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Books in First Discovery Books series

  • Universe

    Jean-Pierre Verdet, Wendy Barish, Gallimard Jeunesse, Donald Grant

    Hardcover (Scholastic, Aug. 1, 1997)
    An introduction to galaxies, stars, comets, and more includes a tour of the nine planets in our solar system and features colorful acetate pages that showcase, among other things, the life cycle of a star.
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  • The Human Body: A First Discovery Book

    Sylvaine Perols, Gallimard Jeunesse

    Spiral-bound (Cartwheel Books, Sept. 1, 1996)
    A detailed and straightforward first guide to the wonders of the human body helps young readers discover how their bodies work, both inside and outside.
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  • Dinosaurs First Discovery Books

    Gallimard Jeunesse, Claude Delafosse, Jame's Prunier (Illustrator), Henri Galeron (Illustrator)

    Hardcover (Scholastic Inc., June 1, 1993)
    Provides information about the physical characteristics and habits of dinosaurs. Includes transparent overlays.
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  • Under the Ground

    Pascale De Bourgoing, Gallimard Jeunesse, Daniele Bour

    Hardcover (Scholastic, March 1, 1995)
    Each turn of a transparent plastic page reveals a new world of surprises beneath gardens, forests, and riverbanks--and even in caves--in a book about life underground that features simple, factual text and colorful illustrations.
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  • Atlas of the Earth

    Gallimard Jeunesse, Jean-Pierre Verdet, Daniel Moignot

    Hardcover (Scholastic, Aug. 1, 1997)
    Offers a close-up view of the planet, from the depths of the ocean, to the tallest mountain top, to many natural wonders, providing interesting details and colorful acetate pages.
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  • Construction

    Claude Delafosse, Gallimard Jeunesse, Philippe Biard

    Hardcover (Cartwheel Books, March 1, 1997)
    Follows the construction processes of such projects as a building, a naval ship, a subway, and an expressway, introducing young readers to such facts as how old buildings are torn down and how tunnels are made.
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  • Whales

    Gallimard Jeunesse, Claude Delafosse, Ute Fuhr, Raoul Sautai

    Hardcover (Cartwheel Books, Sept. 1, 1993)
    The majestic humpback whale leaps into the air, the skeleton of the ocean's biggest animal is exposed, and various water mammals are identified in the pages and exquisite transparent overlays of this innovative learning tool.
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  • Lions

    Jean-Phillipe Chabot, Pierre De Hugo

    Board book (Scholastic Reference, Aug. 1, 2000)
    The majestic world of the lion is captured through detailed illustrations as cubs play, lionesses hunt for food, and lions protect their family from external dangers.
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  • Penguins First Discovery

    Jeunesse Gallimard

    Hardcover (Scholastic Inc., Sept. 1, 1996)
    Introduces the Antarctic birds, with full-color illustrations showing penguins as they build a nest, protect their young, and dive into the icy waters of their homeland.
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  • Internet: A First Discovery Book

    Gallimard Jeunesse, Jean-Phillipe Chabot, Donald Grant

    Spiral-bound (Scholastic Reference, Aug. 1, 2000)
    Lively text and bright illustration enhance this exciting introduction to the workings of the Internet for young children.
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  • The Rain Forest

    Gallimard Jeunesse, Rene Mettler, Jean Marzollo

    Spiral-bound (Cartwheel Books, March 1, 1994)
    Colorful transparent pages that peel away to vary the illustrations explore the mysteries of the Amazon rain forest and the creatures that live amidst its dense and colorful foliage.
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  • Castles

    Gallimard Jeunesse, Claude Delafosse, C. & D. Millett, Nancy Krulik, C. & D. Millet, Jennifer Riggs

    Hardcover (Cartwheel Books / Scholastic Inc., June 1, 1993)
    Text, illustrations, and transparent acetate overlays depict life in a castle
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