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She Went to Space

Maine Astronaut Jessica Meir

by Fran Hodgkins ...

In 2019, Maine native and NASA astronaut Jessica Meir participated in the first all-female spacewalk, an historic honor she'd been preparing for since first grade, when she drew a picture of an astronaut standing on the moon. This book for young readers follows Meir's career as a marine biologist, physiologist, and astronaut. Filled with stunning photography from earth and beyond, it is an ... Read more

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In 2019, Maine native and NASA astronaut Jessica Meir participated in the first all-female spacewalk, an historic honor she'd been preparing for since first grade, when she drew a picture of an astronaut standing on the moon. This book for young readers follows Meir's career as a marine biologist, physiologist, and astronaut. Filled with stunning photography from earth and beyond, it is an
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Little Loon

by Fran Hodgkins ...

Illustrated by Karel Hayes ...

Little Loon traces the birth and first summer of a loon chick on a New England lake, ending with the loon’s migration for the winter. Readers follow along as the baby loon grows and discovers the world around her. Along the way, they’ll learn that loons are so perfectly adapted to life in the water that it’s very difficult for them to walk on land. They only come out of the water to lay eggs, so ... Read more

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Little Loon traces the birth and first summer of a loon chick on a New England lake, ending with the loon’s migration for the winter. Readers follow along as the baby loon grows and discovers the world around her. Along the way, they’ll learn that loons are so perfectly adapted to life in the water that it’s very difficult for them to walk on land. They only come out of the water to lay eggs, so
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Do Moose Ever . . .?

by Fran Hodgkins ...

Moose sure are funny looking. With their rangy, gangly bodies, long legs, and confused look on their face, they are the most distinct of the deer species. Just looking at a moose will make you smile.This entertaining and informative book answers the kinds of questions kids always ask, such as:What do moose eat?Are moose dangerous?Can moose be tamed?And What’s with those silly antlers, anyway? ... Read more

$24.99 CAD

Moose sure are funny looking. With their rangy, gangly bodies, long legs, and confused look on their face, they are the most distinct of the deer species. Just looking at a moose will make you smile.This entertaining and informative book answers the kinds of questions kids always ask, such as:What do moose eat?Are moose dangerous?Can moose be tamed?And What’s with those silly antlers, anyway?
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Who's Been Here?

A Tale in Tracks

by Fran Hodgkins ...

Illustrated by Karel Hayes ...

In this fun-filled and informative book, we take a winter walk with a rambunctious golden retriever Willy. Of course he leaves his paw prints in the snow. But there are other tracks, too, and none of them matches his. One by one, we find out what animals they belong to: a cat, a gull, a raccoon, a snowshoe hare, a bear, a moose, and-uh oh!-a skunk! ... Read more

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In this fun-filled and informative book, we take a winter walk with a rambunctious golden retriever Willy. Of course he leaves his paw prints in the snow. But there are other tracks, too, and none of them matches his. One by one, we find out what animals they belong to: a cat, a gull, a raccoon, a snowshoe hare, a bear, a moose, and-uh oh!-a skunk!
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Do Puffins Ever . . .?

by Fran Hodgkins ...

Illustrated by Dan Kirchoff ...

Puffins are funny. With their round little bodies and stubby wings, combined with a brightly colored beak, they are one of the most appealing birds. Just looking at a puffin can make you happy.This entertaining and informative book tells you everything you really want to know about puffins, answering the kinds of questions kids always ask, such as:Do puffins have teeth?Do they always have such ... Read more

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Puffins are funny. With their round little bodies and stubby wings, combined with a brightly colored beak, they are one of the most appealing birds. Just looking at a puffin can make you happy.This entertaining and informative book tells you everything you really want to know about puffins, answering the kinds of questions kids always ask, such as:Do puffins have teeth?Do they always have such
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Do Seals Ever . . . ?

by Fran Hodgkins ...

Illustrated by Marjorie Leggitt ...

A fun, informative read for kids of all agesThis entertaining and informative book gives serious answers to questions such as Do seals ever sleep?, Do they have ears?, Do seals have fur? ... Read more

$12.99 CAD

A fun, informative read for kids of all agesThis entertaining and informative book gives serious answers to questions such as Do seals ever sleep?, Do they have ears?, Do seals have fur?
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Between the Tides

by Fran Hodgkins ...

Illustrated by Jim Sollers ...

What happens to the denizens of the tidal zone when the sea recedes every 12 hours? This is the question that Hodgkins answers in a playful yet instructive way. Children are introduced to crabs, sea urchins, mussels, sea worms, starfish, lobsters, periwinkles, and other creatures that must adapt to constantly changing conditions. Previously announced spring 2006. ... Read more

$19.99 CAD

What happens to the denizens of the tidal zone when the sea recedes every 12 hours? This is the question that Hodgkins answers in a playful yet instructive way. Children are introduced to crabs, sea urchins, mussels, sea worms, starfish, lobsters, periwinkles, and other creatures that must adapt to constantly changing conditions. Previously announced spring 2006.
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The Orphan Seal

by Fran Hodgkins ...

Based on the actual rescue and rehabilitation of a seal named Howler and accompanied with vivid illustrations, the story of this endearing young seal will find a place in every reader's heart. ... Read more

$11.99 CAD

Based on the actual rescue and rehabilitation of a seal named Howler and accompanied with vivid illustrations, the story of this endearing young seal will find a place in every reader's heart.
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Thump Goes the Rabbit

How Animals Communicate

by Fran Hodgkins ...

Illustrated by Taia Morley ...

Series series Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 1
Read and find out about how animals communicate in this colorfully illustrated nonfiction picture book.Did you know that animals each have their own unique way to communicate? Birds sing, dogs bark, cows moo—and animals use their ears, tails, feet, and bodies to communicate, too! But what is everybody saying? Read and find out about how animals communicate and what they’re talking about in Thump ... Read more

$8.99 CAD

Read and find out about how animals communicate in this colorfully illustrated nonfiction picture book.Did you know that animals each have their own unique way to communicate? Birds sing, dogs bark, cows moo—and animals use their ears, tails, feet, and bodies to communicate, too! But what is everybody saying? Read and find out about how animals communicate and what they’re talking about in Thump
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The Cat of Strawberry Hill

by Fran Hodgkins ...

Lost at a highway rest stop on a trip to Maine, a kitten is chased by a dog, injured in a fall, and attacked by a herring gull. Exhausted, she is rescued by two innkeepers, who-with some reluctance-agree to take her home to Rockport. To this day, Pumpkin rules the roost at Strawberry Hill, greeting guests, walking them down to the water's edge, and generally entertaining both her adopted "parents" ... Read more

$18.99 CAD

Lost at a highway rest stop on a trip to Maine, a kitten is chased by a dog, injured in a fall, and attacked by a herring gull. Exhausted, she is rescued by two innkeepers, who-with some reluctance-agree to take her home to Rockport. To this day, Pumpkin rules the roost at Strawberry Hill, greeting guests, walking them down to the water's edge, and generally entertaining both her adopted "parents"
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Andre the Famous Harbor Seal

by Fran Hodgkins ...

Sometimes, just sometimes, a human being and a wild animal make a special connection that changes both of their lives. So it was with Rockport, Maine's Harry Goodridge and the harbor seal pup he named Andre. The two became inseparable, though the seal was free to come and go as he pleased. (His floating enclosure in the harbor simply minimized his presence in skiffs owned by yachtsmen, who ... Read more

$20.99 CAD

Sometimes, just sometimes, a human being and a wild animal make a special connection that changes both of their lives. So it was with Rockport, Maine's Harry Goodridge and the harbor seal pup he named Andre. The two became inseparable, though the seal was free to come and go as he pleased. (His floating enclosure in the harbor simply minimized his presence in skiffs owned by yachtsmen, who
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The Secret Galaxy

by Fran Hodgkins, Mike Taylor ...

Series series Tilbury House Nature Book
A lyrical narrative voice (the voice of the Milky Way galaxy itself) is augmented by sidebars filled with amazing facts and insights about our galaxy, and by extension, our universe.Inspired by Tilbury House’s award-winning, Kirkus-starred book The Secret Pool (2013).A lyrical narrative voice (the voice of the Milky Way galaxy itself) is augmented by sidebars filled with amazing facts and insights ... Read more

$9.99 CAD

A lyrical narrative voice (the voice of the Milky Way galaxy itself) is augmented by sidebars filled with amazing facts and insights about our galaxy, and by extension, our universe.Inspired by Tilbury House’s award-winning, Kirkus-starred book The Secret Pool (2013).A lyrical narrative voice (the voice of the Milky Way galaxy itself) is augmented by sidebars filled with amazing facts and insights
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