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  • Mad about Tractors Trucks Digger and Dumpers

    Sarah Creese

    Paperback (Make Believe Ideas, Feb. 1, 2009)
    Introduces different types of trucks and construction equipment, including big rigs, cement trucks, and snowplows, and describes how they complete their specific jobs.
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  • Rockets Stars and Outer Space

    Sarah Creese

    Hardcover (Make Believe Ideas, Feb. 28, 2009)
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  • Triceratops T Rex Stegosaurus and Other Dinosaurs

    Sarah Creese

    Hardcover (Make Believe Ideas, Feb. 28, 2009)
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  • Spiders Bugs and Other Insects

    Sarah Creese

    Hardcover (Make Believe Ideas, March 15, 2009)
    With fast facts and stunning photography, this book is sure to entertain and fascinate young readers. Inside the book, children will also find a fun sticker activity spread, with two sheets of bright stickers.
  • About Mammals / Sobre los mamíferos: A Guide for Children / Una guía para niños

    Cathryn Sill, John Sill

    Paperback (Peachtree Publishing Company, Aug. 1, 2014)
    This beginner’s guide offers a first glimpse into the diverse and natural world of mammals.In this addition to the acclaimed About… series, educator and author Cathryn Sill uses simple, easy-to-understand language to teach children what mammals are, what they eat, and where they live. With beautifully detailed, realistic paintings, noted wildlife illustrator John Sill introduces readers to the huge variety of mammals, from the tiny White-footed Deermouse to the large American Bison. An afterword provides details on the animals featured and inspires readers to learn more.
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  • Mad about Chicks Lambs and Other Farm Animals

    Sarah Creese

    Paperback (Make Believe Ideas, Feb. 1, 2009)
    Mad About Chicks, Lambs, and Other Farm Animals is part of a fantastic new series of books designed to satisfy inquisitive minds and fuel children's curiosity about the world. With fast facts and stunning photography, this book is sure to entertain and fascinate young readers. Inside the book, children will also find a fun sticker activity spread, with two sheets of bright stickers.
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  • About Amphibians / Sobre los anfibios: A Guide for Children / Una guía para niños

    Cathryn Sill, John Sill

    Paperback (Peachtree Publishing Company, Aug. 1, 2018)
    This beginner’s guide offers a first glimpse into the natural world of amphibians.In this addition to the acclaimed About… series, educator and author Cathryn Sill uses simple, easy-to-understand language to teach children what amphibians are, how they look, how they move, what they eat, and where they live. With beautifully detailed, realistic paintings, noted wildlife illustrator John Sill introduces readers to a variety of amphibians, from frogs and toads to salamanders and more. An afterword provides details on the animals featured and inspires readers to learn more.
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  • About Insects / Sobre los insectos: A Guide for Children / Una guía para niños

    Cathryn Sill, John Sill

    Paperback (Peachtree Publishing Company, Aug. 1, 2015)
    This beginner’s guide offers a first glimpse into the natural world of insects.In this addition to the acclaimed About… series, educator and author Cathryn Sill uses simple,easy-to-understand language to teach children what insects are, how they look, how they move, what they eat, and where they live. With beautifully detailed, realistic paintings, noted wildlife illustrator John Sill introduces readers to the wide variety of insects, from grasshoppers to the Monarch Butterfly. An afterword provides further details on the insects featured and inspires young readers to learn more.
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  • Perfect Puppies and Cute Kittens

    Sarah Creese

    Hardcover (Make Believe Ideas, March 15, 2009)
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  • Mad About: Swimming

    Judith Heneghan

    Paperback (Wayland, Sept. 13, 2016)
    If you're mad about swimming, this book will help you make the most of your favourite sport. Find out how to perfect your strokes, swim competitively for a club and expand your abilities into water polo, snorkelling and scuba diving.
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  • About Reptiles / Sobre los reptiles: A Guide for Children / Una guía para niños

    Cathryn Sill, John Sill

    Paperback (Peachtree Publishing Company, Aug. 1, 2016)
    Now available in revised and bilingual editions, this guide is a thoughtful first glimpse into the world of reptiles.About Reptiles explains the basic characteristics that all reptiles share, while offering a look at the animals that fall into this diverse category. An afterword provides further detail on the animals portrayed to inspire young readers to learn more.Former teacher Cathryn Sill and noted wildlife illustrator John Sill, use clear, informative text and detailed illustrations to explain reptiles and everything that makes them unique.
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  • Mad About: Dance

    Judith Heneghan

    Paperback (Wayland, Sept. 13, 2016)
    If you're mad about dance, this book will help you make the most of your favourite hobby. Find out how to perfect your skills, whether you're dancing salsa, ballroom, tap or bhangra, and expand your abilities into taking part in dance shows and competitions.
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