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  • River, The First Discovery Books

    Jeunesse Gallimard

    Hardcover (Scholastic Reference, Sept. 1, 1993)
    Children can use the colored transparencies in this spiral-bound board book to watch birds hatch and swim, trace the fascinating life cycle of the dragonfly, and learn about the plant and life of the river.
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  • The Bee

    Ute Fuhr, Raoul Sautai

    Spiral-bound (Moonlight Publishing, June 1, 2017)
    This book provides children with a fascinating insight into the life of bees. Captivatingly detailed illustrations reveal how these insects gather nectar and make honey, how they communicate with each other, build their hives and keep them clean, how they reproduce and rear their young and form new hives. We also learn about their cousins the wasps, who make their nests out of a kind of paper mâché, and we explore inside a termites’ nest. Twelve transparent overlay pages reveal further hidden surprises. This title forms part of the My First Discoveries series, a unique collection of highly illustrated information books for children aged 4 to 7 that aims to awaken children’s interest in the wonders of the natural, physical, and human world around them.
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  • The Rain Forest

    Gallimard Jeunesse, Rene Mettler, Jean Marzollo

    Spiral-bound (Cartwheel Books, March 1, 1994)
    Colorful transparent pages that peel away to vary the illustrations explore the mysteries of the Amazon rain forest and the creatures that live amidst its dense and colorful foliage.
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  • The Tree

    Gallimard Jeunesse, Pascale De Bourgoing, Christian Broutin

    Hardcover (Cartwheel Books, March 1, 1992)
    In the latest addition to a nonfiction series for the curious preschooler, readers can witness each stage of the growth of a tree and then watch it change with the seasons.
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  • The Ladybug and Other Insects

    Pascale de Bourgoing, Gallimard Jeunesse, Sylvie Perols

    Hardcover (Cartwheel Books, Oct. 1, 1991)
    Explores the life cycle of the ladybug and the world of insects
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  • The Beaver

    Sylvaine Peyrols

    Spiral-bound (First Discovery, Jan. 1, 1995)
    Discover how beavers can fell trees, build dams, and create underwater lodges.
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  • Atlas of People: A First Discovery Book

    Claude Delafosse, Gallimard Jeunesse, Denise Millet, Claude Millet

    Hardcover (Cartwheel Books, Sept. 1, 1996)
    A brightly colored, spiral-bound first guide to people and places all over the world provides fascinating facts about a variety of people, customs, cultures, and countries.
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  • Farm Animals

    Jeunesse Gallimard

    Hardcover (Scholastic Inc., Aug. 1, 1998)
    Provides a brief introduction to a variety of farm animals and their daily activities
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  • The Body

    Sylvaine Peyrols

    Spiral-bound (Moonlight Publishing, May 1, 2007)
    Peel back transparent pages to uncover the body's organs, bones, and blood vessels.
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  • Houses

    Gallimard Jeunesse, Claude Delafosse, Claude Delasfosse, Donald Grant

    Hardcover (Cartwheel Books, March 1, 1998)
    Eye-catching illustrations and a simple text explore numerous examples of dwellings from different time periods and cultures from around the world and explain how the construction of houses depends on the culture's lifestyle, local terrain, and climate.
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  • Wolf Pups Join the Pack

    American Museum of Natural History

    Hardcover (Sterling Children's Books, June 6, 2017)
    “An appealing title that will delight young animal lovers.” —School Library Journal Join the pack and learn how wolf pups grow! Developed in conjunction with the American Museum of Natural History, this fascinating storybook captures a year in the life of a wolf pup. Read and learn how wolf pups explore, hunt, and grow into young wolves. Featuring beautiful nature photography, Wolf Pups Joiin The Pack introduces young readers to these impressive and social creatures. It’s enough to make any child howl with joy!
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  • Trains

    James Prunier

    Hardcover (Moonlight Pub Ltd, Aug. 31, 1995)
    Brief text and illustrations introduce the world of trains, from the steam locomotives of the nineteenth century to today's high speed electric models.
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