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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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Cicada Sing-Song
Densey Clyne
Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub, Jan. 1, 1998)Introduces the physical characteristics, life cycle, and behavior of this noisy little insect
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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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It's a Frog's Life!
Densey Clyne
Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub, Jan. 1, 1998)Describes the physical characteristics and behavior of frogs, the little animals with the built-in goggles and the permanent, wide-mouth smile
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Giant Water Bugs
Kathleen Pohl
Library Binding (Heinemann/Raintree, Dec. 1, 1986)Describes in text and photographs the physical characteristics, life cycle, and behavior of giant water bugs
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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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Nature Close-Up - Flies
Elaine Pascoe
Hardcover (Blackbirch Press, Jan. 25, 2001)Photographs by Dwight Kuhn Learn all about flies and their habits, then try some fascinating experiments!
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Freshwater Fish
Elaine Pascoe
Hardcover (Blackbirch Press, Dec. 10, 2004)Enter the secret underwater world of fish and learn how these amazing animals are specially adapted to life in water. This book includes basic instructions for keeping bettas and setting up a tropical freshwater aquarium, along with experiments and activities. (20030201)
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Nature Close-Up - Plant Clones
Dwight Kuhn
Hardcover (Blackbirch Press, Oct. 30, 2003)A fascinating look inside the world of seedless plants and plants with some remarkably unique kinds of seeds. Observe to understand the basics of reproduction, photosynthesis, and the basic cycles of life.
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Nature Close-Up - Leaves and Trees
Elaine Pascoe
Hardcover (Blackbirch Press, April 16, 2001)Photographs by Dwight Kuhn Learn all about trees and leaves, then try some fascinating experiments! (20030201)