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Cleverly blending reality with fantasy and the scientific method, the author leads readers on a humorous, though daunting, problem-solving quest to provide just what newborn hippogriffs need to survive. With her mom's help, Zoey sets up experiments to predict outcomes and compare results that, with persistence, lead to a breakthrough just in time. A delightful read.
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The gentle, poetic way in which Rylant describes the exciting birth of seven summer puppies, a fall fishing excursion between a father and son, and an unexpected winter blizzard provides a breath of fresh air for readers of any age. The pure, strong familial tie speaks more in actions than words, perhaps restoring hope to a disillusioned reader. AUTHOR
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A dog, a few treats, and the forces evident in stand -created machines make a science classroom abuzz with excitement. Can a few common materials really create a fun way to give a deserving doggy a treat?
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Developing readers can have fun while learning with these Green Light Readers, featuring short sentences, creative stories, and simple dialogue. Illustrations. AUTHOR
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The author invites readers to travel the journey of a dandelion seed through the use of personification. This provides an entertaining look at one tiny aspect of nature. The illustrations add to the story, often emphasizing unique perspectives. A simple but enjoyable read! AUTHOR
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This Green Light Reader tells the story of Daniel, who loves his new pet. Butwhat happens when it hatches a surprise? Illustration. AUTHOR
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Moka is a good dog, but when his little girl reads him a book about wolves, being a good dog suddenly seems awfully boring. Moka decides to run away to the wild, but what will happen when the real wolves show up? Full color. AUTHOR
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The reality of devastation comes alive as young Phillip describes his struggle to save the family’s horses and escape the imminent explosion of his family’s house. AUTHOR
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Farfallina the caterpillar and Marcel the gosling are an unlikely pair, but they are best friends. But when the two are separated, both transform in wondrous ways. Will these buddies ever find each other again? Full color. AUTHOR
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Join Minna, Pip, Mom, and Dad on a visit to Butterfly Place as they meet Bert the Butterfly Man. They hunt for monarch butterfly eggs and caterpillars, and see the amazing change from pupa to adult monarch butterfly. They learn all about monarchs, metamorphosis, and monarch migration. Nancy Elizabeth Wallace's sunny cut-paper artwork and lively text entertain as they teach about one of nature's mo ... AUTHOR
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After planting the seeds and watching them grow, huge pumpkins appear in a patch. Now we can make pumpkin pie and jack-o'-lanterns! Planting a garden is so much fun, and this rhyming reader shows us how. AUTHOR
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When Uncle Jake arrives with a trunk full of boards, Henry can hardly wait to start climbing. But when it's all finished, there's a major problem: Mudge can't climb. How can Mudge share the fun? Full color. AUTHOR
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November—â€winter’s gateâ€â€”calls for frugal preparations. Snow blankets the earth as a covered bed for “flowers and small creatures,†birds gather berries in anticipation of hard times, and stoves burst with seasonal smells, calling for family reunion. Soft watercolor illustrations subtly convey the special time of year that stands between a fading fall a ... AUTHOR
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Newbery Medalist Rylant and noted artist Kastner celebrate autumn activities and traditions brought by November's cooling temperatures with lyrical language and rich, cozy paintings. Full color. AUTHOR
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It's a young bear's first autumn, and the falling leaves surprise him. Eventually, he gets sleepy and burrows into the fallen leaves for a long nap. When he wakes up, there are suddenly brand-new leaves all around. Full color. AUTHOR
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Join Mama and Buddy Bear's stroll through the seasons as they examine the development of leaves on their favorite trees. In early spring, Buddy wonders when the leaves will emerge from their buds and blossom into the wonderful shapes he and Mama like to collect in the summer months. Mama, a treasure trove of tree facts, shares Buddy's love of leaves and encourages him to use his eyes and hands to ... AUTHOR
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Sam is joined in the Catskill Mountains by his younger sister, Alice, who is quietly living in a tree house of her own. Their peaceful life is shattered when a conservation officer confiscates Sam's falcon, Frightful, and Alice suddenly vanishes. AUTHOR
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Curiosity overcomes fear, which leads to discovery in this delightful story featuring a lovable main character. AUTHOR
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Whimsical illustrations encourage readers to use a creative imagination. While seeds draw ugly pigeons to the park, the Birdman assures Rose they can do more than that. This refreshing, almost unpredictable lesson shows readers there is always more than one way to view something. AUTHOR
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This wordless story comes alive through the wonder and kindness of a little girl. As a bright light would shine in a dark room, the young heroine wears red, the only spot of color at the story's black and white outset. Trailing her distracted Dad along city sidewalks, she collects simple beauty -- weeds and wildflowers in crevices amidst a cement jungle -- and then gives it away little by little. ...