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Books with author Maria Nelson

  • Jokes and More About Snakes

    Maria Nelson

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub Learning library, July 15, 2014)
    Presents a collection of jokes about snakes as well as fun facts.
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  • Sedimentary Rocks

    Maria Nelson

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub Learning library, Aug. 1, 2013)
    Sedimentary rocks are the most visible kind of rock on Earth. They are the pebbles on your favorite hiking trail and the sand on the beaches of Hawaii. Readers will enjoy learning about how these unique rocks form through accessible science content and a simple graphic organizer. Colorful photographs provide examples of sedimentary rocks around the world, while helpful fact boxes highlight even more interesting information.
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  • Jokes and More About Horses

    Maria Nelson

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub Learning library, July 15, 2014)
    Presents a collection of jokes about horses as well as fun facts.
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  • Mastiffs

    Maria Nelson

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub Learning library, Aug. 1, 2011)
    The mastiff is a very old breed. So old, that there are records of mastiffs dating back to 3000 BC. In this book, readers learn the long history of these big dogs while observing beautiful photographs of the breed. From how to care for a mastiff to its gentle personality, this book includes interesting information for dog lovers everywhere.
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  • Metamorphic Rocks

    Maria Nelson

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Publishing, Aug. 1, 2013)
    Metamorphic rocks have a story to tellformed from other kinds of rock, including other metamorphic rock, these rocks have been through a change in temperature, pressure, or physical stress that has made them look different. Sometimes even their whole chemical makeup is changed. Readers will be fascinated by the ways metamorphic rock can change, and a helpful graphic organizer details the process. Full-color photographs and fun fact boxes will further engage readers with science content that supports the curriculum.
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  • Labrador Retrievers

    Maria Nelson

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub Learning library, Aug. 1, 2011)
    Young readers learn about the Labrador retriever, its history, and personality.
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  • I Am a Good Friend

    Maria Nelson

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Leveled Readers, Aug. 1, 2013)
    Explains how to be a good friend, including listening, sharing, and including others.
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  • The Life of Abigail Adams / La Vida De Abigail Adams

    Maria Nelson

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Leveled Readers, Jan. 1, 2012)
    Introduces the life of the wife of President John Adams, a woman noted for her opinions on the equality of men and women and the letters she wrote to her husband.
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  • Jokes and More About Bees

    Maria Nelson

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub Learning library, July 15, 2014)
    Presents silly sayings, jokes, and facts about bees.
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  • The Liberty Bell

    Maria Nelson

    Hardcover (Gareth Stevens Publishing, Jan. 1, 2015)
    The Liberty Bell hasnt been properly rung since 1846 when it cracked irreparably. However, its inability to ring doesnt diminish it as a symbol of freedom in the United States. Readers are introduced to the history of the Liberty Bell from its casting to the present day. Historical images as well as full-color, modern photographs of the bell engage readers with the story of one of the nations most recognizable symbols. A timeline offers an additional guide to the interesting, accessible main content.
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  • I'm Allergic to Strawberries

    Maria Nelson

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub Learning library, Aug. 1, 2014)
    Describes what an allergic reaction to strawberries does to the human body and how that reaction is typically treated.
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  • I'm Allergic to Milk

    Maria Nelson

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub Learning library, Aug. 1, 2014)
    Provides information on milk allergies, discussing causes, symptoms, treatments, and how to prevent allergic reactions.
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