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Mama's Milk/Mama Me Alimenta»rank: 122374by: Michael Elsohn Ross
: :Celebrating the warm and loving bond between mammal mamas and their babies, this lushly illustrated book shows little ones doing what comes naturally--nursing. A perfect choice for cuddling up with a breast-feeding child or preschoolers who wonder how new babies get fed.'...will give new parents both the `aawww, how sweet!' experience...as well as the `how cool is that?' experience.'--LOS ANGELES TIMES |
What's the Matter in Mr. Whiskers' Room?»rank: 416009by: Michael Elsohn Ross
: :'Oh, to be a kid in Mr. Whiskers’ primary science classes! The next best thing is doing hands-on explorations at school or at home with this guide.' — KIRKUS REVIEWSMr. Whiskers, the teacher, has that wild look in his eyes again. That’s the look that means, Get ready for hands-on science! This time the subject matter is . . . matter. Using seven science stations, Mr. Whiskers encourages his kids to use all their senses to make observations and draw conclusions. Everyone’s a scientist in Mr. Whiskers’ class, where hands-on mini-experiments lead to Big Ideas — and promote an ongoing passion for independent, open-ended discovery. |
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Snug As a Bug»rank: 310401by: Michael Elsohn Ross
: :Award-winning artist Sylvia Long has teamed up with author and naturalist Michael Elsohn Ross to create a truly enchanting bedtime book. From goodnight stories to goodnight kisses, the simple, cozy text celebrates the special bedtime rituals that are so beloved by both parent and child. With its colorful butterflies, cozy caterpillars and dreamy ladybugs -- all in their cutest pajamas -- this is a book that readers will want to snuggle up with again and again. |
Salvador Dali and the Surrealists: Their Lives and Ideas, 21 Activities (For Kids series)»rank: 342583by: Michael Elsohn Ross
: :The bizarre and often humorous creations of René Magritte, Joan Miró, Salvador Dalí, and other surrealists are showcased in this activity guide for young artists. Foremost among the surrealists, Salvador Dalí was a painter, filmmaker, designer, performance artist, and eccentric self-promoter. His famous icons, including the melting watches, double images, and everyday objects set in odd contexts, helped to define the way people view reality and encourage children to view the world in new ways. Dalí's controversial life is explored while children trace the roots of some familiar modern images. These wild and wonderful activities include making Man Ray-inspired solar prints, filming a dreamscape video, writing surrealist poetry, making collages, and assembling ... |
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Bird Watching With Margaret Morse Nice (Naturalist's Apprentice Biographies)»rank: 806648by: Michael Elsohn Ross
: :Chronicles the life and career of ornithologist Margaret Morse Nice who devoted more than eighty years to studying and writing about birds. Also includes tips and activities for readers to become bird watchers in their own right. |
Nature Art With Chiura Obata (Naturalist's Apprentice Biographies)»rank: 592913by: Michael Elsohn Ross
: :Describes the life and work of nature artist and Japanese American Chiura Obata. Includes tips on how readers can make their own nature art. |
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Millipedeology (Backyard Buddies)»rank: 823358by: Michael Elsohn Ross
: :Describes the physical characteristics and behavior of the millipede and presents millipede-related activities. |
Earth Cycles»rank: 1952142by: Michael Elsohn Ross
: :Describes the physical characteristics and behavior of the millipede and presents millipede-related activities. |
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Cricketology (Backyard Buddies)»rank: 851149by: Michael Elsohn Ross
: :Provides instructions for finding, collecting, and keeping crickets and suggests how to delve into the secret lives of these chirping neighbors. |
Toy Lab (You Are the Scientist)»rank: 269524by: Michael Elsohn Ross
: :Provides instructions for finding, collecting, and keeping crickets and suggests how to delve into the secret lives of these chirping neighbors. |