Gail Gibbons
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
"The life cycle of the monarch butterfly begins when it is a tiny egg clinging to a leaf. In time, it goes through a transformation called metamorphosis to become a butterfly, and in the fall, it can migrate almost 100 miles each day. In this book, follow the story of one monarch butterfly and elarn about what it eats, how it grows, and more."--Dust jacket flap.
2) Apples
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Pub. Date
[2020]
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm
Language
English
Description
Explains how apples were brought to America, how they grow, their traditional uses and cultural significance, and some of the varieties grown.
3) Frogs
Author
Publisher
Holiday House Inc
Pub. Date
2021.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 21 x 26 cm
Language
English
Description
An introduction to frogs, discussing their tadpole beginnings, noises they make, their hibernation, body parts, and how they differ from toads.
4) Farming
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Pub. Date
2019
Physical Desc
24 unnumbered pages : color illustrations ; 16 cm
Language
English
Description
An introduction, in simple text and illustrations, to farming and the work done on a farm throughout the seasons.
5) Flowers
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Pub. Date
[2018]
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 26 x 27 cm
Language
English
Description
Introduces flowers, describing the different types, life cycle, pollination, blooming seasons, and requirements for planting and caring for a flower garden.
7) Corn
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Pub. Date
2008
Physical Desc
32 p. : col. ill. ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
Popcorn, corn on the cob, corn dogs, cornflakes-corn is used in many favorite foods. This book offers up the history of corn as well as the details concerning planting, cultivation, harvesting, and its many uses. A cornucopia of information about a popular farm product.
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Pub. Date
2023
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 27 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Updated to include the latest building techniques, this exciting book takes readers to new heights as they learn how skyscrapers are built step by step, from architectural drawings to the foundation to ironworkers building 30 stories up"--
10) Pumpkins
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Pub. Date
2019.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 15 cm
Language
English
Description
Describes how pumpkins come in different shapes and sizes, how they grow, and their traditional uses and cultural significance.
11) Penguins!
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Pub. Date
c1998
Physical Desc
1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill. ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
Describes the habitat, physical characteristics, and behavior of different kinds of penguins.
12) Wolves
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Pub. Date
[2022]
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations, color map ; 27 cm
Language
English
Description
"From the beloved science writer Gail Gibbons, rethink what you know about big bad wolves in this kid-friendly, illustrated guide with the latest facts from experts. While most people think of hungry fangs when they think of wolves, modern research has proven wolves are not the dangerous threat many thought them to be. This new edition, vetted by an expert, presents the latest scientific information on wolves in language accessible for young readers...
13) The moon book
Author
Language
English
Description
Identifies the moon as our only natural satellite, describes its movement and phases, and discusses how we have observed and explored it over the years.
14) The quilting bee
Author
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
2003
Physical Desc
1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill. ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
An introduction to the process of quilt making, including a history of the craft, sample quilt patterns, and directions for creating a children's book authors and illustrators quilt.
15) Migration
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Pub. Date
[2020]
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 26 cm
Language
English
Description
The award-winning creator of From Seed to Plant comprehensively explains why animals migrate, combining clear text, maps, infographics and the author's high-detail signature artwork to profile more than 30 species that participate in migratory behavior.
16) It's raining!
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Pub. Date
2014
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 26 cm
Language
English
Description
"A thorough explanation of the formation and effects of rain."--
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Pub. Date
c1994
Physical Desc
1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill. ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
In addition to the story of Patrick's life, here is information about how St. Patrick's Day is celebrated. There are decorations from shamrocks to shillelaghs. People give cards, share meals, and wear green to honor Ireland, the Emerald Isle--and there are parades! Included are six legends about Patrick.
18) Thanksgiving is
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Pub. Date
c2004
Physical Desc
1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill.
Language
English
Description
Thanksgiving is turkey, cranberry sauce, and pumpkin pie. It is a holiday for remembering the Pilgrims and the Indians. Most of all, it is a time to share with family and friends, and a time to give thanks for many blessings.
19) Polar bears
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Pub. Date
2001
Physical Desc
1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill. ; 27 cm.
Language
English
Description
Feel the power and the beauty of this mighty animal as award-winning narrator Dion Graham narrates this instructive and absorbing examination of this amazing animal.
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Pub. Date
c2006
Physical Desc
[32] p. : col. ill. ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
The history of the holiday and all its fun festivities are presented in this easy-to-read tale filled with Valentine cards, candy hearts, flowers, and full-color illustrations. Valentine's Day is candy hearts, flowers, and chocolate truffles. It is Valentine cards galore. Most of all, it is a time to share with family and friends, and a time to give thanks for our loved ones. Gail Gibbons presents the history of this special holiday and shares what...