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Wonderful Worms
Illustrated by Loretta Krupinski
Lerner Publishing, 1994
ISBN 978-1-56294-062-1 (hardback);
ISBN 978-1-56294-730-9 (paperback)

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and life cycle of the common earthworm.  For the curious young reader, back pages include a question and answer section that covers more information about earthworms and other worms

NSTA Outstanding Science Trade Book
Selected by Houghton Mifflin and Harcourt Brace for primary
reading packages



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Beautiful Bats
Illustrated by Sharon Lynn Holm
Lerner Press, 1997
ISBN 978-0-7613-0254-4 (hardback);
ISBN 978-0-7613-0340-4 (paperback)

Simple text and illustrations describe the habits and characteristics of little brown bats.  For the curious young reader, back pages include a question and answer section that covers more information about little brown bats and other bats as well.




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Spectacular Spiders
Illustrated by Gay Holland
Lerner Publishing, 1998
ISBN 978-0-7613-0353-4 (hardback)
ISBN 978-0-7613-0386-2 (paperback)

Describes, in simple text and illustrations, the physical characteristics, habits, and natural environment of the black and yellow garden spider. Also includes information on some other types of spiders.

NSTA Outstanding Science Trade Book
Translated into Korean



Fabulous Frogs

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Fabulous Frogs
Illustrated by Loretta Krupinski
Lerner Publishing, 2000
ISBN 978-0-7613-0424-1 (hardback);
ISBN 978-0-7613-0448-7 (paperback)

Simple text and illustrations present the physical characteristics, habits, and life cycle of the frog. Includes a separate question-and-answer section with more information about different kinds of frogs, their way of life, and endangered status.



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Magnificent Monarchs
Illustrated by Gay Holland
Lerner Publishing, 2000
ISBN 978-0-7613-1700-5 (hardback);
ISBN 978-0-7613-1636-7 (paperback)

This title contains colorful, realistic illustrations that keep step with the simple, sometimes rhyming text. Three pages of more detailed data about monarchs and their complex lives, the addresses of butterfly societies, and a list of Web sites to explore are included.

"We love the book and feel it should be on every parent's or
 grandparent's list for children. It is a great teaching tool."
                         -- Mary Ellen Ryall, Executive Director of Happy Tonics




Brilliant Bees

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Brilliant Bees
Illustrated by Gay Holland
Lerner Publishing, 2003
ISBN 978-0-7613-2670-0 (hardback);
ISBN 978-0-7613-1943-6 (paperback)

Simple text and illustrations describe the physical characteristics, habits, and life cycle of the honey bee.

Gay Holland's scientifically accurate close-up illustrations of honeybees in all stages of development and daily activities greatly add to the learning
experience of young readers.  For the curious young reader, back pages include a question and answer section about honeybees.


NSTA Outstanding Science Trade Book
Translated into Korean
    Praise from bee expert:
"It is so important to have a book like yours. It is incredibly informative in a gentle way. There are quite a few children's books about bees that I would never have on my shelves and certainly not offer to our public. We are thrilled to include  Brilliant Bees."
-- Grai St. Clair Rice
    Co-Founder HoneybeeLives


Dazzling Dragonflies

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Dazzling Dragonflies: A Life Cycle Story
Illustrated by Mia Posada
Lerner Publications
ISBN 978-0-8225-6753-0

Follow the life cycle of a dragonfly. Watch a clutch of eggs hatch into tiny dragonfly nymphs.  Follow one as she grows and sheds her skin again, escapes from a big fish, ;eats little fish, sheds and grows some more.  Then soar with her through the sunlight as she tries out her beautiful new wings.

Mia Posada’s stunning mixed media illustrations add to the dramatic affect.

The last pages include answers to questions such as: How long have dragonflies lived on Earth? How fast can dragonflies fly?  Where are dragonflies found?
                                           
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Praise from dragonfly expert:
"Dazzling Dragonflies nails the basic life-history of dragonflies. This delightful book uses kid-friendly language without compromising the facts. Illustrator Mia Posada's images are gorgeous and rich while still paying attention to the details of these complex insects. Teachers, naturalists and parents will find this book very useful for introducing young children to the life-cycle of insects with incomplete metamorphosis (plus it's a fun read!). Tops my list for kids' insect books."
-- Kurt Mead, award winning author of
  
 Dragonflies of the North Woods




Hello, Squirrels!

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Hello, Squirrels!
Illustrated by Gay W. Holland
Lerner Publishing, 2006
ISBN 978-0-7613-2887-2

Follow the life of gray squirrels from newborns in the spring nestled "high in a
round leafy nest, so tiny and new, all pink and helpless,"through all the
seasons--"chit chit chattering in the leafy summer trees," burying nuts in the fall, and soaring and leaping adding "life andgrace to the winter trees and air."

While introducing young children to the life cycle of gray squirrels, the simple lyrical text also offers interesting tidbits such as the many ways squirrels use their tails--including for steering and balancing as they leap and climb and "oops! like a parachute--puffed out just in time."

Gay Holland's lively and appealing illustrations depict squirrels that have personality and charm yet are also scientifically accurate.

In addition to the main text, in the back of the book, readers find the answers to a few common questions such as, "How many kinds of squirrels are there in the world?" and "How far can a gray squirrel leap?"

A Bank Street Best Children's Books of the Year

Singing Crickets

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Singing Crickets
Illustrated by Tess Feltes
Lerner Publications, 2008
ISBN 978-0-8225-8806-1

Follow along as wingless baby crickets grow into singing adults. This simple, lively text and close up illustrations provide young children with information about crickets in an easy, engaging manner. In addition, in a separate section in the back there are commonly asked questions and answers about crickets, plus a website to hear crickets sing!


It's Fall!

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It’s Fall
illustrated by Susan Swan
Lerner Publishing, 2002
ISBN 978-0-7613-1758-6 (hardback)
MN Storytime Reader Guide available
ISBN 978-0-7613-1342-7 (paperback)

A child experiences the colors and textures of fall with all five senses.  The book includes animals and plants observed during the fall, clothing a child would wear, and fun things a child might discover and do out in nature.  Back pages contain a wide variety of outdoor nature activities for children to try during the fall.  Bold, vibrant, and colorful hand painted cut-paper illustrations by Susan Swan greatly enhance the appeal of this child oriented view of fall.


Translated into Chinese


It's Winter!

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It’s Winter
Illustrated by Susan Swan
Lerner Publishing, 2002
ISBN 978-0-7613-1759-3 (hardback);
ISBN 978-0-7613-1680-0 (paperback)

A child observes the coming of winter and its effects on the weather, animals, and plants. The book includes what a child might experience and discover with all five senses, plus many fun things to do outside during the winter.  Back pages contain a wide range of suggestions for outdoor nature activities for children to try during the winter.  Bold, vibrant, and colorful hand painted cut-paper illustrations
by Susan Swan greatly enhance the appeal of this child oriented view of winter.

Translated into Chinese


It's Spring!

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It’s Spring!
Illustrated by Susan Swan
Lerner Publishing, 2002
ISBN 978-0-7613-1760-9 (hardback);
ISBN 978-0-7613-1345-8 (paperback)

A child observes the arrival of spring and its effects on plants and animals. The book includes what a child might experience and discover with all five senses plus many fun things to do outside during the spring. Back pages contain a wide range of suggestions for outdoor nature activities for children to try in the spring. Bold, vibrant, and color ful hand painted cut-paper illustrations by Susan Swan greatly enhance the appeal of this child oriented view of spring.

Translated into Chinese


It's Summer!

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It’s Summer!
Illustrated by Susan Swan
Lerner Publishing, 2003
ISBN 978-0-7613-1757-9 (hardback);
ISBN 978-0-7613-1735-7 (paperback)

A child experiences summer with all five senses.  The book includes clothing (and sunscreen!) a child wears during summer, and fun things a child might do and discover out in nature.  Back pages contain a wide range of suggestions for nature activities to enjoy alone or with an adult during the summer.  Bold, vibrant, and colorful hand painted cut-paper illustrations by Susan Swan greatly enhance the apeal of this child oriented view of summer.

Translated into Chinese



Our Big Home

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Our Big Home: An Earth Poem
Illustrated by Elisa Kleven
Lerner Publishing, 2002
ISBN 978-0-7613-1650-3 hardback
(MN Storytime Reader Guide available) ISBN 978-0-7613-1776-0 (paperback)

A beautifully illustrated celebration of the air and water and soil and sky and sun and rain that we all share! Long-time Millbrook favorite Linda Glaser teams with best-selling illustrator Elisa Kleven in this clear and direct concept book about the coexistence of human beings with other living things in this big home we call Earth.  Linda Glaser's lyrical life-affirming text is greatly enhanced by Elisa Kleven's rich, multicultural, visionary illustrations which depict children, animals, and scenes from around the world.

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Reading Rainbow created four shows after 9/11 as an "arc of healing." Our Big Home was featured on their "Global Unity" show. The Our Big Home Reading Rainbow show premiered at the United Nations on International Literacy Day.

Linda Glaser (author) and Elisa Kleven (illustrator) signed books at the United Nations that day and both received a hug from LeVar Burton.


"Glaser's joyous appreciation of the interconnectdness of all living things forms the heart of this celebratory picture book; Kleven's brilliant, busy art gives it its soul."
-- School Library Journal.

--Reading Rainbow Featured Book Selection
--NSTA/CBC Outstanding Science Trade Book
--Neumann College Outstanding Merit Award
--Translated into Japanese



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Illustrated by Anca Hariton
Millbrook Press, 1996
ISBN paper 0-7613-0030-9
(Reprint soon with photographs!)

Aimed at the very young child, this picture book describes what composting is, what it does, and how to go about it.

NSTA Outstanding Science Trade Book