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Paperback. Zustand: Good. This book is intended for ages 6-12. The largest land-dwelling mammals on Earth, elephants are in danger of becoming extinct This book details: both the African and Asian habitats of these animals; the stages of the elephant life cycle; the social structure of elephant herds; how habitat loss, war, and poaching have contributed to the endangerment of elephants; and what people are doing to help save them from extinction.…

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. Sand and soil are both formed from rock. Intended for ages 7-14, this book helps children learn how soil and sand are formed, the importance of soil, soil erosion and pollution concerns, and the types of sand and soil. It includes topics such as the ancient practices of farming; how deserts, sand dunes, and quicksand are formed; and more.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. This title is intended for ages 7 to 10 years. Holidays, celebrations, and symbols are highlighted in this up-to-date fact-filled introduction to the United States. Spotlight on the United States of America looks at the colonial history of the U.S., its government, and some of its important leaders. Many colourful pictures, maps, and illustrations describe the different regions, climates, cities, and wildlife of this fascinating country.…

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. 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. 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. Images of children getting exercise and eating healthful foods help show young readers the things that their bodies need to stay healthy. Simple text encourages children to make healthy decisions, including brushing after meals and getting regular checkups at the dentist and doctor. It also teaches children how to wash their hands thoroughly, while singing the Happy Birthday song. Teacher's guide available.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. This book is intended for ages 6-10. Photosynthesis is the basis for all life on Earth This exciting and sensitive book looks at how plants use a gas that is poisonous to people and animals to create food and oxygen for all creatures with the help of the Sun. Children will be amazed by the little chloroplast factories inside the leaves of plants and become aware of how important plants really are Children of all ages will love this book The topics include: the basic parts of plants, including roots, stems, and leaves and their jobs; the ways in which plants have adapted to perform photosynthesis in deserts; ocean photosynthesis; and how energy from plants is passed along food chains.…

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. This book is intended for ages 6-10. Photosynthesis is the basis for all life on Earth This exciting and sensitive book looks at how plants use a gas that is poisonous to people and animals to create food and oxygen for all creatures with the help of the Sun. Children will be amazed by the little chloroplast factories inside the leaves of plants and become aware of how important plants really are Children of all ages will love this book The topics include: the basic parts of plants, including roots, stems, and leaves and their jobs; the ways in which plants have adapted to perform photosynthesis in deserts; ocean photosynthesis; and how energy from plants is passed along food chains.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. This book is intended for ages 6-10. Photosynthesis is the basis for all life on Earth This exciting and sensitive book looks at how plants use a gas that is poisonous to people and animals to create food and oxygen for all creatures with the help of the Sun. Children will be amazed by the little chloroplast factories inside the leaves of plants and become aware of how important plants really are Children of all ages will love this book The topics include: the basic parts of plants, including roots, stems, and leaves and their jobs; the ways in which plants have adapted to perform photosynthesis in deserts; ocean photosynthesis; and how energy from plants is passed along food chains.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Lavishly illustrated with artwork and amazing photographs, Alphabasics are a combination of ABC books and picture dictionaries. Each book names an object for each letter and gives fascinating information on topics that are fresh and appealing to children.-- an entire page explores one subject and its related topics-- lavish illustrations and photographs help provide further information-- entertaining and informative factsLet's meet people who make our communities cleaner, safer, more pleasant places to live. Full-color photographs and illustrations with informative captions feature workers performing tasks related to their occupations putting their various roles into a context children will recognize. This alphabet book introduces young readers to a range of community helpers including: -- agricultural workers-- firefighters-- recycling workers-- veterinarians, and more.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Lavishly illustrated with artwork and amazing photographs, Alphabasics are a combination of ABC books and picture dictionaries. Each book names an object for each letter and gives fascinating information on topics that are fresh and appealing to children.-- an entire page explores one subject and its related topics-- lavish illustrations and photographs help provide further information-- entertaining and informative factsLet's meet people who make our communities cleaner, safer, more pleasant places to live. Full-color photographs and illustrations with informative captions feature workers performing tasks related to their occupations putting their various roles into a context children will recognize. This alphabet book introduces young readers to a range of community helpers including: -- agricultural workers-- firefighters-- recycling workers-- veterinarians, and more.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. When the founding fathers signed the Declaration of Independence, they did more than star a rebellion - they forever changed the face of America. This title is suitable for children of ages 8 to 9 years.

Paperback. Zustand: Like New. When the founding fathers signed the Declaration of Independence, they did more than star a rebellion - they forever changed the face of America. This title is suitable for children of ages 8 to 9 years.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Young readers are introduced to the concept and vocabulary of habitats in this colorful book. Each spread describes a different habitat and the animals that live there. Children will learn about forest, desert, grassland, wetland, mountain, and Arctic and Antarctic habitats. An activity asks readers to use what they have learned to match photos of habitats with their habitat names. Teacher's guide available.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. This book is intended for ages 4-8. Although some insects are considered pests, children will be surprised to discover just how important all insects are to the other living things on Earth, including people Easy-to-understand text and vivid photographs help children to discover: the roles insects play in pollination; how insects make honey, beeswax, and other products; the importance of insects to other animals; which insects bite, sting, and spread diseases; and how certain insects can damage trees, buildings, and crops.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Young readers are introduced to the concept and vocabulary of habitats in this colorful book. Each spread describes a different habitat and the animals that live there. Children will learn about forest, desert, grassland, wetland, mountain, and Arctic and Antarctic habitats. An activity asks readers to use what they have learned to match photos of habitats with their habitat names. Teacher's guide available.…

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. Looks at the growth of a flower from seed to the time it is a mature plant capable of producing new seeds. This book features illustrations, photographs and easy-to-read text that help young readers learn: how seeds are formed and what different types of seeds look like; the various ways flowers are pollinated; and more. …

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: Very 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 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.…

Hardback. Zustand: Good. This work is intended for ages 9-12. With the invention of the camera, the last century and a half has become the most visually documented age in history. This fascinating book describes in simple terms how a camera works and identifies the inventors who helped develop this important technology. Follow the camera's evolution from the discovery in ancient China that an image could be created from light travelling through a pinhole, to modern day digital cameras, camera phones, and web cams. Topics include: the first cameras and the birth of photography; the marketing industry and big players; advances in film, lenses, flashes and colour photos; and some of the world's most famous photographers.…

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. This book is intended for ages 4-8. There are over a million species of insects living on Earth, and all insects have similar bodies. In this book, children will learn the major physical features of insects and the importance of each body part. Close-up photographs and clearly labeled illustrations help to explain: an insect's three main body sections; the different kinds of insect mouth-parts; how insects use their eyes and antennae; why and how insects moult as they grow; and how insects move.…

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. This book is intended for ages 4-8. There are over a million species of insects living on Earth, and all insects have similar bodies. In this book, children will learn the major physical features of insects and the importance of each body part. Close-up photographs and clearly labeled illustrations help to explain: an insect's three main body sections; the different kinds of insect mouth-parts; how insects use their eyes and antennae; why and how insects moult as they grow; and how insects move.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. This book is intended for ages 4-8. There are over a million species of insects living on Earth, and all insects have similar bodies. In this book, children will learn the major physical features of insects and the importance of each body part. Close-up photographs and clearly labeled illustrations help to explain: an insect's three main body sections; the different kinds of insect mouth-parts; how insects use their eyes and antennae; why and how insects moult as they grow; and how insects move.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Get in the game with Crabtree's exciting series on some of children's favorite sports.Features: -- the history of the sport-- basic rules of play-- equipment and safety precautions-- techniques and quick tips for kids on how to improve their skills-- action-packed photos showing boys and girls demonstrating moves-- emphasis on the value of fair play and teamwork-- how the professional leagues workFrom basics such as dribbling and blocking to the skilled high-flying slam dunk, Basketball in Action will start kids off on the road to the NBA. Children will learn the basics of shooting, passing, and dribbling as well as how to make a layup. Other important information includes: -- the layout of a basketball court-- enforcing the rules through a referee-- defensive and offensive moves-- warm-up games to test your skills.…