From the Publisher:
Birds don’t need maps!
How do they know which way to fly? Why don’t they get lost? Read and find out the many ideas scientists have come up with to explain this mystery.
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What is a seed—and will all of them eventually become plants? What happens to plants in winter? Why do leaves come in so many sizes and shapes? Do insects help plants, or harm them? A virtual garden of information grows here for young readers to enjoy.
How many jelly beans are enough?
How many are too many?
Aiden and Emma can't decide. Is 10 enough?
How about 1,000? That's a lot of jelly beans.
But eaten over a whole year, it's only two or three a day...
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While visiting the beach with her grandchildren, Grandma keeps them entertained with the story of Sammy the salmon who goes off in search of adventure. Read along as he leaves the river and heads into the ocean all alone. Along the way, he meets many sea creatures and dangers before discovering the wonder that is coral-land.
Diagram over 100 sentences by masters of the English language, and learn how to analyze and understand clear, effective writing.
Using this book requires The Diagramming Dictionary, which explains each rule.
This complete compendium of sentence diagramming rules, including illustrated sample diagrams and accompanied by a full book of practice exercises, is an indispensable guide to diagramming and writing—throughout high school, into college, and beyond.
Drawing animals requires fast thinking and quick execution. Unlike artists of landscapes or still-life, the animal illustrator must adhere to this golden rule: observe much and long and draw quick and little. This respected guidebook, written by renowned wildlife illustrator Charles Liedl, shows you how.