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The Vegetables We Eat
By Gail Gibbons
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From perennials to annuals, tuber vegetables to stem vegetables, Gibbons covers every kind and color that we eat - and shows them in rich watercolor illustrations. The first half of the book goes through each of the eight groups of vegetables with every vegetable shown and labeled within its group, whether it be a root, stem, leaf, bulb, seed, tuber, fruit, or flower bud vegetable. The second half describes how to grow your own vegetable garden and how the vegetables in supermarkets get there from big vegetable farms. Information packed with colorful illustrations on every page, a great addition to any classroom or home curriculum! 32 pages. Ages 4-10.
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Manufacturer/Publisher:
Holiday House |
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The Seasons of Arnold's Apple Tree
By Gail Gibbons
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Be taken into the world of Arnold and his apple tree as we see how it "keeps him very busy all through the year." In Spring he watches the bees on the apple blossoms and makes a swing, in Summer he builds a tree house and watches the apples grow, in Fall he collects the apples and makes apple pies and cider with his family, in winter he builds a snowman to keep his tree company. Softcover, 32 pages. Ages 4-8.
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Manufacturer/Publisher:
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt |
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Thanksgiving Is...
By Gail Gibbons
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Thanksgiving is turkey, cranberry sauce, and pumpkin pie and parades. Most of all, it is a time to share with family and friends, and a time to give thanks for many blessings. Softcover, 32 pages. Ages 4-8.
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Manufacturer/Publisher:
Holiday House |
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The Berry Book
By Gail Gibbons
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Simple text and color illustrations describe the many types of berries, edible as well as poisonous, and explains how several are cultivated and harvested. Also includes fun instructions on how to grow strawberries, and recipes for do-it-yourself blueberry pie, blackberry jam, and raspberry ice cream! Hardcover, 32 pages. Ages 4-8.
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Manufacturer/Publisher:
Holiday House |
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The Pumpkin Book
By Gail Gibbons
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Using bright artwork and informative, interesting facts, Gail Gibbons traces the pumpkin from how it is grown through its role during Halloween and Thanksgiving. A great teacher resource with lots of kid appeal. Softcover, 32 pages. Ages 4-8.
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Manufacturer/Publisher:
Holiday House |
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The Milk Makers
By Gail Gibbons
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Ever wonder where your milk comes from? This book describes the process of milk making, starting with the dairy cow and ending with a nice glass of milk ready to drink. Detailed drawings for easy comprehension as well as a handy chart showing all the different products that come from milk. Softcover, 30 pages. Ages 5-8.
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Manufacturer/Publisher:
Simon and Schuster |
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The Honey Makers
By Gail Gibbons
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The colony is buzzing with activity as Gibbons details the process of honey making, from types of bees and their jobs, reproduction, and growth to the role of beekeepers in harvesting honey. Large illustrations accompany additional facts, including the ‘dances of the honeybees’. The text concludes with “A Beekeeper’s Yearbook” and a list of supplemental information. Softcover, 32 pages. Ages 4-8.
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Manufacturer/Publisher:
Harper Collins |
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From Seed to Plant
By Gail Gibbons
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The title delivers its promise as Gibbons details the process of plant reproduction from pollination to seed dispersal to the growth cycle of seeds. Easily read text anchors large illustrations of the many stages of seeds and provide a diagram of the parts of a flower. Contains additional resources on seeds and plants. Softcover, 32 pages. Ages 4-8.
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Manufacturer/Publisher:
Holiday House |
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Apples
By Gail Gibbons
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Apple trees grow in more parts of the world than any other fruit tree. They have been in existence for about two million years. From blossom to pollination to picking, here is information about how they grow, their various parts, and the different varieties. Instructions on how to plant and care for an apple tree are included. Juice, jelly, cider, pie or right off the tree...apples are delicious! Hardcover, 32 Pages. Ages 4-8.
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Manufacturer/Publisher:
Holiday House |
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Corn
By Gail Gibbons
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Popcorn, corn on the cob, corn dogs, cornflakes - corn is used in many of children's favorite foods. But what is the story behind this popular grain? Gail Gibbons dishes up the details about corn's cultivation, uses, and more, offering a cornucopia of information in her typical style. Be sure to celebrate National Popcorn Day on January 19. Hardcover, 32 pages. Ages 4-8.
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Manufacturer/Publisher:
Holiday House |
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Recycle! A Handbook for Kids
By Gail Gibbons
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Ever wonder what happens to all that plastic, glass, paper, aluminum, and polystyrene after the recycling truck picks it up? Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at the process of recycling, complete with fascinating facts about garbage and helpful tips on ways that you can help clean up our environment! Softcover, 32 pages. Ages 4-8.
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Manufacturer/Publisher:
Time Warner/Hachette Book Group |
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