Meinders Community Library Pipestone

Reginald and Gertrude are both monsters, but Reginald thinks that he is nothing like Gertrude. Gertrude will have to explain to him the difference between living and nonliving things before Reginald can be convinced he isn't so different after all.

Offers alternative lyrics to the tune "On Top of Old Smokey" that help kids learn about the life cycles of different living things including birds, trees, and people. Includes fast facts, a glossary, and sources of additional information.

Describes animals that have adapted to hot climates such as the monarch butterfly, the red-spotted toad, the burrowing owl, the antelope jackrabbit, and the male Bactrian camel. Includes a chart of the featured creatures, a glossary, and book and Internet resources.

When every person, all over the globe, receives a small wooden box bearing the same inscription and a single piece of string inside, the world is thrown into a collective frenzy, in this novel told through multiple perspectives that introduces an unforgettable cast of characters.

Adaptation has been happening for thousands of years and continues to happen today. As animals' environments change, they have to learn how to adapt to that new environment. Read through the pages of this fascinating book to discover how adaptation has helped animals survive and change over time. High-interest, age appropriate text paired with colorful images and graphics fill the pages of this book to make learning about adaptation fun and interesting!...

"Meet the amazing hump-backed mammals of the desert! This book explores the features and behaviors of camels, including their desert adaptations and the distinctions between the two camel species. A folk talk explains how camels got their humps"--

Simple text and color photographs depict the differences between living and nonliving things in the mountains, and offer examples. Includes a comprehension question, a picture glossary, and further resources.

"Meet these amazing marine mammals! This book explores the ocean habitat and behaviors of sea lions, including pup raising and colony life. A folk talk explains why fishers in Japan respect these animals"--

In Undercover Animals, early fluent readers learn about animals such as the zebra, octopus, and Arctic hare that protect themselves against predators with camouflage. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they explore the unique adaptations of these undercover animals. An infographic illustrates different methods animals use to blend in, and an activity offers kids an opportunity to extend discovery. Children...

The author of Stiff and Bonk explores the irresistibly strange universe of space travel and life without gravity. Space is a world devoid of the things we need to live and thrive: air, gravity, hot showers, fresh produce, privacy, beer. Space exploration is in some ways an exploration of what it means to be human. How much can a person give up? How much weirdness can they take? What happens to you when you can't walk for a year? have sex? smell flowers?...