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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).

Jan 1, 1995

Cover of Questions and Answers about Horses

Questions and Answers about Horses

Dec 31, 1993

Cover of Como Crecen Los Gatitos

Como Crecen Los Gatitos (Mariposa, Scholastic en espaanol)

Jan 1, 1993

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Como Crencen Los Gatitos

Oct 1, 1991

Cover of A First Look at Bats

A First Look at Bats (First Look At...(Walker & Co.))

Nov 1, 1990

Cover of How Puppies Grow (Como Crecen Los P Erritos)

How Puppies Grow (Como Crecen Los P Erritos)

Sep 1, 1990

Cover of A First Look at Ducks, Geese, and Swans

A First Look at Ducks, Geese, and Swans (First Look At...(Walker & Co.))

Nov 1, 1989

Cover of A First Look at Animals That Eat Other Animals

A First Look at Animals That Eat Other Animals (First Look At...(Walker & Co.))

Mar 1, 1989

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A First Look at Animals with Horns (First Look At...(Walker & Co.)) (First Look at) (First Look at)

May 1, 1988

Cover of A First Look at Seals, Sea Lions, and Walruses

A First Look at Seals, Sea Lions, and Walruses (First Look At...(Walker & Co.))

Nov 1, 1987

Cover of A First Look at Caterpillars

A First Look at Caterpillars (First Look At...(Walker & Co.))

Oct 1, 1987

Cover of Strange Creatures That Really Lived

Strange Creatures That Really Lived

Jun 30, 1987

Cover of Egg to Chick

Egg to Chick (Science I Can Read Book) (I Can Read Book)

May 1, 1987

Cover of A First Look at Poisonous Snakes

A First Look at Poisonous Snakes (First Look At...(Walker & Co.))

Oct 1, 1986

Cover of A First Look at Owls, Eagles, and Other Hunters of the Sky

A First Look at Owls, Eagles, and Other Hunters of the Sky (First Look At...(Walker & Co.))

Apr 1, 1986

Cover of Mushrooms

Jun 1, 1985

Cover of A First Look at Kangaroos, Koalas, and Other Animals with Pouches

A First Look at Kangaroos, Koalas, and Other Animals with Pouches (First Look At...(Walker & Co.))

Dec 1, 1984

Cover of A First Look at Bird Nests

A First Look at Bird Nests (First Look At...(Walker & Co.))

Aug 28, 1984

Cover of Is This Baby Dino PB

Is This Baby Dino PB

May 1, 1984

Cover of Tree Flowers

May 1, 1984

Cover of A First Look at Rocks

A First Look at Rocks (First Look At...(Walker & Co.))

Sep 1, 1983

Cover of A First Look at Seashells

A First Look at Seashells (First Look At...(Walker & Co.))

Jan 1, 1983

Cover of 1st Look Seashells

1st Look Seashells (First Look at)

Jan 1, 1983

Cover of A First Look at Spiders

A First Look at Spiders (How Did We Find Out about ...?)

Dec 31, 1982

Cover of Where Do They Go?

Where Do They Go?