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"The life cycle of the monarch butterfly begins when it is a tiny egg clinging to a leaf. In time, it goes through a transformation called metamorphosis to become a butterfly, and in the fall, it can migrate almost 100 miles each day. In this book, follow the story of one monarch butterfly and elarn about what it eats, how it grows, and more."--Dust jacket flap.
2) Hurricanes!
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Provides factual information on how hurricanes are formed, how they are named and classified, and what to do if a dangerous storm is coming your way. Includes illustrations.
3) Apples
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Explains how apples were brought to America, how they grow, their traditional uses and cultural significance, and some of the varieties grown.
4) Bats
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Simple text and illustrations introduce learning readers to the importance of all species of bats to the world's ecosystems. Explores unique different species of bats, from the one-fourteenth-of-an-ounce hog-nosed bat to the large flying fox with a five-foot wingspan. Discusses these bats' abilities and how they fit into the natural world.
6) Tornadoes!
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Using her acclaimed combination of clear text and detailed illustrations, Gail Gibbons explains how tornadoes form, the scale used for classifying them, where they most commonly appear, and what to do in case one should be near you.
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"This updated edition vetted by an expert introduces young readers to everything they would want to know about the closest living relatives of dinosaurs, alligators and crocodiles. With kid-friendly text and diagrams, Gibbons compares the two reptiles--their physical differences, what they eat, where they are found, how fast they swim, how they raise their young, and more. Kids will want to read this book again and again to learn all about these crocodilians...
10) The planets
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Discusses the movements, location, and characteristics of the eight planets and one dwarf planet in Earth's solar system.
11) Dinosaurs!
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Perfect for very young paleontologists, Gibbon's simple yet informative text and vividly detailed illustrations depict the most up-to-date information available about these magnificent creatures.
12) Volcanoes
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A picture book full of infographics detailing what a volcano is. Covers topics like what makes a volcano erupt, the four layers of the Earth, plate tectonic movements, and the different versions of volcanoes around the world.
13) Spiders
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Examines the physical characteristics, behavior, habitats, and different kinds of spiders.
15) Whales
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"Did you know that whales breathe air just like people do? How about that a blue whale is one of the biggest mammals that ever lived? Discover these fascinating facts and more in this updated deep-dive into the biology of whales" -- From book jacket flap.
Introduces different kinds of whales.
16) Groundhog Day!
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An overview of Groundhog Day and its origins. Also presents facts about groundhog Punxsutawney Phil who forecasts the length of winter each February 2nd.
17) Halloween is
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Looks at some of the many traditions associated with the celebration of Halloween, including pumpkin carving, trick-or-treating, and wearing costumes.
19) Polar bears
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Describes polar bears, their habitat, and how they adapt to the frigid conditions in the Arctic.
20) Christmas is
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Christmas is many things to many people. It celebrates the birth of the Christ child. It is also Saint Nicholas and Santa Claus, angels, lights, Christmas trees, cards, carols, presents, and prayers. Christmas is... peace, love, and joy.