| The Pumpkin Book Contributor(s): Gibbons, Gail (Author) |
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ISBN: 0823416364 ISBN-13: 9780823416363 Publisher: Holiday House OUR PRICE: $7.19 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: January 1999 Annotation: Gibbons describes how pumpkins come in different shapes and sizes, how they grow, and their traditional uses and cultural significance. Full-color illustrations. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - Flowers & Plants - Juvenile Nonfiction | Holidays & Celebrations - Halloween |
| Dewey: 635.62 |
| LCCN: 98045267 |
| Lexile Measure: 640 |
| Physical Information: 0.14" H x 9.97" W x 9.74" (0.35 lbs) 32 pages |
| Themes: - Holiday - Halloween |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 42619 Reading Level: 4.2 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: From an acclaimed science author, here's everything about pumpkins--including how they grow In this cheerfully-illustrated, simply-presented book, children can learn about the growth cycle and many varieties of pumpkins, and even how to plant their own. Award-winning author Gail Gibbons also relates the special role pumpkins played in the first Thanksgiving, the history behind carving pumpkins into jack'o'lanterns, and how pumpkins are still part of our celebrations today. The book features bold, clearly-labeled illustrations, directions for drying seeds, and even how to carve funny or scary faces into your pumpkin (with an adult's help), along with a fascinating section on pumpkin facts and lore. Perfect for aspiring farmers and kids who can't wait for Halloween |
Contributor Bio(s): Gibbons, Gail: - Gail Gibbons has published close to fifty distinguished nonfiction titles with Holiday House. According to "The Washington Post," "Gail Gibbons has taught more preschoolers and early readers about the world than any other children's writer-illustrator." She lives in Vermont. Her website is www.gailgibbons.com |