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Books in A First Look AtÂ...Series series

  • A First Look at Ducks, Geese, and Swans

    Millicent Ellis Selsam, Joyce Hunt, Harriett Springer

    Hardcover (Walker & Co, Oct. 1, 1990)
    Provides an introduction to water fowl, discussing the similarities and differences among the various species and teaching youngsters the basic principles of scientific observation
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  • Electricity and Magnetism

    Gregory Vogt

    Library Binding (Franklin Watts, Oct. 1, 1985)
    Discusses the discovery, fundamentals, and uses of electricity and the closely related force, magnetism, and also includes suggested experiments
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  • Everyone Matters: A First Look at Respect for Others

    Pat Thomas, Lesley Harker

    Paperback (Barron's Educational Series, Oct. 1, 2010)
    Children learn that having respect means treating everyone fairly. But there are some types of respect that each person must earn for themselves--by keeping promises, by being honest in what they say and do, and being polite and respectful to others. Most important of all, boys and girls learn that people who are different deserve just as much respect as close friends. This new title in Barron's growing series of A First Look at . . . books is written especially for preschool and early-grades children. Books in this series feature sensitively written stories that encourage boys and girls to explore their feelings, face new challenges in their lives, and talk to trusted elders about how to deal with things that bother them. The books feature child-friendly color illustrations on every page. An advice to parents section appears at the end of each book.
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  • A First Look at Ducks, Geese, and Swans

    Millicent Ellis Selsam, Joyce Hunt, Harriett Springer

    Library Binding (Walker & Co, Oct. 1, 1990)
    Examines the differences and similarities of ducks, geese, and swans.
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  • The first book of Negroes

    Langston Hughes

    Hardcover (F. Watts, March 15, 1952)
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  • Stop Picking on Me!

    Pat Thomas, Lesley Harker

    Paperback (Barron's Educational Series, March 1, 2000)
    Barron's A First Look At books explore the dynamics in relationships among children of preschool through early school age, and encourage kids to understand personal and social problems as a first step toward solving them. Written by an experienced psychotherapist and counselor, these books promote positive interaction among children, parents, and teachers. The language in each book is simple and direct--easy for younger children to understand. Full-color illustrations on every page. This approachable picture book explores the difficult issue of bullying among children. It helps kids accept the normal fears and worries that accompany bullying, and suggests ways to resolve this upsetting experience.
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  • Stop Picking on Me!

    Pat Thomas, Lesley Harker

    Paperback (Barron's Educational Series, March 1, 2000)
    Barron's A First Look At books explore the dynamics in relationships among children of preschool through early school age, and encourage kids to understand personal and social problems as a first step toward solving them. Written by an experienced psychotherapist and counselor, these books promote positive interaction among children, parents, and teachers. The language in each book is simple and direct--easy for younger children to understand. Full-color illustrations on every page. This approachable picture book explores the difficult issue of bullying among children. It helps kids accept the normal fears and worries that accompany bullying, and suggests ways to resolve this upsetting experience.
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  • Karate

    Larry Dane Brimner

    Library Binding (Franklin Watts, March 1, 1988)
    Examines the roots of modern Karate in Asian and Indian self defense and philosophy, the rules of the sport, warm-ups, kicks, techniques, styles, equipment, getting started, and information on organizations
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  • Look at Color and Camouflage

    Rachel Wright, Ruth Thomson

    Library Binding (Franklin Watts, Inc., Feb. 1, 1990)
    An introduction, in simple text and photographs, to the physical characteristics and behavior of a variety of animals
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  • Teeth and Tusks

    Ruth Thomson

    Library Binding (Gloucester Pr, June 1, 1989)
    Describes the characteristics and uses of the teeth and tusks of different kinds of animals.
  • Paws and Claws

    Henry Arthur Pluckrose

    Library Binding (Gloucester Pr, June 1, 1989)
    Discusses how animals use their paws, claws, and flippers to pick up things, move through the trees, climb, dig, swim, and catch their food
  • Thomas Alva Edison

    Christopher Lampton

    Library Binding (Franklin Watts, March 1, 1988)
    Traces the life and contributions of the famous inventor whose inventions such as the electric light bulb and phonograph helped change the world.
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