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) Armadillos
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Simple text and illustrations examine the lives and behaviors of the armadillo.
6) 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.
8) Coyotes
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Examines the appearance, diet, habitat, and life cycle of coyotes and discusses their cultural importance.
9) 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.
10) Buffaloes
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Examines the appearance, diet, habitat, and life cycle of buffaloes and discusses their cultural importance.
11) 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.
12) Grizzly bears
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Examines the appearance, diet, habitat, and life cycle of grizzly bears and discusses their cultural importance.
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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...
14) Catfish
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Provides facts about catfish, including history, anatomy, habitat, and life cycle, and includes information about catfishing.
15) Walleyed pike
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Describes the walleyed pike, including anatomy, habitat, and life cycle, and explains how fishers reel them in.
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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This biography examines the remarkable life of Jonas Salk using easy-to-read, compelling text. Through striking black-and-white images and rich color photographs, readers will learn about Salk's family background, childhood, education, groundbreaking research, and creation of the polio vaccine. Informative sidebars enhance and support the text. Features include a table of contents, timeline, facts page, glossary, bibliography, and an index. Aligned...
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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 title explores the creative works of famous author Suzanne Collins. Works analyzed include The Hunger Games, Catching Fire, and Mockingjay. Clear, comprehensive text gives background biographical information of Collins. The "You Critique It" feature invites readers to analyze other creative works on their own. A table of contents, timeline, list of works, resources, source notes, glossary, and an index are also included. Essential Critiques is...
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Author Sheila Griffin Llanas explores a variety of globe-spanning recipes that feature ingredients such as chorizo, honey, fava beans, coconut, and pineapple. Readers will discover how to make googs and soldiers from Australia, pannukakku from Finland, and French toast with coconut syrup from the Caribbean. Breakfast has never tasted so good. Readers find out how to become a better cook, and how to stay safe in the kitchen.
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