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  • Tropical Rainforests

    Jean Hamilton, Frank Balthis

    Library Binding (Silver Burdett Pr, Sept. 1, 1994)
    Describes the characteristics of a tropical rainforest, looks at plants and animals found at each level, and discusses the interdependence among species
    N

  • A Pod of Killer Whales: The Mysterious and Beautiful Life of the Orca

    Vicki Leon, Jeff Foott

    Paperback (Silver Burdett Pr, Feb. 1, 1995)
    Describes the characteristics and behavior of the orca, or killer whale, including their social interaction, hunting, reproduction, and care of their young

  • Masterpieces Up Close: Western Painting from the 14th to 20th Centuries

    Claire d'Harcourt

    Hardcover (Chronicle Books, April 20, 2006)
    Masterpieces Up Close will send readers on a journey through the world's most famous paintings from the Middle Ages to the twentieth century. They will see some familiar faces, like Leonardo's Mona Lisa and Warhol's Marilyn, and meet some that may be new to them, like the princess in Velázquez's Las Meninas and the mysterious little girl in Rembrandt's Night Watch. Full-color reproductions of over 20 paintings provide the perfect hunting ground for over a hundred details. Lift-the-flap keys at the end of the book provide the answers. Informative text helps children learn why these paintings have intrigued us for centuries and discover just what makes each work a masterpiece.

  • Insect Hibernation

    Hidetomo Oda

    Library Binding (Heinemann/Raintree, June 1, 1986)
    Describes in text and photographs how beetles, wasps, ants, and other insects survive the winter
    M

  • The Cricket

    Yo Hasegawa

    Library Binding (Raintree Publishers, March 1, 1986)
    Describes the life cycles, behavior, and natural habitat of crickets
    R

  • Dragonflies

    Hidetomo Oda

    Library Binding (Heinemann/Raintree, March 1, 1986)
    Discusses the life cycle, behavior patterns, and habitats of dragonflies
    O

  • An Illustrated Atlas of Asia

    Malcolm Porter, Keith Lye, Raymond Turvey

    Library Binding (Heinemann/Raintree, Dec. 1, 2001)
    Presents the locations, topographies, climates, populations, industries, languages, and economies of the counties of Asia.
    W

  • Stickleback Fish

    Kathy Pohl

    Library Binding (Raintree Publishers, Dec. 1, 1986)
    Describes in text and photographs the life cycle and behavior patterns of the stickleback fish
    L

  • Insects and Flowers

    Hidetomo Oda

    Library Binding (Heinemann/Raintree, June 1, 1986)
    Describes the relationship between insects that eat plant nectar and the flowers that benefit from their aid in pollination
    T

  • Butterflies

    Hidetomo Oda

    Library Binding (Raintree Publishers, June 1, 1986)
    Describes the life cycle, behavior, and natural habitat of various species of butterflies
    N

  • Monster Trucks

    Paul Harrison

    Library Binding (PowerKids Press, Jan. 1, 2008)
    Includes bibliographical references ( p. 23) and index.
    Q

  • What Is Touch?

    Molly Aloian

    Library Binding (Crabtree Pub Co, May 1, 2013)
    Is it smooth or rough? Is it hot or cold? Is it sharp or dull? Our sense of touch helps us learn about the things around us. This engaging title uses captivating images and accessible text to explain the sense of touch, including how our skin senses the world, how different sensations warn us of danger, and how animals use their sense of touch.
    M