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Crystals
Patrick Perish
Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2019)Snowflakes float gently through the air. Aged cheeses add the perfect flavor to an afternoon snack. Gas stoves boil water for pasta. Each of these everyday objects contains crystals! They are in nature, in food, and in many of the appliances and electronics we use every day. This title explores the ins and outs of crystals, from how they are structured and how they form to how we use them. Special features such as a crystal profile, an activity, and several formation diagrams help readers understand the complex world of crystals! Rocks and minerals are all around us! Not only are they on the ground at our feet, but they make up objects and technologies that we use every day. From granite countertops to tiny crystals found in electronic devices, rocks and minerals help our world run. This fascinating series uses diagrams, comparisons, and hands-on activities to help readers explore the formation and uses of different rocks and minerals.
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Aphids
Patrick Perish
Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2017)Did you know that aphids poop honeydew? Its true! And its also fact that ants harvest this sweet poo. In this insect introduction, early readers will see aphids more as honeydew suppliers than pests. Red ones, black ones, green ones, woolly ones, and winged ones are all swarming in this title!
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Wasps
Patrick Perish
Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2017)A wasp might sting you, but you cant say you werent warned! Wasps have bright colors to caution that they do have a dangerous side. This insect introduction makes it safe for beginning readers to get up close to wasps and enter their world.
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Fennec Foxes
Patrick Perish
Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Jan. 1, 2019)The gigantic ears of fennec foxes are not just for hearing small rodents scurry under the Saharan sands: these appendages radiate heat during scorching desert days to keep the foxes cool! Many more desert adaptations are explained in this fact-filled title about fennec foxes!
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Bighorn Sheep
Patrick Perish
Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Jan. 1, 2019)From padded split hooves made to scale rocky terrain to reflective fur, bighorn sheep have what it takes to survive in the desert! These tough animals survive even the driest of desert days through their physiological and behavioral adaptations. Early readers will find easy-to-follow text, striking photos, and several special features in this title on bighorn sheep!
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Survive a Hurricane
Patrick Perish
Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2016)A hurricane warning was just issued! Hurricane dangers include more than just strong winds and rain. Are you prepared? Young readers learn how to be ready for when a storm hits and stay safe through floods and other possible dangers after the all clear is called in this exciting title.
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Survive a Flood
Patrick Perish
Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2016)The river is rising and a flood is coming! Are you prepared for the rushing waters of a flood? This title teaches young learners what to do during times of dangerous high waters, with explanations of different flood warnings, a checklist of items for an emergency kit, and more!
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Bark Scorpions
Patrick Perish
Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Jan. 1, 2019)Bark scorpions are the only scorpions in the Sonoran Desert that can climb! These critters use their ability to hide in cool, dark places while they wait to ambush their prey! Find out more about how bark scorpions survive the scorching Sonoran in this informative title!
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Collared Lizards
Patrick Perish
Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Jan. 1, 2019)Spend a day hiking in the Sonoran Desert, and you may spot an unusual sight: a lizard sprinting on two legs! Collared lizards reach speeds of up to 16 miles per hour while racing on their hind legs to catch prey or escape predators. Eye-catching photos, fascinating facts, and explanations of adaptations will keep young readers glued to the pages of Collared Lizards!
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SWAT Team Member
Patrick Perish
Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Jan. 1, 2014)Only the most dangerous circumstances call for a visit from the SWAT team. Using special weapons and techniques, these highly trained officers keep people safe in a variety of situations. Learn what it takes to be a SWAT team member in this book for young students.
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Are Ghosts Real?
Patrick Perish
Library Binding (Amicus, July 1, 2013)"Presents famous ghost stories and briefly examines the claims, ultimately stating there is no hard proof of ghosts"--
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Dragonflies
Patrick Perish
Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2017)Some adult dragonflies can fly as fast as 60 miles per houra common speed limit for cars on a highway! Quick flight is essential for them to catch prey in midair. In this childrens title, readers will travel alongside dragonflies moving from page to page.
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