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From the creators of the Caldecott Honor Book "Song of the Water
Boatman and Other Pond Poems "comes a celebration of ubiquitous
life forms among us. Newbery Honor-winning poet Joyce Sidman
presents another unusual blend of fine poetry and fascinating
science illustrated in exquisite hand-colored linocuts by Caldecott
Honor artist Beckie Prange.
Ubiquitous (yoo-bik-wi-tuhs): Something that is (or seems to be)
everywhere at the same time.
Why is the beetle, born 265 million years ago, still with us today?
(Because its wings mutated and hardened). How did the gecko survive
160 million years? (By becoming nocturnal and developing sticky toe
pads.) How did the shark and the crow and the tiny ant survive
millions and millions of years? When 99 percent of all life forms
on earth have become extinct, why do some survive? And survive not
just in one place, but in many places: in deserts, in ice, in lakes
and puddles, inside houses and forest and farmland? Just how do
they become ubiquitous?
A look back at the big events of the very strange year that was
2020 - from coronavirus to viral jokes and home-schooling fun. How
will you do in the Big Quiz of the Year? Were you watching out for
wacky weather? Have you written your Toy Show wishlist? Crammed
full of trivia, quizzes, games and fascinating facts, this year's
annual will also include an interview with super scientist Luke
O'Neill. This definitive bumper book of the year covers all the
unusual things that happened in 2020, as well as history, sport,
jokes, riddles and pages for you to fill in your own record of the
very strange year gone by. The Great Big Irish Annual 2021 will be
on the top of Christmas lists in every home!
A wonderful learning book which has been designed to nurture engaged learning for children into learning new words and phrases used in their everyday life.
Have you ever felt like staying in bed and skipping school? Chloe
is really, really....really tired and knows that feeling so hatches
a plan. Join Chloe as she tries to outfox her parents and then the
doctor. Can you guess what the diagnosis might be?
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