Marion Dane Bauer
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Before the universe was formed, before time and space existed, there was ... nothing. But then ... BANG! Stars caught fire and burned so long that they exploded, flinging stardust everywhere. And the ash of those stars turned into planets. Into our Earth. And into us. The author takes readers from the trillionth of a second when our universe was born to the singularities that became each one of us, while illustrations capture the void before the Big...
2) Winter dance
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A fox wonders how he should prepare for the coming winter, but what other animals advise will not work for him until another fox comes to his aid.
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"Since the beginning, humans have created stories about the universe. From early mythology to modern-day science is a long journey, yet 95 percent of the world "out there" remains a mystery. What will we believe tomorrow? Marion Dane Bauer's glowing poetry combines with Hari & Deepti's intricate cut-paper illustrations, dazzling with light and shadow, to celebrate an active, vital, changing, and growing universe. They also show how we humans--the...
5) Wind
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Illustrations and simple text explain what wind is, how it is used by plants, birds, and people, and how wind can become a storm.
8) Clouds
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Illustrations and simple text explain three types of clouds, stratus, cumulus, and cirrus.
10) A mama for Owen
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When the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami separates a young African hippopotamus from his mother, he finds a new snuggle partner in Mzee the giant tortoise. Based on a true story.
11) Rain
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Illustrations and simple text explain what rain is, how it is used by plants, birds, and people, and the importance of clean water.
12) One brown bunny
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One brown bunny goes out one day and finds many friends who would like to play.
13) Snow
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Simple text and illustrations explore the wonders of snow.
16) Runt
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Runt, the smallest wolf cub in the litter, seeks to prove himself to his father King and the rest of the pack and to earn a new name.
17) Sunshine
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Set in the northern Minnesota wilderness, this novel about a boy and his imaginary dog explores a legacy of guilt and blame, and what really constitutes a family.
18) Moon
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"Everyone loves Earth's little neighbor: the Moon! It lights up our night sky, guides our oceans, and so much more. Beginning readers will love learning all about the Moon in this new Level 1 Ready-to-Read"--
19) Mars
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"Explore the planet Mars in the second book in this new, nonfiction Level 1 Ready-to-Read series about the universe that's perfect for kids who love science and space!"--