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Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Intended for ages 6-9, this illustrated book explores one of the most popular sport in the world. It enables children learn and practise skills such as kicking, dribbling, and trapping. It shows: different player positions; warm-up exercises; manoeuvring the ball with your foot and your head; and, types of shots and saves.…

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.…

Hardback. Zustand: Good. Although there are 9,000 species of birds in the world, each develops from a single-celled egg. This title focuses on the various stages of a bird's life, and explains how birds care for their young, the development of a chicken embryo and how a chick hatches, dangers to nesting habitats, the effects of pollution, and more. Full-color illustrations.…

Hardback. Zustand: Good. To lay eggs, a sea turtle swims thousands of miles to the beach where she was born. Intended for ages 6-12, this book helps children learn about: the different species of sea turtles, their bodies, life cycles, migration, behaviour, and diets; why they are endangered; and how people help them.…

Hardback. Zustand: Very Good. Bobbie Kalman, author of the acclaimed Historic Communities and Early Settler Life series, explores the action and adventure that made the West famous. In the latter part of the 19th century, more than half a million pioneers headed west to carve out a future on an unknown frontier. Some were drawn by the offer of cheap land and the promise of religious freedom while others had high hopes of finding gold. Thrilling, authentic photos and full-color illustrations recreate what life was really like for these cowboys, adventurers, and immigrants in this rough-and-ready era in our history.Immigration of the poor, starving, and persecuted to the unsettled North American West spelled opportunity for them but disaster for the Native peoples. Who Settled the West? takes a balanced look at the history and people describing: -- how the colonies changed hands between countries-- the dangerous journey by ocean and wagon train-- why different people left their homelands-- where certain ethnic groups settled in North America-- how they staked their claim and built their homes-- how Africans were captured in their home countries and forced to work on American plantations.…

Hardback. Zustand: Good. Intended for ages 4-8, this book takes children on a journey through their own back yards and teaches them about the many living things that are leading fascinating lives all around them, and children will learn about the variety of plants and animals that survive in backyard habitats.…

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.…

Hardback. Zustand: Good.

Paperback. Zustand: Good. This book is suitable for ages 6 to 9 years. Children love to read about different kinds of animal families. In this fascinating book, simple text explains how animals behave toward their young in different and sometimes surprising ways, from fish and reptile mothers who leave their young to fend for themselves to male wolves and penguins who help raise their babies. Engaging photographs also show how mammal mothers teach their young survival skills and how some animals live together in groups.…

Hardback. Zustand: Good. Small Worlds introduces children to ecology and ecosystems by concentrating on life in a small part of a larger habitat. Beginning with a description of the habitat, the book then looks at the plants and animals that live there. Young readers are introduced to: -- the relationships that exist between groups of organisms and their environment -- important ecological concepts, such as producers, consumers, decomposers, and food webs, explained and illustrated with examples -- activities that encourage children to investigate ecosystems closer to home -- tips on observing safely without disturbing nature or endangering themselves A Freshwater Pond describes the plants, animals, and insects that live in a pond and how they adapt to the water's changing condition in dry summers and icy winters. Insects, amphibians, reptiles, and animals that make the pond their home are featured along with plants ranging from simple, single-celled algae to complex, bug-eating plants. A special section gives safety tips for visiting a pond and shows young readers how to create their own mini-pond in a bucket. Fantastic fact boxes highlight: -- the process from egg to frog -- hunting habits -- why some insects can walk on water.…

Hardback. Zustand: Good. Small Worlds introduces children to ecology and ecosystems by concentrating on life in a small part of a larger habitat. Beginning with a description of the habitat, the book then looks at the plants and animals that live there. Young readers are introduced to: -- the relationships that exist between groups of organisms and their environment -- important ecological concepts, such as producers, consumers, decomposers, and food webs, explained and illustrated with examples -- activities that encourage children to investigate ecosystems closer to home -- tips on observing safely without disturbing nature or endangering themselves A living tree is home to many different creatures. When the tree dies, a different group of animals and plants move in. A Dead Log describes the diverse kinds of insects, plants, and animals that live on and under a dead tree's bark as well as inside the log itself. A fantastic fact box tells children how to identify different insects and a special section gives tips on how to become a log detective. Concepts are explained such as: -- camouflage -- food webs -- shelter -- how fungi reproduce -- the process of decay in a log.…

Hardback. Zustand: Good. From whale sharks to agile blue sharks, this work gives children insight into the behaviour, habitats, and physiology of these prehistoric fish. It also serves to dispel many shark myths. It explains: shark bodies and senses; different shark species; how sharks hunt and what they eat; and more. It is intended for ages 7-14.…

Hardback. Zustand: Good. This book is suitable for readers of ages 8-14. From its origins in China through to the development of major medieval cities as centres of its production, silk has for centuries been highly valued and considered among the most important of trade goods. Vibrant photographs and text also tell how silk is made organically by silkworms and manufactured by humans.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good.

Paperback. Zustand: Good. In this revised edition, new photos highlight Mexico's deserts, plains, rainforests and mountains.

Hardback. Zustand: Very Good. Children will love this amazing series about the life cycles of animals and other living things Created by Bobbie Kalman, this beautiful set of books takes young readers through the fascinating process of life that all living things share--birth, growth, and adulthood. Carefully designed and written, each book clearly shows that a life cycle does not simply describe the life of one living thing but the continuation of its entire species. …

Paperback. Zustand: Good. This book is for ages 6-10. Children will be delighted to learn how the bodies of different animals, including frogs, butterflies, and beetles, change as these animals go through their life cycles. This book explains metamorphosis in a step-by-step format that is accompanied by beautiful pictures. Both complete and incomplete metamorphosis are defined and explained. Full-colour images and illustrations help to show: a butterfly pupa forming a chrysalis around its body; the gradual process of a tadpole growing limbs and losing its tail as it becomes a frog; the underwater life of a dragonfly nymph; and grasshopper eggs buried safely under warm soil.…

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: Very Good. Intended for ages 7-14, this book gives an introduction to salt, the only mineral that can be eaten by humans and a mineral that people, animals, and even some plants need to survive. It includes topics such as the composition of salt; the role of salt in history; how the body uses salt; salt production and its different grades; and more.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good.

Hardback. Zustand: Very Good. An addition to the CRABAPPLES series which looks at all kinds of big trucks, from fire trucks to mighty monster trucks. Also looks at the people who drive the trucks. Illustrated with 45 full colour photographs and artworks. Crabtree, Marc (illustrator).

Hardback. Zustand: Very Good. This work is intended for ages 7-14. This fascinating new book explores the wonders of seals and sea lions, known as pinnipeds which means fin-footed. Beautiful full-colour photographs and captivating text introduce children to the bodies, behaviours, and habitats of these incredible creatures that live both on land and in water. A must-sea book for fans of marine mammals, children will discover: where seals and sea lions live; how they swim and dive in water; how they hunt and what they eat; and dangers to seals and sea lions.…

Hardback. Zustand: Good. People enjoy swimming for exercise and as a fun recreational activity. This book informs kids about the basic strokes and techniques, and highlights a few games. It includes details about: the four strokes - freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly; poolside safety, rules, and CPR; and more. It is intended for ages 6-9. Rouse, Bonna (illustrator).…

Hardback. Zustand: Good. This text describes resources to younger readers, including capital resources and natural resources. Emphasis is placed on how most resources are of limited supply, so producers and consumers must make choices when things they want or need become scarce.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Illus. in full color. Chock-full of information about the most sensitive, intelligent, and friendly of large aquatic creatures, Dolphins should fare swimmingly with kids who read about whales and sharks.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Suitable for people of ages 7 to 14 years, this title discusses the growth of the Chinese film industry, Chinese cuisine. It deals with such topics as: immigration (the Chinese who live abroad); how the growth of the economy has created a wealthy class within the communist state; and, capitalism without democracy.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. This delightful book teaches readers about the world of baby animals by identifying animals that share the same names. Adorable photos feature pups (baby dogs and foxes), cubs (baby wolves and bears), and kids (baby goats and human children). An activity featuring photographs of animals asks children how many baby animal names they know. Teacher's guide available.…

Hardback. Zustand: Very Good. Plants and animals in the Sonoran Desert food chains have had to adapt to the hot, dry climate of this habitat. Conserving water is a large part of these food-chain adaptations. This book helps children, aged 5-9 years, learn about the Saguaro cacti and the many herbivores and carnivores that are part of the food chains of this desert.…

Hardback. Zustand: Very Good. This exciting new book tells the story of the relentless and at times tyrannical explorer Vasco da Gama. By the late 1400s, Portugal's Prince Henry was looking for a way to expand Portuguese territory and gain access to the lucrative spice trade of the Far East. Vasco da Gama was at the forefront of this pursuit. Topics include- Vasco da Gama's early life- Da Gama's journey around the southern tip of Africa through he Cape of Good Hope- his encounters with the people of Mombasa and Mozambique- his arrival in India and his attempts to dominate trade ther- Vasco da Gama's legacy, including the development of Portuguese spice plantations in India and New World colonies- Portugal's role in the slave trade of AfricaGuided Reading: Level to be determined.…