Results for: gail gibbons

Below is a list of 34 the books by this author.

Book cover of APPLES
APPLES
By: gail gibbons | Published: May 2020

Everything about apples, from blossoms to pollination to picking. . . and eating Apples are one of the most popular fruits around, and apple trees...

Everything about apples, from blossoms to pollination to picking. . . and eating Apples are one of the most popular fruits around, and apple trees grow in more parts of the world than any other fruit tree. Learn all about this fantastic fruit and how people use it in this brightly-illustrated picture book. A combination of clear, well-labeled diagrams and simple text introduce important vocabulary and concepts for young readers. Parts of the blossom and fruit are clearly explained as Gibbons explores how trees grow and produce apples. Also included is a look at several popular varieties of apples, a page of interesting trivia, and a delicious recipe for apple pie.

  • ISBN
    9780823447244
  • Binding
    Hardcover
  • Category
    Science - Farming & Food
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APPLES
By: gail gibbons | Published: August 2020

  • ISBN
    9780823447527
  • Binding
    Hardcover
  • Category
    Board Book
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BATS
By: gail gibbons | Published: September 2019

Presenting fascinating information on all kinds of bats, from how they use echoes to hear, to the legends that surround them and how to protect the...

Presenting fascinating information on all kinds of bats, from how they use echoes to hear, to the legends that surround them and how to protect the species Though people often think of bats as scary, bats are really shy, gentle animals. There are nearly 1000 different species of bats, and they live on every continent except Antarctica. Some are tiny, but the giant flying fox bat has a five-foot wingspan! Popular science author Gail Gibbons also discusses the efforts to protect the world's only truly flying mammals. A final page offers additional facts.

  • ISBN
    9780823443543
  • Binding
    Hardcover
  • Category
    Science - Animals
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BUNNIES
By: gail gibbons | Published: February 2021

Hop...hop...hop into spring with a cuddly board book all about bunnies! Bunnies have fluffy coats, and remarkable instincts, and adorable wiggly...

Hop...hop...hop into spring with a cuddly board book all about bunnies! Bunnies have fluffy coats, and remarkable instincts, and adorable wiggly noses; it's no wonder the Easter Bunny is so popular! But how did it get to be such a big part of Easter? This information-packed but easy-to-read board book teaches toddlers and parents about rabbits and how they came to be a major tradition in Easter celebrations. With colorful illustrations and unusual facts, award-winning science author Gail Gibbons shows that it is never too early to learn.

  • ISBN
    9780823448517
  • Binding
    Hardcover
  • Category
    Board Book
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CORAL REEFS NEW ED
By: gail gibbons | Published: November 2019

What is life like in a coral reef? What do corals eat? Why are corals more colorful at nighttime? Learn about some of the most beautiful locations in...

What is life like in a coral reef? What do corals eat? Why are corals more colorful at nighttime? Learn about some of the most beautiful locations in the natural world Marine biologists believe coral reefs existed 400 million years ago, when dinosaurs roamed the earth. Today this active environment is home to about 20,000 kinds of brilliantly colored corals, plants, and animals--more sea creatures than are found anywhere else in the world. The Great Barrier Reef in Australia is so large that astronauts can see it from outer space! Children in early elementary grades will enjoy Gibbon's informative text and clear, detailed illustrations on this journey into the unique lives of coral reefs.

  • ISBN
    9780823443703
  • Binding
    Hardcover
  • Category
    Science - Oceans, Fish & Aquatic Life
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DINOSAURS
By: gail gibbons | Published: May 2022

The perfect book for little hands on that most fascinating of creatures, dinosaurs. Long ago, there was the Age of Dinosaurs. Tiny explorers can...

The perfect book for little hands on that most fascinating of creatures, dinosaurs. Long ago, there was the Age of Dinosaurs. Tiny explorers can discover the many different types of dinosaurs that existed in the Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretacious periods. This sturdy board book will hold up to hours and hours of use as toddlers pore over basic dinosaur facts. According to The Washington Post, Gail Gibbons "has taught more preschoolers and early readers about the world than any other children's writer-illustrator.” In her experienced hands, the perennially popular subject of dinosaurs gets a clear, simple, and visually appealing treatment for the very youngest readers and listeners.

  • ISBN
    9780823451746
  • Binding
    Hardcover
  • Category
    Board Book
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EASTER
By: gail gibbons | Published: January 2022

The story, how it is celebrated today, and the origin of some traditions.

Theme: Holidays & Celebrations

  • ISBN
    9780823450954
  • Binding
    Hardcover
  • Category
    Board Book
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FROGS
By: gail gibbons | Published: January 2021

How far can frogs jump? Why do their eggs look slimy? Answer these questions and many more in this illustrated introduction to amphibians. and learn...

How far can frogs jump? Why do their eggs look slimy? Answer these questions and many more in this illustrated introduction to amphibians. and learn about the unique role frogs play in the environment. With her signature bright, well-labeled diagrams and simple text, Gail Gibbons introduces the habitat and life cycles of frogs and gives an overview of common frog behaviors. Important biology vocabulary is introduced, defined, and reinforced with kid-friendly language and clear illustrations--plus a page of intriguing frog trivia and clear diagrams that show how frogs are different from toads. Bonus material is included about the unique role frogs play in the environment.

  • ISBN
    9780823448340
  • Binding
    Hardcover
  • Category
    Science - Reptiles & Amphibians
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Book cover of FRUITS WE EAT NEW & UPDATED
FRUITS WE EAT NEW & UPDATED
By: gail gibbons | Published: January 2024

Theme: Food, Farm

  • ISBN
    9780823456840
  • Binding
    Hardcover
  • Category
    Science - Farming & Food
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Book cover of GALAXIES GALAXIES 3RD EDITION
GALAXIES GALAXIES 3RD EDITION
By: gail gibbons | Published: December 2023

Learn about the newest discoveries in the Milky Way and beyond in this updated edition from nonfiction master Gail Gibbons. Planet Earth is in the...

Learn about the newest discoveries in the Milky Way and beyond in this updated edition from nonfiction master Gail Gibbons. Planet Earth is in the Milky Way Galaxy, the cloudy band of light that stretches clear across the night sky. How many galaxies are there in the universe? For years astronomers thought that the Milky Way was the universe. Now we know that there are billions of them. Gail Gibbons takes the reader on a journey light-years away. This updated edition vetted by an expert introduces young readers to our own galaxy the Milky Way and beyond. Learn how ancient people invented the telescope and began studying the Milky Way to the modern technology astronomers use to study other galaxies. Gail Gibbon’s easy-to-read text and clearly labeled illustrations welcomes young readers to learn how telescopes work, about the different types of galaxies, how many galaxies we know of today, and more.

  • ISBN
    9780823455775
  • Binding
    Hardcover
  • Category
    Science - Astronomy And Space
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GROUNDHOG DAY
By: gail gibbons | Published: January 2022

  • ISBN
    9780823450909
  • Binding
    Hardcover
  • Category
    Holiday
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HALLOWEEN IS
By: gail gibbons | Published: May 2003

  • ISBN
    9780823417971
  • Binding
    Paperback
  • Category
    Picture Book
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HOW A HOUSE IS BUILT
By: gail gibbons | Published: March 2020

Describes how the surveyor, heavy machinery operators, carpenter crew, plumbers, and other workers build a house.

  • ISBN
    9780823446940
  • Binding
    Hardcover
  • Category
    Picture Book
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HURRICANES
By: gail gibbons | Published: January 2019

What in the world is a hurricane? In this age of extreme weather, this newly updated edition of Gail Gibbons' informative introduction to hurricanes,...

What in the world is a hurricane? In this age of extreme weather, this newly updated edition of Gail Gibbons' informative introduction to hurricanes, with safety tips included, answers that question. Imagine a force that can toss boats around like toys, wash away bridges, create waves as high as eighteen feet, and change the shape of a shoreline. With fierce winds and torrential rains, hurricanes can do all of these things. In this newly revised edition, vetted by weather experts, Gail Gibbons introduces readers to the concepts of hurricane formation, classification, weather preparedness, and the ever-evolving technology that helps us try to predict the behavior of these powerful storms. Extensive updates include refined definitions for hurricane-related vocabulary, updated information about the wind speeds that define hurricane categories, information on emergency preparedness, and more. As these weather disturbances become more frequent and more powerful, Hurricanes is the perfect introduction for children to this important and timely topic. With her signature clear, colorful paintings and well-labeled diagrams, Gail Gibbons' nonfiction titles have been called ""staples of any collection" (Kirkus Reviews) and offer clear, accessible introductions to complex topics for young readers beginning to explore the world.

  • ISBN
    9780823441792
  • Binding
    Paperback
  • Category
    Science - Weather & Seasons
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Book cover of KNIGHTS IN SHINING ARMOR
KNIGHTS IN SHINING ARMOR
By: gail gibbons | Published: September 1998

A look at the life of knights in the Middle Ages and a collection of tales about their adventures.

  • ISBN
    9780316300384
  • Binding
    Paperback
  • Category
    Social Studies - Pre-19th Century History
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Book cover of LADYBUGS
LADYBUGS
By: gail gibbons | Published: April 2022

  • ISBN
    9780823450893
  • Binding
    Hardcover
  • Category
    Science - Animals
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MIGRATION
By: gail gibbons | Published: July 2021

Get kids thinking with this primer on sky, land, and sea animal migrations. Did you know Arctic terns migrate farther than any other animal? Gray...

Get kids thinking with this primer on sky, land, and sea animal migrations. Did you know Arctic terns migrate farther than any other animal? Gray whales can swim up to 12,000 miles during their migration journeys and Emperor penguins walk about 125 miles over ice to reach their nesting grounds. Gail Gibbons explores the many reasons why animals migrate, using direct sentences, maps, infographics, and illustrations. Featuring over 30 different species of mammals, birds, reptiles, insects, and fishes, this nonfiction picture book is perfect for aspiring zookeepers and animal-lovers. Fully vetted for accuracy by James Doherty, Curator Emeritus, The New York Zoological Society. This title is part of the Explore the World . . . with Gail Gibbons series, which promotes active learning, good citizenship, and student leadership.

  • ISBN
    9780823448388
  • Binding
    Paperback
  • Category
    Picture Book
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MONARCH BUTTERFLY
By: gail gibbons | Published: January 2021

Introduce young readers to the fascinating and colorful process of how caterpillars become butterflies. As we follow the transformation of a tiny...

Introduce young readers to the fascinating and colorful process of how caterpillars become butterflies. As we follow the transformation of a tiny white egg laid on a leaf to a brilliantly-colored butterfly, award-winning writer and artist Gail Gibbons uses bright, detailed watercolors to illustrate the life cycle of the monarch butterfly, stage by stage. Young readers can follow along and learn as the monarch grows, changes, and takes flight, in this simple introduction to a process studied by many school children. With clear, labeled diagrams and simple text that defines and reinforces important vocabulary, Monarch Butterfly introduces key concepts of insect anatomy and behavior. And of course, the unique migration of the monarch--which can range up to four thousand miles--is covered, with descriptions of how the insects travel, and how people in their path celebrate the occasion. This best-selling look at butterflies also includes labelled instructions about how to hatch your own monarch butterfly, and a page of fun facts.

  • ISBN
    9780823448319
  • Binding
    Hardcover
  • Category
    Science - Insects & Spiders
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Book cover of OWLS - NEW & UPDATED
OWLS - NEW & UPDATED
By: gail gibbons | Published: July 2022

On silent wings a bird sweeps down in the moonlight...Delve into the nocturnal world of owls in this new and updated edition of a classic from the #1...

On silent wings a bird sweeps down in the moonlight...Delve into the nocturnal world of owls in this new and updated edition of a classic from the #1 science writer for kids Gail Gibbons. With their striking appearance and distinctive hoot, hoot, owls are one of the most recognizable birds in the world. But did you know there are more than 200 types of owls living in the world? This new and updated edition, vetted by an expert, includes the latest information on owl sizes and statistics, their varied nesting habits, and the current conservation efforts to save these endangered birds. Gail Gibbons' Owls celebrates the similarities and differences in the many species of owls, from large to small, living in diverse environments and making many different kinds of nests. The book covers basics of owl behavior, information on how they hunt, and the many factors that have led some owls to become endangered. The boldly colored illustrations feature clear labeling, and all new words are defined and reinforced with clear, simple language, appropriate for young readers. The book also features a page of intriguing owl trivia. Gail Gibbons “has taught more preschoolers and early readers about the world than any other children’s writer-illustrator.” Ms. Gibbons is the author of more than 120 acclaimed books for young readers, including the bestselling titles From Seed to Plant and Monarch Butterflies. Her many honors include the Washington Post/Children’s Book Guild Nonfiction Award and the NSTA Outstanding Science Trade Book Award.

  • ISBN
    9780823452026
  • Binding
    Hardcover
  • Category
    Science - Birds
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Book cover of PENGUINS
PENGUINS
By: gail gibbons | Published: November 2022

From Gail Gibbons, the #1 author of science books for kids, this guide to those wonderful waddling water birds is updated with the latest facts from...

From Gail Gibbons, the #1 author of science books for kids, this guide to those wonderful waddling water birds is updated with the latest facts from experts. In this new edition vetted by experts, learn about some of the seventeen different kinds of penguins. With bright watercolor illustrations and kid-friendly language, Gail Gibbons introduces young readers to zoology concepts, describing where and how penguins live, what they eat, and how they hatch their young. With updated information on species classifications, habitat ranges, and prehistoric penguins. Learn how penguin’s feathers are designed to help them survive freezing waters. See how emperor penguins take care of their babies in extremely cold temperatures, working together to look after one large egg at a time. Readers will also learn about threats to penguin populations, and what conservation efforts have been made to help preserve them. Even more penguin facts are included in the backmatter. Author of over 120 nonfiction books for kids, including the beloved Monarch Butterfly and From Seed to Plant, and with hundreds of thousands of books sold, Gail Gibbons continues to bring science to kids this colorful and approachable introduction to penguins.

  • ISBN
    9780823452545
  • Binding
    Hardcover
  • Category
    Science - Birds
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PENGUINS
By: gail gibbons | Published: November 2022

Learn all about the wonderful waddling water bird in this Penguins board book from acclaimed science writer for kids Gail Gibbons. From noble...

Learn all about the wonderful waddling water bird in this Penguins board book from acclaimed science writer for kids Gail Gibbons. From noble emperior penguins to macaroni penguins with their bushy eyebrows, this board book has everything a toddler might need to know about the 17 species of these waddling, flightless bird. They can leap up to 6 feet onto icy rocks and swim in freezing water because of their waterproof feathers. Males huddle together to protect themselves and eggs from the harsh winter, while the females go hunting. With her signature combination of accessible, kid-friendly text and bold illustrations, Gail Gibbons also introduces new readers to conservation efforts to save penguins from habitat pollution and other dangers.

  • ISBN
    9780823452576
  • Binding
    Hardcover
  • Category
    Board Book
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Book cover of PLANETS 5TH ED
PLANETS 5TH ED
By: gail gibbons | Published: December 2023

A new edition of a nonfiction favorite for more than 20 years from science writer Gail Gibbons, updated with the latest discoveries in space...

A new edition of a nonfiction favorite for more than 20 years from science writer Gail Gibbons, updated with the latest discoveries in space exploration. From the burning surface of Venus to the freezing darkness of Neptune, Gail Gibbons takes children on a tour of our solar system—which are very different from each other in size, shape, orbit, and even weather. Since its original publication in 1993, The Planets has been a home and classroom staple for introducing our solar system to the youngest readers. With her signature blend of clear, bright illustrations and accessible text, Gail Gibbons takes readers on a tour of our planetary neighbors, near and far. This updated edition brings the latest scientific understanding of the planets of our solar system to young readers. The bodies in our solar system are named, described, and illustrated in clear, well-labeled spreads that give a strong sense of shape and scale to our skies. Each entry is full of intriguing details about their composition, behavior, and moons.

  • ISBN
    9780823455782
  • Binding
    Hardcover
  • Category
    Science - Astronomy And Space
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Book cover of SEA TURTLES
SEA TURTLES
By: gail gibbons | Published: April 2020

The characteristics and lifestyles of the eight different kinds.

  • ISBN
    9780823446957
  • Binding
    Hardcover
  • Category
    Science - Oceans, Fish & Aquatic Life
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Book cover of SEASONS OF ARNOLD'S APPLE TREE
SEASONS OF ARNOLD'S APPLE TREE
By: gail gibbons | Published: January 2001

This book about nature and the changing seasons focuses on a young boy and a very special apple tree. In Gail Gibbons's bright illustrations, Arnold...

This book about nature and the changing seasons focuses on a young boy and a very special apple tree. In Gail Gibbons's bright illustrations, Arnold collects apple blossoms in spring, builds a tree house in summer, makes apple pie and cider in the fall, and hangs strings of popcorn and berries for the birds in winter, among other seasonal activities. Includes a recipe for apple pie and a description of how an apple cider press works.

Theme: Science

  • ISBN
    9780152712457
  • Binding
    Paperback
  • Category
    Science - Farming & Food
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Book cover of SEED TO PLANT
SEED TO PLANT
By: gail gibbons | Published: February 2023

Gail Gibbon’s bestselling book, now in a shortened, toddler-friendly board book edition! Learn about seeds, how they grow, and why...

Gail Gibbon’s bestselling book, now in a shortened, toddler-friendly board book edition! Learn about seeds, how they grow, and why they’re important. Where do fruits and vegetables come from? What are the parts of a flower? What does a seed need to grow, and how does it become a plant? Help toddlers learns the basics about plants and seeds in this information-packed but easy-to-read board book. Based on the bestselling picture book From Seed to Plant, this board book edition shortens and simplifies the seed growing process. Durable and compact, this is the perfect book for even the youngest readers. With bright illustrations and toddler-friendly language, caregivers and toddlers can learn together about the plants they see at home, in the park, and at the grocery store before going out to explore themselves!

  • ISBN
    9780823454440
  • Binding
    Hardcover
  • Category
    Board Book
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