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Paperback. Condición: Very Good. Intended for ages 6-9, this illustrated book explores one of the most popular sport in the world. It enables children learn and practise skills such as kicking, dribbling, and trapping. It shows: different player positions; warm-up exercises; manoeuvring the ball with your foot and your head; and, types of shots and saves.…

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Paperback. Condición: Good. This book is intended for ages 6-12. The largest land-dwelling mammals on Earth, elephants are in danger of becoming extinct This book details: both the African and Asian habitats of these animals; the stages of the elephant life cycle; the social structure of elephant herds; how habitat loss, war, and poaching have contributed to the endangerment of elephants; and what people are doing to help save them from extinction.…

Paperback. Condición: Good. New information and colourful photos show how modern-day Mexico is able to maintain a foothold in its ancient Aztec and Mayan past in this revised edition. New information highlights writers and publishing and an Aztec creation folktale.

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. This book is intended for ages 6-10. Photosynthesis is the basis for all life on Earth This exciting and sensitive book looks at how plants use a gas that is poisonous to people and animals to create food and oxygen for all creatures with the help of the Sun. Children will be amazed by the little chloroplast factories inside the leaves of plants and become aware of how important plants really are Children of all ages will love this book The topics include: the basic parts of plants, including roots, stems, and leaves and their jobs; the ways in which plants have adapted to perform photosynthesis in deserts; ocean photosynthesis; and how energy from plants is passed along food chains. …

Paperback. Condición: Fair. This book is intended for ages 6-10. Photosynthesis is the basis for all life on Earth This exciting and sensitive book looks at how plants use a gas that is poisonous to people and animals to create food and oxygen for all creatures with the help of the Sun. Children will be amazed by the little chloroplast factories inside the leaves of plants and become aware of how important plants really are Children of all ages will love this book The topics include: the basic parts of plants, including roots, stems, and leaves and their jobs; the ways in which plants have adapted to perform photosynthesis in deserts; ocean photosynthesis; and how energy from plants is passed along food chains.…

Paperback. Condición: Good. This book is suitable for ages 6 to 9 years. Children love to read about different kinds of animal families. In this fascinating book, simple text explains how animals behave toward their young in different and sometimes surprising ways, from fish and reptile mothers who leave their young to fend for themselves to male wolves and penguins who help raise their babies. Engaging photographs also show how mammal mothers teach their young survival skills and how some animals live together in groups.…

Hardback. Condición: Good. Small Worlds introduces children to ecology and ecosystems by concentrating on life in a small part of a larger habitat. Beginning with a description of the habitat, the book then looks at the plants and animals that live there. Young readers are introduced to: -- the relationships that exist between groups of organisms and their environment -- important ecological concepts, such as producers, consumers, decomposers, and food webs, explained and illustrated with examples -- activities that encourage children to investigate ecosystems closer to home -- tips on observing safely without disturbing nature or endangering themselves A Freshwater Pond describes the plants, animals, and insects that live in a pond and how they adapt to the water's changing condition in dry summers and icy winters. Insects, amphibians, reptiles, and animals that make the pond their home are featured along with plants ranging from simple, single-celled algae to complex, bug-eating plants. A special section gives safety tips for visiting a pond and shows young readers how to create their own mini-pond in a bucket. Fantastic fact boxes highlight: -- the process from egg to frog -- hunting habits -- why some insects can walk on water.…

Hardback. Condición: Good. From whale sharks to agile blue sharks, this work gives children insight into the behaviour, habitats, and physiology of these prehistoric fish. It also serves to dispel many shark myths. It explains: shark bodies and senses; different shark species; how sharks hunt and what they eat; and more. It is intended for ages 7-14.…

Hardback. Condición: Good. This book is suitable for readers of ages 8-14. From its origins in China through to the development of major medieval cities as centres of its production, silk has for centuries been highly valued and considered among the most important of trade goods. Vibrant photographs and text also tell how silk is made organically by silkworms and manufactured by humans.…

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Paperback. Condición: Good. In this revised edition, new photos highlight Mexico's deserts, plains, rainforests and mountains.

Paperback. Condición: Good. Skateboarding is one of the coolest sports around, with skaters being the subjects of video games, magazines, custom clothing, and even rock songs. This book teaches children about the sport's history and culture, the basics of a skateboard, different styles of skating, and tips on improving skills. It is suitable for children of ages 6-12. …

Hardback. Condición: Very Good. Children will love this amazing series about the life cycles of animals and other living things Created by Bobbie Kalman, this beautiful set of books takes young readers through the fascinating process of life that all living things share--birth, growth, and adulthood. Carefully designed and written, each book clearly shows that a life cycle does not simply describe the life of one living thing but the continuation of its entire species.…

Paperback. Condición: Good. Intended for ages 9-12, this book explores the changing fashion trends in outrageously decked out custom cars, from oversized tires and shiny rims to stereo systems loud enough to shatter windows.

Paperback. Condición: Good. This book is for ages 6-10. Children will be delighted to learn how the bodies of different animals, including frogs, butterflies, and beetles, change as these animals go through their life cycles. This book explains metamorphosis in a step-by-step format that is accompanied by beautiful pictures. Both complete and incomplete metamorphosis are defined and explained. Full-colour images and illustrations help to show: a butterfly pupa forming a chrysalis around its body; the gradual process of a tadpole growing limbs and losing its tail as it becomes a frog; the underwater life of a dragonfly nymph; and grasshopper eggs buried safely under warm soil.…

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Paperback. Condición: Good. This book is intended for ages 6-10. Photosynthesis is the basis for all life on Earth This exciting and sensitive book looks at how plants use a gas that is poisonous to people and animals to create food and oxygen for all creatures with the help of the Sun. Children will be amazed by the little chloroplast factories inside the leaves of plants and become aware of how important plants really are Children of all ages will love this book The topics include: the basic parts of plants, including roots, stems, and leaves and their jobs; the ways in which plants have adapted to perform photosynthesis in deserts; ocean photosynthesis; and how energy from plants is passed along food chains.…

Paperback. Condición: Fair. This delightful book teaches readers about the world of baby animals by identifying animals that share the same names. Adorable photos feature pups (baby dogs and foxes), cubs (baby wolves and bears), and kids (baby goats and human children). An activity featuring photographs of animals asks children how many baby animal names they know. Teacher's guide available.…

Paperback. Condición: Good. Intended for ages 7-14, this work helps children learn about the various religions of the medieval age and how they affected the lives of the people, as well as: medieval ideas of heaven and hell; Judaism and synagogues; Heretics and the inquisition; how Cathedrals were built; pilgrimages and holy sites; and convents and monasteries.…

Paperback. Condición: Good. Although the terms 'warm-blooded' and 'cold-blooded' are used to describe various types of animals, neither term is actually accurate. This book makes a complicated subject easy to understand.

Hardback. Condición: Good. Bobbie Kalman, author of the acclaimed Historic Communities and Early Settler Life series, explores the action and adventure that made the West famous. In the latter part of the 19th century, more than half a million pioneers headed west to carve out a future on an unknown frontier. Some were drawn by the offer of cheap land and the promise of religious freedom while others had high hopes of finding gold. Thrilling, authentic photos and full-color illustrations recreate what life was really like for these cowboys, adventurers, and immigrants in this rough-and-ready era in our history.A gold rush or the arrival of a railroad could turn a sleepy village into a boomtown overnight Authentic photographs feature the townspeople of Boomtowns of the West and the often difficult conditions in which they lived. Detailed illustrations help show: -- how towns were built-- what kinds of businesses sprang up-- the role women played in boomtowns-- the dangerous job of sheriff-- the railroad's devastating impact on Native peoples.…

Hardback. Condición: Good. Federal government, state government, city government - it's no wonder children can get confused. This book describes simply the role of each level of government in the United States, including its responsibilities to the people.

Hardback. Condición: Good.

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. Intended for ages 7-14, this book gives an introduction to salt, the only mineral that can be eaten by humans and a mineral that people, animals, and even some plants need to survive. It includes topics such as the composition of salt; the role of salt in history; how the body uses salt; salt production and its different grades; and more. …

Hardback. Condición: Very Good. Join award-winning science writer Seymour Simon in this picture book introduction to earthquakes In Earthquakes, Simon introduces elementary-school readers to earthquakes through engaging descriptions and stunning full-color photographs. He teaches readers why and how earthquakes happen and the damage they can cause through pictures, diagrams, and maps. He also gives real-life examples of earthquakes that have occurred all over the world. With clear, simple text and stunning full-color photographs, readers will learn all about the fascinating phenomenon that is an earthquake in this informative picture book.Perfect for young scientists' school reports, this book supports the Common Core State Standards and includes a glossary and index. Check out these other Seymour Simon books about natural disasters and weather: Global WarmingHurricanesLightningStormsTornadoesWeatherWildfires.…

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Hardback. Condición: Very Good. An addition to the CRABAPPLES series which looks at all kinds of big trucks, from fire trucks to mighty monster trucks. Also looks at the people who drive the trucks. Illustrated with 45 full colour photographs and artworks. Crabtree, Marc (ilustrador).