Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Elephants of Africa Elephants of Africa Gail Gibbons,Walter Dixon African elephants are the largest living land animals. Here is information about the trunks, tusks, skin, ears, eyes, and teeth of these magnificent creatures. How African elephants are threatened is… OL15032756W
Bathtub Voyages Bathtub Voyages Gail Gibbons,Pat Cherr,Pam Conrad,Marc Brown,Allen Say,Laurie Krasny Brown,Gus Gedatus,Ezra Jack Keats Readings for children. Stories and activities meant to foster reading habits. OL15653054W
It's raining! It's raining! Gail Gibbons "A thorough explanation of the formation and effects of rain."-- OL27716604W
The pottery place The pottery place Gail Gibbons Describes the history and process of potterymaking by following a potter through a day of work. OL51676W
Santa who? Santa who? Gail Gibbons Describes the origins and evolution of Santa Claus, from the Turkish Saint Nicholas to the jolly, red-suited Santa of today. Also discusses similar legendary figures in other cultures. OL51678W
Caves and Caverns Caves and Caverns Gail Gibbons Text and labeled illustrations describe the formation and physical features of various kinds of caves, with a brief section on spelunking. OL51694W
Fill it up! Fill it up! Gail Gibbons Have you ever wondered how a mechanic fixes a flat tire or how the gas travels from the pump to your gas tank? This book is all about a service station. Read this book to learn about the jobs of a se… OL51698W
Dinosaurs Dinosaurs Gail Gibbons Introduces in simple text and illustrations the characteristics and habits of a variety of dinosaurs. OL51723W
How a House Is Built How a House Is Built Gail Gibbons,Jon Bennett Describes how the surveyor, heavy machinery operators, carpenter crew, plumbers, and other workers build a house. OL51726W
Sharks Sharks Gail Gibbons,Peter Fernandez Describes the physical characteristics of sharks and different kinds of sharks. OL51731W
Spiders Spiders Gail Gibbons,Suzanne Toren The reader will learn about the habitats, characteristics, and behaviors of many different types of spiders in this colorful, informative book. OL51732W
Surrounded by sea Surrounded by sea Gail Gibbons By revealing activities of island residents through the four seasons, contemporary everyday life in a New England fishing village is presented. OL51734W
The Post Office Book The Post Office Book Gail Gibbons A step-by-step description of what happens to mail from the time it is deposited in the mailbox to its arrival at its destination. Also includes brief historical facts about mail service in the Unite… OL51740W
The Seasons of Arnold's Apple Tree The Seasons of Arnold's Apple Tree Gail Gibbons As the seasons pass, Arnold enjoys a variety of activities as a result of his apple tree. A recipe for apple pie and a description of how an apple cider press works are included. OL51746W