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Books published by publisher Amicus Ink

  • Arabian Horses

    Carl Meister

    Paperback (Amicus Ink, Aug. 28, 2018)
    This photo-illustrated book for elementary readers describes the unique characteristics of one of the oldest horse breeds in the world. Explains the kind and loyal nature of this strong and resilient horse and what makes the Arabian horse perfect for many kinds of horse events and shows.
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  • A Tiny Brown Monkey on the Big Blue Earth

    Tory Christie, Luciana Navarro Powell

    Hardcover (Amicus Ink, Aug. 6, 2019)
    Starting with a tiny brown monkey in the middle of a jungle, this unique geography perspective shows ever-widening views from mountain to village to city, to country, continent, ocean, and planet.
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  • Discovering Stegosaurus

    Laura Hamilton Waxman

    Paperback (Amicus Ink, Aug. 28, 2018)
    This book for elementary readers outlines key dates and people that have influenced the information known today about this prehistoric dinosaur species, all tracked throughout the book on a timeline. It explores the history of the stegosaurus' discovery and how fossils have helped scientists learn that its plates were used to communicate.
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  • You Can Be Polite: Be Rude or Use Tact?

    Connie Colwell Miller, Victoria Assanelli

    Paperback (Amicus Ink, Aug. 18, 2020)
    William hates pepperoni pizza. And that's what the neighbors are serving when William's family visits for dinner. What would you do if you didn't like the food?In this illustrated choose-your-own-ending picture book, William is served food he doesn't like. Will he be polite and use tact or get upset and be rude? Readers make choices for William and read what happens next, with each story path leading to different consequences. Includes four different endings and discussion questions. Expressive illustrations and the power to choose your story support social-emotional learning and decision-making for kids, making this an excellent book to spark discussion and encourage polite manners in social situations.
  • You Can Be Helpful: Step Aside or Pitch In?

    Connie Colwell Miller, Victoria Assanelli

    Paperback (Amicus Ink, Aug. 18, 2020)
    Charlotte and Evan can't wait for the Independence Day picnic. But a storm blows down branches that block their grandparents' road, and they can't go until it's cleared. Would you pitch in and help clean up? In this illustrated choose-your-own-ending picture book, Charlotte and Evan have to choose between playing and helping their grandparents clean up after a storm. What will they do? Readers make choices for Charlotte and Evan and read what happens next, with each story path leading to different consequences. Includes four different endings and discussion questions. Expressive illustrations and the power to choose your story support social-emotional learning and decision-making for kids, making this an excellent book to spark discussion and encourage kids to pitch in on work.
  • You Can Use Money Wisely: Spend or Save?

    Connie Colwell Miller, Victoria Assanelli

    Paperback (Amicus Ink, Aug. 18, 2020)
    In this illustrated choose-your-own-ending picture book, Miles must choose between spending his hard-earned money on small items right away and saving up for a more expensive video game that he really wants. Readers make choices for Miles and read what happens next, with each story path leading to different consequences. Includes four different endings and discussion questions.
  • Orangutans Build Tree Nests

    Elizabeth Raum, Romina Marti

    Paperback (Amicus Ink, Feb. 6, 2018)
    A beehive looks neat from the outside, but have you ever wondered how those busy bees built it? From bird nests to beehives, this illustrated narrative nonfiction series explains how animals use their special skills to make a home that fits their needs. Range maps show where each animal lives and a hands-on activity in each book encourages kids to try the animals' building techniques for themselves. A mama orangutan builds a tree nest in a safe place for her and her baby to sleep on in this illustrated narrative nonfiction book. Includes a range map and a "Build Like an Orangutan" hands-on activity, plus glossary and further resources.
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  • Kittens

    Anastasia Suen

    Paperback (Amicus Ink, Feb. 5, 2019)
    Every year on the farm, baby animals are born. What do they looklike and how do they grow? The carefully leveled text in each bookoffers simple explanations along with stunning photographs to draw in readers. Spot Books' unique search-and-find feature encourages young readers to interact with these low-level nonfiction books. This search-and-find book invites early readers to look for new vocabulary words and pictures of baby cats. Gives simple facts about kittens living on a farm.
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  • Great White Sharks

    Laura Hamilton Waxman

    Paperback (Amicus Ink, Feb. 7, 2017)
    Sharks. Mysterious, dangerous, and often feared, these predators of the sea are fascinating creatures that capture the interest of all ages. Each shark species is unique, with adaptations that help it survive in its own part of the ocean. Become an armchair marine biologist! This photo-illustrated book describes the great white shark. Explains their life cycle, how they hunt prey, and their ocean habitat. Includes information about how dangerous of a predator this shark is and how we can stay safe in the ocean with them.
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  • Riddle Diddle Rainforest

    Diane Z. Shore, Deanna Calvert, Stephanie Bauer

    Board book (Amicus Ink, Aug. 6, 2019)
    Rhyming animal riddles feature a monkey, a sloth, and other rainforest animals hiding under the flaps in this lift-the-flap board book.
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  • Autumn Leaves Fall

    Amber Hendricks, Gavin Scott

    Board book (Amicus Ink, Sept. 1, 2020)
    Take little ones on an active, rhyming jaunt of changing seasons and falling leaves in this poetic board book. Squirrels, foxes, and bunnies romp through the forest as the trees change from the green of summer to autumn colors and finally to the bare branches of early winter. Amber Hendricks' short expressive lines with repeated action words make this poem perfect for sharing with babies and toddlers, and Gavin Scott's warm, cozy illustrations encourage all ages to appreciate nature.
  • Cars Zoom

    Rebecca Glaser

    Board book (Amicus Ink, Aug. 16, 2016)
    Cars stop and go through the city in this photographic board book.
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