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Gail Gibbons
22) Owls
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Owls are known for their haunting calls; yet when they are hunting, they can swoop down and snatch prey without making a sound. There are about 140 different kinds of owls, and they live on every continent except Antarctica. From the smallest, the elf owl, to the largest, the great gray owl, here is information about the 21 types that are believed to be living in North America. From egg to owlet to fierce bird of prey, this book offers an insightful...
24) Bats
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There are about 1,100 different kinds of bats, and they live on every continent except Antarctica. The book offers and intriguing look at some of the many different kinds of baths, their amazing abilities, and how these mammals fit into the natural world." -- adapted from inside front book jacket flap.
25) Farming
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An introduction, in simple text and illustrations, to farming and the work done on a farm throughout the seasons.
27) Groundhog day!
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Every year on February 2nd, people all across the United States watch groundhogs come out of their burrows - especially in the town of Punxsutawney - trying to figure out if the weather will stay cold, or begin to warm up. In Groundhog Day!, children's nonfiction master Gail Gibbons delves into the history behind this unusual holiday, and examines the ancient traditions that evolved into our modern holiday.
28) Penguins!
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Describes the habitat, physical characteristics, and behavior of different kinds of penguins.
29) Polar bears
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Watercolor illustrations and text provide information about how polar bears swim and hunt, how they keep warm and dry, and many other ways they adapt to their environment.
30) Pigs
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Examines the basic characteristics, common breeds, intelligence, behavior, life cycle, and uses of pigs.
31) The moon book
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Identifies the moon as our only natural satellite, describes its movement and phases, and discusses how we have observed and explored it over the years.
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Publisher Annotation: 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.
33) Spiders
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Examines the physical characteristics, behavior, habitats, and different kinds of spiders.
35) Christmas is
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Christmas is many things to many people. It celebrates the birth of the Christ child. It is also Saint Nicholas and Santa Claus, angels, lights, Christmas trees, cards, carols, presents, and prayers. Christmas is... peace, love, and joy.
36) Halloween is
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Describes the origins and history of Halloween traditions and festivities from ancient times to the present day.
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From cars and trains to planes and boats, people all around the world have developed diverse means and methods of travel. In this fascinating exploration of transportation, Gail Gibbons employs her signature, colorful artwork and accessible text to explain transportation choices to young readers. Vehicles of many kinds are clearly detailed, as are transportation-related facts and concepts such as carpooling and commuting. For young readers on the...
40) Flowers
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Introduces flowers, describing the different types, life cycle, pollination, blooming seasons, and requirements for planting and caring for a flower garden.
