Thomson, Ruth 1949-
Overview
Works: | 834 works in 1,995 publications in 5 languages and 46,597 library holdings |
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Genres: | Juvenile works Literature Fiction Personal narratives High interest-low vocabulary books Biographies Puzzles and games History Encyclopedias |
Roles: | Author, Contributor, Illustrator, Other, Editor, Creator, Writer of accompanying material |
Classifications: | PZ7.T38, 508 |
Publication Timeline
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Most widely held works by
Ruth Thomson
A dinosaur's day by
Ruth Thomson(
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17 editions published between 2000 and 2017 in English and Spanish and held by 1,419 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A gentle Triceratops forgets to stay with the herd and has to use his sharp horns to fight a Tyrannosaurus
17 editions published between 2000 and 2017 in English and Spanish and held by 1,419 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A gentle Triceratops forgets to stay with the herd and has to use his sharp horns to fight a Tyrannosaurus
Terezín : voices from the Holocaust by
Ruth Thomson(
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4 editions published between 2011 and 2013 in English and held by 1,090 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Through inmates' own voices--from secret diary entries and artwork to excerpts from memoirs and recordings narrated after the war--"Terezin" explores the lives of Jewish people in one of the most infamous of the Nazi transit camps
4 editions published between 2011 and 2013 in English and held by 1,090 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Through inmates' own voices--from secret diary entries and artwork to excerpts from memoirs and recordings narrated after the war--"Terezin" explores the lives of Jewish people in one of the most infamous of the Nazi transit camps
Autumn by
Ruth Thomson(
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9 editions published between 1989 and 2003 in English and Undetermined and held by 725 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Provides art and craft projects and activities based on the theme of autumn
9 editions published between 1989 and 2003 in English and Undetermined and held by 725 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Provides art and craft projects and activities based on the theme of autumn
Spring by
Ruth Thomson(
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11 editions published between 1989 and 2003 in English and held by 724 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Presents a wide variety of projects and activities based on the theme of spring
11 editions published between 1989 and 2003 in English and held by 724 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Presents a wide variety of projects and activities based on the theme of spring
Summer by
Ruth Thomson(
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13 editions published between 1989 and 2003 in English and held by 715 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Provides a variety of projects and activities based on the theme of summer
13 editions published between 1989 and 2003 in English and held by 715 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Provides a variety of projects and activities based on the theme of summer
Winter by
Ruth Thomson(
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10 editions published between 1989 and 1996 in 3 languages and held by 638 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Presents a wide variety of projects and activities based on the theme of winter
10 editions published between 1989 and 1996 in 3 languages and held by 638 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Presents a wide variety of projects and activities based on the theme of winter
Have you started yet? by
Ruth Thomson(
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24 editions published between 1980 and 2013 in English and held by 557 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Explains how and why menstrual periods happen, what they are like, and what to do about them
24 editions published between 1980 and 2013 in English and held by 557 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Explains how and why menstrual periods happen, what they are like, and what to do about them
Georgia O'Keeffe by
Ruth Thomson(
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7 editions published between 2003 and 2006 in English and held by 548 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Presents the life of the twentieth-century American painter who drew much of her artistic inspiration from nature
7 editions published between 2003 and 2006 in English and held by 548 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Presents the life of the twentieth-century American painter who drew much of her artistic inspiration from nature
Trees by
Ruth Thomson(
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11 editions published between 1980 and 2002 in 3 languages and held by 527 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Amazing facts about trees
11 editions published between 1980 and 2002 in 3 languages and held by 527 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Amazing facts about trees
Aztecs : facts, things to make, activities by
Ruth Thomson(
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10 editions published between 1992 and 2008 in English and held by 519 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Examines the Aztec civilization and includes instructions for craft projects
10 editions published between 1992 and 2008 in English and held by 519 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Examines the Aztec civilization and includes instructions for craft projects
Clothes by
Ruth Thomson(
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17 editions published between 1989 and 2014 in English and held by 424 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Examines clothes, how they are recycled and reused
17 editions published between 1989 and 2014 in English and held by 424 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Examines clothes, how they are recycled and reused
Families by
Ruth Thomson(
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8 editions published between 2003 and 2006 in English and held by 420 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Presents a variety of works of art that depict family relationships in different media, explains how they express the artist's ideas, and suggests related projects. Large-scale, full-color images and themed spreads that focus on individual works of art. Exciting projects to challenge readers to experiment with ideas. Handy art tips to help readers learn new techniques. Picture hunts to encourage readers to look for similar themes from other artists. Information about the artists
8 editions published between 2003 and 2006 in English and held by 420 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Presents a variety of works of art that depict family relationships in different media, explains how they express the artist's ideas, and suggests related projects. Large-scale, full-color images and themed spreads that focus on individual works of art. Exciting projects to challenge readers to experiment with ideas. Handy art tips to help readers learn new techniques. Picture hunts to encourage readers to look for similar themes from other artists. Information about the artists
Indians of the Plains : facts, things to make, activities by
Ruth Thomson(
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7 editions published between 1991 and 1993 in English and held by 420 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Photographs and artwork look at the first Indians and various tribes throughout America, concentrating on the traditional way of life of the Indians of the Great Plains. Includes related craft ideas
7 editions published between 1991 and 1993 in English and held by 420 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Photographs and artwork look at the first Indians and various tribes throughout America, concentrating on the traditional way of life of the Indians of the Great Plains. Includes related craft ideas
Models by
Helen Bliss(
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5 editions published between 1998 and 2002 in English and held by 392 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Presents a variety of models from around the world, explains why they were created, and provides instructions for making models, including such projects as a toy theater, a model room, and stick creatures
5 editions published between 1998 and 2002 in English and held by 392 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Presents a variety of models from around the world, explains why they were created, and provides instructions for making models, including such projects as a toy theater, a model room, and stick creatures
The life cycle of a ladybug by
Ruth Thomson(
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6 editions published between 2008 and 2012 in English and held by 381 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Describes the physical characteristics and behavior of the ladybug, from the egg to the adult beetle
6 editions published between 2008 and 2012 in English and held by 381 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Describes the physical characteristics and behavior of the ladybug, from the egg to the adult beetle
Understanding farm animals by
Ruth Thomson(
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7 editions published in 1978 in English and held by 379 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Captioned illustrations and diagrams explain how farm animals behave and a chart to identify common breeds of farm animals is included
7 editions published in 1978 in English and held by 379 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Captioned illustrations and diagrams explain how farm animals behave and a chart to identify common breeds of farm animals is included
Grammar is great! by
Ruth Thomson(
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7 editions published between 2001 and 2004 in English and held by 376 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Illustrations and simple text teach young readers the basic rules of grammar, explaining how to use capital letters, commas, connectives, and nouns and verbs
7 editions published between 2001 and 2004 in English and held by 376 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Illustrations and simple text teach young readers the basic rules of grammar, explaining how to use capital letters, commas, connectives, and nouns and verbs
The Kingfisher first encyclopedia by
Anne Civardi(
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18 editions published between 1996 and 2017 in English and Vietnamese and held by 375 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A simplified illustrated encyclopedia with eighty-eight entries
18 editions published between 1996 and 2017 in English and Vietnamese and held by 375 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A simplified illustrated encyclopedia with eighty-eight entries
Photos framed : a fresh look at the world's most memorable photographs by
Ruth Thomson(
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4 editions published in 2014 in English and held by 371 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Explores some of the most famous photographs in history, including Stephen Dalton's "Ladybird Take-off," Charles C. Ebbets' "Lunchtime atop a Skyscraper," and Neil Leifer's "Muhammad Ali versus Sonny Liston."
4 editions published in 2014 in English and held by 371 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Explores some of the most famous photographs in history, including Stephen Dalton's "Ladybird Take-off," Charles C. Ebbets' "Lunchtime atop a Skyscraper," and Neil Leifer's "Muhammad Ali versus Sonny Liston."
Television magic by
Eurfron Gwynne Jones(
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2 editions published in 1978 in English and held by 363 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Explains the production of a television program
2 editions published in 1978 in English and held by 363 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Explains the production of a television program
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- Thomson, Neil 1948 August 8- Illustrator Author Photographer
- Millard, Peter Illustrator Contributor Photographer
- Fairclough, Chris Photographer
- Theresienstadt (Concentration camp)
- Corbett, Pie Author
- Galletly, Mike Illustrator
- King, Penny Author
- O'Keeffe, Georgia 1887-1986
- Hampton, David
- Civardi, Anne Author
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Associated Subjects
Amusements Animals--Wintering Antiquities Art appreciation Artists Autumn Aztec art Aztecs Children's encyclopedias and dictionaries Clothing and dress Clothing and dress--Remaking Costume Czech Republic Dinosaurs Domestic animals English language--Composition and exercises English language--Grammar Families in art Fashion Great Plains Handicraft Indian craft Indians of North America Indians of North America--Antiquities Jews Ladybugs--Life cycles Menstruation Mexico Models and modelmaking Nature craft O'Keeffe, Georgia, Painting, American Photography Portraits Readers--Science Recycling (Waste, etc.) Spring Spring--Experiments Summer Television Television--Production and direction Textile fabrics Textile waste--Recycling Theresienstadt (Concentration camp) Trees Trees in winter United States Used clothing industry Winter Women painters
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Alternative Names
Tomsone, Ruta 1949-
Томсон Рут
טומסון, רות
روث تومسون، 1949-
روث تومسون، 1949 م-
톰슨, 루스
톰슨, 루스 1949-
톰슨, 룻
톰슨, 룻 1949-
トムスン, ルース
トムソン
トムソン, ルース
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