Molly Aloian
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Series
Pub. Date
2013.
Language
English
Description
From eating pests to being a source of food for other animals, insects play a vital role in the world. This exciting new title examines some of the many ways insects are helpful to other living things and helpful to the Earth. This informative title will inspire a respect for insects and all living things.
22) The Gobi Desert
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
The great Gobi desert -- Dry times -- Living in the Gobi -- Travel and commerce -- The Gobi at risk? -- Comparing the world's deserts -- Timeline.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2012.
Language
English
Description
This fascinating book describes the geological makeup and history of the Sahara Desert in North Africa. The biggest hot desert on Earth, it covers parts of twelve countries - more area than the entire United States! The Sahara has oases scattered widely and sand dunes that can reach as high as 600 feet (182m). Readers will learn about the people, plants, and animals such as camels, goats, and fennec foxes that inhabit this desert habitat. Special...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2003.
Language
English
Description
Hundreds of thousands of beetles live all over the world in habitats as diverse as swamps, rainforests, and deserts. The Life Cycle of a Beetle describes the growth and development of these fascinating insects from egg to adult. Full-color images of all kinds of beetles, from the familiar to the extraordinary, are included. Illustrations and photographs illuminate topics such as:
• where beetles lay their eggs
• the transformation from larva to...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2005]
Language
English
Description
Although some insects are considered pests, children will be surprised to discover just how important all insects are to the other living things on Earth, including people! Easy-to-understand text and vivid photographs help children discover:
• the roles insects play in pollination
• how insects make honey, beeswax, and other products
• the importance of insects to other animals
• which insects bite, sting, and spread diseases
• how certain...
40) Independence Day
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2010]
Language
English
Description
Independence Day, or the Fourth of July, is one of the most important days in the history of the United States of America. Discover how millions of Americans celebrate this national holiday each year.
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