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  • What Makes a Baby

    Cory Silverberg, Fiona Smyth

    Hardcover (Triangle Square, May 7, 2013)
    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.
  • What Makes a Baby

    Cory Silverberg, Fiona Smyth

    Hardcover (Triangle Square, May 7, 2013)
    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.
  • What Makes a Baby

    Cory Silverberg, Fiona Smyth

    Hardcover (Triangle Square, May 7, 2013)
    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.
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  • What Makes a Baby

    Cory Silverberg, Fiona Smyth

    eBook (Triangle Square, May 7, 2013)
    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.
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  • What Makes a Magnet?

    Dr. Franklyn M. Branley, True Kelley

    Paperback (HarperCollins, Feb. 2, 2016)
    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.
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  • What Makes a Bug a Bug?

    Andi Cann

    language (MindView Press, Dec. 3, 2018)
    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!
  • What Makes a Bird a Bird?

    Andi Cann

    eBook (Mindview Press (Hibou), June 26, 2017)
    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.
  • What Makes a Magnet?

    Franklyn M. Branley, True Kelley

    Paperback (HarperCollins, July 19, 1996)
    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.
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  • What Makes a Bird a Bird?

    May Garelick

    Paperback (Mondo Pub, March 15, 1995)
    Describes the characteristics birds share with other animals--flight, wings, song, nest building, and egg laying--and the one that is unique to birds alone--feathers
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  • What Makes a Bug a Bug?

    Andi Cann

    Paperback (MindView Press, Dec. 8, 2018)
    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!
  • What Makes a Magnet?

    Dr. Franklyn M. Branley, True Kelley

    Hardcover (HarperCollins, Feb. 2, 2016)
    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.
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  • What Makes a Fish a Fish?

    Andi Cann

    language (MindView Press, Feb. 3, 2019)
    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!