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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. 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. 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. 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: 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.

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. 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: Fair. Describes the lifestyles and traditions of the nations that lived along the coast of California during the seventeenth century. This work helps children discover how these Native people used the area's many natural resources to construct homes, canoes, rafts, clothing, and other everyday items.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Describes the lifestyles and traditions of the nations that lived along the coast of California during the seventeenth century. This work helps children discover how these Native people used the area's many natural resources to construct homes, canoes, rafts, clothing, and other everyday items.…

Hardback. Zustand: Fair. Intended for ages 9-12, Generating Wind Power will teach young readers about the benefits of harnessing the wind for everyday use such as for travel, power machinery, electricity, and agriculture.

Hardback. Zustand: Good. Intended for ages 9-12, Generating Wind Power will teach young readers about the benefits of harnessing the wind for everyday use such as for travel, power machinery, electricity, and agriculture.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Here, children will learn how the amazing heart muscle works. They will discover how blood vessels transport life-giving oxygen to the cells and carry away carbon dioxide.

Hardback. Zustand: Very Good. Bedell, Barbara (illustrator).

Hardback. Zustand: Very Good.

Hardback. Zustand: Good.

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. Describes the Navajo lifestyle, religion, and community as it existed when European explorers first arrived in the Southwest region of the United States. This work helps children learn about: the daily lives of Navajo men, women, and children; traditional beliefs, practices, and dwellings; the role of animals in the Navajo lifestyle; and more. …

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Cool Construction Vehicles is suitable for ages 6-10.

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 factsAs an easy-to-read introduction to music, this ABC book uses an unusual question and answer format to showcase a broad assortment of instruments explaining their history and how they are played. Beautiful artwork and photographs feature people playing such familiar instruments as drums, piano and horns as well as more unconventional instruments as the yam stick from Australia, the zeze, and the quena from South America. Activities show children how to make their own: -- banjo-- panpipes-- maracas, and more.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Suitable for people of ages 7 to 14 years, this title includes photographs that capture the beauty of China's landscape. It presents China's booming economy and the reforms that have happened over years. It discusses the status of Hong Kong and Taiwan.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Suitable for people of ages 7 to 14 years, this title includes photographs that capture the beauty of China's landscape. It presents China's booming economy and the reforms that have happened over years. It discusses the status of Hong Kong and Taiwan.

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. Suitable for people of ages 7 to 14 years, this title includes photographs that capture the beauty of China's landscape. It presents China's booming economy and the reforms that have happened over years. It discusses the status of Hong Kong and Taiwan.

Hardback. Zustand: Good. The Science of Living Things series helps children understand that they are as connected to trees, rocks, and weather as the animals that live outdoors This important series helps define the basic concept of life and investigates the incredible world of living things. Each book explores a basic scientific concept or animal using: -- easy-to-understand text-- clearly labeled diagrams-- exciting, full-color photographsWhales are the only mammals that spend their entire life in the water. From playful dolphins to enormous blue whales, the behavior, habitats, and physiology of these amazing marine mammals are explored in What is a Whale? Spectacular full-color photos help show: -- flukes, flippers, and fins-- the whale family tree-- baleen and toothed whales-- how whales communicate through echolocation-- watery homes and what they eat-- baby whales-- whale-watching and why whales are in danger.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. This book is suitable for ages 6-12. Did you know that bats are not blind? And that most bats do not drink blood? With stunning photographs and fascinating facts, this book dispels popular myths and provides in-depth information about these amazing flying mammals, including: where bats live; how bats find food; and the kinds of dangers bats face in the wild. …