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Paperback. Condizione: Good.

Hardback. Condizione: Good. This fascinating and kid-friendly book gives budding scientists and others an introduction to the tools and strategies needed to evaluate and understand scientific information . School Library Journal Science affects every part of our lives. It can determine the foods we eat, the clothes we weareven the video games we play. But how do you tell the good science from the bad? Bite into Nibbling on Einstein s Brain and learn some winning strategies for sorting the good from the misleading in science. Through playful scenarios and fascinating real-world examples, each chapter encourages critical thinking. You ll find tips for spotting bad science, ideas for identifying reports that misrepresent facts, and ways to keep your own brain from muddling the science news you receive. Bursting with Baloney Buster information, quick Your Turn activities and playful new illustrations, this brightly redesigned edition, with recent examples of suspicious science, offers a fun approach to becoming a sharp-minded watchdog of reliable science. Blake, Francis (illustratore).…

Hardback. Condizione: Good. A coyote's keen senses help it survive. With eyes that can spot the smallest movement, ears that can hear the faintest rustle, and legs designed for racing, it's no wonder some coyotes live to be more than 10 years old. These adaptable canines communicate by howling, and those who live in cities even respond to the sirens of fire trucks. This book explores the lives of clever coyotes at work and at play. Did you know coyotes are often spotted at golf courses, cemeteries and parks? Sometimes even in your own backyard Or that they aren't fussy eaters and will eat practically anything including grass, nuts, insects, skunks, fish, and birds? Did you know coyotes can reach speeds of 65 kilometres an hour? Explore these cunning yet playful creatures in Diane Swanson's latest addition to the Welcome to the World series. Learn about coyote habits, food, and what they do for fun. With colorful photographs and inviting text, children are sure to enjoy discovering the world of coyotes. Includes a table of contents, index, sidebars, and full of extraordinary photography throughout.…

Hardback. Condizione: Good. Smith, Terry (illustratore).

Hardback. Condizione: Very Good.

Hardback. Condizione: Very Good. Cowles, Rose (illustratore).

Paperback. Condizione: Fair. Animals are amazing -- and often amusing. Hooded seals blow big red " balloons" out of their nostrils; ravens toboggan head first down snowbanks; grizzly bears snorkel through rivers to catch salmon; and wolves, even if six kilometers apart, can communicate by howling. Ten wild animals are brought to life inside this book, not only with incredible facts like these, but with collections of old stories told about the animals from different cultures around the world: There`s a story from Japan about a whale meeting a Buddha; one from Africa about how bats became night creatures; a story from Canada, Norway, and Sweden explaining why bears have short tails; and more. Illustrated throughout with lifelike and light hearted drawings, Why Seals Blow Their Noses is an extraordinary book that entertains while it informs, stimulating children`s imagination in amusing and educational ways. And why do seals blow their noses? Well, scientists think they may do it for the same reason kids will love this book: it`s fun! Awards Our Choice (Awarded by the Canadian Children`s Book Centre) 1993 - Why Seals Blow Their Noses. Penhale, Douglas (illustratore). …

Paperback. Condizione: Good. The Doctor and You is for any child who will make a trip to a doctor's office, hospital or health clinic.This book familiarizes children with some of the medical tools they might encounter during their visit, making them more comfortable with doctors.

Hardback. Condizione: Good. Clark, Warren (illustratore).

Paperback. Condizione: Fair. Raccoons can do more tasks than hang out on branches or scurry into back woods, as this book tells of their other fascinating, human-like, talents. 14 color photos.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. A coyote's keen senses help it survive. With eyes that can spot the smallest movement, ears that can hear the faintest rustle, and legs designed for racing, it's no wonder some coyotes live to be more than 10 years old. These adaptable canines communicate by howling, and those who live in cities even respond to the sirens of fire trucks. This book explores the lives of clever coyotes at work and at play. Did you know coyotes are often spotted at golf courses, cemeteries and parks? Sometimes even in your own backyard Or that they aren't fussy eaters and will eat practically anything including grass, nuts, insects, skunks, fish, and birds? Did you know coyotes can reach speeds of 65 kilometres an hour? Explore these cunning yet playful creatures in Diane Swanson's latest addition to the Welcome to the World series. Learn about coyote habits, food, and what they do for fun. With colorful photographs and inviting text, children are sure to enjoy discovering the world of coyotes. Includes a table of contents, index, sidebars, and full of extraordinary photography throughout.…

Paperback. Condizione: Fair. Paul Davidson (illustratore).

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. We live on a bug planet. Not only are insects the most numerous species on Earth, they've survived for 400 million years and show no signs of slowing down. Take a look outside: little creatures are creeping, jumping and flying everywhere. Did someone say little?Not in this book. In these eye-popping, oversized pages, bugs say cheese big time Through Paul Davidson's powerful camera lens, see a fly the size of a man's shoe, the 30,000-odd lenses in a dragonfly's eyes, the hair on a bee's legs and much more. Bug-loving science writer Diane Swanson delivers fascinating info about buggy lives, buggy eating and lots of buggy bits, such as antennae, wings and weapons, that help make insects the most widespread animals on Earth. Paul Davidson (illustratore).…

Paperback. Condizione: Good. We live on a bug planet. Not only are insects the most numerous species on Earth, they've survived for 400 million years and show no signs of slowing down. Take a look outside: little creatures are creeping, jumping and flying everywhere. Did someone say little?Not in this book. In these eye-popping, oversized pages, bugs say cheese big time Through Paul Davidson's powerful camera lens, see a fly the size of a man's shoe, the 30,000-odd lenses in a dragonfly's eyes, the hair on a bee's legs and much more. Bug-loving science writer Diane Swanson delivers fascinating info about buggy lives, buggy eating and lots of buggy bits, such as antennae, wings and weapons, that help make insects the most widespread animals on Earth. Paul Davidson (illustratore).…

Hardback. Condizione: Fair. Rabbits and hares may seem like cute and fluffy animals in storybooks, but they are amazing creatures. Did you know: Rabbits may play dead to fool animals that are chasing them? A mother rabbit can have up to twelve babies at once? A racing snowshoe hare could jump the length of two beds end to end? All of this information and more can be found in this exciting book. Includes a table of contents, index, sidebars, and full of extraordinary photography throughout.…

Paperback. Condizione: Good. The author enthralls young readers with the most interesting and amazing facts about this little-known animal, who spends most of its time alone.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good.

Paperback. Condizione: Fair. These are the latest titles in this popular series that introduces children to North American wildlife through color photographs and fascinating text. Young readers will be enchanted by America`s smallest bird, the fearless hummingbird. Its resting heart rate is an astonishing 480 beats per minute and, unlike any other bird, it can fly backwards. Few animals capture the imagination like wild horses. There are nearly 50,000 wild horses still roaming western North America. This book reveals their origins, their complex family systems, and how they live together off the land.…

paperback. Condizione: Fair.

paperback. Condizione: Very Good.

paperback. Condizione: Very Good.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. There are coyotes in the crosswalk and frogs in the swimming pool.raccoons on the fire escape and garter snakes in the garage. With all its many buildings, streets and parks, the city may be home to people, but it is also home to wildlife. Peregrine falcons raise their young on a Calgary high rise, red squirrels scold skaters from Ottawa snow banks, and in Montreal furry families of skunks move into vacant lots next door! All sorts of unique and wily wildlife have made themselves at home in the cracks and crannies of Canadian cities. Kids don`t have to go to the zoo to see animals that used to roam free - they just have to recognize untamed city critters for what they are! Diane Swanson introduces kids to ten furred, feathered, or scaly urban residents, exploring their successful adaptation to the concrete jungle: how they move about, find food, communicate with each other, and make a home for themselves and their young. Douglas Penhale`s lively illustrations provide visual detail and delight for budding naturalists in the urban ecosystem. Penhale, Douglas (illustratore).…

Condizione: Good. Item in good condition. Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc.

Paperback. Condizione: Good. The unique Mysterious You series explores the mysteries of the human body using an exciting mix of thoroughly researched information, amazing anecdotes and surprising try-it activities. In Burp , kids discover all kinds of fascinating facts about food and eating, such as what food is made of, how your body breaks it down, why you have cravings, how sight and smell affect what you taste and lots more. Did you know? - You use energy even when you are asleep --- 65 calories an hour, in fact. - France's Michel Lotito (a.k.a. Mr. Eat Everything) eats bicycles, chandeliers, wooden coffins and light airplanes for a living. Cowles, Rose (illustratore).…

Condizione: very_good. Book is in very good condition and may include minimal underlining highlighting. The book can also include "From the library of" labels. May not contain miscellaneous items toys, dvds, etc. . We offer 100% money back guarantee and 24 7 customer service. Cowles, Rose (illustratore).…

Condizione: good. Book is in good condition and may include underlining highlighting and minimal wear. The book can also include "From the library of" labels. May not contain miscellaneous items toys, dvds, etc. . We offer 100% money back guarantee and 24 7 customer service.

Condizione: very_good. Book is in very good condition and may include minimal underlining highlighting. The book can also include "From the library of" labels. May not contain miscellaneous items toys, dvds, etc. . We offer 100% money back guarantee and 24 7 customer service.

Condizione: very_good. Book is in very good condition and may include minimal underlining highlighting. The book can also include "From the library of" labels. May not contain miscellaneous items toys, dvds, etc. . We offer 100% money back guarantee and 24 7 customer service.

Condizione: good. Book is in good condition and may include underlining highlighting and minimal wear. The book can also include "From the library of" labels. May not contain miscellaneous items toys, dvds, etc. . We offer 100% money back guarantee and 24 7 customer service. Clark, Warren (illustratore).…

Condizione: very_good. Book is in very good condition and may include minimal underlining highlighting. The book can also include "From the library of" labels. May not contain miscellaneous items toys, dvds, etc. . We offer 100% money back guarantee and 24 7 customer service. Clark, Warren (illustratore).…