Collard sneed (593 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Our American Holidays: Their Meaning and Spirit was originally published in 1906, and is at once a heartwarming reminiscence on the Victorian Era in America and a reminder of the inspiration and delight our most beloved Traditional holidays - Christmas, Thanksgiving Day, Easter, Halloween - as well as the national identity and pride our uniquely American holidays - Independence Day, Memorial Day, Flag Day, the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln and George Washington - can still hold for us today. Compiled from the pages of>St. Nicholas Magazine, a popular turn of the Century publication for youth ages five to eighteen, Our American Holidays: Their Meaning and Spirit is an ideal resource for reclaiming the original, uncommercialized significance and character of every American holiday for ourselves, and for sharing that vision, inspiration and delight with the children we love. Buell, Carl Dennis (illustrator). …

Hardback. Zustand: Good. A coin.A friendship.A fast car.And a girl with a secret.Author Sneed B. Collard I puts them together to create the heart-pounding sequel to Double Eagle. Two summers after Mike and Kyle uncovered a pair of priceless $20 gold pieces in a Civil War fort in Alabama, Mike is astounded to find Kyle show up on his doorstep in a souped-up 1957 Bel Air. Mike hasn't heard from his friend in two years, but when Kyle invites him to ride up to Birmingham to see Kyle's sister Annie, Mike doesn't hesitate. What Mike doesn't realize is that Kyle isn't going to see his sister. He is going to rescue her. For Kyle and Annie to escape somewhere safe, however, they're going to need cash and lots of it. When Mike tells them of a mysterious silver dollar that could be worth a fortune, it launches the trio on a cross-country thrill ride and a new coin quest--a quest that just could save Kyle's and Annie's lives.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Plant, Andrew (illustrator).

Hardback. Zustand: Very Good. What do you do when Montana's biggest mysteries land in your lap? If you're Slate Stephens and Daphne McSweeney, you get busy solving them. With geologist dads who haul them around the state, the twelve-year-old detectives have a knack for encountering unsolved cases--and landing in heaps of trouble. In The Governor's Dog is Missing Slate and Daphne find themselves in the Montana capital of Helena. One morning, news erupts across the state--Governor Rickson's famous dog Cat has disappeared Suspecting foul play, Slate and Daphne assemble a list of suspects, including the Governor himself. Then, they set out to prove their suspicions. Unfortunately, the truth--and Slate's and Daphne's relationship--prove far more complicated than they ever imagined.…

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. Discusses the physical features and behavior of daytime raptors, including eagles, harriers, kites, Old World vultures, caracaras, and falcons.

Hardback. Zustand: Very Good. A coin.A friendship.A fast car.And a girl with a secret.Author Sneed B. Collard I puts them together to create the heart-pounding sequel to Double Eagle. Two summers after Mike and Kyle uncovered a pair of priceless $20 gold pieces in a Civil War fort in Alabama, Mike is astounded to find Kyle show up on his doorstep in a souped-up 1957 Bel Air. Mike hasn't heard from his friend in two years, but when Kyle invites him to ride up to Birmingham to see Kyle's sister Annie, Mike doesn't hesitate. What Mike doesn't realize is that Kyle isn't going to see his sister. He is going to rescue her. For Kyle and Annie to escape somewhere safe, however, they're going to need cash and lots of it. When Mike tells them of a mysterious silver dollar that could be worth a fortune, it launches the trio on a cross-country thrill ride and a new coin quest--a quest that just could save Kyle's and Annie's lives.…

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. Incredibly rich and realistic illustrations take readers up close to the curious creatures and plants that thrive in the vast severe habitat of the ocean's floor. Marine biologist and renowned children's book writer Sneed B. Collard I introduces children to many fascinating sea creatures-from bioluminescent fish to giant tube worms-that survive without sunlight. A history of deep-sea exploration from sonar to submersibles shows how far scientists have come in their ability to investigate these great depths. Inspire young readers to explore the possibilities of marine science. Wenzel, Gregory (illustrator).…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Incredibly rich and realistic illustrations take readers up close to the curious creatures and plants that thrive in the vast severe habitat of the ocean's floor. Marine biologist and renowned children's book writer Sneed B. Collard I introduces children to many fascinating sea creatures-from bioluminescent fish to giant tube worms-that survive without sunlight. A history of deep-sea exploration from sonar to submersibles shows how far scientists have come in their ability to investigate these great depths. Inspire young readers to explore the possibilities of marine science. Wenzel, Gregory (illustrator).…

Paperback. Zustand: Good.

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. What has a bill like a duck's and the body of a beaver? A platypus, probably. Engaging text follows a female platypus through her life, while sidebars offer in-depth information about this unique monotreme and her environment. Vivid, accurate illustrations capture the wonder of this amazing creature. Plant, Andrew (illustrator).…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. What has a bill like a duck's and the body of a beaver? A platypus, probably. Engaging text follows a female platypus through her life, while sidebars offer in-depth information about this unique monotreme and her environment. Vivid, accurate illustrations capture the wonder of this amazing creature. Plant, Andrew (illustrator).…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Young naturalists explore a variety of birds, their habitats, and how their beaks help them build, eat, and survive. From the twisted beak of a crossbill to the color changing bill of a seagull, readers will learn fun facts about how beaks are designed and used as tools by birds of all shapes and sizes. Bright, bold cut-paper illustrations create amazingly realistic tableaus of birds in their natural environments with their beaks in action. Back matter includes a comprehensive quiz, a bibliography, and a list of related websites. Brickman, Robin (illustrator).…

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. Young naturalists explore a variety of birds, their habitats, and how their beaks help them build, eat, and survive. From the twisted beak of a crossbill to the color changing bill of a seagull, readers will learn fun facts about how beaks are designed and used as tools by birds of all shapes and sizes. Bright, bold cut-paper illustrations create amazingly realistic tableaus of birds in their natural environments with their beaks in action. Back matter includes a comprehensive quiz, a bibliography, and a list of related websites. Brickman, Robin (illustrator).…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Young naturalists explore a variety of birds, their habitats, and how their beaks help them build, eat, and survive. From the twisted beak of a crossbill to the color changing bill of a seagull, readers will learn fun facts about how beaks are designed and used as tools by birds of all shapes and sizes. Bright, bold cut-paper illustrations create amazingly realistic tableaus of birds in their natural environments with their beaks in action. Back matter includes a comprehensive quiz, a bibliography, and a list of related websites. Brickman, Robin (illustrator).…

Zustand: Very Good. Item in very good condition! Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Plant, Andrew (illustrator).

Zustand: Good. Item in good condition. Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Plant, Andrew (illustrator).

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. This whimsical and intriguing picture book explores the different roles of fatherhood in the animal kingdom. Readers will learn about various animal dads and their many different parenting skills: baby-sitting - an emperor penguin dad watches over the eggs for nine weeks while the mother searches for food; hunting - a wolf dad leads the pack on hunting trips and brings meat for new pups to eat; giving birth - a seahorse mother's eggs hatch inside the dad's special belly pouch. Sneed Collard's concise, clear text and award-winning artist Steve Jenkins's informative cut-paper collages reveal unique tasks that animal dads perform in raising their offspring. Jenkins, Steve (illustrator).…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. This whimsical and intriguing picture book explores the different roles of fatherhood in the animal kingdom. Readers will learn about various animal dads and their many different parenting skills: baby-sitting - an emperor penguin dad watches over the eggs for nine weeks while the mother searches for food; hunting - a wolf dad leads the pack on hunting trips and brings meat for new pups to eat; giving birth - a seahorse mother's eggs hatch inside the dad's special belly pouch. Sneed Collard's concise, clear text and award-winning artist Steve Jenkins's informative cut-paper collages reveal unique tasks that animal dads perform in raising their offspring. Jenkins, Steve (illustrator).…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. This whimsical and intriguing picture book explores the different roles of fatherhood in the animal kingdom. Readers will learn about various animal dads and their many different parenting skills: baby-sitting - an emperor penguin dad watches over the eggs for nine weeks while the mother searches for food; hunting - a wolf dad leads the pack on hunting trips and brings meat for new pups to eat; giving birth - a seahorse mother's eggs hatch inside the dad's special belly pouch. Sneed Collard's concise, clear text and award-winning artist Steve Jenkins's informative cut-paper collages reveal unique tasks that animal dads perform in raising their offspring. Jenkins, Steve (illustrator).…

Zustand: good. Gently used with minimal wear on the corners and cover. A few pages may contain light highlighting or writing, but the text remains fully legible. Dust jacket may be missing, and supplemental materials like CDs or codes may not be included. May be ex-library with library markings. Ships promptly. …

Paperback. Zustand: Good. In many parts of the world, within a few hundred miles of the equator, there exists a mysterious environment called the rain forest. High up in the mountains of these areas lies an even more mysterious environment--the tropical cloud forest. The Forest in the Clouds explores the enchanting world of the Monte Verde cloud forest in Costa Rica. Discover the splendor and fragile beauty of a precarious ecosystem that receives up to 10 feet of rain and mist each year. Readers meet rare creatures unique to the cloud forest, home to over 300 different types of birds and countless insects. There are more than 500 species of butterflies alone. Learn about the many plants that thrive in the cloud forest, such as gardens of epiphytes, which are plants that grow on other plants. The Forest in the Clouds will amaze and inspire young readers as it plainly teaches children about the importance of this delicate ecosystem to the balance of the earth. Michael Rothman vividly brings to life the plants and animals of the enchanting and ethereal cloud forest. This place, constantly in mist, is alive with color and light in his lush illustrations. A glossary of terms is provided in the back of the book along with a guide to further reading, a few helpful web sites, and addresses kids can write to in order to get further information about saving the cloud forests. Rothman, Michael (illustrator).…

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. Illustrated. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way. Jenkins, Steve (illustrator).

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. Discover earthP#39;s natural neighborhoods on a colorful trek through the twelve terrestrial biomes of North and South America. Travel from the icy tundra, where the polar bear makes its home, through grasslands, and driest of deserts, to the tropical rain forest, the natural home of more than thirty million kinds of insects. Plt;brPgt;Plt;brPgt; From mountains to prairies, James M. NeedhamP#8217;s rich, exquisite illustrations highlight the smallest of details throughout each natural habitat, while Sneed B. CollardP#8217;s fascinating, fact-filled text present a detailed journey through earthP#39;s splendid ecosystems. Readers will love traveling around the world and learning about all the different homes that nature has to offer. Needham, James M. (illustrator).…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Discover earthP#39;s natural neighborhoods on a colorful trek through the twelve terrestrial biomes of North and South America. Travel from the icy tundra, where the polar bear makes its home, through grasslands, and driest of deserts, to the tropical rain forest, the natural home of more than thirty million kinds of insects. Plt;brPgt;Plt;brPgt; From mountains to prairies, James M. NeedhamP#8217;s rich, exquisite illustrations highlight the smallest of details throughout each natural habitat, while Sneed B. CollardP#8217;s fascinating, fact-filled text present a detailed journey through earthP#39;s splendid ecosystems. Readers will love traveling around the world and learning about all the different homes that nature has to offer. Needham, James M. (illustrator).…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Discover earthP#39;s natural neighborhoods on a colorful trek through the twelve terrestrial biomes of North and South America. Travel from the icy tundra, where the polar bear makes its home, through grasslands, and driest of deserts, to the tropical rain forest, the natural home of more than thirty million kinds of insects. Plt;brPgt;Plt;brPgt; From mountains to prairies, James M. NeedhamP#8217;s rich, exquisite illustrations highlight the smallest of details throughout each natural habitat, while Sneed B. CollardP#8217;s fascinating, fact-filled text present a detailed journey through earthP#39;s splendid ecosystems. Readers will love traveling around the world and learning about all the different homes that nature has to offer. Needham, James M. (illustrator).…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Illustrated. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting. Rothman, Michael (illustrator).

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. Did you know that laughing is the hyenaP#39;s way of communicating with its family? Or that the bats that inhabit Asia and Africa help rain forests to grow by spreading tree seeds? CREEPY CREATURES explores some of the reasons behind what animals do and how they look.Plt;brPgt;Plt;brPgt;In this fascinating book, readers will learn that no animal exists simply to frighten or repulse us, but rather to feed, house, and defend itself. Kristin KestP#39;s detailed illustrations help us to see that every creatureP#39;s unique attributes help it to survive. CREEPY CREATURES is full of facts and humor about 20 creatures including the shark, tarantula, piranha, vulture, komodo dragon, and Tasmanian devil. Kest, Kristin (illustrator).…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. 2nd. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting. Kest, Kristin (illustrator).

Paperback. Zustand: Good.

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way.