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Books published by publisher Millbrook Press, 2003

  • Ode to a Commode: Concrete Poems

    Brian P. Cleary, Andy Rowland

    eBook (Millbrook Press TM, Aug. 1, 2014)
    Is that a bird? Is it a plane? No, it's a poem! Concrete poems are shaped like their subjects. They can look like objects, animals, or even people. You won't find many straight lines here! Award-winning author Brian P. Cleary explains how concrete poems work—and uses them to create all sorts of wild wordplay. Ode to a Commode is packed with mind-bending poems to make you puzzle and ponder. And when you've finished reading, you can try your hand at writing your own concrete poems!
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  • How to Make a Rainbow: A Crayola ® Color Story

    Laura Purdie Salas

    eBook (Millbrook Press TM, Jan. 1, 2018)
    Let's make a rainbow! The sky is our laboratory. We can use the colors all around us! Where can you find red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet?
  • The Mission of Addition

    Brian P. Cleary, Brian Gable

    eBook (Millbrook Press TM, Jan. 1, 2014)
    In the first book of the Math Is Categorical® series, readers will become familiar with the concept of addition and its key terms. The author and illustrator of the best-selling Words Are CATegorical® series use their trademark sense of humor to add up the fun!
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  • You've Got Spirit!: Cheers, Chants, Tips, and Tricks Every Cheerleader Needs to Know

    Sara R. Hunt, Lisa Perrett

    language (Millbrook Press TM, Nov. 1, 2013)
    Gooooooo team! Do you want to learn more about cheerleading? Or are you already a cheerleader? Either way, this is the book for you! You'll find tips about everything from cheer gear and tryouts to snappy snacks and the perfect ponytail. Jump right into the sport of cheerleading!
  • To Root, to Toot, to Parachute: What Is a Verb?

    Brian P. Cleary, Jenya Prosmitsky

    eBook (Millbrook Press TM, Jan. 1, 2014)
    What is a verb? It's easier to show than explain! In this fun and animated introduction to grammar, rhyming verse is used to creatively clarify the concept of verbs. Chock-full of colorful, lively examples, the playful rhymes and illustrations of comical cartoon cats combine to hightlight key words in the sentences. Verbs like toss and tumble, jump and jam, jog and juggle, and jig and leap are printed in color for easy identification.
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  • I Am Farmer: Growing an Environmental Movement in Cameroon

    Miranda Paul, Baptiste Paul, Elizabeth Zunon

    Library Binding (Millbrook Press TM, Feb. 5, 2019)
    Discover the true story of how environmentalist Farmer Tantoh is transforming the landscape in his home country of Cameroon. When Tantoh Nforba was a child, his fellow students mocked him for his interest in gardening. Today he's an environmental hero, bringing clean water and bountiful gardens to the central African nation of Cameroon. Authors Miranda Paul and Baptiste Paul share Farmer Tantoh's inspiring story.
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  • Let's Meet a Teacher

    Bridget Heos, Kyle Poling

    Paperback (Millbrook Press ™, Jan. 1, 2013)
    Whiteboards, computers, and stickers. What do these things have in common? They're all tools Ms. Crawford uses in her job. Ms. Crawford is a fourth grade teacher. She invites a group of students learning about community helpers to visit her classroom. She shows them the many ways she helps her students learn. Hooray for teachers!
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  • Water Can Be . . .

    Laura Purdie Salas, Violeta Dabija

    eBook (Millbrook Press TM, April 1, 2014)
    Water can be a . . .• Thirst quencher • Kid drencher • Cloud fluffer • Fire snuffer Find out about the many roles water plays in this poetic exploration of water throughout the year.
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  • A Mink, a Fink, a Skating Rink: What Is a Noun?

    Brian P. Cleary, Jenya Prosmitsky

    eBook (Millbrook Press TM, Jan. 1, 2014)
    What is a noun? It's easier to show than explain—and this book is brimming with examples. Author Brian Cleary and illustrator Jenya Prosmitsky creatively clarify the concept of nouns for young readers. Nouns are printed in color for easy identification, and the playful rhymes and illustrations combine to highlight key words.
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  • Let's Meet a Doctor

    Bridget Heos, Mike Moran

    Paperback (Millbrook Press TM, Jan. 1, 2013)
    What does a doctor do? These kids have a few ideas. But to learn more, they talk to Dr. Zambil. He tells them how he helps sick or hurt kids feel better. He sees healthy kids to help keep them healthy. He even helps train new doctors. Let's hear it for doctors!
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  • Flower Talk: How Plants Use Color to Communicate

    Sara Levine, Masha D'yans

    Library Binding (Millbrook Press TM, March 5, 2019)
    This new book from Sara Levine features a cantankerous talking cactus as a narrator, revealing to readers the significance of different colors of flowers in terms of which pollinators (bees, bats, birds, etc.) different colors "talk" to. A fun nonfiction presentation of science info that may be new to many kids―and adults!
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  • Do You Know Dewey?: Exploring the Dewey Decimal System

    Brian P. Cleary, Joanne Lew-Vriethoff

    Library Binding (Millbrook Press TM, Aug. 1, 2012)
    Are you ready for a library adventure? Join a group of children as they explore the Dewey decimal system! Search for ghosts in the 100s section, track down everything from costumes to cars in the 300s, and be on the lookout for sports and music in the 700s. By the end of the book, you'll be more than ready to dive into Dewey on your own!
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