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Nature Close-Up - Spittlebugs and Other Sap Tappers
Dwight Kuhn
Hardcover (Blackbirch Press, April 10, 2003)Get a fascinating up-close look at spittlebugs and their relatives, the aphids, planthoppers, leafhoppers and other homoptera. These insects, which come in a dazzling array of shapes and sizes, survive by sucking juices from plants.
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Nature Close-Up - Dragonflies and Damselflies
Dwight Kuhn
Hardcover (Blackbirch Press, May 13, 2005)Startling but harmless, dragonflies and damselflies are acrobats of the air. This book recounts the life cycles of these fascinating insects. Experiments and activities provide a chance to learn more.
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Nature Close-Up - Beetles
Elaine Pascoe
Hardcover (Blackbirch Press, Jan. 25, 2001)Photographs by Dwight Kuhn Learn all about beetles and their habits, then try some fascinating experiments!
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Nature Close-Up - Butterflies and Moths
Elaine Pascoe
Hardcover (Blackbirch Press, Aug. 1, 1996)This award-winning 12 volume science series continues. Easy-to-do projects introduce kids to the basics of scientific method (hypothesis, observation, conclusion) as they get a "hands on" understanding of the nature of living things. Stunning photos, fascinating background material, and focused experiments combine to teach biology and excite young students about scientific process. Each volume includes: Materials Source List Glossary Further Reading Index
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Nature Close-Up - Ants
Elaine Pascoe
Board book (Blackbirch Press, Aug. 1, 1998)Photographs by Dwight Kuhn Go on an ant hunt; set up a nest; investigate what they eat and drink; observe their tunneling and navigating abilities.
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Nature Close-Up - Mice
Kuhn/Pascoe
Hardcover (Blackbirch Press, July 22, 2005)To most people, mice are pests. But in nature, mice fill an important niche. This book includes information about wild mice, basic instructions for keeping pet mice, and experiments and activities.
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Owls Up Close
Katie Franks
Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, Jan. 1, 2008)Examines owls and their anatomy, behavior, and reproduction.
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Nature Close-Up - Grubs and Other Garden Pests
Kuhn/Pascoe
Hardcover (Blackbirch Press, April 15, 2005)Grubs, slugs, weevils, caterpillars -- this book presents a rogue's gallery of garden pests. Hands-on activities let you find out more about the lives of these creatures.
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Nature Close-Up - Tadpoles
Elaine Pascoe
Hardcover (Blackbirch Press, Aug. 1, 1996)This award-winning 12 volume science series continues. Easy-to-do projects introduce kids to the basics of scientific method (hypothesis, observation, conclusion) as they get a "hands on" understanding of the nature of living things. Stunning photos, fascinating background material, and focused experiments combine to teach biology and excite young students about scientific process. Each volume includes: Materials Source List Glossary Further Reading Index
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Spiders Up Close
Katie Franks
Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, Jan. 1, 2008)From the itsy-bitsy to the huge and hairy, kids will be drawn into the spiderÂ’s world. This book shows spiders going about their lives, including building webs, catching prey, and hatching babies.
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Crickets and Grasshoppers
Elaine Pascoe
Hardcover (Blackbirch Press, Aug. 1, 1998)Photographs by Dwight Kuhn How-to collection; build a cricket or grasshopper home, investigate a cricket's social life; find out what makes crickets sing and whether grasshoppers prefer certain colors. (20030201)
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Sunflowers Up Close
Katie Franks
Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, Jan. 1, 2008)Examines the parts of the sunflower plant, and includes information on its growth and history, harmful pests, and pollination.
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