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Leslie Evans
Biography: Leslie was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and grew up in Detroit, Michigan. Graduating with a B.F.A. in printmaking from the Rhode Island School of Design, Leslie soon became a designer for the Hopkins Center at Dartmouth. Leslie has worked as a designer and freelance illustrator for years. She has illustrated many books including, Leaf Jumpers, The Yummy Alphabet Book, and the Alphabet Acrostic series (Clarion). In addition to her art, Leslie enjoys printing books and broadsides at her letterpress studio in Massachusetts.
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Author: Bob Crelin Illustrator: Leslie Evans
ISBN: 978-1-57091-785-1
Ages: 6 - 9 Availability: In stock.
Price: $16.95
Why does the Moon seem to change shape from night to night? In this unique book, innovatie die-cuts and playful poetry introduce the names and shapes of the lunar phases to explain the role light and shadow play in this transformation. 2009 is the International Year of Astronomy. Click here to watch a trailer for Faces of the Moon. "What a completely unique book...(readers) will find this clever text a treat and an education." -- NSTA Recommends"With gentle interactive elements and rhymed verse, this picture book strikes a reflective tone while providing an effective lesson on the moon and its phases." -- Publishers Weekly
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Witty poems describe the devious and diabolical methods that allow insects to capture prey, trick predators, attract mates-and outlast other species. Accurate and detailed information accompanying each poem explains the science of the bug behaviors. Bright, eye-catching linoleum-cut illustrations capture each insect in action.
"This is a book that will make you say, 'Wow, this is a book that can make learning fun!'"
— Esmé Raji Codell
"They'll laugh, they'll learn, and hopefully they won't lose their lunch!"
— School Library Journal
"The poems surely are not grist for the poet laureate selection mill; nevertheless, they are entertaining, though occasionally a tad crude. Kids will love them."
— Science Books & Films
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ISBN: 978-1-58089-340-4
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Price: $5.95
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Jump into a mile-high pile of colorful leaves! Evocative poetic text celebrates the beauty of autumn leaves.
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ISBN: 978-1-57091-498-0
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Price: $6.95
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Discover a variety of flowers from A-Z, beginning with the amaryllis and concluding with the zinnia.
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ISBN: 978-0-88106-453-7
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Price: $7.95
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Jerry Pallotta takes children on a gastronomic adventure to learn about herbs, spices, and natural flavors. Readers will get a taste of the familiar (basil, cinnamon, vanilla) and the not so familiar (wasaki, youpon, zaatar) flavors that people have been enjoying for centuries.
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ISBN: 978-0-88106-897-9
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Young readers join a boy and his dog as they use their senses of sight and touch to identify seven common trees in the snow-covered forest. Additional information about trees and their life cycles is included. The creators of Leaf Jumpers once again explore the beauty of nature through poetry and art.
"Readers can almost hear boots crunching in the snow during this subtle, stylish wintry nature walk. "
–Kirkus Reviews
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Now in paperback!
Young readers join a boy and his dog as they use their senses of sight and touch to identify seven common trees in the snow-covered forest. Additional information about trees and their life cycles is included. The creators of Leaf Jumpers once again explore the beauty of nature through poetry and art.
"Readers can almost hear boots crunching in the snow during this subtle, stylish wintry nature walk. "
--Kirkus Reviews
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