Let's Explore Eggs!


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Eggs are delicious, nutritious, and versatile! Young readers will meet chickens and chicken farmers, and they'll learn how to cook a simple recipe using eggs and make plant pots from the shells.




Let's Hatch Chicks!


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Introduce children to the life cycle of chickens from egg, to hatching, and beyond with Let's Hatch Chicks!. Author Lisa Steele, of Fresh Eggs Daily, shows the entire process in kid friendly terms. In this book you’ll meet Violet, a plucky and fun-loving chicken. Violet has an exciting secret to share with you: she’s ready to be a mom! Join Violet as she keeps her eggs warm and protects them from danger. See what happens each week as the chick grows inside the egg. And when the new chicks arrive, that's when the fun begins again! These baby chickens need a lot of help to get along in the big world. They will need food, a new home, and sometimes a little help from mama hen. Author Lisa Steele presents the exciting world of chickens in an easy-to-understand, kid friendly way with action-packed illustrations, a useful glossary, and fun chicken facts! Steele runs the very popular chicken-keeping blog, Fresh Eggs Daily, and also hosts a TV show on a PBS affiliate in Maine.




A Nest Full of Eggs


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This first look at robins follows a full year of growth and change: how the birds develop inside their egg during the spring, how they mature from chicks into fledglings in the summer, how they learn to fly in the fall, and how they leave for warmer climes in winter—only to return when spring comes around again. 1995 Best Children’s Science Books (BL)




Let's Explore Honey!


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Early readers engage in food literacy, meal planning, and cooking in this exciting series!




Let's Explore Chocolate!


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Chocolate is a delicious food that people around the world enjoy. Have you ever seen where chocolate comes from? Visit a cacao farm, look inside a cacao pod, and learn how to make hot chocolate and chocolate-covered pretzels.




Let's Explore Tomatoes!


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Ripe, juicy tomatoes are a delicious summer treat! Young readers will follow how tomatoes are grown and harvested, and they'll learn how to make tomato sauce in this engaging title that promotes food literacy.




Eggs Unscrambled


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Are you tired of not knowing the true value of the common egg? Do you wish you understood the science, history, and cultural significance of this everyday food? "Eggs Unscrambled" is here to help. This book will answer the questions that have been egg-sactly on your mind: 1. How did eggs evolve to become one of the most essential foods in human diets? 2. What are the real nutritional benefits of eggs? 3. Why are eggs so versatile in cooking, and how can I use them to elevate my dishes? 4. What psychological effects does eating or not eating eggs have on people? 5. How can I make an informed choice about eating eggs considering the moral and environmental implications? 6. How are eggs produced, distributed, and marketed, and what should I know about the egg industry? 7. What are the biological components of eggs, and how do they contribute to incubation and hatching? 8. How do eggs play a role in various religions and spiritual practices? If you’re ready to unscramble the mysteries of the humble egg, this book is a must-read! Don’t crack under pressure, order your copy today!




Let's Explore Peanut Butter!


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Peanut butter sandwiches have been a lunchbox staple for decades. Visit the fields where peanuts grow, learn how they are harvested, and discover how you can make your own peanut butter.




Incredible Eggs


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From scrambled to soufflés and everything in between, the versatile, delicious, and protein-packed egg is one of the world’s most widely consumed and produced foods. Whether the basis of a simple breakfast, an ingredient in a delicious dessert, or a flavorful addition to a gastronomic feast, eggs are everywhere. In addition to presenting fifty fabulous recipes, this colorful and informative volume offers egg facts and folklore from an ensemble of eggs-perts, including farmers and foodies.




Let’s Explore the Beach!


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Let’s Explore the Beach is a fun and engaging resource for young adventurers and families who explore the shores along the West Coast. Going to the beach for the day and want to do some exploring? Want to know how sea stars eat? Curious about the lives of hermit crabs, sea lions, or pelicans? This grab-and-go field resource focuses on the amazing creatures and plants along the Pacific Coast. Filled with color photos and fascinating facts, the book is divided into three sections: tide pools, shoreline, and shorebirds. Each section offers details on a range of wildlife and other coastal treasures. Readers will be amazed at the fascinating life and bizarre phenomena they may have been missing along the shore. Clone wars, poisonous algae blooms, and glow-in-the dark spectacles are all happening right here along the Pacific Coast. Even the quietest beaches and rocky shorelines have secrets to discover if you know where and how to look. This beautiful and informative guidebook is perfect for aspiring young (or young at heart) naturalists and families who love to explore coastal beaches.