April Pulley Sayre
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In this latest book by acclaimed science writer April Pulley Sayre, young readers follow along as a mother humpback whale and her calf make their annual trek from the warm waters of the Caribbean to their summer feeding grounds off the coast of New England and back again. Within this extraordinary story of migration, Sayre provides information about how humpback whales breathe, sing, and how they got their name-a secondary layer of text expands upon...
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How can a leaf become a fish? Join two young children and their dads to find out, as they observe life in and around a stream. Energetic collage art and simple, lyrical text depict the ways plants and animals are connected in the food web. Back matter provides information about the trout life cycle as well as conservation efforts that kids can do themselves. It's a natural choice for Earth Day.
4) Full of fall
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[2017]
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First edition.
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English
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Simple text and photographs explore the science behind the transformation that trees undergo in the fall.
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English
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Lyrical text just right for young nature lovers describes the life of a typical North American bumblebee queen. Follow the queen as she finds a nest, gathers nectar, lays eggs, and tends her colony through spring, summer, and fall. Scientifically accurate illustrations include captivating details of hive life.
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[2018]
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First edition.
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English
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A love letter to the Earth shares striking photographic images from around the world that introduce such concepts as nature and science. Water, air, light. Patterns, curves, shapes, colors. Things that crawl, fly, float, run, bloom, ripen. Think of everything Earth gives us. What are you most thankful for? Includes notes from the author about related activities and resources.
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[2015]
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First edition.
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English
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"In her latest gorgeously photo-illustrated nonfiction picture book, celebrated author April Pulley Sayre sheds new light on the wonders of rain, from the beauty of a raindrop balanced on a leaf to the amazing, never-ending water cycle that keeps our planet in perfect ecological balance."--
10) If you're hoppy
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[2011]
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First edition.
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English
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In rhyming text reminiscent of the traditional song, "If you're happy and you know it, " presents various animals that are hoppy, sloppy, growly, flappy, or slimy, scaly and mean.
12) Greetings, Asia!
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English
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Introduces the continent of Asia, looking at its geography, plant and animal life, weather, and settlement by humans.
14) Vulture view
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2007.
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First edition.
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English
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"Turkey vultures soar on the balmy air, looking for their next stinky feast. These birds don't hunt--they like their food to be already dead. Vultures are part of nature's cleanup crew"--Inside front dust jacket.
16) Best in snow
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[2016]
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First edition.
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English
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"A photographic non-fiction picture book about the wonder of snowfall and the winter water cycle"--Provided by publisher.
18) Bloom boom!
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[2019]
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First edition.
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English
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An exploration of flowers found in the desert, woodlands, gardens, and meadows introduces the parts of flower, different habitats, and specific species.
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