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Books in World of Wonder series

  • The Really Big I Didn't Know That Book: Bugs, Sharks, Dinosaurs, Cars, & Trains

    Ltd. Aladdin Books, Johannah Gilman Paiva, Jo Moore Myke Taylor, Rob Shone

    Hardcover (Flowerpot Press, Oct. 24, 2014)
    Get ready to hear your kids say: ""Wow! I didn't know that!"" as they dive in this huge, fun, question-answering book! Covering all of the most fun topics, from bugs, to sharks, to dinosaurs, to cars, to trains, studentsand teachers and parentswill love learning countless things about the world around them that they never knew before!
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  • Mountains: Explore Earth's Majestic Mountain Habitats

    Charlotte Guillain, Chris Madden

    Hardcover (words & pictures, July 21, 2020)
    Take a hike through alpine landscapes and snowy mountain peaks and discover Earth's diverse and delicate ecosystems.From the mighty Himalayas to the majestic Rockies, this book will take you on an amazing journey. See the different flora and fauna, learn about the diverse range of species, and understand the importance of maintaining these beautiful, natural habitats. This lyrical picture book looks at plants, animals, and land formations in Earth's amazing mountain ecosystems, from the smallest creatures to the largest predators, gently covering the topic of global warming. The World of Wonder series shines a light on our planet's fragile ecosystems, from majestic mountains, to expansive forests, and deep oceans, gently covering important topics such as global warming and the impact of humans on the natural world. Also available: World of Wonder: Oceans 978-0-7112-5010-9
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  • See How They Work & Look Inside Farm Equipment

    Johannah Gilman Paiva, Ashley Rideout, Simon Tegg, Ross Watton

    Hardcover (Flowerpot Pr, Oct. 27, 2015)
    Come along with us and take a Look Inside Machines to learn what makes your favorite machines tick! From diggers, to farm equipment, to big rigs, to fire trucks, this series has awesome trucks waiting around every turn. From the oversized and unusual, to equipment you see everyday, this engaging and entertaining series will teach you a load about your favorite machines that you never knew before. Now dive into Farm Equipment to see all the incredible things machines can do, from plowing the earth to harvesting crops, and learn just how cool farm machines are!
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  • People & Places: A Special Collection

    Laurie Triefeldt

    Hardcover (Quill Driver Books, Nov. 1, 2007)
    Devoted to exploring educational themes and examining the realms of history, science, nature, and technology, this compilation is written in a reader-friendly style and accompanied by colorful illustrations. This collection gives the reader a wealth of information on everything from Angkor to Dracula, from the Florida Everglades to elephants.
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  • A World of Information

    Richard Platt, James Brown

    Hardcover (Candlewick Studio, Sept. 28, 2017)
    From Morse code to the bones in the human body, this visually stunning collection of facts and figures puts a world of information at your fingertips.How much do clouds weigh? Who invented the pencil? How many ways can you tie a knot? Discover the answers to these and many other questions in this elegant and absorbing miscellany of general knowledge. From music notation to Roman numerals and from the skeleton to the solar system, essential facts are brought to life by stylish infographics and fascinating commentary. Perfect for all ages, this book is sure to amuse and intrigue even the most curious minds.
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  • See How They Work & Look Inside Diggers: Big Rigs, Fire Trucks, Diggers, Farm Equipment

    Michael Flaherty, Simon Tegg, Ross Watton

    Hardcover (Flowerpot Press, Oct. 27, 2015)
    Presents some of the different types of vehicles that are designed for moving the earth, knocking down buildings, building roads and tunnels, mining, and other purposes, and describes their parts and how they are used.
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  • Dinosaurs!

    David Stewart, Nick Heweton

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, March 1, 2008)
    A guide to dinosaurs discusses their physical characteristics, behavior, diet, types, and life cycle; when they lived; what killed them off; and how scientists study them.
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  • See How They Work & Look Inside Fire Trucks

    Johannah Gilman Paiva, Ashley Rideout

    Hardcover (Flowerpot Pr, Oct. 27, 2015)
    Come along with us and take a Look Inside Machines to learn what makes your favorite machines tick! From diggers, to farm equipment, to big rigs, to fire trucks, this series has awesome trucks waiting around every turn. From the oversized and unusual, to equipment you see everyday, this engaging and entertaining series will teach you a load about your favorite machines that you never knew before. Now dive into Fire Trucks to see all the incredible things machines can do, from spraying hundreds of gallons of water to putting out forest fires, and learn just how cool fire trucks are!
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  • I Know About! The Young People's Atlas of the World

    Flowerpot Press, Johannah Gilman Paiva, Various

    Hardcover (Flowerpot Press, April 1, 2014)
    Discover the countries of our amazing planet in this atlas, geared perfectly towards children! This visual guide to countries of the world gives a great basic introduction to countries, maps, monuments, people, and cultures across the world, all brought to life with fantastic photography, country data, and fascinating facts! Parents and educators will love how engaged students are in these books, while kids will be too involved in the amazing facts and photographs to realize they are learning! With a cover designed to grab a childs attention, and an immediately engaging interior filled with varying text lengths and density, diverse illustrations, dynamic layouts, and the most current information laid out in a captivating format, young readers will come back to this book again and again, building their knowledge of geography with this engaging and entertaining book.
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  • See How They Work & Look Inside Big Rigs

    Johannah Gilman Paiva, Ashley Rideout

    Hardcover (Flowerpot Pr, Oct. 27, 2015)
    Come along with us and take a Look Inside Machines to learn what makes your favorite machines tick! From diggers, to farm equipment, to big rigs, to fire trucks, this series has awesome trucks waiting around every turn. From the oversized and unusual, to equipment you see everyday, this engaging and entertaining series will teach you a load about your favorite machines that you never knew before. Now dive into Big Rigs to see all the incredible things machines can do, from lifting heavy materials on construction sites to transporting heavy loads on long journeys, and learn just how cool big rigs are!
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  • My First Book of Space: Developed in conjunction with NASA

    Robert A. Bell, Rosanna Hansen

    Hardcover (Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, Nov. 14, 1985)
    A Journey Into Space An informative first book about our solar system with full-color photographs selected form NASA's archives.
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  • World of Wonder Rain Forest Animals

    Carolyn Franklin

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, March 1, 2008)
    Introduces some of the unusual animals that live in the rain forest, including the tapir, hoatzin, anaconda, three-toed sloth, poison arrow frog, and squirrel monkey.
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