New Releases by Gail Gibbons

release date: Dec 19, 2011

All the wild gorillas live in Africa. They are peaceful and intelligent, and live in family groups called troops.

Here are descriptions of the physical characteristics of these primates as well as information about how they live, including how they eat, raise their young, and adapt to their environment. Gibbons's trademark style features kid-friendly explanations and visually presented facts.

Recycle!

release date: Apr 01, 1996

This book explains the process of recycling from start to finish and discusses what happens to paper, glass, aluminum cans, and plastic when they are recycled into new products.

Dinosaurs

release date: Mar 01, 1989

Did you know that Sauroposeidon was as tall as a six-floor building? Or that Struthiomimus could run at speeds of 80 kilometres an hour?

The Milk Makers

This book explains how cows produce milk and how it is processed before being delivered to stores.

Behold...the Unicorns!

0nce people believed in unicorns, legendary creatures that were said to have magical powers. Today these one-horned creatures still have a special power -- the power to capture our imaginations.

Using careful research and spirited illustrations to explain the origins, mythology, and folklore of the unicorn, Gail Gibbons gets right to the heart of why these marvelous creatures are still so popular today.

Ladybugs

Using simple text and colorful illustrations, this book describes the physical attribute, habits, and life cycle of the ladybug.

My Football Book

by: Gail Gibbons, Gail Gibbons

Football is fun--let's play!

Find all the basics in this lively guide.

The markings on a football field
What football players wear
The positions, from quarterback to wide receiver
The excitement of the kickoff
The thrill of scoring a touchdown

All these and more are included with a useful glossary at the end.

From Seed to Plant

Do you know how a seed begins? What pollination is? How
flowers, fruits, and vegetables get to be the way they are?

The mystery of how seeds are formed and grow into plants is revealed for young readers in this informative book.

Included in Appendix B of the Common Core State Standards.

Tornadoes!

Tornadoes are funnel-shaped clouds that can cause massive destruction on the ground. Their winds can swirl faster than 260 miles per hour! Using her acclaimed combination of clear text and detailed illustrations, Gibbons explains how tornadoes form, the scale used for classifying them, and what to do in case one should be near you.

Hurricanes!

Imagine a force that can toss boats around like toys, wash away bridges, and create waves as high as eighteen feet. With fierce winds and torrential rains, hurricanes can do all of these things. They can cause tremendous damage and even change the shape of a shoreline. For centuries people did not know when a hurricane was coming. But now we have new methods to predict when and where these storms will occur. Young readers will learn how hurricanes are formed, how they are named and classified, and what to do if a dangerous storm is on the way.

My Basketball Book

by: Gail Gibbons, Gail Gibbons