Books with author Millicent (Ellis) Selsam

Directions for growing plants from the roots, stems, leaves, or seeds of common potatoes, beans, and house plants. Tells how a seed grows and presents simple gardening experiments.

An introduction to the characteristics of the major groups of invertebrates.

Describes the physical characteristics and habitat of several different poisonous snakes and their benefits to man.

Describes the activities of six puppies as they become aware of their surroundings and grow to maturity

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Lists various kinds of horses and explains how to tell them apart.

ILLUSTRATED , FOR YOUNG READER, 95 PAGES, SCIENCE,

Discusses the development of the most common food plants, and their changing uses. Includes simple directions for growing some of the plants at home.

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Detailing the history, growth cycle, processing, and varied uses of cotton, an informative text and photographs examine the world's most important fiber plant

A simplified illustrated description of each stage of development in the life cycle of the peanut plant

Explains how the ability of certain animals to blend with or take on the characteristics of their environment protects them from their natural enemies.