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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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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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The Bee
Ute Fuhr, Raoul Sautai
Spiral-bound (Moonlight Publishing, June 1, 2017)This book provides children with a fascinating insight into the life of bees. Captivatingly detailed illustrations reveal how these insects gather nectar and make honey, how they communicate with each other, build their hives and keep them clean, how they reproduce and rear their young and form new hives. We also learn about their cousins the wasps, who make their nests out of a kind of paper mâché, and we explore inside a termites’ nest. Twelve transparent overlay pages reveal further hidden surprises. This title forms part of the My First Discoveries series, a unique collection of highly illustrated information books for children aged 4 to 7 that aims to awaken children’s interest in the wonders of the natural, physical, and human world around them.
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Butterflies
Jeunesse Gallimard
Hardcover (Scholastic Inc., March 1, 1997)Answers a wealth of questions on butterflies, including how a caterpillar transforms itself and how butterflies protect themselves from enemies, in an introduction to the many varieties of butterflies and moths.
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Wolf Pups Join the Pack
American Museum of Natural History
Hardcover (Sterling Children's Books, June 6, 2017)“An appealing title that will delight young animal lovers.” —School Library Journal Join the pack and learn how wolf pups grow! Developed in conjunction with the American Museum of Natural History, this fascinating storybook captures a year in the life of a wolf pup. Read and learn how wolf pups explore, hunt, and grow into young wolves. Featuring beautiful nature photography, Wolf Pups Joiin The Pack introduces young readers to these impressive and social creatures. It’s enough to make any child howl with joy!
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The Egg
Gallimard Jeunesse, Pascale De Bourgoing, Rene Mettler
Hardcover (Cartwheel Books, March 1, 1992)Readers turn colorfully painted transparent pages to reveal each stage of a chick's growth inside an egg, and then watch it hatch in the most recent volume of a nonfiction series for the inquisitive preschooler.
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Farm Animals
Sylvaine Peyrols
Spiral-bound (Moonlight Publishing, May 1, 2012)The cock crows at dawn, ducklings paddle and learn to swim, cows graze, lambs frisk, and pigs roll in the mud. Visit the farmyard and share the life of the farm animals.
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Smithsonian First Discoveries: Young Explorer
Courtney Acampora, Jenna Riggs
Hardcover (Silver Dolphin Books, March 29, 2016)Smithsonian First Discoveries: Young Explorer engages young children with new concepts, bright illustrations, and lively photographs with simple labels. Children will recognize places around the world, learn the planets, choose their favorite dinosaurs, and get to know animals around the world. With words to learn, pictures to identify, and extra facts to inspire conversations, the four included board books are ideal for teaching babies and toddlers about our amazing world.
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