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New Releases by Buffy Silverman

Buffy Silverman is the author of On a Flake-Flying Day (2023), On a Gold-Blooming Day (2022), On a Snow-Melting Day (2020), Cutting-Edge Medicine (2020), Surviving a Shipwreck (2019).

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On a Flake-Flying Day

release date: Oct 03, 2023
On a Flake-Flying Day
On a feather-fluffing, seed-stuffing, cloud-puffing day . . . Weasels whiten. / Cardinals brighten. / Frost glistens. / Owl listens. From Buffy Silverman, author of On a Gold-Blooming Day and On a Snow-Melting Day, comes the third installment of a seasonal celebration. With winter's arrival, plants and animals hunker down for the cold season. Rhyming text and eye-catching photos sparkle in this wonderful read-aloud that encourages kids to closely observe the natural world. Back matter offers more information on the featured animals, plants, and weather conditions.

On a Gold-Blooming Day

release date: Sep 06, 2022
On a Gold-Blooming Day
On a gold-blooming, bee-zooming, sun-dazzling day . . . / Snakes glide. / Spiders hide. / Crickets chirp. / Butterflies slurp. From Buffy Silverman, author of On a Snow-Melting Day, comes an exciting companion book. As autumn begins, plants and animals in nature begin to change in all kinds of ways to prepare for winter. Brilliant photos and rhyming text work together in this engaging read-aloud to highlight these changes, and back matter offers more information about each creature and change featured.

On a Snow-Melting Day

release date: Feb 04, 2020
On a Snow-Melting Day
Snowmen droop / Cardinals swoop, Rabbits bounce / Foxes pounce In the early days of spring when the snow begins to melt, plants and animals stir to life. High-impact photos and simple, rhyming text make for an engaging read-aloud while back matter offers more detail about each of the creatures featured in this celebration of spring's arrival. "Clever, thoughtful, and engaging."—starred, Kirkus Reviews

Cutting-Edge Medicine

release date: Jan 01, 2020
Cutting-Edge Medicine
Will we one day be able to regrow limbs? 3-D print custom dentures? Wear a contact lens to monitor our health? It sounds like science fiction, but advances like these are driving real medical research. Dive into the fascinating, fast-changing world of medical breakthroughs.

Surviving a Shipwreck

release date: Jan 01, 2019
Surviving a Shipwreck
In 1912, more than 2,200 people sailed aboard the maiden voyage of the Titanic. Four days into its Atlantic crossing, the mammoth vessel sank. More than two-thirds of the passengers perished. Learn more about this dramatic event and those who survived.

Gravite! Èske Li Rale Ou? / Gravity ! Do You Feel It? (Bilingual)

release date: Jan 01, 2019

Dwarf Rabbits

release date: Jan 01, 2018
Dwarf Rabbits
"Small and soft, dwarf rabbits make a perfect pet! Learn about how a dwarf rabbit is born, how it lives its life, and the best ways to care for a pet dwarf rabbit"--

Mini Pigs

release date: Jan 01, 2018
Mini Pigs
Oink! Oink! Mini pigs are cute, smart, and make very fun pets. But do you know how big they get? Or what it takes to care for a mini pig? Read this book to learn all about these curious, playful pets!

Let's Visit the Lake

release date: Aug 01, 2017
Let's Visit the Lake
Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience! There are lakes in each biome on the planet. They are filled with many different kinds of plants and animals. But how do these lakes form? And how can people keep lakes clean and safe? Read this book to find out!

Do You Know about Insects?

release date: Aug 01, 2017
Do You Know about Insects?
Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience! What do a bee, a butterfly, and an ant have in common? They’re all insects! But do you know what makes an insect an insect? Read this book to find out! Learn all about reptiles, fish, mammals, and other animal groups in the Meet the Animal Groups series - part of the Lightning Bolt BooksTM collection. With high-energy designs, exciting photos, and fun text, Lightning Bolt BooksTM bring nonfiction topics to life!

Let's Visit the Rain Forest

release date: Aug 01, 2017
Let's Visit the Rain Forest
Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience! The rain forest biome is filled with many kinds of plants and animals. More rain falls here than anywhere else on Earth. How do animals protect themselves from danger in the rain forest? And how do plants get enough light to grow under the thick canopy? Read this book to find out!

Do You Know about Reptiles?

release date: Aug 01, 2017
Do You Know about Reptiles?
Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience! What do a sea turtle, an iguana, and a python have in common? They’re all reptiles! But do you know what makes a reptile a reptile? Read Do this book to find out! Learn all about birds, insects, mammals, and other animal groups in the Meet the Animal Groups series - part of the Lightning Bolt BooksTM collection. With high-energy designs, exciting photos, and fun text, Lightning Bolt BooksTM bring nonfiction topics to life!

Do You Know about Amphibians?

release date: Aug 01, 2017
Do You Know about Amphibians?
Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience! What do a bullfrog, a salamander, and a toad have in common? They’re all amphibians! But do you know what makes an amphibian an amphibian? Read this book to find out! Learn all about reptiles, insects, mammals, and other animal groups in the Meet the Animal Groups series - part of the Lightning Bolt BooksTM collection. With high-energy designs, exciting photos, and fun text, Lightning Bolt BooksTM bring nonfiction topics to life!

Hair Traits

release date: Aug 01, 2017
Hair Traits
Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience! What color is your hair? Human hair color ranges from white and light blond to black. Red is the least common hair color. What determines the color and texture of your hair? Read this book to find out about how your genes affect your physical features.

Great White Sharks in Action

release date: Aug 01, 2017
Great White Sharks in Action
What are the biggest hunting fish in the ocean? Great white sharks! But do you know how great white sharks find food? Or how many teeth they have? Find out everything about these ferocious fish, from how they reproduce to how they hunt, in this book packed with full-color photos and fascinating facts.

Can You Tell a Stegosaurus from an Ankylosaurus?

release date: Aug 01, 2017
Can You Tell a Stegosaurus from an Ankylosaurus?
Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience! A dinosaur with an armored back chomps on plants. It swings its tail at a hungry meat eater. Was that a Stegosaurus? Or was it an Ankylosaurus? These dinosaurs looked similar, but they were very different. Read this book to become an expert at telling these look-alikes apart!

Can You Tell a Tyrannosaurus from an Allosaurus?

release date: Aug 01, 2017
Can You Tell a Tyrannosaurus from an Allosaurus?
Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience! A huge dinosaur stomps around on two legs. It hunts with sharp teeth and claws. Its head is large, but its arms are tiny. Was that a Tyrannosaurus? Or was it an Allosaurus? These dinosaurs looked similar, but they were very different. Read this book to become an expert at telling these look-alikes apart!

Let's Visit the Desert

release date: Aug 01, 2017
Let's Visit the Desert
Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience! The desert biome can be found all around the world. Land in this biome is dry and often hot. How do animals in deserts find water? And what kinds of plants thrive in deserts? Read this book to find out!

Tiger Sharks in Action

release date: Aug 01, 2017
Tiger Sharks in Action
Tiger sharks are some of the world's largest, fiercest sharks. But do you know what they eat, how they find their prey, and why their teeth are so deadly? Learn all about this fearsome predator through exciting photos, fun text, and fascinating facts.

¿Sabes algo sobre insectos? (Do You Know about Insects?)

release date: Aug 01, 2017
¿Sabes algo sobre insectos? (Do You Know about Insects?)
Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience! ¿Qué tienen en común una abeja, una mariposa y una hormiga? ¡Son todos insectos! Conozca las características que comparten todos los insectos. What do a bee, a butterfly, and an ant have in common? They're all insects! Learn about the characteristics that all insects share.

¿Sabes algo sobre reptiles? (Do You Know about Reptiles?)

release date: Aug 01, 2017
¿Sabes algo sobre reptiles? (Do You Know about Reptiles?)
Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience! ¿Qué tienen en común una tortuga marina, una iguana y una pitón? ¡Son todos reptiles! Conozca las características que comparten todos los reptiles. What do a sea turtle, an iguana, and a python have in common? They're all reptiles! Learn about the characteristics that all reptiles share.

Let's Visit the Evergreen Forest

release date: Oct 01, 2016
Let's Visit the Evergreen Forest
Winter lasts a long time in the evergreen forest biome. The trees here stay green all year. But how do tree needles help a tree survive the winter? And how do animals live in the snow and cold? Read this book to find out!

Saving Water

release date: Aug 15, 2016
Saving Water
Presents an introduction to water conservation, describing what happens during the water cycle and what steps need to be taken to save water, and offers experiments and activities that can be done to demonstrate these principles.

How Do Fire Trucks Work?

release date: Jan 01, 2016
How Do Fire Trucks Work?
Fire trucks have loud sirens and flashing lights. They race to fires to keep people and property safe. But what are some different kinds of fire trucks? And what special equipment do they use to fight fires? This exciting look at fire trucks reveals how they work, the special equipment they need, and how they help firefighters battle blazes to keep people and property safe. From the engine to the hoses and ladders, this book contains all the details that kids want to know about fire trucks!

How Do Monster Trucks Work?

release date: Jan 01, 2016
How Do Monster Trucks Work?
"Prime material for budding gearheads and mechanics."—School Library Journal Monster trucks are huge and strong. How do their tires help them bounce? And how do people drive these giant vehicles? Find out how monster trucks work, the special equipment they need, and how they crush puny cars under their enormous tires. From the engine to the cabin to the oversize rims, this book delivers details that will captivate monster truck fans. Learn about how different vehicles work in the How Vehicles Work series—part of the Lightning Bolt BooksTM collection. With high-energy designs, exciting photos, and fun text, Lightning Bolt BooksTM bring nonfiction topics to life!

How Do Big Rigs Work?

release date: Jan 01, 2016
How Do Big Rigs Work?
Big rigs have powerful engines and lots of wheels. Discover how they work, what they're used for, and more fun facts!

How Do Trains Work?

release date: Jan 01, 2016
How Do Trains Work?
Trains are long and loud. They rumble down railroad tracks. But what are the different types of trains? And how do these giant vehicles haul so much weight? Read this book to find out! Learn about how different vehicles work in the How Vehicles Work series—part of the Lightning Bolt BooksTM collection. With high-energy designs, exciting photos, and fun text, Lightning Bolt BooksTM bring nonfiction topics to life!

How Do Formula One Race Cars Work?

release date: Jan 01, 2016
How Do Formula One Race Cars Work?
Formula One race cars are fast and sleek. They zoom around the racetrack. But how do these cars go so fast? And how do drivers stay safe? This title offers an exciting look at Formula One race cars, including how they work, the special equipment they need, and how they take the corners at blinding speeds. Explaining everything from the tires to the steering wheel and the roaring engine, this book will thrill Formula One fans!

Let's Investigate Light

release date: May 30, 2014
Let's Investigate Light
With an emphasis on how important light is to our planet, this beautifully-illustrated book explains how light affects photosynthesis, how light travels, and light's different properties. Whether it's ultraviolet light that helps bees pollinate flowers or solar panels that use sunlight to heat our homes, students learn about the various ways that both animals and people depend on light.

Can You Tell a Brachiosaurus from an Apatosaurus?

release date: Nov 01, 2013
Can You Tell a Brachiosaurus from an Apatosaurus?
"How can you tell apart a Brachiosaurus from an Apatosaurus? Did one have a longer tail? What did each dinosaur's feet look like? Find out these answers and more to become an expert on the differences between these supersized creatures."--
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