantly amazing daddies everywhere.My daddy is amazing for a thousand different reasons.He's a year-round superhero, a daddy for all seasons!
Amazing Earth: The Most Incredible Places From Around The World (DK Amazing Earth)
by Anita Ganeri DKAn exhilarating guided tour around the most amazing places on Earth, perfect for young adventurers with big imaginations! Award-winning children&’s author Anita Ganeri takes curious kids who love learning to the most incredible locations in the world. This science book for kids includes breathtaking images and mind-blowing facts about our majestic home — Earth! Turn the pages to discover natural wonders, stunning vistas and other jaw-dropping places from around the world. Inside the pages of this book about Earth, you&’ll discover: • Over 100 far-flung locations around the globe with areas so incredible you&’ll barely be able to believe they are real! • Illustrations that explain key natural phenomena and reveal exciting, in-depth details about some of the locations you&’ll explore. • A world map showing all the places together, and locator maps show where each site is in the world. • A foreword by Steve Backshall MBE – BAFTA and Emmy-winning English naturalist, explorer, philanthropist, author, and television presenterMount Everest and the Eiffel Tower are two of the most famous places to see on earth, but what if we told you our planet has more to offer? From waterfalls that look like they are on fire to a cave filled with twinkling blue glow worms and a bright pink lake, explore the most unbelievable, unusual and incredible places on Earth! Beautiful, dazzling images and information explores why each place is unique. Delve into the science, geology, flora and fauna, as well as the historical or cultural significance of each of these natural wonders! It is perfect for children age 7 to cultivate a lifelong curiosity about the natural sciences and the wonders of the world around them.
Amazing Esme and the Pirate Circus: Book 3
by Tamara Macfarlane Michael FowkesIt's time to send the animals rescued from the pirate circus home. Uncle Mac sets sail with amazing Esme and her fearless cousins on a journey to hot and cold and distant lands - from Scotland to Siberia to Peru! It's a voyage filled with excitement and danger. And dastardly pirates who will stop at nothing to recapture the animals. This is the third of Tamara Macfarlane's Esme stories which are perfect for newly confident readers to read by themselves, or for parents to read aloud. High in action and with plenty of humour, the stories are brought to life by Michael Fowkes' drawings on every double-page spread.
Amazing Esme and the Pirate Circus: Book 3 (Amazing Esme #3)
by Tamara MacfarlaneIt's time to send the animals rescued from the pirate circus home. Uncle Mac sets sail with amazing Esme and her fearless cousins on a journey to hot and cold and distant lands - from Scotland to Siberia to Peru! It's a voyage filled with excitement and danger. And dastardly pirates who will stop at nothing to recapture the animals. This is the third of Tamara Macfarlane's Esme stories which are perfect for newly confident readers to read by themselves, or for parents to read aloud. High in action and with plenty of humour, the stories are brought to life by Michael Fowkes' drawings on every double-page spread.
Amazing Esme and the Sweetshop Circus: Book 2
by Tamara Macfarlane Michael FowkesEsme is seriously bored of all the work and practice her mother keeps insisting she does in order to perfect her circus performance. So when an idea forms in Esme's head of adding some fun animals to her performance, she knows just who to call ... her cousins at Maclinkey Castle who have all manner of odd pets. With little rehearsal Esme and her act perform on the high wire. But disaster strikes and her co-stars tumble to the ground. Donk won't wake up and now everyone in town thinks that Circus Miranda is cruel to animals. What can Esme do to stop the crowds from leaving the circus? The answer lies in her punishment of being made to run the lowly sweet treats stand and being banned from performing. With a little bit of maple syrup, chocolate, caramel and a dash of teamwork, surely the kids can tempt the crowds back...?
Amazing Esme and the Sweetshop Circus: Book 2 (Amazing Esme #2)
by Tamara MacfarlaneEsme is seriously bored of all the work and practice her mother keeps insisting she does in order to perfect her circus performance. So when an idea forms in Esme's head of adding some fun animals to her performance, she knows just who to call ... her cousins at Maclinkey Castle who have all manner of odd pets. With little rehearsal Esme and her act perform on the high wire. But disaster strikes and her co-stars tumble to the ground. Donk won't wake up and now everyone in town thinks that Circus Miranda is cruel to animals. What can Esme do to stop the crowds from leaving the circus? The answer lies in her punishment of being made to run the lowly sweet treats stand and being banned from performing. With a little bit of maple syrup, chocolate, caramel and a dash of teamwork, surely the kids can tempt the crowds back...?
Amazing Esme: Book 1
by Tamara Macfarlane Michael FowkesFollow the wildly imaginative adventures of Esme as she leaves behind her circus home for the first time to spend the summer with her cousins Magnus, Cosmo and Gus at Maclinkey Castle where it's easy to get lost and where you can discover all sorts of weird and wonderful animals in unlikely places - there are porcupines in beds, lizards in drawers and giraffes on the loo. It's all a little wonderful and a lot overwhelming and when her pet donkey, Donk, turns up in a parcel sent from her parents, the fun really begins.When hundreds of baby penguins hatch in Esme's top floor bedroom, the children have to figure out how to get them outside. Esme and her cousin have the ingenious idea of building a helter skelter around the castle turret, but this is just the start - soon Maclinkey Castle is turned into a full-on Fairground Circus with a big wheel, Bumper Bears, and the show stopping Flying Tigers starring Esme herself!
Amazing Esme: Book 1 (Amazing Esme #1)
by Tamara MacfarlaneFollow the wildly imaginative adventures of Esme as she leaves behind her circus home for the first time to spend the summer with her cousins Magnus, Cosmo and Gus at Maclinkey Castle where it's easy to get lost and where you can discover all sorts of weird and wonderful animals in unlikely places - there are porcupines in beds, lizards in drawers and giraffes on the loo. It's all a little wonderful and a lot overwhelming and when her pet donkey, Donk, turns up in a parcel sent from her parents, the fun really begins.When hundreds of baby penguins hatch in Esme's top floor bedroom, the children have to figure out how to get them outside. Esme and her cousin have the ingenious idea of building a helter skelter around the castle turret, but this is just the start - soon Maclinkey Castle is turned into a full-on Fairground Circus with a big wheel, Bumper Bears, and the show stopping Flying Tigers starring Esme herself!
Amazing Explorers - Volume 2 - A Short eBook
by Charles MargerisonThe geography of our amazing world has come about through the contributions of many. The Amazing People Club invites you into the adventurous and inspirational lives of five amazing explorers, whose voyages around the earth have contributed to civilization as we know it today. Take to the skies with Amy Johnson as she explored new boundaries in aviation, setting world records along the way. Trek the wilderness lands west of the Mississippi with Meriwether Lewis on the historical Lewis and Clark Expedition which lasted 28 months. Join David Livingstone, Marco Polo and Jacques Cartier as they explored new worlds and paved the way for modern settlements. Their tenacious spirits combined with their sense of exploratory adventure have had a major impact on our modern world Each story comes to life through BioViews®. These are short biographical narratives, similar to interviews. They provide an easy way of learning about amazing people who made major contributions and changed our world.