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Nutrition

What's in the Food We Eat

by Patent, Dorothy Hinshaw

Explains how different types of foods provide nutrients for the body.

African Elephants

Giants of the Land

by Patent, Dorothy Hinshaw & Douglas-Hamilton, Oria

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, feeding, family life, and habitat of the African elephant.

Where Food Comes From

by Patent, Dorothy Hinshaw & Muñoz, William

Shows how all food--grains, vegetables, fruits, and dairy and meat products--begins on the farm as sun, earth, air, and water combine to grow plants.

Miniature Horses

by Patent, Dorothy Hinshaw & Muñoz, William

Describes the origins and physical characteristics of the miniature horse, its breeding and care, and its role as work horse, show horse, and pet.

Seals, Sea Lions and Walruses

by Patent, Dorothy Hinshaw

Discusses the characteristics and habits of those animals who can live both on land and in water.

Looking at ants

by Patent, Dorothy Hinshaw

Examines the physical characteristics, behavior, methods of communication, and ecological significance of ants.

Yellowstone Fires

Flames and Rebirth

by Patent, Dorothy Hinshaw

Describes the massive forest fires that burned almost one million acres of Yellowstone National Park in 1988 and the effects, both positive and negative, on th...

Singing birds and flashing fireflies

by Patent, Dorothy Hinshaw & Morgan, Mary & Morgan-Vanroyen, Mary

Illustrates how animals use a variety of signals to communicate with each other.

An Apple a Day

From Orchard to You

by Patent, Dorothy Hinshaw & Muñoz, William

An overview of growing apples, from planting and harvesting to the grocery shelves.

Appaloosa horses

by Patent, Dorothy Hinshaw

Examines the origins, traits, and activities of this spotted breed and discusses racing and breeding.