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The Molecules That Make You You

by Robert E. Wells

Illustrated by Patrick Corrigan

Price:

CA$24.99

ISBN: 9780807577745

Pub Date: October 2022

Imprint: Albert Whitman & Company

A tiny difference in your DNA makes you one of a kind.

The Moon Is More Than a Night-Light

by Robert E. Wells

Illustrated by Patrick Corrigan

Price:

CA$24.99

ISBN: 9780807552759

Pub Date: October 2022

Imprint: Albert Whitman & Company

The moon does so much more than shine at night.

What's So Special about Planet Earth?

by Robert E. Wells

Illustrated by Robert E. Wells

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CA$10.99

ISBN: 9780807588161

Pub Date: September 2010

Imprint: Albert Whitman & Company

Move to another planet? Sounds interesting! In our imaginary spaceship, let's check out the planets in our solar system. Why is Earth so comfortable for plants, animals, and people? As Robert E. Wells explains, it's because of our just-right position form the sun, marvelous atmosphere, and abundant water.

Why Do Elephants Need the Sun?

by Robert E. Wells

Illustrated by Robert E. Wells

Price:

CA$10.99

ISBN: 9780807590829

Pub Date: September 2012

Imprint: Albert Whitman & Company

Robert Wells gives kids plenty of information about our sun in an easy-to-read and digest format.

What's Older Than a Giant Tortoise?

by Robert E. Wells

Illustrated by Robert E. Wells

Price:

CA$10.99

ISBN: 9780807588321

Pub Date: January 2004

Imprint: Albert Whitman & Company

Some giant tortoises have lived for more than 150 years! Some of the giant sequoia trees that grow in California would be more than 3,000 years old. This book compares the age of some things on Earth.

Did a Dinosaur Drink This Water?

by Robert E. Wells

Illustrated by Robert E. Wells

Price:

CA$10.99

ISBN: 9780807588406

Pub Date: January 2006

Imprint: Albert Whitman & Company

The author explains the complete water cycle and also discusses ocean currents, ocean and lake habitats, and hydroelectricity. He also touches on water pollution and our responsibility to keep our water clean.

What's Faster Than a Speeding Cheetah?

by Robert E. Wells

Illustrated by Robert E. Wells

Price:

CA$10.99

ISBN: 9780807522813

Pub Date: January 1997

Imprint: Albert Whitman & Company

What's faster than a cheetah?--no animal on earth can run faster. But a peregrine falcon can swoop faster than a cheetah can run. And the falcon can't compare to an airplane, a rocket, or the speed of light.

Is a Blue Whale the Biggest Thing There Is?

by Robert E. Wells

Illustrated by Robert E. Wells

Price:

CA$10.99

ISBN: 9780807536568

Pub Date: January 1993

Imprint: Albert Whitman & Company

The blue whale is the biggest creature on Earth. But a hollow Mount Everest could hold billions of whales! And though Mount Everest is enormous, it is pretty small compared to the Earth. This book is an innovative exploration of size and proportion.

Polar Bear, Why Is Your World Melting?

by Robert E. Wells

Illustrated by Robert E. Wells

Price:

CA$10.99

ISBN: 9780807565995

Pub Date: September 2008

Imprint: Albert Whitman & Company

In the Arctic, the summer ice is melting, making it hard for polar bears to survive. Why is the world getting warmer? The heat of the sun is trapped by the "greenhouse" gases that surround Earth--carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, and water vapor.

How Do You Know What Time It Is?

by Robert E. Wells

Illustrated by Robert E. Wells

Price:

CA$10.99

ISBN: 9780807579404

Pub Date: January 2002

Imprint: Albert Whitman & Company

What would life be like with no clocks and no calendars? How would you know when to get up in the morning? Long, long ago, all people could do was watch the sun and moon and try to figure things out. Eventually, they made simple clocks like sundials.

Can You Count to a Googol?

by Robert E. Wells

Illustrated by Robert E. Wells

Price:

CA$10.99

ISBN: 9780807510612

Pub Date: January 2000

Imprint: Albert Whitman & Company

You may be able to count all the way to one hundred, but have you ever counted to a googol? It's impossible! In this fun book of numbers, Robert E. Wells explores the wonderful world of zeros and tells how the googol came to be named.

What's Smaller Than a Pygmy Shrew?

by Robert E. Wells

Illustrated by Robert E. Wells

Price:

CA$10.99

ISBN: 9780807588383

Pub Date: January 1995

Imprint: Albert Whitman & Company

A pygmy shrew is among the tiniest of mammals. A ladybug is even smaller. But in this book you will find small things you could not ordinarily see.

Can We Share the World with Tigers?

by Robert E. Wells

Illustrated by Robert E. Wells

Price:

CA$23.99

ISBN: 9780807510551

Pub Date: September 2012

Imprint: Albert Whitman & Company

A nonfiction book about endangered species as caused by human interference with the environment.

How Do You Lift a Lion?

by Robert E. Wells

Illustrated by Robert E. Wells

Price:

CA$10.99

ISBN: 9780807534212

Pub Date: January 1996

Imprint: Albert Whitman & Company

Explore the functions of levers, wheels, and pulleys, and learn how to lift a lion, pull a panda, and deliver a basket of bananas to a baboon birthday party!

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