Gail Gibbons
25) Easter
Author
Pub. Date
[1989]
Physical Desc
31 unnumbered pages : color illustrations ; 22 cm
Language
English
Description
Examines the background, significance, symbols, and traditions of Easter.
27) Marshes & swamps
Author
Language
English
Description
A picture book that defines marshes and swamps, discusses how conditions in them may change, and examines the life found in and around them.
30) Halloween
Author
Pub. Date
[1984]
Physical Desc
32 unnumbered pages : chiefly color illustrations ; 22 cm
Language
English
Description
Presents the many traditions associated with the Halloween holiday, including making jack-o'-lanterns, wearing costumes, trick-or-treating, and telling scary stories.
31) Country fair
Author
Pub. Date
[1994]
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Language
English
32) Christmas time
Author
Pub. Date
[1982]
Physical Desc
30 unnumbered pages : color illustrations ; 22 cm
Language
English
Description
A brief look at why and how we celebrate Christmas.
33) Thanksgiving Day
Author
Pub. Date
[1983]
Physical Desc
pages ; cm.
Language
English
Description
Presents information about the first Thanksgiving and the way that holiday is celebrated today.
35) Santa who?
Author
Pub. Date
[1999]
Physical Desc
unpaged : color illustrations
Language
English
Description
Describes the origins and evolution of Santa Claus, from the Turkish Saint Nicholas to the jolly, red-suited Santa of today. Also discusses similar legendary figures in other cultures.
37) Happy birthday!
Author
Pub. Date
[1986]
Physical Desc
32 unnumbered pages : color illustrations ; 22 cm
Language
English
Description
Examines the historical beliefs, traditions, and celebrations associated with birthdays.
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English
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Description
How does a seed begin? What happens during pollination? This simple introduction unravels the mystery of plant reproduction for the very young and includes instructions for growing a bean plant. Gail Gibbons' signature bold and bright illustrations and clear text provide another excellent resource for primary-grade students.
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English
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Description
Elephants are the largest living land animals and this informative introduction to them details the habitats, physical characteristics, diet, offspring development, and behavior of these dwellers of Africa's savannas and forests. Also includes the dangers that elephants face from natural predators and also from poachers and encroaching human settlements.
40) Dinosaurs!
Author
Language
English
Description
Step back in time...to the Age of the Dinosaurs! Dinosaurs ruled Earth for milions of years. Some were small and could run very, very fast. Others were big and covered with spikes and plates for protection. Some were huge and terrified other dinosaurs with their long, sharp teeth. In this newly revised edition, Dinosaurs! reflects further paleontological discoveries made since its publication in 2008, while still offering young dino-enthusiasts a...