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Books in Amazing Science: Life Cycles series

  • Magnets: Pulling Together, Pushing Apart

    Natalie Myra Rosinsky, Sheree Boyd

    Library Binding (Picture Window Books, Sept. 1, 2002)
    Have you ever wondered what makes magnets work? Magnets, by Natalie M. Rosinsky introduces many different kinds of magnets, such as motors, compasses, and Earth’s magnetic poles. Clear text, vivid illustrations, fun facts, and simple experiments make this book a great introduction to magnets.
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  • From Tadpole to Frog: Following the Life Cycle

    Suzanne Slade, Jeff Yesh

    Library Binding (Picture Window Books, Sept. 1, 2008)
    How many eggs does a wood frog lay? What does a tadpole eat? Hop through the pages of this book and discover the life cycle of a wood frog.
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  • From Seed to Pine Tree: Following the Life Cycle

    Suzanne Buckingham Slade, Jeffrey Joseph Yesh

    Library Binding (Picture Window Books, Jan. 1, 2009)
    From Seed to Pine Tree is a Capstone Press publication.
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  • From Seed to Apple Tree: Following the Life Cycle

    Suzanne Buckingham Slade, Jeffrey Joseph Yesh

    Library Binding (Picture Window Books, Jan. 1, 2009)
    What color are Golden Delicious apple tree blossoms? Why do apples grow? Pick through the pages of this book to learn about the life cycle of a Golden Delicious apple tree.
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  • Erosion: Changing Earth's Surface

    Robin Koontz, Matthew Harrad

    Paperback (Picture Window Books, Sept. 1, 2006)
    Did you know that rain, waves, wind, snow, and ice can change the shape of Earth’s surface? They can create valleys, sea stacks, caves, and rock arches. Learn about the natural forces of erosion and how they shape the land.
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  • From Caterpillar to Butterfly: Following the Life Cycle

    Suzanne Buckingham Slade, Shelly Lyons, Jeffrey Joseph Yesh

    Library Binding (Picture Window Books, Sept. 1, 2008)
    How many times does a monarch butterfly shed its skin? How does a pupa form the chrysalis? Fly through the pages of this book, and discover the life cycle of the monarch butterfly.
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  • Water: Up, Down, and All Around

    Natalie Myra Rosinsky, Matthew John

    Paperback (Picture Window Books, Sept. 1, 2002)
    Introduce young scientists to the basics of the water cycle! Through full-color photos and simple, easy-to-follow text, this nonfiction book introduces emergent readers to the importance of water, explaining evaporation and condensation, dew and frost, and the three states of water. Alongside charming illustrations, award-winning author Natalie M. Rosinsky delivers fun, fact-filled text for an engaging read-aloud or beginning read-alone. Includes hands-on experiments!
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  • From Seed to Daisy: Following the Life Cycle

    Laura Purdie Salas, Shelly Lyons, Jeffrey Joseph Yesh

    Library Binding (Picture Window Books, Sept. 1, 2008)
    What does a seed need to grow? Are Shasta daisies perennial plants or annual plants? Let your mind bloom as you learn about the life cycle of the Shasta daisy.
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  • Light: Shadows, Mirrors, and Rainbows

    Natalie Myra Rosinsky, Sheree Boyd

    Library Binding (Picture Window Books, Sept. 1, 2002)
    Learn about the importance of light in our every day lives. Discover how to make reflections, shadows, and rainbows. This is a great nonfiction read aloud book with places to stop to do activities together. If you are looking for clear, concise science books for kids, this is a perfect start!
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  • Energy: Heat, Light, and Fuel

    Darlene Ruth Stille, Sheree Boyd

    Paperback (Picture Window Books, Jan. 1, 2004)
    Discover the powerful world of energy! This nonfiction picture book introduces budding scientists to the different types of energy, including chemical energy, kinetic energy, and solar energy. Alongside charming illustrations, author Darlene R. Stille delivers a fun, engaging read-aloud or beginning read-alone. Includes hands-on experiments!
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  • Matter: See It, Touch It, Taste It, Smell It

    Darlene Ruth Stille, Sheree Boyd

    Paperback (Picture Window Books, Jan. 1, 2004)
    The states of matter (solids, liquids, and gases) are explained and demonstrated. Includes an experiment to try.
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  • Bugs & Spiders

    George C McGavin

    Paperback (Ticktock Books, LTD, March 4, 2014)
    Discusses the habitats, physical characteristics, eating habits, and family life of insects and spiders, as well as the life cycles of such creatures as the locust, rhinoceros beetle, and birdwing butterfly.
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