Smithsonian Kids: 5-Minute Dinosaur Tales
Go on a dinosaur adventure with Smithsonian Kids! This collection includes 12 highly engaging illustrated stories featuring popular dinosaur species that can each be read aloud in just 5 minutes. Smithsonian Kids: 5-Minute Dinosaur Tales features captivating stories that bring the prehistoric world to life. From T. rex's action-packed day to a baby Maiasaura growing up, this nonfiction storybook collection includes 12 bite-sized stories that can each be read in 5 minutes. In collaboration with the experts at the Smithsonian, kids will get an up-close look at the lives of popular dinosaur species, as well as learn about fossils and amazing dinosaur discoveries. With realistic and detailed illustrations from renowned paleo-artist Franco Tempesta, kids will be mesmerized by the adventures of these Mesozoic creatures and are sure to revisit these stories over and over again at bedtime or anytime!
The Hedgehog Rescuers
Join Joe and Max on a wild adventure to save the spiky wonders of the garden!When Joe and Max discover a call for hedgehog rescuers, they jump into action, turning their backyard into Pricklington Palace, a sanctuary for sick and injured hedgehogs. With the help of their mum, a kind vet, and a whole lot of creativity, they learn how to build cozy hedgehog homes, create safe garden spaces, and even take care of their very first resident, Lady Scabbers. Along the way, they discover the joys of protecting wildlife, learning that every small effort makes a huge difference in saving these vulnerable creatures.Explore how two brothers' mission to help hedgehogs brings their community together in a heartwarming tale of care and compassion!
Little Chunkies: Baby Animals
A beautiful picture book with rhyming text introducing babies to a variety of baby animals, from fluffy pets to wild animals. Cuddle up with adorable baby animals as they settle down to sleep in this colorful and interactive board book for 0-3 year olds. Little ones will love turning the page to discover a new baby animal, from fluffy pets to wild animals. With raised elements on the page for fingers to follow and plenty of bright colors and patterns to point to, this is a hands-on introduction to baby animals that children and adults alike will enjoy! This baby board book for 0-3 year olds offers: 12 illustrated pages with bright colors and eye-catching patterns.Simple, age-appropriate rhyming text for reading aloud. Raised elements on the page for little ones to explore and touch.Baby-safe pages; this chunky board book has chew-proof pages and rounded edges to keep your little one safe as they learn new skills.Ideal for 0-3 year olds, the beautiful and simple tactile introduction to animals will entertain early learners as they are taken on an exciting touch and feel story. The simple raised patterns are great for babies to engage with, capturing their attention and sparking excitement. Complete the series! Little Chunkies: Baby Animals is a first baby book for early learners who love adorable baby animals. Doubling up as a great baby gift, this storybook is bright and cheery with bright illustrations on every page. Take a look at other titles in the series, including Little Chunkies: Animals in the Ocean, Animals in the Forest, Animals in the Wild, Animals in a Winter Wonderland and Little Dinosaurs!
My Mammal World
���� Perfect for Curious Kids: If your little one loves animals, this book is the ideal introduction to the fascinating world of mammals! �������� From cuddly pets to wild wonders, it's designed to spark curiosity and make learning fun. �������� Simple and Engaging: Written in kid-friendly language, this book is easy to understand, even for young readers. Each page is filled with delightful descriptions and cool facts to keep them interested. ✨����️���� Explore and Discover: Take a journey through the mammal kingdom! ���� From furry cats to giant elephants, kids will explore where mammals live, what they eat, and how they survive in the wild. ������������ Adorably Illustrated: Eye-catching illustrations bring each mammal to life, making learning more fun than ever. Perfect for kids who love to look at colorful, playful pictures. ������������ Perfect for Reading Together: Whether it's bedtime or a learning moment, this book is perfect for parents and kids to read and discover together. ��������✅ Builds Early Learning Skills: With simple language and fun facts, this book helps build vocabulary, spark curiosity, and inspire a love for animals in young readers. ������������ A Fun Learning Gift: Whether it's for bedtime, a classroom, or a birthday, this book makes the perfect gift for young animal lovers. It's the perfect blend of education and entertainment! ��������
Good Night Colorado Animals
This adorable and educational board book teaches little ones about the diverse wildlife of Colorado, featuring moose, elk, bears, bighorn sheep, mountain lions, mule deer, mountain goats, coyotes, prairie dogs, birds, beavers, marmots, and more. This book is part of the Good Night Our World Series, which includes hundred of titles exploring iconic locations and exciting themes. Come join the fun as we meet the amazing animals of Colorado.
In the Sea
There are hundreds of thousands of species living in the world's oceans that we know about. How do they survive and thrive underwater? One way is through camouflage! Readers are asked to spot the hidden animal in the full-color photographs found in the engaging pages of this book. Facts about each animal and the main characteristics of their habitat are also included. Accessible language makes this book a great supplement to elementary science lessons as it supports curriculum learning and beginning readers.
Hummingbirds
Have you ever seen a tiny backyard bird that can flap its wings a hundred beats per second? It might be a hummingbird! This book introduces readers to the busy hummingbird. Readers will learn about this feathered friend's features, including its appearance, adaptations, and behaviors. Simple text makes this early elementary book accessible to beginning readers. Readers will get an up-close look at hummingbirds, and the chance to recognize them in their own backyard!
Dragonflies
Kids may recognize dragonflies as beautiful backyard bugs that seem to dance in the air. This book introduces readers to some of the dragonfly's most fascinating features and behaviors. Readers will discover new facts about these familiar insects, such as their life cycle and flying abilities. This book takes a microscope to these cool creatures, giving readers the information they need to identify dragonflies in their own backyard.
Honeybees
What would we do without honeybees? These amazing backyard bugs pollinate more flowering plants than any other insect in the world. This book introduces readers to the honeybee's most fascinating features and behaviors. Readers will discover new facts about these familiar insects, from their amazing teamwork skills to their intricate hives. This book takes a microscope to these busy bugs, giving readers the information they need to identify honeybees in their own backyard.
Ants
With nearly 20 quadrillion ants on Earth, kids have likely spotted these little backyard bugs. However, they might be surprised to learn about some of the ant's most fascinating features and behaviors. Readers will discover new facts about these familiar insects, from their amazing teamwork skills to their cool homes. This book takes a microscope to these tiny creatures, giving readers the information they need to identify ants in their own backyard.
Hippos
Hippos may look slow and silly, but they can actually be very dangerous! Found in and around waterways in sub-Saharan Africa, these heavy mammals are deadly to people and animals. Readers will explore many fascinating facts about the hippopotamus through accessible text and amazing photographs. Discover this deadly animal--from a safe distance!
Deer
Deer are found in many parts of North America, and many kids may have seen them at the park or in their backyard--but never close enough to really examine them! This book allows readers to see the major anatomy of these familiar animals, from head to hoof, in full color. Accompanying text uses clear, at-level language to describe the various body parts, from antlers and eyes to tails and fur. Curious readers discover different kinds of deer, where they are found, and appreciate their natural beauty.
Horse
Why do horses need shoes? Why do horses have such large teeth? How many different colors are there? Horses are large and majestic, and they are often familiar to young readers. In this book, they discover the answers to these questions about horses and more! Full-color photographs bring readers close to horses of all shapes and sizes and labels added to the photographs aid readers' understanding. At-level text describes the animal from head to hoof, with lots of fun tidbits for horse and animal lovers alike.
Dinosaur Fossils
How did paleontologists learn what they know now about dinosaurs? By looking at fossils! Through looking at fossils, paleontologists can learn how big a dinosaur may have been or what they may have eaten. They can also learn if they usually moved in groups or alone just by looking at their tracks. Scientists can even guess at how they may have died! In this exploration of dinosaur bones, readers will delve into dinosaur fossils and learn how the experts investigate fossils.
Sea Plants and Algae
Plants serve a crucial role on Earth--they provide the oxygen that sustains other life forms! Sea plants are no different, as both sea plants and algae provide nutrients to animals that eat them and create oxygen for animals to breathe. Readers learn about the processes sea plants and algae undergo, as well as the harmful impact global warming is having on these creatures. Vivid photographs are paired with helpful text and questions to provide an immersive and understandable experience for readers, while also furthering their knowledge of the STEM curricula.
Ocean Explorer
Head to the depths of our oceans and spot over 150 incredible sea creatures in this search-and-find book by marine biologist Carlee Jackson. There are millions of creatures hiding in the depths of our oceans! In this beautiful search-and-find book, kids will snorkel around a coral reef, swim along a mangrove, and explore a shipwreck as they have fun for hours searching for sea creatures. Vibrant illustrations by Hannah Abbo make for beautiful underwater scenes. As kids pore over the details, they'll dive deeper and deeper within our oceans and discover habitats from around the world. Will they be able to spot the sea turtle hatchlings making a dash for the sea? Or the nurse shark having a snooze in the coral reef? How about the narwhals peeking through ice in the Arctic? Kids will also learn that epaulette sharks can "walk", how a rainbow sea slug defends itself against predators, and why honeycomb eels have two sets of jaws! In this beautifully illustrated book kids will discover the diversity and richness of Earth's oceans.
The Hidden Wisdom of Animals
Discover life lessons in the secret superpowers of animals, revealed in this enchantingly illustrated children's book by bestselling author Kate Siber. Animals have a lot to teach us, if only we open our eyes. From the slow-moving sloth to the playful dolphin, every living creature has unique skills, strengths, and qualities that we can learn from. The Hidden Wisdom of Animals invites kids ages 8 and up to explore and celebrate over 40 animals from around the world through warm, lyrical 100-500-word reflections, each focusing on a single animal and the outstanding trait it embodies. The book's stirring lessons are enhanced by its stunning design, featuring a foil-accented cover and captivating illustrations by Kaitlynn Copithorne. Within its colorful pages, explore how: Owls listen deeplyJellyfish go with the flowAnts create great communitiesSquirrels plan aheadFireflies shine from withinAnd much moreBlending eye-popping facts, brilliant science, anecdotes, and, where appropriate, myths and legends from cultures across the globe, from American Indigenous traditions to African lore to European folk beliefs, The Hidden Wisdom of Animals inspires a more reflective, personal relationship with wildlife and shows how animals can teach, support, and encourage us in our own lives. Transporting kids from their screen-filled lives to a magical world of natural wonder, this book offers a deeper, more meaningful way to connect with nature.
Factology: Sharks
Factology: Sharks is a fun-filled, fact-packed book where you can learn all about these great ferocious fish.Go deep beneath the waves and meet sharks of all shapes and sizes, from the tiny dwarf lantern to the terrifying great white. Learn how they live, what they eat, the challenges they face and why all 500-plus species are worth saving.Can sharks see in the dark? Which species live for centuries? And what on Earth is a wobbegong? Dive into an amazing underwater adventure with this visually stunning science guide and discover every scaly secret you ever wanted to know about these incredible creatures.Each volume in the Factology series provides a fast-paced and fun introduction to its subject, explaining key concepts and highlighting significant events in a manner that is clear, accessible and entertaining.
LEK the Elephant Whisperer
Lek Chailert heard the voices of nature from a young age and was taught by her grandfather to respect nature. This book tells Lek‛s story as she becomes an advocate for Asian elephants and other animals. The story is rendered in Noah Text(R), a specialized text designed to to improve reading skills by highlighting sound part within words and providing clues to vowel sound pronunciation.
Grizzly 399 and Her Four Hungry Cubs
This story tells of Grizzly 399 and her four cubs' adventures trying to find food in places outside of their natural forest home. The back of this book provides guidance to visitors and homeowners on how to manage their waste or food items to ensure bears do not get into trouble. The story is rendered in Noah Text(R), a specialized text designed to to improve reading skills by highlighting sound part within words and providing clues to vowel sound pronunciation.
Octopus Ocean
With their blue blood, big brains and eight arms, octopuses are dramatically different from any other being. Octopuses are masters of camouflage and known for their incredible escapes from tight spots. New research shows that they are highly intelligent creatures, and while they prefer to be alone, they will interact with humans and display unique personality traits. In Octopus Ocean, discover the mysteries and histories of octopuses big and small--their biology, habitat and habits--and explore the top threats to their future, including warming oceans, over-fishing and pollution. The epub edition of this title is fully accessible.
