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Books with author Millicent Ellis Selsam

  • Where Do They Go: Insects in Winter

    Millicent Ellis Selsam

    Paperback (Scholastic Paperbacks, Jan. 1, 1981)
    Book by Selsam, Millicent Ellis
  • More potatoes!

    Millicent (Ellis) Selsam

    Hardcover (Harper & Row, March 15, 1972)
    A youngster investigates the procedures involved in getting the potato from the farmer's field to the dinner table.
  • All About Eggs

    Millicent Ellis Selsam

    Hardcover (Harpercollins Childrens Books, Dec. 1, 1980)
    Presents the eggs of many animals and shows what kinds of babies hatch from them.
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  • A First Look at Whales

    Millicent Ellis Selsam

    Library Binding (Walker & Co, April 1, 1980)
    An introduction in simple text and illustrations to the physical characteristics and habits of the various species of whales.
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  • Birth of a forest

    Millicent Ellis Selsam

    Hardcover (Harper & Row, March 15, 1964)
    This book depicts the birth and evolution of a forest including beautiful illustrations
  • The Apple and Other Fruits

    Millicent Ellis Selsam

    Hardcover (William Morrow & Co, Sept. 1, 1973)
    Photographs and describes each stage in the growth of apples and other common fruits, drawing attention to modern propagation methods
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  • Questions and Answers About Ants

    SELSAM. Millicent E.

    Hardcover (Four Winds Press, March 15, 1970)
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  • Animals of the Sea

    Millicent Ellis Selsam

    Library Binding (Atheneum, Sept. 1, 1976)
    Relates interesting facts about the appearances and habits of marine creatures living near the shore and in the depths of the sea
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  • The Amazing Dandelion

    Millicent Ellis Selsam

    Hardcover (William Morrow & Co, Oct. 1, 1977)
    Shows how the dandelion's numerous flowers, flying seeds, and deep roots allow this hardy plant to survive in even the most inhospitable environment
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  • Cotton

    Millicent Ellis Selsam

    Hardcover (Morrow, Aug. 16, 1982)
    Surveys the history, growth cycle, processing, and varied uses of one of the world's most important fiber plants.
  • Play With Seeds

    Millicent Ellis Selsam

    Hardcover (William Morrow & Co, June 1, 1957)
    Describes plants which preceded seed-bearing plants; examines the parts of a flower and its growth from seed to fruit to flower and to seed again; tells of the many ways seeds are distributed; explains the uses of seeds; and suggests several experiments that demonstrate what is known about seeds.The story of seeds, how they change into plants, and how birds and insects help in pollination and seed planting
  • A first look at snakes, lizards, and other reptiles

    Millicent Ellis Selsam

    Unknown Binding (Walker, Feb. 11, 1975)
    Easy-to-read description of the reptile family which includes snakes, lizards, alligators, and crocodiles.