Crabtree publishing (Más de 19.000 resultados)

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.…

Paperback. Condición: Good.

Paperback. Condición: Good.

Paperback. Condición: Good.

Paperback. Condición: Good.

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.…

Hardback. Condición: Good. Although there are 9,000 species of birds in the world, each develops from a single-celled egg. This title focuses on the various stages of a bird's life, and explains how birds care for their young, the development of a chicken embryo and how a chick hatches, dangers to nesting habitats, the effects of pollution, and more. Full-color illustrations.…

Paperback. Condición: Good.

Paperback. Condición: Good.

Paperback. Condición: Good. Cheerleading is a fast-growing sport that's based on teamwork, gymnastics skills, daring stunts, and thrilling dances. This book debunks the myth that cheerleading is limited to the sidelines. It covers: basic arm and leg positions; stunts and dance moves; safety in cheerleading; what makes a routine; and more. It is intended for ages 6-9. Rouse, Bonna (ilustrador).…

Paperback. Condición: Good.

Hardback. Condición: Good. To lay eggs, a sea turtle swims thousands of miles to the beach where she was born. Intended for ages 6-12, this book helps children learn about: the different species of sea turtles, their bodies, life cycles, migration, behaviour, and diets; why they are endangered; and how people help them.…

Paperback. Condición: Good.

Hardback. Condición: Good.

Paperback. Condición: Good.

Hardback. Condición: Very 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.Immigration of the poor, starving, and persecuted to the unsettled North American West spelled opportunity for them but disaster for the Native peoples. Who Settled the West? takes a balanced look at the history and people describing: -- how the colonies changed hands between countries-- the dangerous journey by ocean and wagon train-- why different people left their homelands-- where certain ethnic groups settled in North America-- how they staked their claim and built their homes-- how Africans were captured in their home countries and forced to work on American plantations.…

Hardback. Condición: Good. Intended for ages 4-8, this book takes children on a journey through their own back yards and teaches them about the many living things that are leading fascinating lives all around them, and children will learn about the variety of plants and animals that survive in backyard habitats.…

Paperback. Condición: Good.

Paperback. Condición: Good. Emission of harmful greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide is posing a grave challenge to nature. The problem of global warming needs to be addressed as soon as possible. This title explains what an individual's carbon footprint is and what we can do to make a difference. It features case studies that show how these ideas are put into practice.…

Paperback. Condición: Good.

Paperback. Condición: Good.

Paperback. Condición: Good. Suitable for the children of ages birth to 4 years, this title introduces David Scott - an artist who shows the tools of his trade: easel, palette, and brushes and then takes us to the art gallery that sells his paintings that hang in the homes of many people.

Paperback. Condición: Good.

Paperback. Condición: Good. Features the photographs of different animals taking a bath. This book helps children read along as they see a bear, a bird, a cat, an elephant, a monkey, and other animals splashing and squirting water. It asks young children to relate it to their own experience - Do you like having a bath.…

Paperback. Condición: Good. Aimed at ages 7-14, this book traces tremors and seismic waves and explains how we have prepared for the unexpected quakes that rock our cities and countryside. It also talks about the science of earthquakes, including earth's layers, plate tectonics, and major fault lines; types of seismic waves; and more.…

Hardback. Condición: Good.

Paperback. Condición: Good.

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. 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 living tree is home to many different creatures. When the tree dies, a different group of animals and plants move in. A Dead Log describes the diverse kinds of insects, plants, and animals that live on and under a dead tree's bark as well as inside the log itself. A fantastic fact box tells children how to identify different insects and a special section gives tips on how to become a log detective. Concepts are explained such as: -- camouflage -- food webs -- shelter -- how fungi reproduce -- the process of decay in a log.…