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This introduction to some of the universe's largest structures is sure to put stars in the eyes of young readers. In simple text, Gibbons depicts ancient astronomers at work, describes several kinds of telescopes, and profiles five distinctive galactic forms, from irregular to lenticular. Full color.

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(Paperback)

Greedy Apostrophe runs all over town inserting himself in places where he does not belong and causing great confusion.

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(Paperback)

Bright photographs of puppets, marbles, chicks, dogs, and other fun objects, a rhyming text, and a fun game help children learn to add. A companion to Help Me Learn Numbers 0-2-.

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(Paperback)

Imagine a force that can toss boats around like toys, wash away bridges, and create waves as high as 18 feet. Young readers can learn how hurricanes are formed, how they are named and classified, and what to do if a dangerous storm is coming their way. Full color.

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When a child has a "bad speech day" at school, his father gives him a new perspective on his stuttering.

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Perseverance (and a little help from a friend) pays off for an aspiring young gymnast in this story about kindness, sportsmanship, and how important it is to try, try again.

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Cool and smooth and sweet, ice cream has long been a favorite treat. It cools you off when it's hot and is too delicious to resist even in cold weather. Gibbons dishes the latest scoop on ice cream production, following the process from farm to freezer. Full color.

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(Paperback)

Someone has done a lot of work building a house, but is this the house that Jack built One tired puppy dog disagrees, in this engaging story that shows how a house is built--and how an individual gets what he works for.

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On a windy spring day Bear and Mole decide to fly a kite. But when a storm rumbles in, the kite string breaks! The two friends tear after their kite and find it in a tree, protecting a nest of baby birds from the rain.

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In her clear and kid-friendly style, nonfiction master Gail Gibbons introduces young scientists to these beautiful beetles. There are believed to be about 5,000 different kinds of ladybugs that live on six of the seven continents. Here are descriptions of their characteristics, their stages of development, and how they live.

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Today's young readers will truly be enchanted by this easy-to-read version of the Brothers Grimm classic illustrated with a fresh, vibrant new look set in an American frontier. Full-color illustrations.

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Iguana is planning a fiesta. Tortuga the tortoise, Conejo the hare, and Gulebra the snake all want to come, but they don't want to help. The lazy trio lose out in this clever update of the story of the Little Red Hen told with a Mexican twist. Includes a glossary of Spanish words. Full color.

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Miss Prime and her animal students explore addition by finding many examples in the world around them.

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After a human family finishes Thanksgiving dinner, Mouse is overjoyed to discover the leftovers, starting with a teensy-tiny pea. Mouse gathers more scavenged treats, from cranberries to a whole pie slice, until he builds a huge stack. Full color.

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Readers are invited to the premiere of a 3-D movie. The star-studded cast of monsters will help them calculate the perimeter of the set, the area of the movie screen, and the volume of their popcorn box. Learning about dimensions has never been so entertaining.

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(Paperback)

Happiness is a day in the park for this pack of running, joyful canines. But when some bones magically arrange themselves as a T-Rex, the dogs find themselves running away from the giant skeleton!

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People come in lots of shades, even in the same family. This exploration of one of the most noticeable physical traits in humans uses vibrant photographs of children and short text to inspire young readers to look beyond the obvious. Full color.

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Spring is in the air. Mole can smell it. But Bear is still taking his long winter nap. How will Mole wake up Bear so they can celebrate together

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Beautifully illustrated and thoroughly researched, this compelling book reveals the almost unknown story of how French Muslims' courage, faith, and devotion to justice saved the lives of so many Jews during World War II. Full color.