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  • A Drop Around the World

    Barbara Shaw McKinney, Michael S. Maydak

    eBook (Dawn Publications, March 1, 1998)
    This beautifully illustrated book is soon to be a classic that parents, teachers, and kids will all want! Readers travel the globe following a drop of water on its journey through the water cycle. The seamless blending of science and story make learning fun, and readers will be inspired to appreciate the world around us!Follow a drop of water on its natural voyage around the world, in clouds, as ice and snow, underground, in the sea, piped from a reservoir, in plants and even in an animal. The science of the water cycle and poetic verse come together and leave readers with a sense of connection to all living creatures.Great for anyone looking for books:about the water cycle and clouds for kids.to give as a gift for the kids in their life.as home schooling materials.for use in schools and libraries!
  • Octopus Escapes Again!

    Laurie Ellen Angus

    Paperback (Dawn Publications, Sept. 1, 2016)
    Inspire the future marine biologist in your life with this beautifully illustrated picture book about the octopus! The perfect read-aloud for kids and adults, kids can follow along with the story of the brave octopus while parents can choose to read the fascinating, true facts italicized on each page. Backmatter includes real octopus facts, activities for kids, teachers and parents, and more!Swim along with Octopus as she leaves the safety of her den to search for food. Will she eat? Or will she be eaten?Octopus is very hungry, but so many animals in the ocean are trying to eat her! Follow along as she is able to outwit multiple dangerous enemies (including sharks, turtles, and eels) by using a dazzling display of defenses:Clouds of inkJet propulsionCamouflageAnd more!Backmatter Includes:Explore More for Kids: an anatomy map of all of the parts of an octopus, and descriptions of all the ocean animals in the bookExplore More for Teachers & Parents: more detailed information on the anatomy of an octopus, a reading comprehension exercise, information and an activity on the ocean food chain, information on Octopus-inspired Engineering Design (biomimicry), and more!
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  • A Moon of My Own

    Jennifer Rustgi, Ashley White

    Paperback (Dawn Publications (CA), Sept. 1, 2016)
    Now a Story Time from Space official selection! An imaginative young girl travels the world with her faithful companion, the moon, in an enchanted adventure across the seven continents that is marked by the moon's phases, depicted in silhouetted artwork and augmented by references for further learning.
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  • In the Trees, Honey Bees

    Lori Mortensen, Cris Arbo

    Paperback (Dawn Publications, March 1, 2009)
    Here is the ideal introduction for preschoolers and early elementary children to insects that are not only amazing but also critically important to humans.Inside the hive views of a wild colony of honey bees offer close ups of the queen, the cells, even bee eggs. Simple verse will engage a young child, while sidebars with fascinating information satisfy the somewhat older child. Parents, teachers, and kids will love this picture book. The detailed art shimmers with life, highlighting each hair or grain of pollen on the bees. A wild hive in a tree in her own backyard served as a model for the artist!Backmatter includes:further information about wild and domestic hives.information on how to learn more about honey bees.
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  • None Dare Call It Conspiracy

    Gary Allen, Larry Abraham

    Paperback (Dauphin Publications, Jan. 30, 2013)
    This book is a primer for anyone who wishes to understand the basic workings of the global network of Insiders that is determined to wield power over all of mankind in the coming New World Order. The Special Edition is updated with illustrations and charts for 2013. Introduction by U.S. Congressman John G. Schmitz: The story you are about to read is true. The names have not been changed to protect the guilty. This book may have the effect of changing your life. After reading this book, you will never look at national and world events in the same way again. None Dare Call It Conspiracy will be a very controversial book. At first it will receive little publicity and those whose plans are exposed in it will try to kill it by the silent treatment. For reasons that become obvious as you read this book, it will not be reviewed in all the "proper" places or be available on your local book stand. However, there is nothing these people can do to stop a grass roots book distributing system. Eventually it will be necessary for the people and organizations named in this book to try to blunt its effect by attacking it or the author. They have a tremendous vested interest in keeping you from discovering what they are doing. And they have the big guns of the mass media at their disposal to fire the barrages at None Dare Call It Conspiracy. By sheer volume, the "experts" will try to ridicule you out of investigating for yourself as to whether or not the information in this book is true They will ignore the fact that the author about to conjecture. They will find a typographical error or ague some point that is open to debate. If necessary they will lie in order to protect themselves by smearing this book. I believe those who pooh-pooh the information herein because psychologically many people would prefer to believe we are because we all like to ignore bad news. We do so at our own peril.
  • Over in the Jungle: A Rainforest Rhyme

    Marianne Berkes, Jeanette Canyon

    eBook (Dawn Publications, March 1, 2007)
    Learning becomes fun with this book about the ecosystem and animals of the jungle! In Over in the Jungle: A Rainforest Rhyme, amazing artwork will inspire children in classrooms and at home to appreciate ecology, environment, and world around us!The perfect jungle animal book, Over in the Jungle: A Rainforest Rhyme introduces habitats for kids, and doubles as a fun, interactive, counting book for kids.Young readers will sing, clap, and count their way among monkeys that hoot, ocelots that pounce, parrots that squawk, and boas that squeeze! It won't take much to have your child joyfully hooting and squawking too. And the illustrations are painstakingly all done in polymer clay and then photographed, giving a 3-D effect. They are truly remarkable, vividly conveying the abundant energy of a rainforest, and will inspire many an art project. Plus there are several pages of extension ideas for curriculum and art projects as well as resources on the web and elsewhere.Parents, teachers, gift givers, and many others will find:captivating illustrations of sculptures fashioned from polymer clay.backmatter that includes further information about the jungle and the animals of that live in the rainforestMusic and song lyrics to "Over in the Jungle" sung to the tune "Over in the Meadow"!a book for young readers learning to count!
  • Under One Rock: Bugs, Slugs & Other Ughs

    Anthony D. Fredericks, Jennifer DiRubbio

    eBook (Dawn Publications, Sept. 1, 2001)
    In Under One Rock: Bugs, Slugs, and Other Ughs, vibrant illustrations and rhyming text offer readers an experience exploring under a rock and a chance to learn of its ecology. Children will gain an appreciation for the world under a rock—that hides a whole crowd on a summer's day.A whole community of insects and other creatures lives under rocks-worms and ants, spiders and slugs, crickets and beetles. Dr. Fredericks focuses on the whole "community" of neighbors where the ground beneath a big old rock is home to them all.Backmatter includes:Field notes with further information on the animals in this book.
  • In One Tidepool: Crabs, Snails and Salty Tails

    Anthony Fredericks, Jennifer DiRubbio

    Paperback (Dawn Publications, Sept. 1, 2002)
    Learn about ocean animals and marine life that live in tidepools in this beautifully illustrated, rhyming picture book! Perfect for classrooms and read-aloud storytime for kids 3-5, In One Tidepool is a fun introduction to the wonders of this small habitat.Did you know that a whole community of creatures lives in a tidepool? (We promise, it's not just starfish!) Dive into their wet and splashy home and explore the world of:BarnaclesHermit crabsSea snailsSea AnemonesAnd more!Fun, building rhymes make this a perfect storytime read-aloud:A knobby sea star slowly slipsAcross the pool on feeding trips.It creeps by limpets, brown and white,Who tightly cling with all their might,And watch the crabs with borrowed roomsShuffle across seaweed blooms.Backmatter includes:Descriptions of every animal mentioned in the bookFantastic facts about each sea creatureThe authors' favorite resources to learn more about ecologyThe authors' favorite wildlife conservation and animal preservation organizations
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  • The Tree in the Ancient Forest

    Carol Reed-Jones, Christopher Canyon

    Paperback (Dawn Publications, April 1, 1995)
    A single old tree is home for owls and voles, squirrels and martens, and many other creatures of the deep woods. Through cumulative verse this book tells the tale of their community.
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  • Mammals Who Morph: The Universe Tells Our Evolution Story

    Jennifer Morgan, Dana Lynne Andersen

    Hardcover (Dawn Publications, Sept. 1, 2006)
    The third book of the series is a scientifically accurate telling of the story of mammals and humans. Gorgeous and ethereal illustrations and a story that brings children into a state of connectedness with the universe makes this an amazing book for parents and teachers who want to instill in kids a deep appreciation for themselves, their community, and the need to protect this planet that we all reside.This remarkable evolution series, narrated by the Universe itself, concludes with this third book, the amazing story of mammals and humans. It picks up after From Lava to Life: The Universe Tells Our Earth Story with the extinction of dinosaurs, and tells how tiny mammals survived and morphed into lots of new Earthlings―horses, whales and a kind of mammal with a powerful imagination―you! It's a story of chaos, creativity and heroes? the greatest adventure on Earth! And it's a personal story . . . about our bodies, our minds, our spirits. It's our story. As the president of the American Montessori Society said, "These books are alive with wonder, radiance, and deep relevance."A perfect series of kids' books for:teachers and librarians looking for a series of books that explains the story of our universe.Parents and teachers following Montessori's cosmic curriculum.Long time fans of Dawn Publications starting with the classic Sharing Nature With Children.
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  • Over in Australia: Amazing Animals Down Under

    Marianne Berkes, Jill Dubin

    eBook (Dawn Publications, March 1, 2011)
    Learning becomes fun with this book about the animals that are unique to Australia. In Over in Australia: Amazing Animals Down Under, amazing artwork will inspire children in classrooms and at home to appreciate environment, ecology, and the world around us!The perfect Australia children's book, Marianne Berkes makes animal habitats for kids exciting with Over in Australia, which doubles as a fun, interactive, counting book for kids!Most of the animals in Australia are unique, meaning they live ONLY in Australia. From kangaroos to koalas, they are a fascinating bunch. Once again, Marianne Berkes makes learning fun. Kids will hop, slurp, and munch as they imitate and count the animals. Like Over in the Arctic, the cut-paper illustrations will inspire many an art project. Plus Marianne provides tons of ideas for activities and curriculum extensions about Australia, literature, writing, and animals. Teachers and parents, as well as kids, are the winners.Parents, teachers, gift givers, and many others will find:captivating illustrations of paper cut animals which will inspire many an art project!backmatter that includes further information about Australia and the animals that live thereMusic and song lyrics to "Over in Australia" sung to the tune "Over in the Meadow".a book for young readers learning to count!
  • The Dandelion Seed's Big Dream

    Joseph Anthony, Cris Arbo

    Paperback (Dawn Publications, Sept. 1, 2014)
    Building on The Dandelion Seed, where kids learn the life cycle of a plant, the focus now is on the seed's patience and persistence. A larger lesson develops, teaching readers that we can all be more than we ever thought we could. Beautiful illustrations and a simple story offer many life lessons.Consider the dandelion. It lives life fully, flies with beauty, survives storms, endures darkness, never gives up. It is one of nature's greatest success stories. Like dandelions, each of us can make the world a brighter place. The trick is to bloom right where we are.Great for parents or anyone looking for a:Kindergarten graduation giftgift for any age grad!gift for the beginning of a new school yearbook to provide inspirationstory of life's journeybook on the life cycle of a plantbook to help with social emotional skillsBackmatter Includes:Explore More: Information and activities about dandelions and weeds, seed dispersal, and the theme of courage, patience, and perseverance.
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