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library. Etat : Acceptable. This is an ex library book, stickers and markings accordingly Hardcover Book, Obvious wear and tear, may have some damage to the cover, binding or pages, but integrity still intact. No missing pages or anything that would compromise the reading of the book. Tanning or light water stains possible. Ask questions and request photos. Items are uploaded with their own individual photo, but when Multiple Items are for sale only one representative photo may be shown. Actual Photos are availible upon request.…

Paperback. Etat : Fair. Illustrated. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way.

Paperback. Etat : Good. This book is intended for ages 6-12. The largest land-dwelling mammals on Earth, elephants are in danger of becoming extinct This book details: both the African and Asian habitats of these animals; the stages of the elephant life cycle; the social structure of elephant herds; how habitat loss, war, and poaching have contributed to the endangerment of elephants; and what people are doing to help save them from extinction. …

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Paperback. Etat : Good. Looks at various kinds of dwellings, including arctic homes, homes on stilts, homes on boats, and desert homes.

Hardback. Etat : Good. To lay eggs, a sea turtle swims thousands of miles to the beach where she was born. Intended for ages 6-12, this book helps children learn about: the different species of sea turtles, their bodies, life cycles, migration, behaviour, and diets; why they are endangered; and how people help them.…

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Hardback. Etat : Very Good. Bobbie Kalman, author of the acclaimed Historic Communities and Early Settler Life series, explores the action and adventure that made the West famous. In the latter part of the 19th century, more than half a million pioneers headed west to carve out a future on an unknown frontier. Some were drawn by the offer of cheap land and the promise of religious freedom while others had high hopes of finding gold. Thrilling, authentic photos and full-color illustrations recreate what life was really like for these cowboys, adventurers, and immigrants in this rough-and-ready era in our history.Immigration of the poor, starving, and persecuted to the unsettled North American West spelled opportunity for them but disaster for the Native peoples. Who Settled the West? takes a balanced look at the history and people describing: -- how the colonies changed hands between countries-- the dangerous journey by ocean and wagon train-- why different people left their homelands-- where certain ethnic groups settled in North America-- how they staked their claim and built their homes-- how Africans were captured in their home countries and forced to work on American plantations.…

Paperback. Etat : Good. Twelve-year-old Kalman Gabriel wrote to hundreds of famous -- and infamous -- people to find out what kind of advice for life they would impart upon him. The response was overwhelming. Over two hundred people, from Mother Teresa to Mr. Rogers: from Ray Bradbury and Scott Turow to Naomi Judd and Drew Barrymore, responded to Kalman's letters. Leona Helmsley told Kalman, Presevere, while Elie Weisel advised, Study. Read. Share. Kalman's files are compulsively readable and infinitely quotable.…

Paperback. Etat : Good. Features the photographs of different animals taking a bath. This book helps children read along as they see a bear, a bird, a cat, an elephant, a monkey, and other animals splashing and squirting water. It asks young children to relate it to their own experience - Do you like having a bath.…

Paperback. Etat : Good. This book is suitable for ages 6 to 9 years. Children love to read about different kinds of animal families. In this fascinating book, simple text explains how animals behave toward their young in different and sometimes surprising ways, from fish and reptile mothers who leave their young to fend for themselves to male wolves and penguins who help raise their babies. Engaging photographs also show how mammal mothers teach their young survival skills and how some animals live together in groups.…

Paperback. Etat : Good. In this revised edition, new photos highlight Mexico's deserts, plains, rainforests and mountains.

Paperback. Etat : Good. This book is for ages 6-10. Children will be delighted to learn how the bodies of different animals, including frogs, butterflies, and beetles, change as these animals go through their life cycles. This book explains metamorphosis in a step-by-step format that is accompanied by beautiful pictures. Both complete and incomplete metamorphosis are defined and explained. Full-colour images and illustrations help to show: a butterfly pupa forming a chrysalis around its body; the gradual process of a tadpole growing limbs and losing its tail as it becomes a frog; the underwater life of a dragonfly nymph; and grasshopper eggs buried safely under warm soil.…

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Paperback. Etat : Very Good. Suitable for people of ages 7 to 14 years, this title discusses the growth of the Chinese film industry, Chinese cuisine. It deals with such topics as: immigration (the Chinese who live abroad); how the growth of the economy has created a wealthy class within the communist state; and, capitalism without democracy.…

Paperback. Etat : Very Good. This delightful book teaches readers about the world of baby animals by identifying animals that share the same names. Adorable photos feature pups (baby dogs and foxes), cubs (baby wolves and bears), and kids (baby goats and human children). An activity featuring photographs of animals asks children how many baby animal names they know. Teacher's guide available.…

Hardback. Etat : Very Good. Plants and animals in the Sonoran Desert food chains have had to adapt to the hot, dry climate of this habitat. Conserving water is a large part of these food-chain adaptations. This book helps children, aged 5-9 years, learn about the Saguaro cacti and the many herbivores and carnivores that are part of the food chains of this desert.…

Hardback. Etat : Very Good.

Hardback. Etat : Very Good. No other animal has captured people's imaginations or changed their lives as have horses. Their grace, strength, and beauty have made horses sought after as well as useful. What would kings and queens, knights and conquistadors, cowboys and stagecoach drivers, or farmers have done without them? In this informative book, Gail Gibbons relates some of the long history horses and humans have shared. She looks at horse biology and behaviour, and includes colourful, clear, and accessible diagrams that will interest all who want to know more about these popular animals.…

Hardback. Etat : Very Good. Bobbie Kalman's acclaimed Historic Communities Series provides a close-up view of how people lived more than two hundred years ago. Colorful photos, many taken by Bobbie Kalman herself at restored historic villages across the country, help support the fascinating information. Children will have fun learning about: -- early homes and the settler community-- what people wore and the crafts they made-- how settlers made their living-- how they spent their leisure time-- the values, customs, and traditions of the early settlersForts played a vital role in the settlement of the New World and were a means of refuge for soldiers and settlers. The difficult life of the soldier is detailed from the harsh living conditions to the primitive medical care they received. Children will enjoy reading about: -- the different types of fort, including fur and military forts-- the day-to-day lives and businesses of the community of men, women, and children who lived there-- the war of the forts between Fort Niagara and Fort George.…

Paperback. Etat : Very Good. This fun title explores different kinds of animal homes and how they are built. From a beaver's dam to a termite's mound, readers will love learning all about animal architects.

Paperback. Etat : Very Good. Young readers are introduced to the many changes children experience in their early years. The simple text takes readers on a journey from the day a child is born through the first six years of life. An interactive activity asks them how old they were when they reached their own growth milestones of first teeth, first steps, and first day of school. Teacher's guide available.…

Hardback. Etat : Very Good. Bobbie Kalman's acclaimed Historic Communities Series provides a close-up view of how people lived more than two hundred years ago. Colorful photos, many taken by Bobbie Kalman herself at restored historic villages across the country, help support the fascinating information. Children will have fun learning about: -- early homes and the settler community-- what people wore and the crafts they made-- how settlers made their living-- how they spent their leisure time-- the values, customs, and traditions of the early settlersJohn and his sister Emily live with their family in an early settler community. After rising at sun-up to do their chores on the farm and in the household, John and Emily's day begins with a long walk to the one-room school.A Child's Day also describes: -- reading and ciphering-- making their manners-- settler children's books, toys, and games-- the different expectations boys and girls had for their future.…

Hardback. Etat : Good. Read all about carnivores and how these animals that eat other animals fit into the food chain.

Paperback. Etat : Fair. No other animal has captured people's imaginations or changed their lives as have horses. Their grace, strength, and beauty have made horses sought after as well as useful. What would kings and queens, knights and conquistadors, cowboys and stagecoach drivers, or farmers have done without them? In this informative book, Gail Gibbons relates some of the long history horses and humans have shared. She looks at horse biology and behaviour, and includes colourful, clear, and accessible diagrams that will interest all who want to know more about these popular animals.…

Paperback. Etat : Fair. This book is suitable for ages 6 to 9 years. Backyard animals are the most familiar to children. This engaging book will get your students to answer these questions: Which animals do you come into contact with most? Which of these animals have wings? Which ones burrow into the ground? And which ones live in the trees? Here you can also meet some common backyard residents such as birds, butterflies, racoons, squirrels, bees, skunks, and frogs, and occasional visitors such as bats, deer, and coyotes.…

Paperback. Etat : Good. Blocks, footballs, soccer balls, dollhouses - these toys all have shapes. Children will discover that two-dimensional shapes are all around them - even inside their toy boxes Young readers will learn about nine different shapes, and an activity asks them to find shapes in a page full of toy traffic signs. Teacher's guide available.…

Paperback. Etat : Very Good.