Isabel Thomas
1) Fox
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"Who needs to fly to Africa or visit a safari park, when there is so much wildlife on our doorsteps? This book examines foxes and discusses where city foxes live, what they eat, what dangers they face, and why they like living so close to people. Special "spotter's clues" symbols highlighting key fox behaviors and features are used throughout the book to enable readers to go on their own "city safari" once they have finished reading the book."--
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"Have you ever struggled to concentrate because there are SO many questions buzzing around your brain? Here are answers to seventy-one of the most bamboozling questions and curious queries that you can think of. This book will define, debunk, and demystify the trickiest of questions and open your eyes to amazing facts you have never even thought of!"--
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Explains what an insect is, describes the beneficial role insects play in planetary ecosystems, defines different categories of insects, and provides illustrated examples of what they look like, alongside facts and information about their behaviors, characteristics, life cycles, and habitats. Concludes with a glossary.
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Creative nonfiction picture book explains evolution and natural selection. A newly-emerged peppered moth blends in with other speckled-winged moths on lichen-covered branches, but over time the moths with black wings increase as trees are blackened by soot from man-made machines.
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"A comprehensive introduction explaining what elements are and the design and purpose of the periodic table. Each of the 118 elements is visually presented with its respective letter symbol and atomic number, as well as a map of where it's located in the periodic table. Additional details showing where each element is found in the universe (from food on our plates to the center of a star), its unique properties, atomic diagram, secret chemistry,...
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"This artful and accessible guide to Earth's Tree of Life--the reference tool used by scientists to organize the incredible variety of living things on our planet--helps young readers understand how every living creature, from the tiniest germ to the biggest blue whale, is part of one big family tree"--from publisher's description.
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"Are you crazy about cats?! Then this book is for you! This fantastic book is packed full of tips on how to care for your furry friend and covers everything you could possibly want to do with your cat. For example, you can find out how to photograph him or her at their best angle! Or throw them a party! Make the delicious kitty treat "recipes" inside and follow the step-by-step guides to make some amazing projects, including a rug, cat clock and puzzle...
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"In this book, Gordon the Guinea Pig reveals how readers should go about choosing pet guinea pigs, what supplies they will need, how to make a new pet guinea pig feel at home, and how to properly care for pet guinea pigs, including feeding, exercising, and keeping a guinea pig cage clean. Text is accompanied by clear, labeled photographs to further reinforce key concepts, and the use of an animal narrator also allows the book to be used to teach perspective"--...
18) Squirrel
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"Who needs to fly to Africa or visit a safari park, when there is so much wildlife on our doorsteps? This book examines squirrels and discusses where city squirrels live, what they eat, what dangers they face, and why they like living so close to people. Special "spotter's clues" symbols highlighting key squirrel behaviors and features are used throughout the book to enable readers to go on their own "city safari" once they have finished reading the...
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"In this book, Henrietta the Chicken reveals how readers should go about choosing chickens, what supplies they will need, how to make a new chicken feel at home, and how to properly care for chickens, including feeding, exercising, and keeping a chicken coop clean. Text is accompanied by clear, labeled photographs to further reinforce key concepts, and the use of an animal narrator also allows the book to be used to teach perspective--