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Animals in Flight
This is an excellent science picture book on flight of winged creatures with information about flying, wing structure, mobility, sizes, and shapes. The book layout allows easy reading with large print and facts isolated in different sections for clari
| Author: Steve Jenkins & Robin Page |
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science
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Antarctic Journal: Four Months at the Bottom of the World
Interesting collection of letters, journal entries, and sketches from the author during her stay in Antarctica from November 12 to March 12. Science facts are included but this is not a science book.
| Author: Dewey, Jennifer Owings |
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science
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Long, Long Journey: The Godwit's Amazing Migration, The
Chronicles the first four months of a young godwit's life and it's more than 7000 mile non-stop migration from Alaska to New Zealand. This little bird travels without any guide more than 900 miles a day, 24 hours a day for nearly 8 days non-stop.
| Author: Markle, Sandra |
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science
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My Favorite Animal Families
Vivid photographs with short, approachable passages featuring basic facts about a variety of wildlife. Primarily focuses on mammals and their reproductive cycles, diet, and social behavior.This book highlights 14 animals that live in family groups.
| Author: Wilson, David |
HSE Descriptors:
science | language arts - reading
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My Season with Penguins
The author, a writer, scientist, and artist, keeps a journal and pictorial record of two months she spent studying the adelie penguins in Antarctica. The illustrations are factual and charming. A map and glossary aid the reader.
| Author: Webb, Sophie |
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science
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Welcome to the Ice House
The author uses very poetic language to describe the natural life that exists during the long winter and brief summer of the Arctic.
| Author: Yolen, Jane |
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science
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