Gail Gibbons
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Language
English
Description
"The life cycle of the monarch butterfly begins when it is a tiny egg clinging to a leaf. In time, it goes through a transformation called metamorphosis to become a butterfly, and in the fall, it can migrate almost 100 miles each day. In this book, follow the story of one monarch butterfly and elarn about what it eats, how it grows, and more."--Dust jacket flap.
2) Apples
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Juice, jelly, cider, pie, or straight off the tree...apples are delicious! Discover the well-loved tradition of growing and picking apples - a fruit that has been in existence for about two million years. Explore the history of the apple but also the way that families and farmers grow and care for apple trees today, from planting to selling, to turning them into delicious treats and using them for classic games like "bobbing for apples" on Halloween....
3) Dinosaurs!
Author
Language
English
Description
"Dinosaurs ruled Earth for millions of years. Gibbons's simple yet informative text and vividly detailed illustrations depict the most up-to-date information available about these magnificent creatures."-- provided by publisher.
4) Gorillas
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Follow a group of gorillas through the African rainforest and learn how they live, and how they need help to survive. Gorillas are smart, strong, and shy animals that live all over the rainforests in Africa. They live together in families called social groups in order to protect and support each other, but even so, they face ever-growing dangers every day from predators and humans. To find the best ways to help, we also need to learn how they live...
5) Tool book
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Depicts a number of different tools used in building and the kinds of work they are used for.
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"Observe a herd of African elephants in their natural habitat and discover the many amazing facts about them, from trunk to tail. Elephants are the largest land animals alive today. Intelligent and social, they are amazing creatures that live all across Africa. While they are not endangered right now, they are still vulnerable to environmental and human threat, and it is important that we learn all there is to protect in these loveable mammals."--...
10) Groundhog Day!
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Pub. Date
c2007
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Learn about groundhogs and their special day.
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
From cars and trains to plains and boats, people all around the world have developed diverse means and methods of travel. In this fascinating exploration of transportation, Gail Gibbons employs her signature, colorful artwork and accessible text to explain transportation choices to young readers. Vehicles of many kinds are clearly detailed, as are transportation-related facts and concepts such as carpooling and commuting. For young readers on the...
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
Who was St. Patrick? Why do we wear green on March 17th? Vetted by an expert, this new edition brings readers the most accurate and recent historical understanding of St. Patrick and the holiday celebrating him. Learn the story of Patrick's life, legends about the saint, and the history of the holiday. From shamrocks to shillelaghs, Gail Gibbons' signature combination of accessible text and clear, colorful illustrations creates a perfect introduction...
14) Halloween is
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Pub. Date
c2002
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Describes the origins and history of Halloween traditions and festivities from ancient times to the present day.
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Pub. Date
c2006
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
The history of the holiday and all its fun festivities are presented in this easy-to-read tale filled with Valentine cards, candy hearts, flowers, and full-color illustrations. Valentine's Day is candy hearts, flowers, and chocolate truffles. It is Valentine cards galore. Most of all, it is a time to share with family and friends, and a time to give thanks for our loved ones. Gail Gibbons presents the history of this special holiday and shares what...
19) Giant pandas
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Pub. Date
2002
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
An introduction to the physical characteristics, behavior, life cycle, and habitat of these endangered animals.
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Planet Earth is in the Milky Way Galaxy, the cloudy band of light that stretches clear across the night sky. How many galaxies are there in the universe? For years astronomers thought that the Milky Way was the universe. Now we know that there are billions of them. Gail Gibbons takes the reader on a journey light-years away."--