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1) Mollusks
Author
Series
Publisher
KidHaven Pub
Pub. Date
2020
Language
English
Description
"Readers interested in expanding their knowledge of the animal world are introduced to the different types of mollusks in this accessible and engaging text that complements science curriculum topics. Basic facts about these fascinating sea creatures, which include snails, clams, mussels, squid, and octopi are explored as readers learn about their nutrition needs, reproductive stages, and their life cycles. Creative design elements give readers a better...
4) The slug
Author
Series
Publisher
Tundra Books
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
The Slug is a look at the land slug. It covers such topics as the slug's two pairs of tentacles, one pair for seeing, one pair for smelling (it can see you're a kid and smell like broccoli), its breathing hole (on the side of its head!), and its pretty gross mucous covering (in order to find a partner, the slug can follow another slug's mucous trail. True love!). Although silly and off-the-wall, The Slug contains real information that will tie in...
5) Shell quest
Author
Publisher
Harper Alley, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
"When a little slug finds new friends in the backyard, she notices they look a lot like her ... except they have shells! Maybe a shell is exactly what she needs to fit in--but finding one is a lot harder than it sounds!"--
6) Slugs
Author
Publisher
Bellwether Media
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
Introduces slugs to young readers through leveled text and related photos.
Author
Publisher
Charlesbridge
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"This book sheds a surprising light on how seashells--the hard, protective outer layer that mollusks inhabit--serve tremendous purpose. This large group of marine animals needs shells for protection, feeding, transportation, anchorage, and more."--
Author
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Formats
Description
"A compelling history of seashells and the animals that make them, revealing what they have to tell us about nature, our changing oceans, and ourselves. Seashells have been the most coveted and collected of nature's creations since the dawn of humanity. They were money before coins, jewelry before gems, art before canvas. In The Sound of the Sea, acclaimed environmental author Cynthia Barnett blends cultural history and science to trace our long love...
9) Group hug
Author
Publisher
Godwin Books/Henry Holt and Company
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
A slug gets a hug, and passes along the kindness to other animals.
10) Slug in love
Author
Publisher
A Paula Wiseman Book, Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
Doug the slug is looking for a hug and soon finds there is a friend for everyone.
11) A shell is cozy
Author
Publisher
Chronicle Books LLC
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"From the acclaimed duo Dianna Hutts Aston and Sylvia Long comes this gorgeous look at the fascinating world of shells. From land snails to freshwater mussels, giant clams to tiny, an incredible array of shells are showcased in all their splendor. Poetic in voice and elegant in design, this carefully researched book will spark the imaginations of children in classroom reading circles as well as on parents' laps"--
Author
Publisher
Princeton Architectural Press
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"In the air, on the ground, and in the water, incredible tiny creatures are all around us! They may be small, but they live remarkable lives. The Book of Tiny Creatures introduces young learners to spiders, butterflies, worms, snails, and even the world's heaviest insect, the Little Barrier Island giant weta. This fun-filled book teaches children fascinating facts through interactive quizzes, detailed seek-and-find scenes, and hands-on activities,...
17) Where's Speedy?
Author
Publisher
Berbay Publishing
Pub. Date
2021
Language
English
Description
George and his sister Lotta have found a new slug friend named Speedy. They can't wait to introduce him to the family, but Speedy has other plans. He escapes! The whole family helps to bring their lost critter home. But is George and Lotta's jar really his home, or does Speedy belong outside with his fellow slugs?
18) Snail and Slug
Author
Publisher
Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
When Snail and Slug decide to have a picnic, a mean banana slug demands they fork over their lettuce, but the pair of new friends find the courage to stand up to the bully.
19) Giant clams
Author
Publisher
Bellwether Media
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to giant clams. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade.
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