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The Big Red Sled
Description not available.While his parents are asleep, Little Fred goes out to ride his sled and play with his other friends, yet when he gets lost on the way home, Little Fred luckily hears the sound of his father's snoring in the distance and so follows it back until he returns safely. Original.
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Stargazing for Beginners by John Mosley
Stargazing for Beginners is an easy-to-use tool for viewing constellations, meteors, the sun and moon, and even the planets. Stargazing for Beginners includes: -- Monthly constellation charts -- Easy-to-follow lessons -- Tips on selecting instruments -- A practical appendix -- Alphabetically arranged descriptions of each constellation and daily and seasonal changes in their positions

AUTHOR: John Mosley
PUBLISHER: McGraw-Hill Trade
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Science & Nature

Stink Bugs, Stick Insects & Stag Beetles by Sally Kneidel
Why does a Madagascan giant hissing cockroach hiss?
How do bombardier beetles spray chemicals that are the temperature of boiling water?
Why do leaf-cutter ants carry bits of green leaves over their heads? Nothing is more exciting than getting an up-close look at the amazing lives of unusual insects. In this wonderfully detailed guide, written by the author of the kids’ perennial favorites Pet Bugs and More Pet Bugs, you can find the answers to everything you ever wanted to know about the behavior of the weirdest bugs on our planet. From burying beetles and back swimmers to robber flies and Madagascan giant hissing cockroaches, Stinkbugs, Stick Insects, and Stag Beetles digs deep into the creepy, crawly world of these strange and tiny creatures. You’ll learn what each bug looks like, where to find it, and how its odd habits help it to survive. With lots of illustrations and observing activities, Stinkbugs, Stick Insects, and Stag Beetles will show you just how incredible the strangest bugs in the world can be.

AUTHOR: Sally Kneidel
PUBLISHER: Wiley, John & Sons, Incorporated
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Science & Nature

Critters in Your Backyard by Nic Bishop
Description not available.A seek-and-find book describes more than one hundred animals and insects that can be found close to home and offers tips on how to observe them, safety information, and natural science projects.

AUTHOR: Nic Bishop
PUBLISHER: Scholastic, Incorporated
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Science & Nature

The Armadillo from Amarillo by Lynne Cherry
A curious armadillo named Sasparillo sets out to discover exactly where on earth he lives. Throughout his travels, he sends postcards describing his adventures and thoughts to his cousin, Brillo, at the Philadelphia Zoo. By the end of the journey, Sasparillo has discovered that he lives in a city, in a state, in a country, on a continent, on a planet, in the solar system, in the universe. Color illustrations accompany the text.

AUTHOR: Lynne Cherry
PUBLISHER: Harcourt Children's Books
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Science & Nature

What Is a Pulley? by Lloyd G. Douglas
Description not available.Introduces pulleys and how they work to raise flags, as well as heavy objects.

AUTHOR: Lloyd G. Douglas
PUBLISHER: Scholastic Library Publishing
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Science & Nature