Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Everything you need to know about dyslexia Everything you need to know about dyslexia Meish Goldish Explains the causes and symptoms of dyslexia and discusses how to overcome this disability and become a good reader and writer. OL15836097W
The case of the missing scarf The case of the missing scarf Meish Goldish "Todd wants to solve a problem. How do you think he solves it?"-- OL16035053W
Marine firefighters Marine firefighters Meish Goldish Introduction to marine fire fighting. OL17886603W
Inside the worm's hole Inside the worm's hole Meish Goldish This book introduces earthworms and their moist underground homes, describing their physical characteristics, movement, foods, castings, mating, and reproduction. In this book, young readers will le… OL19974901W
Disabled dogs Disabled dogs Meish Goldish Dogs such as Angelyne, a deaf dog who can follow hand signals, and Faith, a dog who can walk upright on two legs, inspire people with their impressive adaptability. Includes facts about disabled dogs… OL21184120W
The River Road The River Road Meish Goldish Talks about how people use the Mississippi River in many ways. OL21671501W
The trash detectives The trash detectives Meish Goldish "Vera and Mario face an ugly mystery. Even after it's cleaned up, the trash in the park is back the next day. Vera and Mario hunt for suspects in an attempt to crack the case!"-- OL24303739W
Beautiful Butterflies (No Backbone! the World of Invertebrates) Beautiful Butterflies (No Backbone! the World of Invertebrates) Meish Goldish How are butterflies able to taste their food without putting it in their mouth? They stand on the food and taste it using their feet! This is just one of the many surprising facts children will disco… OL2638296W
The dangers of herbal stimulants The dangers of herbal stimulants Meish Goldish Explains the different types of herbal stimulants as well as dangers and benefits associated with their use. OL2638308W
Dr. Brown at Work (Early Reader) Dr. Brown at Work (Early Reader) Meish Goldish 12 pages : 20 cm OL2638314W
The Fossil Feud The Fossil Feud Meish Goldish The Fossil Feud recounts the rivalry between two competing paleontologists, Othniel Charles Marsh and Edward Drinker Cope. In the mid-19th Century, Marsh and Cope stopped at nothing-from spying, brib… OL2638321W
Gray Wolves Gray Wolves Meish Goldish Would wolves ever live in Yellowstone National Park again? The animals had once roamed freely there for thousands of years. Yet by 1926, hunters and ranchers had killed the entire population. The sit… OL2638330W
Hidden Walkingsticks (No Backbone! the World of Invertebrates) Hidden Walkingsticks (No Backbone! the World of Invertebrates) Meish Goldish Are those twigs moving? No, they’re walkingsticks! These unusual insects look so much like sticks that some animals can’t tell when one is standing right next to them. These are just some of the surp… OL2638332W
Killer Bees (No Backbone! the World of Invertebrates) Killer Bees (No Backbone! the World of Invertebrates) Meish Goldish Killer bees make sweet and tasty honey. Watch out, however, when these insects get angry! Thousands of them can swarm together to attack and kill a person! These are just some of the surprising facts… OL2638345W
Levi Strauss Levi Strauss Meish Goldish Traces the life of the immigrant Jewish peddler who went on to found Levi Strauss & Co., the world's first and largest manufacturer of denim jeans. OL2638350W
Michael Phelps Michael Phelps Meish Goldish After opening in the midst of the exciting swim for an 8th gold medal at the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, this title soon turns to Michael's beginnings, which seemed less than promising. Around age 9, h… OL2638354W
The Oviraptor Adventure The Oviraptor Adventure Meish Goldish The Oviraptor Adventure takes children on a fossil-hunting journey that stretches 60 million years into the past. Readers will meet Mark Norell, who braved harsh conditions in the Gobi Desert when he… OL2638358W
The same but different The same but different Meish Goldish Rhyming text and illustrations follow the adventures of the Little family when they decide to travel and see new places. OL2638388W