Little ones will soon settle down for bedtime just like Little Sea Otter as she snuggles with Mama in a cozy bed of sea kelp and calls good night to all her ocean friends.
A real-life story of adaptation and survival. Acclaimed science writer Sandra Markle and celebrated artist Alan Marks team up for the fifth time in this fascinating real-life story of a wolf and her pack. Years ago, an effort had been made to eliminate wolves from Yellowstone National Park. Recently, conservationists decided to reintroduce the animal to the area, relocating wolves from Canada. Family Pack introduces readers to Female 7 and Male 2, the founders of the Leopold wolf pack - the first naturally formed pack after the relocation effort. Readers follow Female 7 as she sets out on her own upon her release to the 2.2-million-acre area that is Yellowstone. Without the comfort of her mother or other wolves, the young female grows and learns to feed, hunt, and survive in her new home. Eventually, she crosses paths with Male 2, and the wolves form a family of their own. Back matter includes more information about wolves, a bibliography, and an author,Äôs note about the Leopold pack and the importance of reintroducing wolves to Yellowstone, restoring the natural balance.
Did you know pumpkins have been around for 11,000 years? Or that the biggest pumpkin on record weighed over 1,300 pounds? Learn all about pumpkins - where they come from, how to grow them, and more - in this informative book that's guaranteed to squash the competition. Recipes, fun facts, and resources round out the text.
Brothers Bailey and Barry decide they are each going to build the biggest house in the forest. But it’s not long before Bailey Beaver learns a painful lesson about keeping his teeth healthy.
Owl loves to bake by the moonlight. But when Fox smells the pies, his five senses get the better of his common sense!
Hey diddle diddle! Cow jumps over the moon every night. Everyone’s amazed – especially Pig! He sets a big goal for himself. But Pig has to shape up first.
When Anna and Max visit the zoo on a lazy day, they discover some wild and crazy moves called yoga. Who knew it could be so much fun to be a cobra or lion!
Ricky Raccoon invites his best friends to a picnic. When everyone brings their favorite snacks, the picnic turns into a fun feast of healthy nuts, fruits, grains, and vegetables!
The evil King runs through his kingdom making demands of his subjects. When he’s challenged to a race by Pearl, the townspeople know the tricks to slow down the King and give a boost to Pearl.
Teachers and parents, here is the easiest, most entertaining way ever to teach about this important habitat. The special talent of this author is entertaining kids while the adults think it is a lesson about the rainforest. Kids will sing, clap, and count their way among monkeys that hoot, ocelots that pounce, parrots that squawk, and boas that squeeze! It will not take much to have your child joyfully hooting and squawking too. And the illustrations are painstakingly all done in polymer clay and then photographed, giving a 3-D effect. They are truly remarkable, vividly conveying the abundant energy of a rainforest, and will inspire many an art project. Plus there are several pages of extension ideas for curriculum and art projects as well as resources on the web and elsewhere.
Did you know that a baby goat is called a kid? Or, that a baby donkey is called a foal? Young children will learn the names of baby farm animals and discover the sound that each animal makes. Large photographs of each mommy and baby animal make this the perfect introductory book for young children. Studies show that young learners find it easier to associate real-life animals to photographs than to illustrations. Perfect for pre-readers this book includes simple sentences and repetitive text. Mommy and baby animals featured are: cow/calf, duck/duckling, pig/piglets, chicken/chick, sheep/lamb, horse/foal, cat/kittens, turkey/poult, dog/puppies, goat/kid, and donkey/foal. Other books in the Read & Learn series include: Alphabet, Counting, and Wild Animals.
Listen to the story! Read the story! Sing the Story! “A Pilot Flies Her Plane,” includes the Read-along version of the story followed by the same story sung in an adorable song. Explore planes, trains, boats and other exciting modes of transportation, but don’t forget that it’s fun and healthy to walk sometimes, too! Young readers will recognize patterns and learn new words in this delightfully-illustrated book. “A Pilot Flies Her Plane” is a great book to reinforce early literacy skills.
Fun facts about the seasons of the year draw the reader in to this delightful book that includes weather related information.
