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1st Look at Dinosaurs 1st Look at Dinosaurs Joyce Hunt,Millicent E. Selsam Introduces the groups into which scientists divide the more than 1000 kinds of dinosaurs, such as lizard-hipped, bird-hipped, plated, and armored. OL1876356W
The amazing dandelion The amazing dandelion Millicent E. Selsam Discusses the life cycle of the dandelion, an extremely hardy plant with often overlooked nutritional value. OL1876358W
The Apple and Other Fruits The Apple and Other Fruits Millicent E. Selsam Text and photographs explain the development from seed to maturity of the apple as well as the pear, cherry, peach, plum, and orange. OL1876361W
Backyard insects Backyard insects Millicent E. Selsam,Ronald Goor Text and photographs discuss common garden insects and their protective appearence which includes camouflage, warning colors, copycat characteristics, and scary characteristics. OL1876363W
Benny's Animals Benny's Animals Millicent E. Selsam Two boys, with the help of a professor at the museum, learn to divide their animal pictures into the proper groups. OL1876364W
Catnip Catnip Millicent E. Selsam Text and photographs describe the physical structure, uses, effects, cultivation, and history of catnip. OL1876370W
How Puppies Grow How Puppies Grow Millicent E. Selsam Describes the first six weeks of six puppies' lives as they nurse, sleep, learn to walk, eat solid food, and interact with other dogs. OL1876371W
A first look at birds A first look at birds Joyce Hunt,Millicent E. Selsam Explains the basic things to look for when learning to observe and identify various kinds of birds. OL1876386W
A first look at dogs A first look at dogs Millicent E. Selsam A brief introduction to the various members of the dog family, including the wolf, the fox, and the domesticated breeds. OL1876390W
A first look at fish A first look at fish Millicent E. Selsam Drawings and brief text demonstrate the distinguishing physical features of several different fish. OL1876392W
A first look at insects A first look at insects Millicent E. Selsam Text and illustrations examine the characteristics of various insects pointing out their similarities and differences. OL1876396W
A First Look at Leaves A First Look at Leaves Joyce Hunt,Millicent E. Selsam Text and drawings explore the characteristics of various leaves. OL1876398W
A first look at monkeys and apes A first look at monkeys and apes Millicent E. Selsam Introduces the characteristics of apes and New World and Old World monkeys. OL1876400W
A first look at poisonous snakes A first look at poisonous snakes Millicent E. Selsam Describes the physical characteristics and habitat of several different poisonous snakes and their benefits to man. OL1876402W
A first look at seals, sea lions, and walruses A first look at seals, sea lions, and walruses Millicent E. Selsam Compares and constrasts the physical characteristics, habits, and natural environment of seals, sea lions, and walruses. OL1876404W
How Animals Sleep How Animals Sleep Millicent E. Selsam Tells and shows how many animals sleep, whether standing up or lying down, in groups or individually, and for long or short periods of time. OL1876413W
Is this a Baby Dinosaur? And Other Science Picture-Puzzles Is this a Baby Dinosaur? And Other Science Picture-Puzzles Millicent E. Selsam Photographs and brief text examine the characteristics of a variety of animals and plants and other objects in nature. OL1876418W
Keep looking! Keep looking! Millicent E. Selsam As the reader turns the page, a new animal is added to an illustration of a country home in the winter. OL1876419W
Let's Get Turtles Let's Get Turtles Millicent E. Selsam Bill and Jerry wanted pets, and turtles met all their requirements. But when each boy got his turtles home, it quickly became apparent that there were many things he did not know. For instance: how t… OL1876421W
Terry and the Caterpillars Terry and the Caterpillars Millicent E. Selsam A young girl finds some caterpillars, keeps them in jars, feeds them, watches the caterpillars spin cocoons, and finally sees them emerge as moths from the cocoons. OL1876422W
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