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A nature writer and avid birder offers a portrait of a season in the heartland of North America as he and his wife travel through the country and share stories of all that they encounter: people putting their lives back in place after a tornado, volunteers giving their time to conservation efforts, and the drive of all species to move their genes to the next generation, which manifests itself so abundantly in spring. "Their journey begins in New Jersey...
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In life we are so busy working, juggling family life as well as trying to have moments to ourselves to enjoy life. When was the last time you just stopped and just looked around you and see the beauty of this world. Capturing the essence of nature not touched and how it can bring a sense of peace over you by simply taking a few minutes out of your day to enjoy the simple things in life. Like listening to the birds have conversations, watching the...
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Search Press
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Blackwork is a traditional form of embroidery, usually worked in black thread on a white background. Here, author Melanie Couffe takes the technique and gives it a burst of colour by introducing delicate shades of pink, blue, green, red, yellow, orange and purple. Her book begins with an introduction to the fabrics and threads she uses, and the basic stitches you need to produce the beautiful designs featured in the book--Amazon.com.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
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The seasons are changing and winter is closing in. George has toys for warm weather and toys for snowy weather-but what's a monkey to do when winter days are just plain cold? When he decides to ignore the weather and play with his wading pool and bubbles, George learns some interesting things about weather, temperature, and freezing and melting. Learn all about the four seasons with your favorite monkey! Based on the Emmy-winning PBS show, this story...
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As with any enduring fairy tale, children will want to listen to Four Seasons with the Poppets again and again, to revisit the charming world of the Poppets. The seasonal stories speak to a child's senses, describing picturesque scenes. In spring, how pretty the forest looked when the flowers were in bloom; in summer, the animals would come visit to hear Margie's and Millie's songs; in fall, gathering pine cones for Mother Poppet's fires; in winter,...
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A celebration of autumn through the eyes of a boy. A celebration of nature through the eyes of a boy whose dreams fill with the glorious yellow leaves of autumn. As this young poet-artist and his little sister engage in activities throughout the changing year, readers will explore the seasons with this lyrical and visual story about childhood in an urban neighborhood. A celebration of nature through the eyes of a boy whose dreams fill with the glorious...
7) A New Leaf
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An acorn seed begins his journey to becoming a strong oak tree. As the seasons change, he finds himself surrounded by a world that is not kind. Through the gentle actions of a gardener, he learns the important lesson of showing kindness to all those around him.
A New Leaf will be an inspiration to both young and old.
9) Spring
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From April showers that bring May flowers to bright bursts of springtime sunshine, readers are sure to enjoy this introduction to the beautiful season of spring. Weather, activities, and holidays are just some of the aspects of spring that early learners are able to independently discover with the help of simple, clear text. Unfamiliar terms are defined in a helpful glossary, and fact boxes provide additional information and even more fun for readers....
10) Autumn
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Fall can be a very fun time, with lots of exciting activities and special days to celebrate. Readers discover this and more as they learn all about autumn in this delightfully designed volume. Short, clear sentences detail the kinds of weather found in fall, the holidays people celebrate at this time of year, and other kinds of autumn adventures and activities. A helpful glossary of unfamiliar terms strengthens readers' vocabularies as they dive deeper...
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Preschoolers will delight in exploring a typical winter day in this eBook featuring everyone's favorite monkey, Curious George. From shoveling to snow angels, coats to cocoa, little ones will enjoy a perfect day of winter play with Curious George in this eBook! Join George and the man with the yellow hat as they watch the first snowflakes fall, go sledding, and warm up by the fire in this book that incorporates preschool-appropriate concepts like...
13) Winter
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Readers discover all the fun that can be found in winter as they explore the basics of this beloved time of year. Essential early elementary curriculum concepts surrounding the seasons are presented in a clear and focused way. These include weather, clothing, and activities. Readers are also introduced to some of the winter celebrations held around the world. The age-appropriate main text and fun fact boxes are paired with vibrant photographs of snowy...
14) Summer Wonders
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A book that celebrates all things summer-from playing at the park to swimming at the pool to catching fireflies. Children will delight in the rhymes that captures summertime fun.
15) Summer
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For many kids, summer is their favorite season. It's a time that's often filled with sunshine, fun foods, and vacations. Readers explore these and other essential details about summer in this accessible guide to a popular season. This elementary curriculum concept is presented through clear and concise main text and eye-catching fact boxes. The text is paired with colorful photographs of summer weather, celebrations, and more. A helpful glossary is...
16) Trees in Fall
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Bright photographs and carefully leveled text help bring colorful fall leaves to life in this nonfiction title. Pairs with the fiction book Raking Leaves.
18) Raking Leaves
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Meera helps her parents rake all the colorful leaves that have fallen from the trees. Emergent readers will enjoy the fun illustrations and leveled text. Pairs with the nonfiction title Trees in Fall.
19) Opération gazon
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Français
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Enfin, c'est l'été ! Les vacances, l'odeur du gazon frais tondu, le soleil brûlant, les balades et les baignades, tout est bon pour le moral !
Antoine est comblé, c'est sa saison préférée… sauf quand la chaleur est trop intense pour qu'il puisse vraiment en profiter !
Avec une narration dynamique de Julie Hamelin et une musique originale d'Aloctave, soyez prêts pour l'Opération gazon !
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You are magic... and so is the world around you, transforming with each new season! The Wheel of the Year is a way to learn about nature's rhythms - for noticing and celebrating the seasons as they come and go. The spokes of the Wheel mark important turning points: the Winter and Summer Solstices, the Spring and Fall Equinoxes, and the festivals of seeding, growing, and harvesting that arrive in between. Through themed activities, crafts, and rituals,...
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