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Author
Series
Publisher
HarperCollins
Pub. Date
2021
Language
English
Formats
Description
A #1 New York Times Bestseller!
Based on their #1 kids podcast, Wow in the World, hosts Mindy Thomas and Guy Raz take readers on a hilarious, fact-filled, and highly illustrated journey through the human body—covering everything from our toes to our tongues to our brains and our lungs!
WHY in the world do I have a belly button?
And WHAT in the world does it do?
WHEN in the world will my...
Based on their #1 kids podcast, Wow in the World, hosts Mindy Thomas and Guy Raz take readers on a hilarious, fact-filled, and highly illustrated journey through the human body—covering everything from our toes to our tongues to our brains and our lungs!
WHY in the world do I have a belly button?
And WHAT in the world does it do?
WHEN in the world will my...
Author
Series
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"One of the most prized kinds of wool in the world is made from a small, fluffy mammal: the Angora rabbit! These quiet animals are fairly easy to keep and don't cost much to take care of. But, their wool can be sold for a lot of money. In this book, readers learn about one of the softest, warmest wools on Earth as well as how Angora rabbits are cared for and the different ways their wool is harvested. Full-color photographs bring readers close to...
3) Alpacas
Author
Series
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Alpaca fleece is some of the softest, strongest material on Earth. It can be spun and woven into sweaters, hats, and more-and these are often quite pricey! In this adorable volume, readers find out more about the animal behind the sweater, rug, or blanket: alpacas. The main content includes the kinds of alpacas, their look, their relationship with humans, and also their relationships with each other as alpacas are a social, herd animal. Full-color...
5) Camels
Author
Series
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Camels are known to many for their hump-but they are also known for their hair! Camel hair makes long-lasting clothing that's warm and comfortable. How do people obtain it though? In this book, readers find out more about the camel as well as how its hair is harvested and used. Full-color photographs accompany accessible main content and show domesticated camels having their hair harvested, examples of camel adaptations and bodies, and the goods...
6) Llamas
Author
Series
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Llamas have become a popular animal in recent years because of their cute, if odd looking, face and body. But llamas are more than just a cool mammal. They are very useful to people as pack animals and wool producers. Their wool can be made into cloth, just like sheep or alpacas. This volume covers llama life, size, and look, as well as the features of their wool and how it is harvested and used. Complete with full-color photographs of llamas and...
7) Guide dogs
Author
Publisher
Bearport Pub
Pub. Date
[2014]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
After hearing the command "Forward," a Labrador retriever crosses a city street. Its owner carefully grips the dog's harness. The handler is blind, but with his guide dog leading the way, he can safely cross the busy intersection. In this fascinating introduction to guide dogs, beginning readers will learn all about the hard-working canines that help their owners handle any obstacle. From avoiding dangerous traffic to climbing daunting stairs, guide...
8) Service dogs
Author
Publisher
Bearport Pub
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
A service dog hears a doorbell, runs to its owner, and then nudges her leg with its nose. The owner cannot hear the bell, but she knows there's a visitor--thanks to the dog's signal. In this captivating introduction to service dogs, beginning readers will learn all about these dedicated canines that take on different jobs to assist people with disabilities or illnesses. From opening doors for a person in a wheelchair to calling the hospital when an...
Author
Series
Publisher
Kingfisher
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"How many legs does an insect have? What's the difference between an arachnid and an arthropod? Why do monarch caterpillars only eat milkweed plants? Find out the answers to these questions, and lots more, in this book featuring slimy, scary, stinky and strange creepy-crawlies on land and in water." -- amazon.com
16) Wow in space
Author
Series
Publisher
Clarion Books, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
Based on the authors' #1 podcast, this exploration of the solar system, stars and life in worlds beyond our own is filled with eye-popping illustrations, mind-blowing facts, jokes, quizzes, comics and more.
Author
Series
Publisher
Clarion Books
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Based on their #1 kids podcast, Wow in the World, hosts Mindy Thomas and Guy Raz take readers on a hilarious, fact-filled, and highly illustrated journey through the animal kingdom! Feathers, fins, fur, feet--the animal kingdom is made up of nearly 9 million known species! From flying fish to flightless birds, each living creature has a unique role to play in the life of planet Earth. In this book, Mindy Thomas and Guy Raz, hosts of the mega-popular...