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Books in First Look at Books series

  • King Henry VIII

    Robert Green

    Library Binding (Franklin Watts, March 1, 1998)
    A biography of the English monarch who challenged the Pope's authority, established a state religion, married six wives, and presided over the beginnings of the Renaissance in England.
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  • Stop Picking On Me: A First Look At Bullying

    Pat Thomas, Lesley Harker

    Library Binding (Turtleback, March 1, 2000)
    FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. 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 seek resolutions.
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  • A New Frog

    Pamela Hickman, Heather Collins

    Hardcover (Kids Can Press, April 1, 1999)
    A story in sing-song verse reveals facts about the life cycle of an amphibian in this book in the My First Look at series.
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  • The Empire of Ghana

    Rebecca L. Green

    Library Binding (Franklin Watts, Sept. 1, 1998)
    A survey of the history and culture of the West African Empire of Ghana that, flourishing from about 750 until 1076, is not related to modern Ghana.
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  • Little Puppy

    L. Rigo

    Board book (B.E.S., Feb. 1, 2010)
    This board book is die-cut in the shape of the little puppy depicted in the story. The titles in B.E.S. charming new Look at Me series of board books for preschool children depict baby animals and their mothers. In each of these charming, simply told stories, the mother animal takes care of her offspring and keeps the baby animal out of trouble. The stories complement full-color illustrations on every page that are handsomely rendered in a naturalistic style. This board book is die-cut in the shape of the baby bunny depicted in their story.
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  • Hungry Animals

    Pamela Hickman, Heather Collins

    Hardcover (Kids Can Press, June 30, 1997)
    The My First Look At series provides young children with an introduction to the world around them. In Hungry Animals, kids follow the progression of a food chain, from a milkweed pod to a nest of hungry owlets. Colorful, detailed illustrations and fold-over flaps complement the easy-to-read text in this enchanting book. This book in the My First Look At series also suggests ways in which parents and children can explore nature -- without disturbing it.
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  • First Look at Trucks - a Smithsonian First Look Book

    Laura Gates Galvin, Susan Eaddy

    Board book (Soundprint, Dec. 15, 2008)
    Children will be amazed by the trucks that dump, dig, and mix! This clever book uses vibrant clay artwork and real-life photographs to show a variety of trucks that practically drive off the pages.Book Features:- colorful illustrations and large photographs- 16 sturdy board pages- Appropriate for ages 18 months - 5 yrs- Dimensions: 7 x 7 inches
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  • Let's Explore the Sun

    Walt K. Moon

    Paperback (LernerClassroom, Aug. 1, 2017)
    Did you know that the sun is actually a star? As the closest star to Earth, the sun provides light and warmth to our planet every day! Learn more about what makes this star special, through vibrant photos and carefully leveled text. Age-appropriate critical thinking questions and a photo glossary help build nonfiction learning skills.
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  • The Story of Carbon

    Mark D. Uehling

    Library Binding (Franklin Watts, Oct. 1, 1995)
    Discusses the chemical element carbon: its forms, uses, and importance in our lives
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  • Let's Explore Engineering

    Joe Levit

    Paperback (LernerClassroom, Aug. 1, 2018)
    STEM subjects are an important part of our everyday lives as well as early-childhood education! This introductory look at engineering is perfect for beginning readers. Vibrant photographs, visual aids, and carefully leveled text encourage young learners to explore the foundations of STEM.
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  • Let's Explore Saving Money

    Laura Hamilton Waxman

    Library Binding (Lerner Publications TM, Jan. 1, 2019)
    What do we use money for? Why might families want to save money, and what are some ways you can save it? Find out all about how money works, from earning and spending to saving up for needs and wants.
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  • Don't Call Me Special : A First Look at Disability

    Pat Thomas, Lesley Harker

    Paperback (Hodder Childrens Book, April 30, 2002)
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