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Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Intended for ages 6-12, The Life Cycle of a Salmon looks at the growth of a salmon from egg to adult, and provides children with a thorough account of the five distinct stages of a salmon's life cycle: egg, alevin, fry, smolt, and adult.

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Intended for ages 6-12, The Life Cycle of a Salmon looks at the growth of a salmon from egg to adult, and provides children with a thorough account of the five distinct stages of a salmon's life cycle: egg, alevin, fry, smolt, and adult.

Paperback. Zustand: Good. In 1912, German meteorologist Alfred Wegener published his groundbreaking theory of continental displacement. His theory proposed that the continents were once a single land mass but had slowly moved apart over millions of years. This book examines the scientific process behind Wegener's theory and how it challenged prevailing views of the time.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Ancient China gave the world paper, a counting machine called an abacus, Kung Fu, and many other interesting inventions. Chinese society is one of the oldest on earth. Children will delight in learning about the Emperor's Forbidden City, the feuding dynasties, and Ancient Chinese thinker Confucius. Topics include: - The Yellow River, Taklamankan Desert, and Mount Everest - The construction of the Great Wall - How the ancient Chinese farmed and made food - What a Chinese dynasty was - Ancient Chinese games and pastimes Teacher's guide available.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. This book introduces children to the important people who make our communities cleaner, safer, and better. Action shots feature people working in construction, at schools, in hospitals, fighting fires, doing police work, and volunteering. An activity asks children what kinds of things they could do to volunteer in their own communities. Teacher's guide available.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. This text leads children on an exciting trip through Australia's beautiful and diverse landscapes. Considered both a country and a continent, full-colour photographs and concise text help young readers learn fascinating geographic facts about Australia.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. This text leads children on an exciting trip through Australia's beautiful and diverse landscapes. Considered both a country and a continent, full-colour photographs and concise text help young readers learn fascinating geographic facts about Australia.

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Intended for ages 6-10, this beautiful book explains the how and why of camouflage. It looks at camouflage as colors, patterns, and textures that some animals have on their bodies to protect them from predators. It also shows how other animals use camouflage to hide as they hunt for prey. Camouflage is a difficult concept, but this book presents it in a way that is accessible to even the youngest readers. This book provides children with detailed information about: how some animals are camouflaged by their shape, as well as their colours; why animals need camouflage; why baby animals may have different camouflage than their parents; and how some animals that fly or swim are camouflaged by counter shading.…

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. Intended for ages 6-10, this beautiful book explains the how and why of camouflage. It looks at camouflage as colors, patterns, and textures that some animals have on their bodies to protect them from predators. It also shows how other animals use camouflage to hide as they hunt for prey. Camouflage is a difficult concept, but this book presents it in a way that is accessible to even the youngest readers. This book provides children with detailed information about: how some animals are camouflaged by their shape, as well as their colours; why animals need camouflage; why baby animals may have different camouflage than their parents; and how some animals that fly or swim are camouflaged by counter shading.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Pollination by insects is a critical function of all land ecosystems. Most orchard fruits, vegetables, and some field crops are pollinated by insects. This book features photographs that focus on the critical fact that protecting pollinators means having food to eat. It helps children look at insects in a different way. …

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Pollination by insects is a critical function of all land ecosystems. Most orchard fruits, vegetables, and some field crops are pollinated by insects. This book features photographs that focus on the critical fact that protecting pollinators means having food to eat. It helps children look at insects in a different way.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Introduces children to the diverse continent of Asia. This book describes: the major Asian bodies of water and landforms; the climate in Asia; life in Asian forests, steppes, deserts, and other biomes; Asia's natural resources; and the differences between rural and urban areas. It is intended for children aged 6-10.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Hilarious illustrated nonfiction about mosquitos perfect for beginning readers. Conversational text and silly illustrations will have you up all night reading about the most annoying bug on Earth Fast mosquito facts: - Distinctive trait: Leaving annoying itchy bites - Diet: Your blood (and nectar and plant juice) - Special talent: Making a terrible whining sound in your ear The Mosquito covers habitat (mosquitos live everywhere except Antarctica and Iceland ), species (over 3,500 ), history (the oldest recorded mosquito was 79 million years ago ) and much more. Although silly and off-the-wall, The Mosquito contains factual information that will both amuse and teach at the same time. …

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Intended for ages 9-12, this amazing new book tells why solar power is becoming a very real replacement for our current energy sources, with detailed images featuring different types of solar collectors, solar thermal plants, and solar cells.

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. Intended for ages 9-12, this amazing new book tells why solar power is becoming a very real replacement for our current energy sources, with detailed images featuring different types of solar collectors, solar thermal plants, and solar cells.

Paperback. Zustand: Good. This title is intended for ages 6-10. Plants are living things that grow and change. Over time, plants have made remarkable adaptations to suit the habitats in which they live. Simple text and beautiful images highlight how plants have adapted to life in the Arctic, in aquatic environments, and in other habitats such as those in deserts and grasslands. It describes plants that live in extreme environments and explains how they survive; explains the different ways plants find and store water; explains how plants compete for sunlight in dense forests or other low-light habitats; and, shows how some plants are camouflaged or have other defences that prevent them from being eaten.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. This title is intended for ages 6-10. Plants are living things that grow and change. Over time, plants have made remarkable adaptations to suit the habitats in which they live. Simple text and beautiful images highlight how plants have adapted to life in the Arctic, in aquatic environments, and in other habitats such as those in deserts and grasslands. It describes plants that live in extreme environments and explains how they survive; explains the different ways plants find and store water; explains how plants compete for sunlight in dense forests or other low-light habitats; and, shows how some plants are camouflaged or have other defences that prevent them from being eaten.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Global Warming Alert is suitable for ages 7-14.

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. Introduces the traditional daily life of the Native people who lived on the Great Plains of North America.

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Introduces the traditional daily life of the Native people who lived on the Great Plains of North America.

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Igneous rock has a dramatic beginning - it requires red-hot volcanic activity. This book explains how granite, lava, basalt, silica, quartz and feldspar are formed after hot, molten rock cools.

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Intended for ages 8-14, this fascinating new book describes how Japan grew from rule by local chieftains to an emperor-led nation with many noble families competing for prominence. Beautiful spreads and full-colour photographs unveil Japan's rich history and the people who struggled to make it their own. Topics include: wet rice cultivation; trade with other cultures, their influence, and isolation in the 17th century; from early pit dwellings to the development of castle towns; nature worship, the rise of Shinto, and Buddhism and Confucianism; life as a samurai warrior; sword making and pottery; and herbal medicine.…

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. Intended for ages 8-14, this fascinating new book describes how Japan grew from rule by local chieftains to an emperor-led nation with many noble families competing for prominence. Beautiful spreads and full-colour photographs unveil Japan's rich history and the people who struggled to make it their own. Topics include: wet rice cultivation; trade with other cultures, their influence, and isolation in the 17th century; from early pit dwellings to the development of castle towns; nature worship, the rise of Shinto, and Buddhism and Confucianism; life as a samurai warrior; sword making and pottery; and herbal medicine.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. The Western Great Lakes region was once home to many Algonkian-speaking nations, including the Anishinabe, Menominee, Sauk, and Fox. This book describes cultural similarities and differences between these nations, their homes, hunting and farming practices, and the importance of family.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. The Western Great Lakes region was once home to many Algonkian-speaking nations, including the Anishinabe, Menominee, Sauk, and Fox. This book describes cultural similarities and differences between these nations, their homes, hunting and farming practices, and the importance of family.…

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. The Western Great Lakes region was once home to many Algonkian-speaking nations, including the Anishinabe, Menominee, Sauk, and Fox. This book describes cultural similarities and differences between these nations, their homes, hunting and farming practices, and the importance of family.…

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. Some species of monkey are dangerously close to becoming extinct This captivating new book helps children learn about- Old World and New World monkeys- monkey life cycles- the major threats to monkeys and their habitats- how people are helping monkeys.

Hardback. Zustand: Good. Explore Africa is suitable for ages 6-10.

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Read all about carnivores and how these animals that eat other animals fit into the food chain.

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. Presents an overview of the seven continents and explains to children what a continent is and what factors make each continent unique. This title covers such topics as: different biomes; landforms and natural resources; climate; plants and animals; and, people.