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Books in First Look series

  • First Look at Changing Seasons

    Daphne Butler

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub, Feb. 1, 1991)
    A simple introduction to the changes that occur in nature during the four seasons
    I
  • Slaves to Soldiers: African-American Fighting Men in the Civil War

    Wallace B. Black

    Library Binding (Franklin Watts, March 1, 1998)
    Explores the circumstances of African-Americans who fought in the Civil War, including slaves, free southerners, and northerners.
    R
  • A First Look at Jesus

    Lois Rock, Carolyn Cox

    Hardcover (Chariot Victor Pub, Sept. 1, 1994)
    Examines the events of Jesus' life and explains some of the things we learn about him from the Bible.
    N
  • The Moon

    Carmen Bredeson

    Library Binding (Franklin Watts, March 1, 1998)
    Describes what people have believed about the moon and what has been learned over time and presents an overview of the Apollo space program.
    Y
  • A first look prayer

    Lois Rock

    Hardcover (Lion Pub, March 15, 1996)
    This book will open your eyes to what Christians mean by prayer...and what it means to them to have God as a friend.
  • First Look in the Forest

    Daphne Butler

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub, Feb. 1, 1991)
    A simple introduction to forests and the life they contain
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  • First Look and Find: Handy Manny

    Editors of Publications International, Ltd.

    Board book (Publications International, Ltd., Aug. 19, 2008)
    In First Look and Find: Handy Manny, Handy Manny has lots of work today and is getting ready to visit his many customers who need help fixing things. Based on the popular Disney TV character, this Look and Find book for toddlers presents fascinating, action-packed scenes that will keep young children busy. Each two-page spread includes a scenario and provides an illustrated list of items for your child to find. Scenarios include: Manny s workroom, where children can help Manny find the tools he ll need throughout the day Mr. Lopart s candy shop, where Manny needs to fix a broken table and readers can spot the candy jars that spilled Kelly s hardware store, where Manny goes to buy painting supplies and his helpers can find the items he needs A construction site, where Manny will pitch in and children can pitch in by locating his safety gear Mrs. Portillo s Café, where Manny has lunch with his grandpa Abuelito and young readers can find the food on the menu Marty s Magic Shop, where kids can search for the sale items that Manny needs to fix Cassie s Pet Shop, where Manny is putting up new shelves and young readers can search for and find the different animalsThis book includes Spanish phrases on each page and will keep toddlers interest while they: Search, point, and match Make comparisons Discover concepts such as size, shape, and color Follow simple directions Read a book aloneAdditional learning ideas are included for parents to use in working with their children on: Counting in Spanish and English Identifying shapes and colors Recognizing rhymes Learning the alphabet and letter soundsFeatures of First Look and Find: Handy Manny include: No reading required A soft padded cover A parental guide for interactive learning ideas Sturdy board pages that wipe clean and resist rips and tear to extend the life of the bookFirst Look and Find: Handy Manny conforms to the Specifications for Toy Safety of ASTM F963-07.
  • Seed Grows, A

    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 A Seed Grows, follow the growth of a plant, from a peek inside a sprouting seed to the harvest of the fruit. The book suggests ways parents and children can explore nature -- without disturbing it.
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  • The Kingdom of Benin

    Dominique Malaquais

    Library Binding (Franklin Watts, Sept. 1, 1998)
    A survey of the history and culture of the West African kingdom of Benin that flourished after Eweka I became king about 1300 and fathered a dynasty that still exists today.
    U
  • Puppies

    None

    Board book (Phoenix International, Inc, )
    None
  • Florence Griffith Joyner: Track and Field Star

    April Koral

    Library Binding (Franklin Watts, April 1, 1992)
    A biography of the noted sprinter who won three gold medals at the 1988 Olympics.
    V
  • A First Look at the Church

    Lois Rock, Carolyn Cox

    Hardcover (Chariot Victor Pub, Sept. 1, 1994)
    Explains that a church is more than a building; it is the gathering of people to worship God and follow the teachings of Jesus.
    N