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Young Readers Pack #4

Item Number
163
Estimated Value
45 USD
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Item Description

This Young Readers pack includes:

I am the Rain-"Because of me the land is green. I'm why the sky is blue. All of life depends on me. I'm even part of you."
Lyrical verses present water in its many colors, shapes, and forms as it follows its natural cycle through the seasons. From rain to rivers, from fog to thunderheads, from snowflakes to ocean waves -- water is always changing. Along the way, water speaks for itself, connecting deeply with readers.
The evocative illustrations highlight water's many moods.
"I can show you rainbows/ in mist or morning dew/ I can be a muddy flood/or a pool of aqua blue."
Teachers and parents will appreciate the Explore More section in the back of the book that includes
"The Science Behind the Poetry," STEM activities, water conservation tips, and more."- Google books 

A Place for Bats-"This fact-filled, colorful look at the amazing world of bats includes a call to action to protect these creatures and their habitats. Part of the acclaimed series from this author and illustrator team, A Place for Bats uses simple yet informative language to introduce young readers to the ways human action or inaction can affect bat populations. Describing various examples, the text provides an intriguing look at bats, the ecosystems that support their survival, and the efforts of some people to save them. At the end of the book, the award-winning author, Melissa Stewart offers readers suggestions for what they can do to help protect these special creatures in their own communities." -Google Books 

A Place for Butterflies-"This fact-filled, colorful look at the amazing world of butterflies includes a call to action to protect these beautiful insects.
Melissa Stewart shares with young readers the basic facts about butterflies, including how they transform from caterpillars to butterflies, where they live, what they eat, and how they benefit plants and animals. Sidebars throughout the book contain information about how human action has harmed butterflies in the past, and the many ways people can protect certain butterfly populations, like by preserving forests and meadows and cutting down on pesticide use. Also included are pointers on how youngsters can help butterflies in their own neighborhood.
Stewart reminds children of the interconnectedness of our world and shows how the actions of one species can inadvertently harm another. Bond's realistically detailed watercolor illustrations highlight the diversity of the species, from the Schaus swallowtail butterflies in southern Florida to the endangered Mitchell's satyrs."-Google books 

Paddle Perch Climb Bird Feet Are Neat-"Introduces children to various types of bird feet. Each type is perfectly adapted to help a bird find food and escape predators in different habitats including: pond, river, desert, forest, and meadow."-Google books 

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