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Books in Discover Our World series

  • M Is For Maple: A Canadian Alphabet

    Michael Ulmer, Melanie Rose

    Board book (Sleeping Bear Press, June 9, 2009)
    Whether sharing the stories of Anne of Green Gables and Terry Fox, or revealing Canada's importance in growing grain that feeds the world, "M is for Maple" is a shining tribute to Canada. From British Columbia to Newfoundland, this Canadian alphabet book shares our nation's symbols, history, people and culture. In clever rhymes and informative text, author Mike Ulmer shares the unique details of Canada. Illustrator Melanie Rose has captured the beauty and splendor of Canada, from the Northern Lights to brave Mounties and the beautiful cities of Toronto, Victoria, and Quebec. Destined to become a national classic, "M is for Maple" is a treasure for Canadians young and old.
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  • Animal Legs

    Rod Theodorou

    Paperback (Heinemann Educational Publishers, )
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  • Disc World: Day Lif Vic Chi Sg

    Penelope Harnett

    Paperback (Heinemann, )
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  • Smart Survivors

    III Collard, Sneed B.

    Hardcover (Northword Press, June 15, 1994)
    Introduces plants and animals that do "smart" things to assure their survival. Includes nudibranches, kangaroo rats, and strangler figs.
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  • Surprising Swimmers

    Anthony D. Fredericks, Kay Povelite

    Hardcover (Northword Pr, May 1, 1996)
    Describes why and how such creatures as squids, scallops, devil fish, and sea otters swim--for protection, for pleasure, and to get around.
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  • Discover World: Transport Timelines Single

    John Sampson

    Paperback (Heinemann, Sept. 15, 1997)
    Offers you comprehensive coverage of the required 5-14 targets, with levelled texts to ensure a steady progression in non-fiction skills.
  • Ferocious Fangs: 12 Of Nature's Most Amazing Animals

    Sally Fleming, Kay Underwood

    Paperback (Northword Pr, July 1, 1998)
    Describes the characteristics and habitats of fanged creatures ranging from poisonous snakes and spiders to grizzly bears and great white sharks, discussing how each animal uses its fangs to help it survive.
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  • Prehistoric Record Breakers

    Rod Theodorou

    Paperback (Heinemann Educational Books - Secondary Division, Sept. 1, 1997)
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  • Habitats

    Carme Llonch, Laura Blanco, Maria Rius, Bartolome Segui

    Hardcover (B E S Pub Co, Aug. 1, 1995)
    Combines Life in the Air, Life in the Sea, Life on the Land, and Life Underground into one volume with all-new text.
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  • Animal Camouflage: Hide-And-Seek Animals

    Janet McDonnell, Diana Magnuson, Child's World

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, June 15, 1990)
    Explains how some animals protect themselves from enemies by blending with their background.
  • The Elements

    Parramon Ediciones Editorial Team

    Hardcover (B E S Pub Co, Aug. 1, 1994)
    A rhyming text, questions and answers, and instructions for simple experiments introduce the characteristics of the four traditional elements, earth, fire, air, and water
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  • Step into Fall: A New Season

    Jane Belk Moncure, Susan Lexa-Senning, Child's World

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, June 15, 1990)
    Describes the various aspects of autumn in brief text and illustrations.
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