Books with title What Makes: A Fish a Fish

Finalist for the 2014 Lambda Award for LGBT Children's/Young Adult“What Makes a Baby is extraordinary! Cory is a Dr. Spock for the 21st century.”—Susie Bright“A Truly Inclusive Way to Answer the Question 'Where Do Babies Come From?': The new book What Makes a Baby offers an origin story for all children, no matter what their families look like." —The Atlantic"This is a solid, occasionally quirky book on an important topic."—School Library JournalGeared to readers from preschool to age eight, What Makes a Baby is a book for every kind of family and every kind of kid. It is a twenty-first century children’s picture book about conception, gestation, and birth, which reflects the reality of our modern time by being inclusive of all kinds of kids, adults, and families, regardless of how many people were involved, their orientation, gender and other identity, or family composition. Just as important, the story doesn’t gender people or body parts, so most parents and families will find that it leaves room for them to educate their child without having to erase their own experience. Written by sexuality educator Cory Silverberg, and illustrated by award-winning Canadian artist Fiona Smyth, What Makes a Baby is as fun to look at as it is useful to read.

Finalist for the 2014 Lambda Award for LGBT Children's/Young Adult“What Makes a Baby is extraordinary! Cory is a Dr. Spock for the 21st century.”—Susie Bright“A Truly Inclusive Way to Answer the Question 'Where Do Babies Come From?': The new book What Makes a Baby offers an origin story for all children, no matter what their families look like." —The Atlantic"This is a solid, occasionally quirky book on an important topic."—School Library JournalGeared to readers from preschool to age eight, What Makes a Baby is a book for every kind of family and every kind of kid. It is a twenty-first century children’s picture book about conception, gestation, and birth, which reflects the reality of our modern time by being inclusive of all kinds of kids, adults, and families, regardless of how many people were involved, their orientation, gender and other identity, or family composition. Just as important, the story doesn’t gender people or body parts, so most parents and families will find that it leaves room for them to educate their child without having to erase their own experience. Written by sexuality educator Cory Silverberg, and illustrated by award-winning Canadian artist Fiona Smyth, What Makes a Baby is as fun to look at as it is useful to read.

Finalist for the 2014 Lambda Award for LGBT Children's/Young Adult“What Makes a Baby is extraordinary! Cory is a Dr. Spock for the 21st century.”—Susie Bright“A Truly Inclusive Way to Answer the Question 'Where Do Babies Come From?': The new book What Makes a Baby offers an origin story for all children, no matter what their families look like." —The Atlantic"This is a solid, occasionally quirky book on an important topic."—School Library JournalGeared to readers from preschool to age eight, What Makes a Baby is a book for every kind of family and every kind of kid. It is a twenty-first century children’s picture book about conception, gestation, and birth, which reflects the reality of our modern time by being inclusive of all kinds of kids, adults, and families, regardless of how many people were involved, their orientation, gender and other identity, or family composition. Just as important, the story doesn’t gender people or body parts, so most parents and families will find that it leaves room for them to educate their child without having to erase their own experience. Written by sexuality educator Cory Silverberg, and illustrated by award-winning Canadian artist Fiona Smyth, What Makes a Baby is as fun to look at as it is useful to read.

Why does a magnet pick up a paper clip but not a leaf or a penny? How can the whole world be a magnet? Follow the step-by-step instructions about how to make your own magnet, and then find out for yourself what makes a magnet! This nonfiction picture book is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 4 to 6. It’s a fun way to learn to read and as a supplement for activity books for children.

Why are fish fish? Is a whale a fish? What about a shark? Are all creatures that live in water, fish?There are many animals that live in the sea but not all are fish. In this fourth book in the Animal Classes series, Bucky and Bingo learn what makes a fish a fish. Like the other books in the series, this book shows children how to identify a fish. The vivid photography, explanations, and rhyming jingles will teach your child all about them!

What Makes: A Fish a Fish Eight Book Series - Animal Groups 40 pages [20 spreads] 61 photos Grades K-4Children will learn that scientists sort animals into groups based on the many ways in which they are alike. This book is about one of those animal groups...fish. This book meets common core state standards in science.We strive to make our books unique and we design them from the ground up. Galloping Turtle Books are created by educators and illustrated with photos from professional photographers.Galloping Turtle's photographer, Dwight Kuhn, is sole photographer for 167 children's books on nature and biology subjects. His books have won many distinguished awards. Kuhn was one of ten photographers featured in the book: Wildlife Photography - The Art and Technique of Ten Masters.For the price of a single cup of coffee and a pastry you can help educate and provide lasting entertainment for a beginning reader.

Will a magnet pick up a paper clip or a feather? The answer is, just the paper clip. Magnets only pick up things that contain bits of iron. In this new addition to the Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science series, veteran author Franklyn Branley explains the properties and behavior of magnets. True Kelley's charming illustrations will entertain readers as they discover for themselves what makes a magnet. Hands-on activities include making a magnet and compass.

Who loves ducks, hummingbirds, and owls?!Curious kids who love birds!Kids love to ask questions!What makes a bird a bird? Is a bat a bird? Is a cat a bird? Is a butterfly a bird?Bucky and Bingo the dog are buddies who LOVE flying things. When they have questions about nature they go back to the magic mystery book to find answers.Exploration, adventure and flying creatures galore - every little curious kid’s dream!Kids love the close-up pictures of real birds, parents love being able to offer answers.Share a love of science with your little explorers - get it TODAY!This book introduces children to a variety of birds and offers a rhyme to define the criteria for their animal class. This book is a bedtime story that appeals to everyone in the world who loves birds and science.

Who loves bugs?!Curious kids who love nature!Kids love to ask questions!What makes a bug a BUG? Is a spider a bug? Is a turtle a bug? Is a worm a bug?Bucky and Bingo the dog are buddies who LOVE creepy crawling things. When they have questions about nature they go back to the magic mystery book to find answers.Exploration, adventure and digging in the dirt for worms - every little curious kid’s dream!Kids love the close-up pictures of real bugs, parents love being able to offer answers.Share a love of science with your little explorers - get it TODAY!NOW, WITH A READER'S FAVORITE 5-STAR REVIEW!

Finalist for the 2014 Lambda Award for LGBT Children's/Young Adult“What Makes a Baby is extraordinary! Cory is a Dr. Spock for the 21st century.”—Susie Bright“A Truly Inclusive Way to Answer the Question 'Where Do Babies Come From?': The new book What Makes a Baby offers an origin story for all children, no matter what their families look like." —The Atlantic"This is a solid, occasionally quirky book on an important topic."—School Library JournalGeared to readers from preschool to age eight, What Makes a Baby is a book for every kind of family and every kind of kid. It is a twenty-first century children’s picture book about conception, gestation, and birth, which reflects the reality of our modern time by being inclusive of all kinds of kids, adults, and families, regardless of how many people were involved, their orientation, gender and other identity, or family composition. Just as important, the story doesn’t gender people or body parts, so most parents and families will find that it leaves room for them to educate their child without having to erase their own experience. Written by sexuality educator Cory Silverberg, and illustrated by award-winning Canadian artist Fiona Smyth, What Makes a Baby is as fun to look at as it is useful to read.

Who loves fish?!Curious kids who love the ocean, lakes, and rivers!Kids love to ask questions!What makes a fish a FISH? Is a shark a fish? Is a whale a fish? Are all creatures that live in water, fish?Bucky and Bingo the dog are buddies who LOVE fishy things. When they have questions about nature they go back to the magic mystery book to find answers.Exploration, adventure and marine life galore - every little curious kid’s dream!Kids love the close-up pictures of real fish, parents love being able to offer answers.Share a love of science with your little explorers - get it TODAY!

A whimsical and unflinchingly honest generational story of family and identity where hats turn into leeches, ghosts blow kisses from lemon trees, and the things you find at the end of your fishing line might not be a fish at all.Half-Colombian Eddie Aguado has never really felt Colombian. Especially after Papa died. And since Mama keeps her memories of Papa locked up where Eddie can’t get to them, he only has Papa’s third-place fishing tournament medal to remember him by. He’ll have to figure out how to be more Colombian on his own. As if by magic, the perfect opportunity arises. Eddie—who’s never left Minnesota—is invited to spend the summer in Colombia with his older half-brother. But as his adventure unfolds, he feels more and more like a fish out of water. Figuring out how to be a true colombiano might be more difficult than he thought.