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Paddle-to-the-Sea (Sandpiper Books)
A young Indian boy carves a little canoe with a figure inside and names him Paddle-to-the-Sea. Paddle's journey, in text and pictures, through the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean provides an excellent geographic and historical picture of the region..
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The Magic School Bus At The Waterworks (Magic School Bus)
Joanna Cole, Illustrations Bruce Degen. "Unusually successful combination of fact and fancy... full of clever, informative, and often hilarious visual details " -Booklist, starred review. Paperback .
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Minn of the Mississippi
The history of the Mississippi River Valley is told in text and pictures through the adventures of Minn, a snapping turtle, as she travels downstream..
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The Ocean Alphabet Book (Jerry Pallotta's Alphabet Books)
Do you know which sea creature scares away its enemies by spraying ink at them . . . or which fish has lights inside its mouth to attract food?

Learn the answer to these questions and other fascinating details about ocean life in this engaging and informative book.

Young readers will delight in Jerry Pallotta's words and Frank Mazzola, Jr's illustrations on this alphabetical journey through the North Atlantic Ocean..
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What's in the Pond? (Hidden Life)
What would you see if you sat at the edge of a pond and looked into the water? In this hand-size book, Anne Hunter illustrates in loving detail the creatures that live in and around a pond-a water strider, a tadpole, a red-winged blackbird, a painted turtle, and more. Each illustration is accompanied by simple yet detailed text describing the animal's characteristics and habits. Young readers can put this book into a pocket or a backpack and take it with them to the pond. The artwork and simple sense of wonder will inspire children to explore their environment. What's Under the Log? is the perfect accompaniment..
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Oceans: An Activity Guide for Ages 6-9
Even kids in the Midwest, far from any salt water, can learn about the ocean and have fun with this activity guide. Only a handful of the activities need to be done at the seaside; most can be done at the kitchen table or in the classroom Kids will experiment with salty water and learn about tides, currents, and waves. They’ll explore different ocean habitats, from tide pools to sunlit waters to the deep-water world where light does not penetrate. Tales of the ocean from around the world enhance the learning and the fun. Other activities include carving a polar bear in soap, playing an echolocation game, and testing various ways to clean up an oil spill. An extensive resource section lists aquariums around the world; books, videos, and interesting Web sites; a calendar of ocean events; and organizations that protect our oceans.
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Under the Sea Poster Book
Bring home the magical experience of a child’s first trip to the aquarium, with its scary sharks, touchable tide pools, and brightlycolored marine life. One quick glance will make every child want to dive right into the Under the Sea Poster Book. Thirty full-color, pull-out portraits of fantastic sea creatures feature ocean residents from whales to octopi, plus all the fun facts that make each creature unique and exciting. Did you know, for example, that the Sarcastic Fringehead fish looks like it’s smiling but it’s really quite grouchy? Or that the jellyfish doesn’t have a brain or a heart? Actually, it isn’t even a fish! Designed to be read like a book, individual pages can then be pulled out to post and create an enticing deep-water environment in any child’s room..
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River Town (Small Town U.S.A.)
During the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, small towns sprouted up along the banks of America's rivers. Through a year of changing seasons the reader is transported to the days when people's livelihoods were directly connected to the river. The life of the townsfolk is shown to be an accumulation of events both large and small, from a joyous Halloween parade to the frozen river in winter to the threat of damaging springtime floods. Children and adults alike will pour over these pages of intricate etchings, noticing the changes and happenings of day-to-day, season-to-season life lived along a river. As they did in Prairie Town, the Geiserts have once again created a stunning tribute to small-town America as it once was and, to an extent, still remains today..
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