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81) Just so stories
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.4 - AR Pts: 5
Formats
Description
Twelve stories about animals, insects, and othr subjects include "How the Camel Got His Hump," "the Butterfly That Stamped," and "How the Alphabet Was Made."
Author
Pub. Date
c1984
Description
0 Includes detailed, botanically accurate drawing and such details as how the flower got its name; what medicinal value it has or was thought to have; how the Indians and pioneers used it; description of its culinary uses, and legends, myths, or stories surrounding it
Author
Pub. Date
℗♭1975
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Appears on list
Description
A retelling of a traditional West African tale that reveals how the mosquito developed its annoying buzzing habit. A mosquito annoyed the iguana, who frightened the python, who scared the rabbit ... and now the whole jungle is in an uproar because the sun won't rise. The animals discuss the situation and decide to punish the mosquito. Even today, whenever we hear a mosquito buzz, we smack it hard!
Author
Pub. Date
[2004]
Description
A lavishly illustrated gift book for flower lovers reveals the historical symbolism of flowers and plants and explains how to create a bouquet that conveys the correct feelings in chapters that present detailed instructions for fifty-seven different floral arrangements, along with information on the historical meaning of each and a comprehensive glossary. 10,000 first printing.
Author
Series
Anansi books volume 2
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.3 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Anansi the trickster spider joins Turtle on a fishing trip, intending to trick Turtle out of all his fish. However, Turtle proves to be smarter and ends up with a free meal. Explains the origin of spider webs.
Author
Series
Epossumondas volume 2
Pub. Date
[2004]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Presents a children's story about why possums don't have hair on their tails.
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