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Books with author Millicent E Selsam

  • Plenty of Fish

    Millicent Selsam, Erik Blegvad

    Hardcover (Harper & Row, Publishers, March 15, 1960)
    "A young boy buys two goldfish and learns about fish food, the way fish breathe, and why plants are needed in a fish bowl."
  • 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.
  • A first look at leaves,

    Millicent Ellis Selsam

    Paperback (Walker, March 15, 1972)
    Text and drawings explore the characteristics of various leaves.
  • terry and the caterpillars

    Millicent Selsam

    Hardcover (Harper & Row, Jan. 1, 1964)
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  • Egg to Chick

    Millicent E. SELSAM

    Hardcover (International Publishers,, NY:, Aug. 16, 1946)
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  • A first look at spiders

    Millicent Ellis Selsam

    Hardcover (Walker, March 15, 1983)
    Explains how spiders differ from other creatures and from each other.
  • How Animals Live Together

    Millicent Ellis Selsam

    Library Binding (William Morrow, Aug. 15, 1979)
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  • Let's Get Turtles

    Millicent Ellis Selsam

    Hardcover (Harpercollins Childrens Books, June 1, 1965)
    The story of Billy and Jerry who want to have a pet. They decide on turtles. Billy and Jerry learn all about the care of turtles including habitat, temperature, diet, etc.
  • The Carrot and Other Root Vegetables

    Millicent Ellis Selsam

    Hardcover (William Morrow & Co, Oct. 1, 1971)
    Describes the growth, fertilization, and harvesting of various root vegetables: carrots, radishes, turnips, beets, and sweet potatoes.