Gail Gibbons
4) Fire! Fire!
Author
Publisher
Scholastic
Pub. Date
1992, c1984
Description
Shows fire fighters fighting fires in the city, in the country, in the forest, and on the waterfront.
6) Apples
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Pub. Date
2012
Description
Apple trees grow in more parts of the world than any other fruit tree. From blossom to pollination to picking, here is information about how they grow, their various parts, and the different varieties. Instructions on how to plant and care for an apple tree are included.
7) Sharks
Author
Series
Publisher
Live Oak Media
Pub. Date
2013
Description
From the tiny dwarf shark to the gigantic whale shark, Gail Gibbons' clear text and illustrations acquaint readers with these ever-fascinating creatures.
8) Penguins!
Author
Series
Publisher
Live Oak Media
Pub. Date
2013
Description
"Mazzoli's steady, clear narration is perfect for articulating facts about these birds of the Arctic. Listeners will relish hearing about the variety of penguins and their distinctive characteristics.... Penguin calls and sounds from the habitat complete the recording." -AudioFile 2011
9) Spiders
Author
Series
Publisher
Live Oak Media
Pub. Date
2013
Description
"...bright illustrations and simple text, pleasantly presented in read-along form, should be welcomed by budding entomologists." -School Library Journal
Author
Series
Publisher
Live Oak Media
Pub. Date
2016
Description
With a storyteller's narrative, Christina Moore presents this fascinating look at the world's largest reptiles, including information about their physical characteristics, the differences between these scary creatures, and how they live as an endangered species.
11) The Pumpkin Book
Author
Series
Publisher
Live Oak Media
Pub. Date
2013
Description
"Narrator Polly Collier is very good. Her strong, clear voice makes her sound much like a teacher, and I appreciated her explanation to young listeners that she would be reading the text portion of a picture book...It's a wonderful book, full of interesting trivia..." - AudioFile
Author
Series
Description
"Gail Gibbons is known for her ability to bring the nonfiction world into focus for young students. Through pictures, captions, and text, this book provides a window into the world of growing things...Erin Mallon complements Gibbons's text with a clear, clipped, and purposeful narration." -AudioFile Magazine
13) Horses
Author
Series
Publisher
Live Oak Media
Pub. Date
2013
Description
"Gail Gibbons's detailed introduction to horses is packed with historical facts, breed information, care and grooming tips.... Pierno's well-paced and deliberately pronounced reading is supplemented with sound effects of neighing, whinnying, and galloping horses as well as brief snippets of background orchestra music. ...Children with an interest in horses will find this title an adequate springboard for further reading." -School Library Journal
14) Wolves
Author
Series
Publisher
Live Oak Media
Pub. Date
2013
Description
Award-winning narrator George Guidall's adept reading enlivens a text packed with information in this exploration of the life of the gray wolf (or timber wolf). Using her effective format of large color drawings and useful facts, Gail Gibbons once again provides an excellent resource for primary-grade students.
15) Sea turtles
Author
Series
Formats
Description
Describes the eight kinds of sea turtles, their physical characteristics, senses, how they feed, migrate, and nest, and what is being done to protect them.
19) The moon book
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Pub. Date
[1997]
Description
Identifies the moon as our only natural satellite, describes its movement and phases, and discusses how we have observed and explored it over the years.