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Tell Me, Tree: All about Trees for Kids
by Gail Gibbons Publisher Comments Featuring a special section on how children can make a tree identification book of their own, this title is a bright and colorful introduction to trees, leaves, and their inner workings in nature. Full color....
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A Seed Is Sleepy
by Dianna Hutts Aston Publisher Comments Introduces young readers to the characteristics, growth, and movement of a variety of seeds as they become plants....
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An Orange in January
by Dianna Hutts Aston Publisher Comments Plump, juicy oranges are one of the great pleasures of winterand one that is usually taken for granted. Now heres an eloquent, celebratory picture of how those oranges have found their way to the grocery store shelves, and then into kids tummies! With...
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Plant (Eye Know)
by Dk Publisher Comments Following in the footsteps of Eyewitness and Eye Wonder, DK presents Eye Know-an innovative reference series that gives younger children a head start in learning about the wonders of the world around us....
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The Super Soybean
by Raymond Bial Publisher Comments If there is any such thing as a ?super? plant, that plant is the soybean. Used for an amazing variety of things?plastics, fuel, soap, and medicine?soybeans are also a healthy food source for animals and people. Award-winning photographer and children's...
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The Life and Times of the Peanut
by Charles Micucci Publisher Comments What are peanuts - are they peas or are they nuts? Do they grow above or below ground? Who invented peanut butter? In the same spirit as his award-winning Life and Times of the Honeybee, Charles Micucci explores one of America's most favorite and...
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The Biography of Silk (How Did That Get Here?)
by Carrie Gleason Publisher Comments Explains how silk is harvested and processed, describes the many uses of silk, and presents a history of the silk industry....
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Here Is the Coral Reef (Reading Rainbow Books)
by Madeleine Dunphy Publisher Comments Set in Australia's Great Barrier Reef, this lyrical rhyming tale introduces young readers to some of the coral reef's most striking residents. From the sleek shark to the colorful parrotfish to the deceptively beautiful sea anemone, each creature in this...
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Flip, Float, Fly: Seeds on the Move
by Joann Early Macken Synopsis With a gust of wind a dandelion seeds takes off soaring through the sky. Who knows where it will land? Seeds use ingenious methods to travel to new places, from bobbing along through waves to spinning like green helicopters. A glossary is included....
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Trees
by Andres Llamas Ruiz Publisher Comments Through bold, colorful illustrations and lively, entertaining text, kids will learn about the wondrous cycles of the natural world. In a totally new design and concept, this innovative series looks at phenomena as they progress stage by stage, making...
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The Biography of Coffee (How Did That Get Here?)
by Adrianna Morganelli Publisher Comments Explains how coffee is grown and harvested, discusses the history of its cultivation and the culture that surrounds the beverage, and describes innovations that have improved the coffee industry....
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How Did That Get Here? #15: The Biography of Tomatoes
by Crabtree Publisher Comments This fact-filled new book describes the tomato's history and how tomatoes have become a major part of our diet. Interesting facts include the tomato's connection to werewolves and why today's commercial farm-grown tomato is seven times less nutritious...
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Apples
by Ken Robbins Publisher Comments Apples! Apples! Apples! Crunchy and tasty, sweet and tart, in colorful shades of red, yellow, and green sometimes all three everyone loves apples! In this lively and vibrant book, young readers will learn how apples grow, from the planting...
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How Did That Get Here? #13: The Biography of Potatoes
by Crabtree Publisher Comments Spanish conquistadors brought the potato from South America to Europe in the 1500s. Since then, the potato has helped keep peasants from starving, fed armies, and is today the world's most popular vegetable. The Biography of Potatoes underlines the...
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The Vegetables We Eat
by Gail Gibbons Synopsis Vegetables come in many shapes, colors, and forms. Using her signature combination of a clear and informative text with plenty of illustration diagrams, and cross sections, Gibbons provides a wealth of information about produce. Glossy red peppers; lush,...
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The Biography of Tobacco (How Did That Get Here?)
by Carrie Gleason Publisher Comments Describes the history of tobacco use, discusses the growth of the tobacco industry and the legal cases surrounding advertisements and tobacco's detrimental effects on health, and explains how the plant is harvested and used....
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Wildflowers: National Geographic My First Pocket Guides (National Geographic My First Pocket Guides)
by National Graphic Soc Publisher Comments Equally handy for in-the-field use or for quick, at-home reference: Close-up photos and realistic art show each subject in its environment Separate line drawings offer sketching guidance Concise texts filled with fun facts Quick-read range maps...
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How Did That Get Here? #14: The Biography of Tea
by Carrie Gleason Publisher Comments How could a relaxing cup of tea become a symbol of revolution? This fascinating new book relates the thousands-year-old history of tea and its sometimes tumultuous trade. Find out how different teas are grown, harvested, and sold, and how the trade of...
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A Forest Habitat (Introducing Habitats)
by Bobbie Kalman Publisher Comments Young readers will be delighted to learn all about temperate mixed forests, which are filled with a wide variety of interesting plants and animals. A Forest Habitat explains how the habitat changes as the seasons change....
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The Biography of Vanilla (How Did That Get Here?)
by Julie Karner Publisher Comments Describes where and how vanilla is grown and harvested, discusses the history of the spice, and explains the drawbacks threatening the vanilla bean industry....
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