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Books with author Melissa Higgins

  • Buzzing Bees: A 4D Book

    Melissa Higgins

    Library Binding (Pebble, Jan. 1, 2019)
    What makes a bee a bee? What are the buzziest bees from around the world? Carefully leveled, engaging text supports life science curriculum related to classification, behavior, life cycles, and more. Smithsonian Little Entomologist feeds kids' natural curiousity about the little critters in their world to meet Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). Fans of augmented reality will love to buzz beyond the printed page with up-close bee videos, accessible via the Capstone 4D app or on your web browser.
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  • Dodos

    Melissa Higgins

    Paperback (Raintree, June 2, 2016)
    Dodos were strange, flightless ice age birds that became extinct in the 1700s. Awesome illustrations accompany carefully leveled text about food, habitat, life cycle, and threats, bringing dodos to life like never before.
  • Julian Assange: Wikileaks Founder

    Melissa Higgins

    Library Binding (Essential Library, Aug. 1, 2011)
    Discusses the life of Julian Assange, from his days as a young hacker in Australia to the creation of and controversy surrounding WikiLeaks.
  • Wind Energy

    Melissa Higgins

    Library Binding (Essential Library, Jan. 1, 2013)
    Explains the history of wind energy and how it is harnessed, looks at different types of turbines, and explores the benefits and environmental impacts of using wind energy as an alternative to fossil fuels.
  • Let's Play!: Awesome Activities Every Babysitter Needs to Know

    Melissa Higgins

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, July 1, 2014)
    You have an all day babysitting job. How will you keep the kids entertained? Look no further. This book will help you gather ideas for safe and fun activities to keep children of all ages happy. Whether its a game, craft, or story, discover exciting ideas that will keep the kids and you from getting bored. Quizzes and checklists alongside practical advice and useful information will help you become a confident and responsible babysitter.
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  • Teasing Isn't Funny

    Melissa Higgins

    Paperback (Raintree, Aug. 11, 2016)
    Jesse and the other animals at the bus stop make fun of Kelly's fluffy fur and plain clothes. The constant teasing makes Kelly the cat feel sad. Young readers watch Kelly struggle with the teasing and learn safe ways to make it stop. Sensitive illustrations of gender-neutral animal characters help all children relate to the issue of emotional bullying.
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  • You're in Charge: Basic Rules Every Babysitter Needs to Know

    Melissa Higgins

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, July 1, 2014)
    What does it take to be a great babysitter? What are some of the basic skills and knowledge you need? Learn how to care for children, deal with behavioral issues, communicate with parents, and more. Prepare for your first job and become a babysitter parents will want to hire again and again. Quizzes and checklists alongside practical advice and useful information will help you become a confident and responsible babysitter.
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  • Dodos

    Melissa Higgins

    Hardcover (Raintree, June 4, 2015)
    "Describes the characteristics, food, habitat, behavior, and extinction of dodos"--
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  • We All Come From Different Cultures

    Melissa Higgins

    Paperback (Raintree, June 15, 2017)
    We All Come from Different Cultures
  • Sabertooth Cats

    Melissa Higgins

    Paperback (Raintree, Aug. 11, 2016)
    Seven inch fangs made sabertooth cats a formidable ice age animal. Awesome illustrations accompany carefully leveled text about food, habitat, life cycle, and extinction, bringing sabertooth cats to life like never before.
  • Woolly Mammoths

    Melissa Higgins

    Paperback (Raintree, July 14, 2016)
    Tusks over 10 feet long made woolly mammoths intimidating ice age animals. Awesome illustrations accompany carefully leveled text about food, habitat, behavior, and extinction, bringing woolly mammoths to life like never before.
  • We All Look Different

    Melissa Higgins

    Hardcover (Raintree, June 2, 2016)
    Blue eyes! Brown eyes! Freckles! Braces! What make you unique? Let's share and celebrate what makes us special!