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Alligators and crocodiles are the world's largest reptiles and the closest living relatives of dinosaurs. In this extremely interesting nonfiction picture book, Gibbons compares the two reptiles by giving facts about both--their physical differences, what they eat, where they are found, how fast they swim how they raise their young, and more."--Provided by publisher.

A nonfiction favorite from #1 science writer for kids Gail Gibbons, this updated edition brings the latest astronomy facts to young readers.After the sun sets, on clear nights points of light begin to appear in the sky.  But when we look up at the night sky, what are we seeing?  Vetted by an expert, this new and updated edition introduces scientific facts about the stars, as well as how we look at and learn about them, through simple text and ...

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Gail Gibbon's bestselling book, now in a shortened, toddler-friendly board book edition! Learn about seeds, how they grow, and why they're important.Where do fruits and vegetables come from? What are the parts of a flower? What does a seed need to grow, and how does it become a plant? Help toddlers learns the basics about plants and seeds in this information-packed but easy-to-read board book. With bright illustrations and clearly-labeled diag...

Who was St. Patrick? Why do we wear green on March 17th? Learn everything you need to know about St. Patrick's Day in this new and updated edition of a classic holiday book from beloved nonfiction writer for kids Gail Gibbons.In this new edition vetted by an expert, nonfiction master Gail Gibbons tells you everything you need to know about this holiday, including updated facts about St. Patrick. You'll learn the story of Patrick's life, legend...

Rumbling, hissing, shaking. . .a volcano is about to erupt! Learn all about volcanoes, from tectonic plates to what do when there is a volcanic warning, in this primer for young readers.Did you know there are four main types of volcanoes? Or that volcanoes are classified as active, dormant, or extinct? The Devil's Tower in Wyoming is an extinct volcano. It's about 40.5 million years old!Gail Gibbons explores the hows and whys of volcanoes, usi...

From the beloved science writer Gail Gibbons, rethink what you know about big bad wolves in this kid-friendly, illustrated guide with the latest facts from experts.While most people think of hungry fangs when they think of wolves, modern research has proven wolves are not the dangerous threat many thought them to be. This new edition, vetted by an expert, presents the latest scientific information on wolves in language accessible for young rea...

This new and updated edition presents the latest scientific information on ladybugs in language accessible for young readers through bright illustrations, informative diagrams, and easy-to-read text. Kids will rethink what they know about the little red bug while being introduced to biology vocabulary and environmentalism. See the ladybug grow from an egg to an adult. Explore just some of the different colorings and markings from the thousands...

Learn all about the wonderful waddling water bird in this Penguins board book from acclaimed science writer for kids Gail Gibbons.From noble emperior penguins to macaroni penguins with their bushy eyebrows, this board book has everything a toddler might need to know about the 17 species of these waddling, flightless bird. They can leap up to 6 feet onto icy rocks and swim in freezing water because of their waterproof feathers. Males huddle tog...

From Gail Gibbons, the #1 author of science books for kids, this guide to those wonderful waddling water birds is updated with the latest facts from experts.In this new edition vetted by experts, learn about some of the seventeen different kinds of penguins. With bright watercolor illustrations and kid-friendly language, Gail Gibbons introduces young readers to zoology concepts, describing where and how penguins live, what they eat, and how th...

The perfect book for little hands on that most fascinating of creatures, dinosaurs.Long ago, there was the Age of Dinosaurs. Tiny explorers can discover the many different types of dinosaurs that existed in the Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretacious periods. This sturdy board book will hold up to hours and hours of use as toddlers pore over basic dinosaur facts. According to The Washington Post, Gail Gibbons "has taught more preschoolers and early...

On silent wings a bird sweeps down in the moonlight...Delve into the nocturnal world of owls in this new and updated edition of a classic from the #1 science writer for kids Gail Gibbons.With their striking appearance and distinctive hoot, hoot, owls are one of the most recognizable birds in the world. But did you know there are more than 200 types of owls living in the world? This new and updated edition, vetted by an expert, includes the lat...

Immerse yourself in the sea in this illustrated look at the world's largest mammals for the littlest learners.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. Simple text and watercolor art explore the anatomy, evolution, diet, and more of these majestic ocean creatu...

What in the world is a tornado? In this age of extreme weather, this newly translated edition of Gail Gibbons' informative introduction to tornadoes, with safety tips included, answers that question.Tornadoes form when hot, humid air rises from the ground and meets with the cooler, denser air that is falling back to Earth. The two airstreams begin to swirl, pulling in more and more air to form a funnel-shaped cloud. The winds can swirl faster ...

What in the world is a hurricane? In this age of extreme weather, this newly translated edition of Gail Gibbons' informative introduction to hurricanes, with safety tips included, answers that question.magine a force that can toss boats around like toys, wash away bridges, create waves as high as eighteen feet, and change the shape of a shoreline. With fierce winds and torrential rains, hurricanes can do all of these things. In this newly tran...

Available for the first time! A workbook full of simple activities that makes learning about plant life cycles easy and fun while children practice key skills.From the master of science books for primary grades comes a jam-packed workbook of activities designed to help a child enjoy learning, while keeping them busy for hours. Targeted specifically at the kindergarten science curriculum, but also appropriate for pre-school age and first grader...

Will he see his shadow? Will spring come early or late? But most importantly-- what does a groundhog have to do with the weather?Every year on February 2nd, people all across the United States watch groundhogs come out of their burrows-- especially in the town of Punxsutawney-- trying to figure out if the weather will stay cold, or begin to warm up.In Groundhog Day!, children's nonfiction master Gail Gibbons delves into the history behind this...

Available for the first time! A workbook full of simple activities that makes learning about the life cycle of the monarch butterfly easy and fun while children practice key skills.From the master of science books for primary grades comes a jam-packed workbook of activities designed to help a child enjoy learning, while keeping them busy for hours. Targeted specifically at the kindergarten science curriculum, but also appropriate for pre-schoo...

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Rumbling, hissing, shaking. . .a volcano is about to erupt! Learn all about volcanoes, from tectonic plates to what do when there is a volcanic warning, in this primer for young readers. Did you know there are four main types of volcanoes? Or that volcanoes are classified as active, dormant, or extinct? The Devil's Tower in Wyoming is an extinct volcano. It's about 40.5 million years old! Gail Gibbons explores the hows and whys of volcanoes, u...