13 best dover child books

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The Burgess Bird Book for Children

Downy the Woodpecker, Spooky the Screech Owl, and other winged creatures tell Peter Cottontail about their migration patterns, calls, nesting habits, and more in this blend of fact and fiction.

Renowned naturalist and author of children's books on wildlife successfully blends information and entertainment in his book about birds.

Jenny Wren Arrives

Jenny Wren - This is the saucy little House Wren who builds near your home [top].

Chippy the Chirping Sparrow - the smallest of the family [right].

Bully the English Sparrow - the common sparrow of the streets [left].

An Old Friend in a New Home

Chebec the Least Flycatcher - He will tell you his name [top].

Dear Me the Phoebe - Look for him around an old bridge or shed [bottom].

Longbill and Teeter

Longbill the Woodcock - Look for him in damp, wooded places [top].

Bob White - No other bird is shaped like him [bottom].

Drummers and Carpenters

Redhead the Woodpecker - You will know him instantly by his all red head [top].

Downy the Woodpecker - His smaller size and the black bars on the white outer feathers of his tail distinguish him [bottom].

The Burgess Animal Book for Children

Porcupines, field mice, coyotes, and other creatures take on appealing personalities in informative, entertaining tales about the inhabitants of the Green Forest and beyond.

The charming collection of entertaining tales is sure to transport today's young readers to the same captivating world of nature that delighted generations of children before them.

The Burgess Seashore Book for Children

Danny Meadow Mouse, Jimmy Skunk, and Reddy Fox explore the Atlantic shoreline and learn about habits and habitats of many creatures — from horseshoe crabs to sea cucumbers.

Veteran storyteller Thornton Burgess shares information with his young readers about dozens of creatures that thrive along the Atlantic shoreline.

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The Ocean is more than fish and whales - Find out as you explore below the surface!

• Fun-to-color illustrations
• Fact-filled captions
• For ages 8 to 12

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The brain is the control center of the body - find out how it works.

• Fun-to-color illustrations
• Fact-filled captions
• For ages 8 to 12

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Beginning Birdwatcher's Book: With 48 Stickers

Easy-to-read fact-filled book helps young birdwatchers record sightings of 48 common North American birds, among them the blue jay, American crow, ruby-throated hummingbird, mourning dove, barn owl, and red-headed woodpecker. Each page includes space for a sticker image of a bird, plus information on size, habitat, nesting and eating habits, number and color of eggs, and range.

The Birdwatcher's Coloring Book

Thirty detailed illustrations cover a wide variety of U.S. and Canadian species and habitats as diverse as an oriole perched in an apple tree to a bald eagle diving for fish in the Alaskan wilderness. Captions identify where species nest. Evoking the joys of nature, this book will be a helpful companion to birdwatchers.

Audubon Birds Stained Glass Coloring Book

For bird lovers and coloring book fans alike — 16 beautifully executed, ready-to-color images of avian creatures based on ornithological masterpieces by the great nature illustrator. Includes the cedar waxwing, greater flamingo, great blue heron, whooping crane, Carolina parakeet, bald eagle, mountain quail, and others. Identification guide included.

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Why does the wind blow? Why does it rain? - Find out as you explore all things weather related.

• Fun-to-color illustrations
• Fact-filled captions
• For ages 8 to 12

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A Funtastic Variety of Puzzles for Hours of Entertainment!

Do you know what a SMELLFUNGUS is? How many words, at least three letters long, can you make from it? Why is a nickel smarter than a penny? Packed with a huge variety of challenges Game On Awesome Activities for Clever Kids and Game On More Awesome Activities for Clever Kids features more than 100 puzzles each. Mazes, word games, hidden pictures, brainteasers, spot the differences, secret codes and more. Perfect boredom-busters for at home or on the go!

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The Burgess Animal Book for Children

Porcupines, field mice, coyotes, and other creatures take on appealing personalities in informative, entertaining tales about the inhabitants of the Green Forest and beyond.

The charming collection of entertaining tales is sure to transport today's young readers to the same captivating world of nature that delighted generations of children before them.

Chatter and Happy Jack Join

Happy Jack the Grey Squirrel - No one knows better the value of thrift.

Rusty the Fox Squirrel - His coat varies from red to gray.

Whistler and Yap Yap

Yap Yap the Prairie Dog - A social little Marmot who lives on the prairies of the West.

Grubby the Pocket Gopher - The true Gopher and a great pest to farmers.

Flitter the Bat and His Family

Flitter the Bat - This is a the Red Bat, also called the Tree Bat.

The Little Brown Bat - He is about to catch a fly on the surface of the water.

Reddy Fox Joins the School

Reddy Fox - The familiar Red Fox who holds his own against man.

The Gray Fox - In some places he is called the Tree Fox.

The Burgess Bird Book for Children

Downy the Woodpecker, Spooky the Screech Owl, and other winged creatures tell Peter Cottontail about their migration patterns, calls, nesting habits, and more in this blend of fact and fiction.

Renowned naturalist and author of children's books on wildlife successfully blends information and entertainment in his book about birds.

The Burgess Seashore Book for Children

Danny Meadow Mouse, Jimmy Skunk, and Reddy Fox explore the Atlantic shoreline and learn about habits and habitats of many creatures — from horseshoe crabs to sea cucumbers.

Veteran storyteller Thornton Burgess shares information with his young readers about dozens of creatures that thrive along the Atlantic shoreline.

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Learning is fun with this entertaining and informative book about genetics.

• 46 Fun-to-color illustrations
• Fact-filled captions
• For ages 8 and up

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Help kids explore the possibilities!

I Can Be an Awesome Inventor

Put on your thinking cap and get inventive! Make a musical instrument from glass bottles, use a drop of water to create a microscope, develop your own computer programming language, and more! Filled with interesting fun facts and entertaining activities, this book will inspire you to create your own inventions.

I Can Be a Math Magician

Math is magical with this colorful activity book! It's easy to entertain family and friends as you complete mysterious number squares and "Magic Multiples," play a prime number card game, and draw fractal trees. This book offers a fun and meaningful way to explore how math is an important part of everyday life.

I Can Be a Rocket Scientist

Find out what it takes to become a rocket scientist! With this out-of-this-world activity book, you can make a scale model of the solar system, build a prototype rocket from a plastic container, and try real astronaut fitness exercises. You'll discover Earth's place in space, fun facts about the other planets in our solar system, how gravity works, and lots of other fascinating cosmic information.

I Can Be a Science Detective

Discover how to gather clues and collect evidence to catch a thief, follow instructions to extract DNA from strawberries, take your own fingerprints, analyze handwriting, and much more. While you're having fun inspecting, detecting, and experimenting, you'll be learning all about the intriguing world of forensic science and its important role in real life.