How much? : visiting markets around the world

How much for... fried bananas in Bangkok, a mandolin in New Jersey, llama-wool ponchos in Peru, or a camel in Cairo? With Caldecott Honor artist Ted Lewin′s richly colored and detailed landscapes, how much? takes readers deep into the heart of bustling marketplaces all around the world. So come along with us -- you never know what treasures you′ll find!

Look inside things that go

Lift the flaps to explore all sorts of exciting vehicles – bulldozers rumbling around building sites, fire engines rushing to emergencies, and jumbo jets soaring into the skies. With fascinating facts about every vehicle, from speed machines to giant trucks, emergency vehicles, tractors, and planes all geared to delight enquiring minds. The colourful scenes are covered with flaps, each packed…

Energy alternatives

Edition

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ISBN/ISSN

1403487316

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Series Title

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Call Number

333.7 SNE

World superbikes : the first 20 years

Twenty years after the World Superbike Championship was started at England’s Donington Park, the series has produced some of the most thrilling racing and iconic champions in the world of motorcycle racing. The genius touch was to feature bikes that are sold in showrooms, thus attracting a passionate following among ordinary motorcyclists. The third edition of this fact-packed and gloriously …

Frederick

While other mice are gathering food for the winter, Frederick seems to daydream the summer away. When dreary winter comes, it is Frederick the poet-mouse who warms his friends and cheers them with his words.

Vehicles

Edition

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ISBN/ISSN

9780721417042

Collation

42 pages : illustration ; 17 cm

Series Title

Learner

Call Number

388 GAN

Trucks

Byron Barton introduces young readers to the fun of trucks in this bold and colorful board book. With simple text and vibrant illustrations, readers will learn about a variety of trucks, including tow trucks, cement trucks, and delivery trucks. Trucks Board Book "will delight the youngest, and have enough meat for older preschoolers and beginning readers" (Kirkus Reviews).

Airplanes

Children explore the many ways we use airplanes, from seaplanes to crop dusters to planes that write messages in the sky. With simple text and vibrant illustrations, readers will learn about transportation by plane. Byron Barton's Planes "will delight the youngest, and have enough meat for older preschoolers and beginning readers."—Kirkus Reviews

Going by car

Introduces the development of the automobile, describes the kinds of car on the road today, and surveys other special types of automobile and possible changes in the future.

Cars

Explores how automobiles both reflect and shape popular culture in America.