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For Good Measure

The Ways We Say How Much, How Far, How Heavy, How Big, How Old

by Robbins, Ken

A bushel of facts and fabulous photographs make this 24 Karat informational book shine.The mile gets its name from the term mille passus, whichmeans “a thousan...

Keepers

Treasure-Hunt Poems

by Frank, John & Robbins, Ken

THE GLEAM OF A GOLD NUGGET?the fire in a precious gem?the geometry of a seashell?a fossil, a baseball card. Treasures all.John Frank?s poetry about the things ...

Seeds

by Robbins, Ken

From flowers to fruits, everything begins with a tiny seed. Young readers will learn how seeds grow, and how they vary in shape, size, and dispersal patterns.

Apples

by Robbins, Ken

Apples!Apples!Apples!Crunchy and tasty, sweet and tart, in colorful shades of red, yellow,and green -- sometimes all three -- everyone loves apples! In this li...

Thunder on the plains

the story of the American buffalo

by Robbins, Ken

A brief introduction to the history of the American buffalo and how it was almost hunted into extinction.

Autumn Leaves

by Robbins, Ken

Examines the characteristics of different types of leaves and explains how and why they change colors in the autumn.

Water

The Elements

by Robbins, Ken

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Power Machines

by Robbins, Ken

Photographs and text describe such work-saving machines as a crane, jack hammer, bulldozer, and back hoe.

Bridges

by Robbins, Ken

Hand-colored photographs illustrate bridges of many different types, with descriptions of their design and use.

Beach days

by Robbins, Ken

Hand-tinted photographs and simple, poetic text recreate the fun of a beach trip.