Nature’s Rainbow
Have you ever seen a rainbow?This colourful picture poem is about how natures shares natural forms with all the colours of the rainbow.Featuring a 'spot the bird' activity and words used for colour.
The Birds الطيور
A language development book for children, featuring graphic illustrations of twenty types of birds, with the name of each bird written in both Arabic and English, to enrich vocabulary and strengthen the child's language skills...
Who Nests Here?
Meet twenty-four extraordinary animals and the different nests they call home in this lyrical nonfiction environmental picture book perfect for fans of Kate Messner's Over and Under series and Jennifer Ward's Mama Dug a Little Den. Who nests here? Whose baby bed? Whose family home? Whose winter shed? Clues are waiting up ahead! Calling all nature detectives! Use clues to guess the animal each shelter belongs to, discovering twenty-four extraordinary creatures--not a bird among them!--and the tree, mud, sand, water, plant, dirt, rock, and snow nests they call home.
Bog Buddies
Discover the tiny yet abundant world of a wetland bog in this new book in an illuminating nonfiction picture book series that explores how even the smallest habitats play big roles in nature. Welcome to the majestic misty mountains. Where fog fills alpine valleys, rains flood roaring rivers, and streams flow down to a meadow and collect in a mossy, mountain bog. A bog might not seem like much on the surface. It's a wetland with spongy, damp soil and moss filled with decaying leaves and plants. But bogs play a crucial role in protecting their environment. By soaking up heavy summer rains, a bog prevents flooding, filters and replenishes groundwater, and provides a habitat for a vast array of plants and creatures, from busy beavers to endangered bog turtles--the tiniest turtles in the United States. With snappy, funny text and lush illustrations, this book invites curious readers to discover a tiny, unassuming ecosystem overflowing with life.
Our Green Planet
Introduce young readers to the variety, wonder, and beauty of the hidden realm of plants that fuel our world with this picture book companion to the BBC Earth series The Green Planet narrated by Sir David Attenborough. Our green planet is a hidden world where plants can smell, taste, touch, hear, and even "talk." Right under your feet, and all around you, plants are creating life, battling their enemies, and persuading animals to work for them. Journey to tropical rainforests, deserts, underwater, and into the woods. Meet a poo-eating pitcher plant, join a water lily for a beetle party, peer into the tempting Venus flytrap, and explore a dazzling rainbow river in this fascinating nonfiction picture book.
Just One Oak
Explore an oak tree, from its leafy crown to its roots underground, and learn all the amazing ways it supports the animals, plants, and habitat where it lives in this surprising and enlightening nonfiction picture book companion to the award-winning Fungi Grow. An oak tree is so much more than meets the eye. From tiny fungi to mighty mammals, this amazing tree contains a whole world. For insects and birds, the oak's leaves, branches, and bark are a home. For bears and squirrels, the thousands of acorns the oak produces are a nutritious superfood. Owls, deer, foxes, and many more creatures are drawn to the rich and healthy environment an oak creates. Because of a single oak tree, its many neighbors flourish.
The Science of Earthquakes
Earthquakes can shake the ground, topple buildings, and change entire landscapes in just seconds-but what causes them?This book introduces young readers to the science behind earthquakes in a simple and engaging way. Kids will learn what tectonic plates are, how and why earthquakes happen, and where they are most likely to occur. The book also explores how scientists measure earthquakes and what people can do to stay safe when one strikes.Perfect for ages 7 to 12, this book helps kids build a strong understanding of one of nature's most powerful forces through clear explanations and real-world examples.
Wildlife of the World - China
In this book in the 'Wildlife of the World' series, expert wildlife photographer Hugh Lansdown reveals some of the most interesting and unusual wildlife from the vast, fascinating country of China.Aimed at children from 8 to 13 years old (but suitable from 5 upwards and fascinating at any age!)Over 70 high resolution photos of Chinese animals.Wildlife extras challenge! Spot dozens of extra animals hidden throughout the book (with answers at the back).Rainforest Animal Challenge! Spot ten animals hidden in the rainforest and see if you can work out how they stay safe (with answers at the back).Sneaky Animals... that sneaked into the book when the author wasn't looking!Discussion of conservation challenges in China and what's being done about them.Includes a section for each of China's main habitats with photos of some of the special animals that live there, pictured in natural settings.Special sections for iconic Chinese pandas and snub-nosed monkeys.Interesting (and often surprising!) facts about each of the animals and how they live.Links to dozens of on-line videos, slideshows and sound recordings unique to this book.Link to an on-line interactive map showing different cities, habitats and the route of the Great Wall.See sample pages on Hugh Lansdown's website or the Kindle listing.China is a huge country with habitats like deserts, mountains, rainforest and plateau providing homes for an incredible range of wildlife. Everyone is familiar with endangered giant pandas, but animals like bright orange snub-nosed monkeys and scary golden takin are almost unknown outside the country... not to mention all the weird and wonderful birds, reptiles and insects!Conserving the incredible wildlife we share our planet with is one of the most important tasks the young generation are going to be faced with. This book has been carefully designed to grab their attention in the chaotic, modern digital world, educate them about the amazing creatures that live here and enthuse them with the desire to find out more!
The Tufted Puffins of Triangle Island
Thousands of beautiful tufted puffins arrive each spring to lay their eggs on the remote and rugged Triangle Island, a rare and protected habitat. In this lushly illustrated first book in the Wild by Nature series, young readers will meet a pair of puffins preparing a burrow on the steep cliffside of Triangle Island, off the northwestern tip of Vancouver Island. In this remarkable place, they will lay a single egg and raise their baby. Here, the birds are protected, and there is ample space to nest, and fish to eat. At summer's end, the puffins, young and old, fly away to live at sea. The young puffins will live on the ocean until they are mature enough to return to their birthplace and lay their own eggs. If Triangle Island remains undisturbed, and the ocean stays cool, clean and full of fish, the new baby puffins will continue to thrive and grow. Includes an author's note about Triangle Island and other sea birds that nest there. WILD BY NATURE A series for young readers that explores the unique links between ecologically sensitive species and their habitats, and encourages the preservation of the world's wild places. Key Text Features illustrations author's note further information further reading facts Correlates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.1.3 Describe the connection between two individuals, events, ideas, or pieces of information in a text. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.2.6 Identify the main purpose of a text, including what the author wants to answer, explain, or describe. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.2.7 Explain how specific images (e.g., a diagram showing how a machine works) contribute to and clarify a text.
Amigurumi Critters
Unleash your creativity and find your next crochet project! With step-by-step instructions, every stitch brings an adorable creature to life.The brilliant creative mind of Amy Ting, a well-known individual in the needle work community, brings you Amigurumi Critters - a book for every yarn enthusiast. This guidebook contains all the knowledge you need to make a collection of stuffed animals. Tiny penguins, adorable capybaras, playful pandas and other lovable plushies are waiting to be crafted!Inside you'll find: 25 pattern instructions with helpful tips on technique and materialsFull-color photographs for referencesEducation on basic skills to improve personal customizationDesigns that cater to all skill levels from beginners to experts Whether you're a needle novice or an advanced crafter, Amigurumi Critters will not disappoint. Grab your crochet hook and your favorite yarn and bring some cuteness to your life with this charming collection of handmade companions!
What’s Your Favorite Bug?
In this companion to What's Your Favorite Animal? and What's Your Favorite Color?, Eric Carle and fourteen other beloved children's book artists illustrate their favorite bugs and explain why they love them. Everybody has a favorite bug. Some like shiny, colorful beetles or busy ants or soft pale moths best. Others prefer spindly walking sticks or fuzzy caterpillars that turn into bright butterflies. With beautiful illustrations and charming personal stories, 15 children's book artists share their favorite bugs and why they love them. What's Your Favorite Bug? features words and pictures by: Eric CarleJoey ChouEric FanDenise FlemingEkua HolmesTim HopgoodMolly IdleBeth KrommesScott MagoonKenard PakMaggie RudyBritta TeckentrupBrendan WenzelTeagan WhiteEugene Yelchin - GODWIN BOOKS -
Mary Wilson and her Wild and Wonderful Family
The true story, Mary Wilson and her Wild and Wonderful Family, introduces Mary and her unique animal family members! Mary is a young woman in the 1960's and dares to dream of spending her life taking care of animals. She loves animals as much as she does people. However, being an African American woman, Mary faces many challenges to follow her passion. With effort and determination, Mary becomes the first African American Woman senior zookeeper at the Baltimore Zoo. But, she's not just a zookeeper, she accepts the animals as family. No one can believe the relationship she nurtures with the animals. She orchestrates a wedding between two gorillas so they can raise a family, but no one askes the gorillas if it's a good idea. She hugs the big cats like they are her children. When everyone else panics because the Kodiak bear Uncle Junior escapes, Mary stays calm. The question? Will she lead the giant Uncle Junior back to his home, or will he escape to the neighborhood outside the zoo fences? You'll find out the answers within the pages of this fascinating historic story. Not only children will fall in love with Mary and her family, so will adults. Mary's animals, created such funny and difficult situations, but the woman zookeeper handled them all. The real life story of Mary Wilson and her Wild and Wonderful Family will inspire children to follow their passion in life and not settle for what is considered 'normal'.
What the Sky Would Tell You
From glowing sunsets and migrating birds to whispering winds and disappearing stars, this beautifully illustrated book invites children aged 5-8 to explore the sky's secrets - and how we can help protect them.With fun, fact-based pages covering weather, light pollution, climate change, the ozone layer, and more, What the Sky Would Tell You blends environmental science with poetic wonder. Perfect for curious minds, little nature lovers, and early eco-heroes.Featuring animals like bats, bees, swifts, butterflies, and birds who rely on the sky.Includes real-life problems - and hopeful, age-appropriate solutions.Part of the "What the Earth Would Tell You" series, this book makes science meaningful, magical, and kind.
Wildlife of the World - China
In this book in the 'Wildlife of the World' series, expert wildlife photographer Hugh Lansdown reveals some of the most interesting and unusual wildlife from the vast, fascinating country of China.Aimed at children from 8 to 13 years old (but suitable from 5 upwards and fascinating at any age!)Over 70 high resolution photos of Chinese animals.Wildlife extras challenge! Spot dozens of extra animals hidden throughout the book (with answers at the back).Rainforest Animal Challenge! Spot ten animals hidden in the rainforest and see if you can work out how they stay safe (with answers at the back).Sneaky Animals... that sneaked into the book when the author wasn't looking!Discussion of conservation challenges in China and what's being done about them.Includes a section for each of China's main habitats with photos of some of the special animals that live there, pictured in natural settings.Special sections for iconic Chinese pandas and snub-nosed monkeys.Interesting (and often surprising!) facts about each of the animals and how they live.Links to dozens of on-line videos, slideshows and sound recordings unique to this book.Link to an on-line interactive map showing different cities, habitats and the route of the Great Wall.See sample pages on Hugh Lansdown's website or the Kindle listing.China is a huge country with habitats like deserts, mountains, rainforest and plateau providing homes for an incredible range of wildlife. Everyone is familiar with endangered giant pandas, but animals like bright orange snub-nosed monkeys and scary golden takin are almost unknown outside the country... not to mention all the weird and wonderful birds, reptiles and insects!Conserving the incredible wildlife we share our planet with is one of the most important tasks the young generation are going to be faced with. This book has been carefully designed to grab their attention in the chaotic, modern digital world, educate them about the amazing creatures that live here and enthuse them with the desire to find out more!
What the Deserts Would Tell You
Explore the wonders of the desert in this gentle, eco-focused children's book packed with fascinating facts and stunning illustrations.From scorching sandstorms to icy plains, What the Desert Would Tell You introduces young readers to the dazzling extremes of desert life. Children will learn about camels, cacti, vultures, sand, and survival-all while discovering how deserts aren't just hot, but can freeze at night too!Perfect for curious minds aged 5 to 8, this educational picture book is ideal for parents, teachers, and caregivers seeking age-appropriate, planet-friendly resources that encourage empathy and awe for the natural world.
Meet Pebbles in the House
Pebbles is in the HousePebbles is exploring a whole new world after recovering from his injury. He has lots of fun things to try and do in the house but will he ever find the ultimate spot for comfy, long cat naps? Find out in this third and final edition of the Meet Pebbles series.
What the Rainforests Would Tell You
A gentle and powerful introduction to rainforest facts for kids - covering deforestation, climate change, endangered animals, and forest protection. Told with warmth, wonder, and hope, What the Rainforest Would Tell You is a beautifully illustrated children's book for ages 5-8, filled with real science and gentle solutions that empower young readers to make a difference.Perfect for parents, teachers, and young eco-heroes, this book helps children understand our world - and how to protect it.
What If... You Didn't Make Snot?
"I don't know anyone who can take complex scientific concepts and make them more accessible, stimulating and fun than Emma Young. It is truly a kind of genius." - Bill Bryson ---- Find out the answers to 33 crazy and laugh-out-loud questions with science author Emma Young. Prepare to learn all about the human body, from blood vessels to the brain and nerves to nutrients, in this engaging question-and-answer book. What If You Didn't Make Snot? is not your usual science book. Children aged 7-9 will be drawn into each topic with one of 33 amusing questions that are guaranteed to make kids think about anatomy in a whole new way. Author Emma Young explains the answers with humor and plenty of science facts that kids will be racing to share with friends and family. This human body book for children offers: Fun and engaging content by science author Emma Young.33 laugh-out-loud questions with key science facts are woven into the answers.A mix of photography and cartoon-style illustrations that bring the questions to life.Curriculum-aligned and age-appropriate material about the human body for children.Children can dip in and out of bite-sized information on each page, filled with attention-grabbing photography and quirky illustrations. Even reluctant readers will find this human body book entertaining, as they find out the answers to the wacky, bizarre, and gross questions.
Animals
Discover the world of animals and lift the flaps on every page to discover fascinating facts about creatures, great and small! With beautiful illustrations throughout and more than 50 flaps to explore, you can find out more about this fascinating world we live in!
Cinderpaws
Sometimes wishes really do come true!Cinderpaws dreams of dancing and being free to be herself. Instead she's forced to do all the chores of the house, taking care of her step-mother, The Duchess, and her two daughters, the step-kitties, Tigerlily and Kitteline, until she climbs into her basket in the kitchen each night exhausted. Then invitations arrive for each young kitty, announcing a royal ball held for the prince. Even Cinderpaws is invited but she is forbidden by her stepmother to attend.Cinderpaws wishes with all her heart to go and dance with the kitties. If only her wish could come true . . . Cinderpaws is book one of Kitty Tales, a series of beloved fairy tales retold with a feline twist!
The Unexplained: UFOs
Explore the mysteries of UFOs in this graphic guide for middle grade readers and decide for yourself - are we alone in the universe? Whether it's eerie lights in the sky, impossibly fast aircraft or the secrets surrounding Area 51, UFOs have fascinated people for decades. Mysterious flying objects, alien sightings and strange encounters have kept the world guessing one big question... Are aliens real?
In the World of Whales
Plunge deep into the awe-inspiring true story of a freediver's encounter with a newborn sperm whale and its family. When a freediver (one who dives without the benefit of oxygen) slips underwater, he encounters a pod of sperm whales so close he can almost touch them. When he sees blood in the water, he wonders if there's been an injury. When he comes even closer, what he finds instead is a moments-old calf, skin wrinkly and tail fluke still folded from the womb. The calf's family nudges it up to breathe; nudges it toward each member of the pod, by way of introduction; and then it happens--the mother nudges her child toward the diver, inviting him, too, to share in the family moment. Told from the vantage point of Belgian freediver Fred Buyle, who with his diving partner Kurt Amsler are the only people known to be present at the birth of a sperm whale, In the World of Whales features lyrical-yet-precise text by Michelle Cusolito and dreamlike illustrations by Jessica Lanan, creator of the Sibert Honor book Jumper: A Day in the Life of a Backyard Jumping Spider. Any child who dreams of speaking to animals will adore this proof of humanity's bond with the wild world. At the end of the story, find more information about freediving and whales. A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard SelectionA School Library Journal Best Book of the Year
A.B.C. Book of Birds
Introduce young readers to the avian world with "A.B.C. Book of Birds." This beautifully illustrated alphabet book combines the fun of learning the ABCs with fascinating facts about different bird species. Each letter corresponds to a unique bird, making it easy and enjoyable for children to expand their vocabulary and knowledge of nature. Mary Catherine Judd's engaging text and vibrant images bring the birds to life, fostering a love for wildlife and encouraging early learning. Perfect for parents, teachers, and young bird enthusiasts, "A.B.C. Book of Birds" is a delightful way to discover the wonders of the natural world while building essential literacy skills. It's an educational and entertaining addition to any child's library.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
What is Bigger Than Anything?
How big is big? How much is more? How far can you go? Open this book and get ready to stretch your imagination farther than ever before... all the way to infinity!Numbers can get bigger. Lines can get longer. The stars can go farther. But is there an end to all of it? Or does it keep going and going?That's where infinity comes in! Infinity is not a really big number, it's bigger than any number. It's bigger than anything you can count, draw, or even dream up!In these pages, you'll explore the mind-bending idea of infinity through playful questions, silly examples, and delightful surprises. You'll learn how infinity pops up in numbers, shapes, space, time, and even your own imagination.So come along on this adventure! You'll discover that sometimes, the most exciting things are the ones that never stop growing. Infinity is waiting... are you ready to chase it?
Backpack Explorer Stickers: Bug Adventure
Kids will discover hours of sticker fun! How many bugs will you find? Get ready for a bug adventure with this sticker book from the best-selling Backpack Explorer series! Kids will love playing and learning with hundreds of stickers showing insects and bugs buzzing, flying, climbing, and crawling. 250 scientifically accurate stickers give a realistic look at ladybugs, beetles, ants, spiders, bees, butterflies, dragonflies, caterpillars, and more. Explore bug habitats by adding stickers to the Sunny Meadow, Deep in the Forest, Life in the Water, and Backyard Garden scenes. Build a new bug by mixing and matching stickers of antennae, wings, and legs. Sticker match-up activities teach about bug lifecycles, behaviors, and more. Record bug sightings with on-the-page scavenger hunts.
Which Cute Creature Are You?
Discover which cute creature you are in this adorable book full of fun animal facts. Learn all about the cutest creatures of the animal world, while learning about yourself! If you have a favorite toy, you might be like a sea otter, or if you love gymnastics, you might be like a giant panda. From disco axolotls to posing quokkas, this book explores adorable animals in a way you won't forget. Each beautifully-illustrated book contains ten different animals, so kids can find the animal they match with best. It's a fun, simple way to discover fantastic animal facts and learn through laughter, with extra fun facts, a quiz and information on endangered animals for extra learning.
After the Rain
Gorgeously illustrated and brimming with accessible science, this joyful picture book explores the wonders of the natural world after it rains. Puddle-hopping optional! What happens once the rain stops? To a young child out exploring with her grandmother and dog, the world smells of summer green and turtles and warm bricks. That after-rain smell, known as petrichor, signals to seeds, You can come up now! Bees buzz out of their hives and sip from puddles. Butterflies desert their leafy umbrellas. The rain itself becomes water vapor, which forms clouds. And not everyone ventures up and out. With the sun's return, worms wriggle deep down in search of shelter while fungi converse with the tangled roots of trees. Illustrated with the sparkling glow of a busy landscape after rain, spreads include relevant "words to say after the rain," such as evaporation and humidity, in a form that provides context for the meaning. This deceptively simple and imminently shareable picture book by a leading scientist introduces key concepts with energy, gentle humor, and age-appropriate language, inspiring curious readers of all ages to pull on rain boots and beeline for the door.
Welcome to the World of Hummingbirds
These are the latest titles in this popular series that introduces children to North American wildlife through color photographs and fascinating text. Young readers will be enchanted by America`s smallest bird, the fearless hummingbird. Its resting heart rate is an astonishing 480 beats per minute and, unlike any other bird, it can fly backwards. Few animals capture the imagination like wild horses. There are nearly 50,000 wild horses still roaming western North America. This book reveals their origins, their complex family systems, and how they live together off the land.
Lots of Things to Know about Bugs
You'll never guess where a katydid's ears are, why peacock spiders need to be good dancers or how water skaters walk on water, and did you know that bagworm moth caterpillars build log cabins? With warm, characterful illustrations, this fun and surprising information book will open your eyes to the remarkable bugs all around you.
Tommy Tootley’s Fart-astic Family, the Complete Collection - Premium Edition
Meet the loudest, smelliest, silliest family on planet Earth - the one and only Tootleys!Get ready to laugh, giggle, and toot your way through five unforgettable adventures with the Tootley family!Tommy Tootley's Fart-astic Family: The Complete Collection brings together all five hilarious books in one outrageous collection - featuring every noisy, stinky, and silly moment from the hit app series.Follow Daddy, Mommy, Alex, Jenny, and Luna the dog as they cause mayhem at home, on a road trip, in a winter cabin, at the beach, and even inside a giant magical whale! This side-splitting collection is packed with short, rhyming poems, ridiculous family chaos, and comic-style illustrations that kids love.This collection includes all 5 stories: ✔️Fart-astic Road Trip✔️Winter Cabin Adventure✔️Farts and Fun with Tootley✔️A Day at the Beach✔️Discovering LeviatopiaInteractive Fun Included!Each illustrated page features QR code(s) that can be scanned with a mobile device to trigger sound effects - from sneezes and farts to barking dogs and burping dad. It's the perfect mix of reading and laughing out loud!Whether you're new to the Tootleys or already a fan of the app series, this complete edition delivers a fart-astic reading experience your kids won't forget.Perfect for ages 3-10.
Velociraptor
There were plenty of giant animals around during the Age of Dinosaurs. This epoch ended 65 million years ago when a huge meteor hit the Earth and ushered in our current Age of Mammals. The Age of Dinosaurs saw herds of Triceratops move through what would become the western United States, eating ferns, cycads, and other exotic Cretaceous plants. Tyrannosaurus rex, one of the most powerful, huge meat-eaters ever to live on Earth lived in the same place at the same time.The smaller dinosaurs could be just as strange and interesting, though. One of these is velociraptor, a small dinosaur that lived in Mongolia, at the eastern end of the Old World just across the Bering Strait from what's now Alaska. Velociraptor is famous because of the "Jurassic Park" books and movies, but the real velociraptor, even though it was a meat-eater, wasn't as big or dangerous as the ones that appear in the movies.In this book, you'll learn all about what made this massive giant great--from what they looked like and ate to where they lived and what they did all day.KidCaps is an imprint of BookCaps; each month we are adding more history books (just for kids!) to our library. Stop by our website to learn more.
Buffalo Sunrise
In Buffalo Sunrise: The Story of a North American Giant, Diane Swanson introduces young readers to the world of the buffalo, sharing fascinating details about this remarkable animal. Readers will learn, for example, that: The buffalo is surprisingly agile -- moving on tiptoe as it picks its way along narrow ledges Buffaloes sometimes go swimming just for fun "Buffalo birds" warm their feet in the thick fur on a buffalo`s back The birth of a white buffalo is considered a miraculous event The buffalo nearly disappeared from our planet a hundred years ago -- but was saved just in time. The author includes factual information along with legends and anecdotes. Stunning full color photographs and archival images, combined with a lively writing style, will make Buffalo Sunrise a favorite with young readers.
Welcome to the World of Coyotes
A coyote`s keen senses help it survive. With eyes that can spot the smallest movement, ears that can hear the faintest rustle, and legs designed for racing, it`s no wonder some coyotes live to be more than 10 years old. These adaptable canines communicate by howling, and those who live in cities even respond to the sirens of fire trucks. This book explores the lives of clever coyotes at work and at play. About the series: Each book in the Welcome to the World of Series introduces children to wildlife through color photographs, lively description and amazing facts.
Welcome to the World of Wild Horses
These are the latest titles in this popular series that introduces children to North American wildlife through color photographs and fascinating text. Young readers will be enchanted by America`s smallest bird, the fearless hummingbird. Its resting heart rate is an astonishing 480 beats per minute and, unlike any other bird, it can fly backwards. Few animals capture the imagination like wild horses. There are nearly 50,000 wild horses still roaming western North America. This book reveals their origins, their complex family systems, and how they live together off the land.
Light as a Feather
Let your curiosity take flight with this nonfiction picture book exploring the world of North American birds from acclaimed author Will Hillenbrand. Why are feathers so light? Why do woodpeckers drum? What should you do if you find an injured bird? Acclaimed picture book author Will Hillenbrand has the answers that are sure to make readers' imaginations soar! In these pages you'll meet North America's most fascinating birds, like nature's drummers (the woodpecker) to its most dynamic dancers (the sandhill crane) and flashiest fliers (the blue jay), and more. Colorful maps explore the bird's habitats, and bright, accessible infographics invite readers to experience every part of the birds' world, from the brown pelican's seven-plus foot wingspan to the light waves that make bluebirds so blue. In this vibrantly-illustrated nonfiction picture book, the sky's the limit on what there is to learn.
Extreme Birdwatching: Measuring Change on a Gal獺pagos Island
A treasure trove for science classrooms, citizen scientists, and budding biologists, this "you-are-there" account of a landmark study of wild finches going about their finch-y business captures the scientific process in action. Daphne is an island. Not one you'd choose for a vacation. There are no sandy beaches, resorts, hotels, or houses. No tall trees to make shade. The steep, rocky sides of a volcanic Gal獺pagos island are not inviting, and most who visit this part of the world sail right past. But Peter and Rosemary Grant are not most people. A husband-and-wife team, the Grants came to this singular place with a singular goal: to study two species of wild finch. For decades, the scientists and their students counted, cataloged, and observed finches on a remote mile-wide island. Through teamwork, painstaking observation--extreme bird-watching, extreme plant study, extreme seed counting--and careful beak measurements, the group of committed scientists proved step-by-step, over forty years, how finch beaks change in response to their environment. Weaving accessible biology and the scientific process into an inspiring conversational narrative, this second title in the Discovery Chronicles series--packed with resources and back matter--concretely honors the value of hard journeys, the vision and ambition behind tedious tasks, and the astonishing power of curiosity.
Earth's Immense Oceans
This title is part of the important new series from Oxford Children's which provides accessible introductions to the ideas, facts, and vocabulary behind an absorbing range of subjects. Meticulously researched and authoritative but written in simple language by experts in their fields, curious young readers will quickly get to grips with the basic principles and terminology of each subject. Earth's Immense Oceans explains, in a clear and interesting way, how oceans work, where they came from and how they are shaping the Earth, what lives under the waves, and the impact humans have had on the world's oceans. The engaging design highlights the heroes of the subject from early beginnings to modern day and picks out and explains tricky terminology in 'Speak like a Scientist' features. Comic strips and illustrations, amazing photographs and a timeline, glossary and index, all make this handy-sized book the perfect way to learn.
Volcanoes
Usborne Beginners are colorful information books for children beginning to read on their own. Vivid, full color illustrations and photographs on every page, accompanied by short, informative text. Developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton. Carefully selected Internet links to exciting websites to find out more. Great reading practice for children who prefer fact to fiction.
Before It Was a Hurricane
A hurricane is a massive, dangerous storm. Its clouds carry trillions of gallons of water that can dump a year's worth of rain in a single day. Learn how the most massive, destructive storm on Earth forms with this inventive new series! Howling wind rips away roofs and topples trees. Rising water floods streets, and pounding waves slam sandy beaches. This isn't just any seaside squall. It's a ... HURRICANE! A hurricane isn't a surprise. It's a storm that calls ahead and lets you know it's coming. By the time a full-blown hurricane is ripping off roofs and flooding streets, scientists are on a first-name basis with it. They know its history and can trace its path across the ocean. Before It Was a Hurricane starts at the peak of the action-the chaos and power of a hurricane at full strength-before stepping backward through time. Follow its four-thousand-mile journey from a hot desert breeze to the most destructive storm on Earth. Includes fold-out pages to see HUGE images of a hurricane in action!
Gross Science of Diseases
From puke and pus to blisters and boils, studying diseases is not for the faint of heart. Scientists are always looking for ways to combat illnesses, but sometimes the research can be downright disgusting. Imagine studying deadly spores or bacteria that eat away your flesh. Nasty! Featuring the latest scientific research, this humorous hi-lo book dives into the gross and weird findings of disease research.Witty text sparks interest in STEM for reluctant readers, while fun facts, career features, and critical thinking questions deepen their understanding. Plus, a table of contents, glossary with pronunciations, further resources, and an index enhance comprehension.
Gross Science of Poop
It's brown, stinky, and everyone does it--poop! Scientists learn a lot from these droppings, but studying it can be, well, disgusting. Imagine swapping poop samples to heal stomachs or turning poop into food. Featuring the latest scientific research, this humorous hi-lo book dives into the gross and weird findings of fecal research.Witty text sparks interest in STEM for reluctant readers, while fun facts, career features, and critical thinking questions deepen their understanding. Plus, a table of contents, glossary with pronunciations, further resources, and an index enhance comprehension.
Gross Science of Blood
It oozes and gushes. It's sticky and can be deadly. Blood is our life source. But studying blood can be, well, disgusting. Imagine using leech spit to stop blood clots or even drinking blood to learn about digestive disorders! Featuring the latest scientific research, this humorous hi-lo book dives into gross and weird findings about blood.Witty text sparks interest in STEM for reluctant readers, while fun facts, career features, and critical thinking questions deepen their understanding. Plus, a table of contents, glossary with pronunciations, further resources, and an index enhance comprehension.
Gross Science of Fungus and Mold
Slimy, hairy, and stinky, fungus and mold thrive in disgusting places. While researching them can be repulsive, scientists are discovering their benefits. Imagine a shirt that repairs holes or a house that grows into any shape you want. Featuring the latest scientific research, this humorous hi-lo book dives into the gross and weird findings about these organisms.Witty text sparks interest in STEM for reluctant readers, while fun facts, career features, and critical thinking questions deepen their understanding. Plus, a table of contents, glossary with pronunciations, further resources, and an index enhance comprehension.
Earth
Discover our home planet, Earth! Aided by eye-catching photographs, fun facts, and comic-inspired speech bubbles and humor, this science book for beginning readers covers the planet Earth, its orbit, moon, and defining features such as its clouds, oceans, and life forms. A labeled solar system diagram reinforces visual learning and enhances comprehension. Includes a glossary, index, and recommended books and websites.
Jupiter
Journey through space with this science book for beginning readers, and discover the largest planet in our solar system, Jupiter! Aided by eye-catching photographs, fun facts, and comic-inspired speech bubbles and humor, kids will learn about the planet Jupiter, its orbit, moons, and defining features such as its rings and the Great Red Spot. A labeled solar system diagram reinforces visual learning and enhances comprehension. Includes a glossary, index, and recommended books and websites.
