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Millicent E. Selsam

Millicent Ellis Selsam was born in New York City on May 30, 1912. She became interested in biology during her high school years, and went on to study biology at Brooklyn College. She was then offered a fellowship teaching at Columbia University while completing an M.A. in botany. After she received her M.A., she taught high school science. In 1946 she left teaching to write science discovery books for children. Her first published book was Egg to Chick (1946), which started a science series of "I Can Read" books for Harper. Over the course of her career she wrote approximately 130 children’s books. Her books received many awards, including the Thomas Alva Edison Award for the best juvenile science book, ''Biography of an Atom'' (1965).

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1st Look at Dinosaurs

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Introduces the groups into which scientists divide the more than 1000 kinds of dinosaurs, such as lizard-hipped, bird-hipped, plated, and armored.

A first look at poisonous snakes

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Describes the physical characteristics and habitat of several different poisonous snakes and their benefits to man.

A first look at whales

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An introduction in simple text and illustrations to the physical characteristics and habits of the various species of whales.

A first look at bird nests

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An introduction to the many places birds make their nests, such as chimneys, cliffs, bushes, traffic lights, and window ledges, and the unusual things that might be built into the nests.

A first look at monkeys and apes

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Introduces the characteristics of apes and New World and Old World monkeys.

A first look at bats

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Describes the distinctive characteristics of bats and views several different species.

A first look at animals with horns

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Introduces the horned animals, such as buffalo, sheep, cow, goat, and antelope.

A First Look at Leaves

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Text and drawings explore the characteristics of various leaves.

A first look at snakes, lizards, and other reptiles

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Easy-to-read description of the reptile family which includes snakes, lizards, alligators, and crocodiles.

A first look at cats

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A brief introduction to the physical characteristics, habits, and natural environment of various members of the cat family.

A first look at ducks, geese, and swans

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Examines the differences and similarities of ducks, geese, and swans.

A first look at rocks

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Describes the distinguishing characteristics of various kinds of rocks.

A first look at sharks

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Introduces the physical characteristics, habits, and natural environment of sharks.

A first look at seals, sea lions, and walruses

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Compares and constrasts the physical characteristics, habits, and natural environment of seals, sea lions, and walruses.

A first look at owls, eagles, and other hunters of the sky

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Explains what a bird of prey is and describes some of the different kinds, through text and drawings.

A first look at caterpillars

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Briefly describes the life cycle and habitat of the caterpillar.

A first look at spiders

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Explains how spiders differ from other creatures and from each other.

A first look at animals that eat other animals

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A beginner's guide to distinguishing between different carnivorous animals.

A first look at seashells

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An introduction to seashells, explaining how they are classified and describing the differences that distinguish one kind of seashell from another.

A first look at horses

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Lists various kinds of horses and explains how to tell them apart.

A first look at dogs

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A brief introduction to the various members of the dog family, including the wolf, the fox, and the domesticated breeds.

A first look at frogs, toads, and salamanders

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Text and illustrations examine the characteristics of various amphibians pointing out their similarities and differences.

A first look at animals without backbones

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An introduction to the characteristics of the major groups of invertebrates.

A first look at animals with backbones

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An introduction to the characteristics of the major groups of vertebrates: fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals.

A first look at birds

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Explains the basic things to look for when learning to observe and identify various kinds of birds.

A first look at insects

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Text and illustrations examine the characteristics of various insects pointing out their similarities and differences.