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The Adventures of Spot: Enjoy the Seasons

Highlights for Children (author)

Publisher: Highlights ISBN: 9781684374588

Seasons! Spot wants to play outside but it is too cold. Spot plays in a pile of leave. Spot is playing outside, then the weather begins to change. Spot says hello to spring. Spot enjoys summer. Stories by Marileta Robinson and Highlights for Children.

Thirsty, Thirsty Elephants

Sandra Markle (author) Fabricio VandenBroeck (illustrator)

Publisher: Charlesbridge ISBN: 9781607348405

Elephants never forget. During a drought in Tanzania, Grandma Elephant is in search of water for her herd. Little Calf follows along and mimics her grandmother at each stop on their journey. When Grandma leads them to a watering hole she recalls from before, the elephants are overjoyed and Little Calf splashes about with her tender leader. Grandma's persistence and powerful memory is something Little Calf will never forget. Based on true events. Sandra Markle’s acclaimed nonfiction writing takes on a more lyrical style alongside Fabricio VandenBroeck’s gorgeous illustrations making this story of animal behavior accessible for younger readers. Back matter includes further information about the phenomenon of a herd of elephants that survived a drought, as well as fascinating elephant facts.

A Place to Start a Family

David L. Harrison (author) Giles Laroche (illustrator)

Publisher: Charlesbridge ISBN: 9781580897488

A poetry collection introducing animal architects that build remarkable structures in order to attract a mate and have babies. Many animals build something - a nest, tunnel, or web - in order to pair up, lay eggs, give birth, and otherwise perpetuate their species. Organized based on where creatures live - underground, in the water, on land, or in the air - twelve poems bring fish, insects, reptiles, mammals, and birds to life. Back matter includes more information about each animal.

Good Night, Forest

Denise Brennan-Nelson (author)Marco Bucci (illustrator)

Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press ISBN: 9781534123014

Even the forest has to sleep! This sweet walk through the forest says good night to flora and fauna alike, from the quiet bunny to the howling coyote. With silly, colorful illustrations and soft rhyme that is sure to lull littles ones off to sleep, this will be a favorite bedtime pick.

Sing a Season Song

Jane Yolen (author),Lisel Ashlock (illustrator)

Publisher: The Creative Company ISBN: 9781566606974

Jane Yolen’s poetic and sensory ramble through the four seasons highlights the cyclical passage of time as artist Lisel Jane Ashlock portrays a changing natural environment.

A Bear's Life

Ian McAllister (author), Nicholas Read (author)

Publisher: Orca Book Publishers ISBN: 9781459812710

Black bears, grizzly bears, and spirit bears all make their home in the Great Bear Rainforest. A Bear's Lifeuses Ian McAllister's stunning photographs to follow these beautiful animals through a year in the British Columbia wilderness--catching fish, eating berries, climbing trees and taking long naps.

Going Buggy!

Dona Herweck Rice (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781433399688

Early readers learn about insects and spiders in this basic-concept, nonfiction book. With its bright colors, picture glossary, and informative text, readers will be immersed in the world of insects and spiders!

Sea Life

Dona Herweck Rice (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781433399671

From tide pools to the ocean, the sea is filled with amazing life forms! Early readers will be engaged from beginning to end with informational text, vivid photos, and a picture glossary of marine animals.

A Frog's Life

Dona Herweck Rice (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781433399633

Take a trip to the pond and learn how a tadpole grows up to become a frog in this nonfiction book for early readers. Featuring vibrant photographs, illustrations and simple, informative text, readers are sure to be delighted!

Things with Wings

Dona Herweck Rice (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781433399664

Early readers learn about wings, wing anatomy, and animal flight in this descriptive nonfiction reader that features informational text, vivid photos, and a glossary to support instruction.

Weather

Dona Herweck Rice (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781433399589

Teach beginning readers about the various types of weather including rain, sunshine, snow, fog, wind, and clouds with pages full of bright, colorful images and simple, informational text. Through the use of descriptive, academic vocabulary, readers are encouraged to notice the changes in the weather around them.

How Plants Grow

Dona Herweck Rice (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781433399602

Beginning readers explore the steps to make plants grow! Readers will learn about various parts of the plant including seeds, roots, and leaves in this engaging nonfiction title. Featuring vivid, clear photos and simple, informational text, even the most reluctant reader will be captivated!

Animal Mothers and Babies

Dona Herweck Rice (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781433399626

From birds to elephants, whales to cats, all animals experience mothering. Beginning readers explore mothers and babies of different animals in this engaging nonfiction title. With interesting and informational text, readers will be fascinated!

A Bee's Life

Dona Herweck Rice (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781433399657

How does a small egg become a buzzing bee? With a graph of a bee's life cycle, vivid photos, explanatory vocabulary, and informational text, readers are sure to be captivated!

Bug Rescuer

Amy Cobb (author)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781532130243

Libby and her friend Becca are searching for bugs to finish their nature worksheet for school. They come across a dragonfly trapped in an old spider web. Very carefully, Libby frees the dragonfly and sets it free in a new home. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards.

Owls

Julie Murray (author)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781680809060

Kids will love reading all about owls and strengthening their reading skills. Simple text explaining what owls look like, where they live, and what they like to eat will be alongside colorful full-bleed images. This title is complete with bolded glossary words, a picture glossary, and a Some Kinds of Owls page, which will show a few different owl species. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

The Many Kinds of Cold

Dale-Marie Bryan (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781607535386

Introduces synonyms for cold by detailing fun activities to do in cool, chilly, crisp, and frigid weather.

Animals Up and Down

Beth Bence Reinke (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781607535355

Introduces the opposites up and down by comparing the behavior of such animals as eagles up in the air and fish down in the sea.

Animals Over and Under

Beth Bence Reinke (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781607535348

Introduces the opposites over and under by comparing the behavior of such animals as giraffes that look out over trees and moles that dig under the ground.

Animals In and Out

Beth Bence Reinke (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781607535324

Introduces the opposites in and out by comparing the behavior of such animals as penguins diving into water and baby crocodiles hatching out of eggs.

Animals Near and Far

Jenna Lee Gleisner (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781607535331

Introduces the opposites near and far by comparing the behavior of such animals as fox pups that stay near dens and butterflies that migrate far south.

Animals Day and Night

Jenna Lee Gleisner (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781607535317

Introduces the opposites day and night by comparing the behavior of such animals as nocturnal bats and diurnal squirrels.

Rows of Roses

Rebecca Felix (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781607536567

New readers are introduced to homophones found in nature.

What Is That?

Marie Powell (author) Anthony Lewis (illustrator)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781607538363

Tyson, Emma, and Paul build silly snowmen and play in the snow, while teaching each other how to correctly use question marks in a sentence.

In the Red Canoe

Leslie A. Davidson (author), Laura Bifano (illustrator)

Publisher: Orca Book Publishers ISBN: 9781459809741

Ducks and frogs, swallows and dragonflies, beaver lodges and lily pads a multitude of wonders enchant the child narrator in this tender, beautifully illustrated picture book. A tribute to those fragile, wild places that still exist, In the Red Canoe celebrates the bond between grandparent and grandchild and invites nature lovers of all ages along for the ride.