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A first look at snakes, lizards, and other reptiles
Millicent Ellis Selsam
Unknown Binding (Walker, Feb. 11, 1975)Easy-to-read description of the reptile family which includes snakes, lizards, alligators, and crocodiles.
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A first look at leaves,
Millicent Ellis Selsam
Paperback (Walker, March 15, 1972)Text and drawings explore the characteristics of various leaves.
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A first look at spiders
Millicent Ellis Selsam
Hardcover (Walker, March 15, 1983)Explains how spiders differ from other creatures and from each other.
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A First Look at Animals With Horns
Millicent Ellis Selsam, Joyce Hunt, Harriett Springer
Library Binding (Walker & Co, Feb. 1, 1989)Introduces the horned animals, such as buffalo, sheep, cow, goat, and antelope
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A First Look at Bird Nests
Millicent Ellis Selsam, Joyce Hunt, Harriett Springer
Library Binding (Walker & Co, Feb. 1, 1985)An introduction to the many places birds make their nests, such as chimneys, cliffs, bushes, traffic lights, and window ledges, and the unusual things that might be built into the nests.
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A First Look At Birds
Millicent Ellis Selsam
Hardcover (Walker, March 15, 1973)Explains the basic things to look for when learning to observe and identify various kinds of birds.
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A first look at insects
Millicent Ellis Selsam
Paperback (Walker, March 15, 1974)Text and illustrations examine the characteristics of various insects pointing out their similarities and differences.
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1st Look at Animals With Horns
Millicent Ellis Selsam, Joyce Hunt
Hardcover (Walker & Co, Feb. 1, 1989)Introduces the horned animals, such as buffalo, sheep, cow, goat, and antelope
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A First Look at Owls, Eagles and Other Hunters in the Sky
Millicent Ellis Selsam, Joyce Hunt, Harriett Springer
Hardcover (Walker & Co, Oct. 1, 1986)Explains what a bird of prey is and describes some of the different kinds, through text and drawings.
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A First Look at Caterpillars
Millicent Ellis Selsam, Joyce Hunt, Harriett Springer
Hardcover (Walker & Co, Sept. 1, 1987)Briefly describes the life cycle and habitat of the caterpillar.
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I Think I Am Going to Sneeze: A First Look at Allergies
Pat Thomas, Lesley Harker
Paperback (B.E.S. Publishing, Aug. 1, 2008)This story reassures kids who suffer from allergies, letting them know that they aren't alone. They learn the value of avoiding contact with certain materials and staying away from certain foods that trigger allergic reactions in their bodies. Most important, they learn that allergies can be coped with and their effects minimized. This is a new title in the appealing "A First Look At. . ." series. These books encourage preschool and early-grades children to explore their feelings and talk to parents or other trusted elders about things that bother them. Some problems, like visits to the dentist, are passing and minor and can be solved with relative ease. Others, like dealing with allergies, can range from passing annoyances to something more serious. In all cases, children are encouraged to follow parental and medical advice so that they can engage in normal children's activities. The books feature child-friendly color illustrations on every page. An advice to parents section follows e
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A First Look at Caterpillars
Millicent Ellis Selsam, Joyce Hunt, Harriett Springer
Library Binding (Walker & Co, Sept. 1, 1987)Briefly describes the life cycle and habitat of a caterpillar
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