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  • Nature Close-Up - Snails and Slugs

    Elaine Pascoe

    Board book (Blackbirch Press, July 13, 1998)
    Photographs by Dwight Kuhn Find out how much a snail or slug can eat; how temperature affects their development and activity; plan and chart a snail race; observe as eggs develop into adults.
    N

  • A Luna Moth's Life

    John Himmelman

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, Aug. 1, 1998)
    Examines the life cycle of a Nature Upclose: A Luna Moth's Life
    K

  • Corn Up Close

    Katie Franks

    Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, Jan. 1, 2008)
    Describes the different parts of a corn plant, including the tassel, the ear, and the kernel, and where corn is grown today.
    K

  • Nature Close-Up - 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.
    N

  • Nature Close-Up - Leaves and Trees

    Elaine Pascoe

    Hardcover (Blackbirch Press, March 1, 2001)
    Photographs by Dwight Kuhn Learn all about trees and leaves, then try some fascinating experiments!
    T

  • 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.
    R

  • 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.
    N

  • A Salamander's Life

    John Himmelman

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, Aug. 1, 1998)
    Examines the life cycle of a Nature Upclose: A Salamander's Life
    I

  • An Earthworm's Life

    John Himmelman

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, Sept. 1, 2000)
    Describes, in simple text and illustrations, the daily activities and life cycle of the earthworm.
    K

  • 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!
    T

  • A Pill Bug's Life

    John Himmelman

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, March 1, 2000)
    Describes the daily activities and life cycle of a pill bug or wood louse
    K

  • 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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