David Burnie
1) Tree
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Series
Language
English
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Description
Photographs and text explore the anatomy and life cycle of trees, examining the different kinds of bark, seeds, and leaves, the commercial processing of trees to make lumber, and the creatures that live in trees.
2) Bird
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Series
Language
English
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Description
A photo essay on the world of birds examining such topics as body construction, feathers and flight, the adaptation of beaks and feet, feeding habits, courtship, nests and eggs, and bird watching.
"Eyewitness Bird gives a detailed overview for kids aged 9+ of a fascinating animal species and will encourage them to spot the incredible birds on the wing around you. Using full-color photographs of different species, feathers, beaks, bird anatomy and...
3) Plant
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
A photo essay introduces the world of plants, including the germination of seeds, plant defenses, and uses of plants.
4) Flowers
Author
Language
English
Description
Describes the physical characteristics and life cycles of flowers and examines kinds of garden flowers, woodland flowers, desert flowers, and others.
5) Light
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Series
Publisher
Dorling Kindersley
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 7.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
A guide to the origins, principles, and historical study of light.
6) Bug hunter
Author
Language
English
Description
Describes what is involved in studying bugs and presents projects and activities for collecting and observing them.
7) Seashore
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Presents the animal inhabitants of the seashore, including fish, crustaceans, snails, and shorebirds.
8) Life
Author
Publisher
Dorling Kindersley
Pub. Date
1994
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 8.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
9) Bird watcher
Author
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
2005
Language
English
Description
A photo essay on the world of birds examining such topics as body construction, feathers and flight, the adaptation of beaks and feet, feeding habits, courtship, nests and eggs, and bird watching.
13) How animals work
Author
Publisher
DK Pub
Pub. Date
2010
Language
English
Description
Describes the anatomy of many animal species and explains how their bodies work to help them survive. Covers such animals as birds, butterflies, elephants, crocodiles, and wolves, and includes color photos, illustrations, and diagrams.
Author
Series
Publisher
Altea
Pub. Date
1992
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 4
Language
Español
Description
A photo essay on the world of birds examining such topics as body construction, feathers and flight, the adaptation of beaks and feet, feeding habits, courtship, nests and eggs, and bird watching.
17) Sharks
Author
Publisher
Scholastic
Pub. Date
2013
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Packed with up-close images and timely information about sharks, the great predators.
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2013.
Language
English
Description
"Our world is filled with extraordinary diversity, from amoebas to zebras, from tiny toadstools to giant oaks. The wonders of the natural world are on display in The Animal Book. This guide to life on our planet is packed full of information about creatures big and small. This tome is structured according to scientific classification, with straightforward explanations of more than 1,500 specimens, each stunningly photographed. A "tree of life" greets...