Sheila Griffin Llanas
2) Gray wolves
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Examines the appearance, diet, habitat, and life cycle of gray wolves and discusses their cultural importance.
3) Mo Willems
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Introduces readers to Mo Willems, author and illustrator of the incredibly popular Knuffle Bunny books.
4) Buffaloes
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Examines the appearance, diet, habitat, and life cycle of buffaloes and discusses their cultural importance.
5) Bald eagles
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This book discusses the bald eagle's history, body specifics, behavior, life cycle, eating habits, and expectations for future survival.
6) Coyotes
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Examines the appearance, diet, habitat, and life cycle of coyotes and discusses their cultural importance.
7) Armadillos
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Simple text and illustrations examine the lives and behaviors of the armadillo.
9) Wild turkey
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Discusses the life cycle, habitat, diet, defenses, and appearance of wild turkeys, as well as the techniques and equipment people use when hunting these birds.
10) Largemouth bass
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Describes the largemouth bass, including anatomy, habitat, and life cycle, and explains how fishers reel them in.
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In this title, unwrap the life of talented Coca-Cola Inventor John Pemberton! Readers will enjoy getting the scoop on this Food Dude, beginning with his childhood in Georgia. Students can follow Pemberton's success story from his early days in the Confederate Army to his work in medicine after the Civil War and his invention of Coca-Cola. Pemberton's family life and the sale of his secret recipe are also highlighted. Engaging text familiarizes readers...
12) Walleyed pike
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Describes the walleyed pike, including anatomy, habitat, and life cycle, and explains how fishers reel them in.
13) Common pheasant
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Discusses the life cycle, habitat, diet, behavior, and appearance of common pheasants, as well as the techniques and equipment people use when hunting these birds.
14) Grizzly bears
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Examines the appearance, diet, habitat, and life cycle of grizzly bears and discusses their cultural importance.
15) Catfish
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Provides facts about catfish, including history, anatomy, habitat, and life cycle, and includes information about catfishing.
16) Jerry Pinkney
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Presents the life and work of the children's book illustrator, from his childhood in Philadelphia to his success as an illustrator, highlighting the books he has worked on and the awards he has received.
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In this title, unwrap the life of talented KFC creator Colonel Harland Sanders! Readers will enjoy getting the scoop on this Food Dude, beginning with his childhood in rural Indiana. Students can follow Sanders's success from his early days as family cook to his work on farms, in the US Army, on railroads, and finally at gas stations, where he perfected the Kentucky Fried Chicken recipe. Sanders's family and his retirement years as a television advertising...
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In this title, unwrap the life of talented Pepsi-Cola inventor Caleb Davis Bradham! Readers will enjoy getting the scoop on this Food Dude, beginning with his childhood in North Carolina. Students can follow Bradham's success story from his early days as a pharmacist to his introduction of Pepsi at his drugstore soda fountain. Bradham's family, education, and later years are also highlighted. Engaging text familiarizes readers with topics of interest...
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What is beauty? Can it only be viewed in physical form, or can it be something deeper, an idea or feeling? Perhaps there is no better way to explore these questions of beauty than through poetry. Author Sheila Griffin Llanas discusses eight poems and poets, with chapters on William Shakespeare, Phillis Wheatley, Edgar Allan Poe, and five others. Accompanied by biographical information on the poet and end-of-chapter questions for further study, Llanas...
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This biography introduces readers to Brian Selznick, author and illustrator of the award-winning novel The Invention of Hugo Cabret. Readers will learn about Selznick's childhood in New Jersey and his arrival in New York, his early interest in film and drawing, his exposure to children's publishing while working at Eeyore's Books for Children and his big break into the industry with The Houdini Box. Easy-to-read text highlights Selznick's childhood,...
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