Lisa J. Amstutz
2) Fish
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Shine the science spotlight on flounders, sharks, eels, and an ocean full of other fish! Organized by reference topics such as habitat, anatomy, and life cycle, Fish introduces young readers and browsers to these aquatic animals through vibrant full-color photos and concise, factual text.
4) Robins
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"Simple text and full-color photographs introduce American robins"--
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Out with the old and in with the new! It's time to celebrate Chinese New Year! Clean the house. Have a feast with relatives. Watch fireworks and dragon dances. Make paper lanterns. Chinese New Year, or Spring Festival, is a celebration of new beginnings.
6) Goldfinches
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Who's that singing in the backyard? It's a goldfinch! Find out where goldfinches live, what they eat, and how to identify the birds and their eggs.
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Maria and her family visit an apple orchard and pick apples. Then it's time to turn the apples into applesauce! Every year they use the special pot that has been in the family for generations to make applesauce. First they wash the apples. Then Grandma cuts them into quarters. Follow each step in the process as everyone helps to make delicious applesauce!
8) Christmas
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Presents an introduction to the Christmas holiday and discusses its traditions, including decorating, exchanging presents, caroling, and attending church.
9) Ramadan
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"Its time to celebrate Ramadan. For one month, Muslims don't eat or drink for most of the day. They pray and help the poor. Muslims focus on being thankful during this important Islamic holiday."--Amazon.com.
10) Cardinals
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"Simple text and full-color photographs introduce northern cardinals"--
11) House sparrows
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"Simple text and full-color photographs introduce house sparrows"--
12) Kwanzaa
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"It's time to celebrate Kwanzaa! Light the kinara. Eat a big feast with your family. During Kwanzaa, people come together. They celebrate African-American heritage."--Publisher's website.
13) Blue jays
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"Simple text and full-color photographs introduce blue jays"--
14) Ants
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"Simple text and full-color photographs describe the features, behavior, and life cycle of ants"--
15) Diwali
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It's time to celebrate Diwali! Light lamps. Exchange cards and presents. Dance and watch fireworks. Diwali, or the Festival of Lights, reminds Hindu people of the story of Rama and Sita. It is a story of how good beats evil.
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"Skitter, skitter! A cockroach scurries by in a flash. Young readers will get the fast facts on these tough insects, including cockroach body parts, habitats, and life cycles. Along the way, they will also uncover surprising and fascinating facts! Simple text, close-up photos, and a fun activity make this a perfect introduction to the creepy-crawly world of cockroaches"--
17) Hanukkah
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"It's time to celebrate Hanukkah! Light the menorah. Sing songs and eat tasty treats. During Hanukkah, or the Festival of Lights, Jews remember a war they won. This allowed them to freely practice their beliefs." -- Publisher's website.
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"Flitter and flutter! It's a pretty butterfly! Young readers will get the fast facts on these colorful insects, including butterfly body parts, habitats, life cycles, and why they are important to the environment. Along the way, they will also uncover surprising and fascinating facts! Simple text, close-up photos, and a fun activity make this a perfect introduction to the beautiful world of butterflies"--
19) Mourning doves
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"Simple text and full-color photographs introduce mourning doves"--
20) Hummingbirds
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"Simple text and full-color photographs introduce hummingbirds"--