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10) Insect detective
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"Become an insect detective and find out just what the insects around you are up to!"--Dust jacket flap.
An enticing, fact-filled invitation to explore the world of insects. Includes hands-on activities.
13) In the garden
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Explores the peas, potatoes, pumpkins, and other vegetables in a garden, as well as the insects and other animals that help them grow.
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"Photographs and ... text combine to guide readers as they discover the often overlooked ecosystems found outside their own back doors! Children will ... learn more about the animals, insects, and plants they often take for granted, including squirrels, skunks, bees, and dandelions."--Provided by publisher.
15) Gary's garden
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Introduces readers to the wacky menagerie of zany residents that inhabit the undergrowth in the author's backyard, from caterpillars that think they are acrobats and spider orchestra conductors to snack-raiding birds and a squirrel that has lost its nuts.
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"The birds, mammals, reptiles, and insects that inhabit our yards and gardens are overwhelmingly on our side--they are not our enemies, but instead our allies. They pollinate our flowers and vegetable crops, and they keep pests in check. In Garden Allies, Frédérique Lavoipierre shares fascinating portraits of these creatures, describing their life cycles and showing how they keep the garden's ecology in balance. Also included is helpful information...