Isabel Thomas
Author
Pub. Date
[2021]
Description
Our planet is in peril and needs your help! If you want to learn to reduce waste and save the Earth, here are practical tips and projects that make a difference! The bad news is, humans throw away too much trash. But the good news is, there are lots of easy ways you can get involved and make a difference! From ditching straws and banning glitter to hosting a plastic-free birthday party, helping to save the planet is not as difficult as you think....
3) Fox
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Series
Description
"Who needs to fly to Africa or visit a safari park, when there is so much wildlife on our doorsteps? This book examines foxes and discusses where city foxes live, what they eat, what dangers they face, and why they like living so close to people. Special "spotter's clues" symbols highlighting key fox behaviors and features are used throughout the book to enable readers to go on their own "city safari" once they have finished reading the book."--
Author
Pub. Date
2019.
Description
Creative nonfiction picture book explains evolution and natural selection. A newly-emerged peppered moth blends in with other speckled-winged moths on lichen-covered branches, but over time the moths with black wings increase as trees are blackened by soot from man-made machines.
Author
Description
"Have you ever struggled to concentrate because there are SO many questions buzzing around your brain? Here are answers to seventy-one of the most bamboozling questions and curious queries that you can think of. This book will define, debunk, and demystify the trickiest of questions and open your eyes to amazing facts you have never even thought of!"--
Author
Pub. Date
2020.
Description
"This artful and accessible guide to the periodic table--the ultimate reference tool for scientists worldwide--names all 118 chemical elements and helps young readers understand the remarkable ways we have learned to use them. Graphically stunning layouts feature each element's letter symbol and atomic number, exploring its attributes, characteristics, uses, and interesting stories behind its discovery. Complete with a comprehensive introduction,...
Author
Pub. Date
[2022]
Description
"This artful and accessible guide to Earth's Tree of Life--the reference tool used by scientists to organize the incredible variety of living things on our planet--helps young readers understand how every living creature, from the tiniest germ to the biggest blue whale, is part of one big family tree"--from publisher's description.
11) Squirrel
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2014]
Description
"Who needs to fly to Africa or visit a safari park, when there is so much wildlife on our doorsteps? This book examines squirrels and discusses where city squirrels live, what they eat, what dangers they face, and why they like living so close to people. Special "spotter's clues" symbols highlighting key squirrel behaviors and features are used throughout the book to enable readers to go on their own "city safari" once they have finished reading the...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2016]
Description
"Are you crazy about cats?! Then this book is for you! This fantastic book is packed full of tips on how to care for your furry friend and covers everything you could possibly want to do with your cat. For example, you can find out how to photograph him or her at their best angle! Or throw them a party! Make the delicious kitty treat "recipes" inside and follow the step-by-step guides to make some amazing projects, including a rug, cat clock and puzzle...
Author
Pub. Date
[2015]
Description
"In this book, Henrietta the Chicken reveals how readers should go about choosing chickens, what supplies they will need, how to make a new chicken feel at home, and how to properly care for chickens, including feeding, exercising, and keeping a chicken coop clean. Text is accompanied by clear, labeled photographs to further reinforce key concepts, and the use of an animal narrator also allows the book to be used to teach perspective--
16) Pigeon
Author
Pub. Date
[2014]
Description
This book examines pigeons and discusses where city pigeons live, what they eat, what dangers they face, and why they like living so close to people.
17) Rat
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2014]
Description
Introduces rats, describing where they live, what they eat, the dangers they face, and why they like living so close to people, with clues on how to spot rats in the city.
18) Raccoon
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2014]
Description
"Who needs to fly to Africa or visit a safari park, when there is so much wildlife on our doorsteps? This book examines raccoons and discusses where city raccoons live, what they eat, what dangers they face, and why they like living so close to people. Special "spotter's clues" symbols highlighting key raccoon behaviors and features are used throughout the book to enable readers to go on their own "city safari" once they have finished reading the...
Author
Pub. Date
2021.
Description
Did you know that without insects, humankind could not survive? This illustrated, fact-filled title explores the huge variety of insects, with a focus on what makes an insect an insect, the differences between the groups, and why insects are the most important animal group on Earth. Broken down into sections exploring each of the main types of insect, each section takes a different, playfully visual approach to really capture the character of the...
20) Seagull
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2014]
Description
"Who needs to fly to Africa or visit a safari park, when there is so much wildlife on our doorsteps? This book examines seagulls and discusses where city seagulls live, what they eat, what dangers they face, and why they like living so close to people. Special "spotter's clues" symbols highlighting key seagull behaviors and features are used throughout the book to enable readers to go on their own "city safari" once they have finished reading the...