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Books published by publisher Amicus

  • Blacktip Reef 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 blacktip reef shark. Explains their coral reef habitat, their life cycle, and how they hunt prey. Includes information on what makes them good sharks for zoo aquariums and the work being done to protect this shark from overfishing.
    N
  • Are UFOs Real?

    Patrick Perish

    Library Binding (Amicus, July 1, 2013)
    "Presents famous UFO sightings and briefly examines the claims, some of which have no explanation and some of which were hoaxes"--
    M
  • Geese

    Mari Schuh

    Paperback (Amicus Ink, Feb. 5, 2019)
    Introducing emergent readers to vocabulary has never been so fun! This series includes a search-and-find feature that's perfect for engaging even the youngest readers. From chipmunks to salamanders, Backyard Animals uses captivating photos to teach kindergarteners new words and simple facts about animal habitats, body parts, and behaviors. This search-and-find book invites early readers to look for new vocabulary words and pictures while giving simple facts about a goose's backyard habitat, body parts, and behaviors.
    K
  • Dolphins Play

    Rebecca Glaser

    Board book (Amicus Ink, March 15, 2016)
    Animals do the things toddlers do - eat, play, swing, roar - and toddlers can see animals do the same things in these new board books. Endearing photos show animals in their natural habitats and repeated words introduce animal behaviors. Be prepared for little ones to jump off your lap while they waddle, jump, spin, and pounce along with these adorable wild animals.
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  • From Milk to Ice Cream

    Bridget Heos, Stephanie Fizer Coleman

    Library Binding (Amicus, July 1, 2017)
    "A child wonders where ice cream comes from and learns about the jobs of a dairy farmer, a sugarcane farmer, and factory workers in an ice cream factory. This illustrated narrative nonfiction book includes a world map of where dairy cows and sugarcane are raised, glossary, and further resources"--Provided by publisher.
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  • A Pair of Pears

    Rebecca Felix

    Library Binding (Amicus, )
    None
    K
  • Do You Really Want to Meet an Octopus?

    Carl Meister, Daniele Fabri

    Library Binding (Amicus, Sept. 17, 2018)
    A look at black bears, including their habitats, physical characteristics such as their muzzles and paws, behaviors, relationships with humans, and the recent threat of the Asian folk medicine trade on these curious bears today.
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  • From Grapes to Jelly

    Bridget Heos, Stephanie Fizer Coleman

    Library Binding (Amicus, July 1, 2017)
    "A child wonders where jelly comes from and learns about the jobs of a grape farmer and workers in a jelly factory. This illustrated narrative nonfiction book includes a map of where Concord grapes are grown, glossary, and further resources"--Provided bypublisher.
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  • Mountain Lions

    Rachel Grack

    Library Binding (Amicus, Sept. 17, 2018)
    This photo illustrated book will introduce young readers to Mountain Lions that live in North America. Explains their history, life cycle, habitat, and feeding habits. Includes a photo diagram, glossary, further resources, and index.
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  • You're Angry: Throw a Fit or Talk it Out?

    Connie Colwell Miller

    Paperback (Amicus Ink, Feb. 6, 2018)
    During conflict will you use your hands or words? If you're angry, will you throw a fit or talk it out? Learning how to make good choices is an important and essential part of growing up. With multiple endings, each book allows the reader to make choices and read what happens next, learning how good or bad choices lead to different consequences. In this illustrated choose-your-own-ending book, Kendra is angry that her dad wants her to go to bed. Will she throw a fit or talk it out? Readers make choices for Kendra and read what happens next, with each story path leading to different consequences. Includes four different endings and discussion questions.
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  • Bobsled and Luge

    Laura Hamilton Waxman

    Library Binding (Amicus, July 1, 2017)
    "A photo-illustrated book for elementary readers about Olympic bobsled, luge, and skeleton events, [including] descriptions of each of these men's and women's sliding sports. Readers will get a primer to some rules and athletes that may participate in the 2018 Peyong Chang, South Korea, Winter Olympic Games"--
    Q
  • Baby Bears

    K. C. Kelley

    Library Binding (Amicus, Jan. 1, 2018)
    This search-and-find book invites emergent readers to look for new vocabulary words and pictures while giving simple facts about baby elephants, including a tour of key body parts.
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