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Books in First Look series

  • First Look at Growing Food

    Claire Llewellyn

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub, July 1, 1991)
    Introduces the activities of gardening and farming and discusses what is involved in growing fruits and vegetables
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  • First Look in the Air

    Claire Llewellyn

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub, July 1, 1991)
    A simple introduction to the properties of air, the types of animals that fly through the air, and the types of aircraft used by people for transportation and fun
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  • First Look and Find: Disney Bunnies

    Editors of Publications International, Ltd.

    Board book (Publications International, Ltd., April 21, 2009)
    First Look and Find: Disney Bunnies, published specifically for preschoolers, follows Disney s fluffy and adorable Thumper and friends as they frolic through the seasons in seven vividly drawn scenes from the classic Disney movie Bambi. Each scene suggests six or seven find em items for the child to seek out. Items are carefully positioned in each picture to prevent frustration and encourage a sense of accomplishment for the child. Thumper and friends peek out in every scene, delighting readers at every turn of the page.The book prompts children to: Hunt for spring flowers blooming in a rainy pasture Point out colorful butterflies flitting across the page Find the yummy summertime treats growing in the meadow Locate the animals that call the pond home Search by the light of the moon to find Thumper s forest friends Look for the birds in the autumn leaves Search the snow for Thumper and his family enjoying the winter weatherThe book also suggests seven additional activities for parents and preschoolers to enjoy together. Each focuses on a specific skill, from shape recognition to rhyming and counting.Preschoolers will love using this colorful and sturdy book, which is part of the popular Look and Find series. They will take pride in their ability to: Search, point, and match Make comparisons Discover concepts such as shapes and colors Follow simple directions Read a book aloneThe sturdy board pages are coated to extend the life of the book, while the padded cover is embossed in a high-gloss finish. First Look and Find: Disney Bunnies conforms to the Specifications for Toy Safety of ASTM F963-07.
  • First Look at Day and Night

    Daphne Butler

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub, Feb. 1, 1991)
    A simple introduction to day and night and the activites of each
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  • The War of 1812: Second Fight for Independence

    Alden R. Carter

    Paperback (Franklin Watts, March 1, 1993)
    Discusses the causes, events, campaigns, personalities, and aftermath of the War of 1812
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  • Anne Frank

    Rachel Epstein

    Library Binding (Franklin Watts, Sept. 1, 1997)
    Traces the life of a Jewish girl who chronicled her day-to-day life in a diary as she hid in an attic in Nazi-occupied Holland for two years
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  • My, Brother, My Sister, and Me: A First Look at Sibling Rivalry

    Pat Thomas, Lesley Harker

    Paperback (B E S Pub Co, March 1, 2000)
    "MY Bees" non-fiction series in an accessible picture-book format that deals with difficult personal, social and emotional issues for younger children. The series is designed to meet parental needs as well as supply teachers with a useful tool for classroom discussion. The text addresses the chyild directly and is designed to encourage interaction between parents/teachers and the child. Also included are helpful notes for parents and teachers.
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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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  • First Look Under the Ground

    Daphne Butler

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub, Feb. 1, 1991)
    A simple introduction to what can be found naturally underground and what people have put there
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  • South East Africa: Zimbabwe, Zambia, Malawi, Madagascar, Mauritius, and Reunion

    L. B. Taylor Jr.

    Library Binding (Franklin Watts, April 1, 1981)
    An introduction to six countries and islands of southeastern Africa.
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  • First Look at Mountains

    Susan Baker

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub, July 1, 1991)
    Examines the formation, weather conditions, animal life, and recreational possibilities of mountains
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  • First Look at Boats

    Daphne Butler

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub, Feb. 1, 1991)
    A simple introduction to different kinds of boats and their uses
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