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Black Gold

Sara Cassidy (author) Helen Flook (illustrator)

Publisher: Orca Book Publishers ISBN: 9781459814233

Cyrus and Rudy spend the last days of summer selling dahlias, blackberries and tomatoes at their roadside stand. When a neighbor drops off a bin full of red wigglers, California earthworms that break down compost into fertilizer, Rudy and Cyrus become worm moguls as they discover just how in demand the Eisenia fetida are. Black Gold is the third book featuring Cyrus and Rudy’s adventures on the farm, following Not for Sale and Blackberry Juice.

Billy Stuart and the Zintrepids

Alain M. Bergeron (author) Sampar (illustrator)

Publisher: Orca Book Publishers ISBN: 9781459818385

Billy Stuart is a young raccoon who aspires to be just like his grandfather, a globe-trotting adventurer who knows no fear. When he learns that his grandfather has found a way to travel through time and is leaving on another great voyage, he sets out to see him off (and maybe sneak along). Billy Stuart follows his grandfather's puzzling clues through a maze of caves and caverns to find him before he leaves, trailed by his Scout pack, the Zintrepids. What Billy doesn't know is that once they go down the fateful path his grandfather has taken, there will be no turning back. Brightly illustrated and enhanced with games and puzzles throughout, Billy Stuart and the Zintrepids is Billy's first adventure and is sure to amuse readers of all ages.

Mama Lou's Belly

Marie-Francine Hébert (author)Guillaume Perreault (illustrator)

Publisher: Orca Book Publishers ISBN: 9781459833890

Mama Lou is pregnant and everyone’s guessing what’s in her belly. Who is hiding in there? The bird thinks it’s a cat because everyone keeps petting it. The cat thinks it’s a mouse because Mama Lou is craving cheese. The brother thinks it’s a boy, and a good soccer player too. And the sister thinks it’s a doll she can dress up. Everyone has their own idea. “But I’m not any of those things!” the baby says from inside Mama’s belly. “I’m me! Don’t you understand?” No one can hear it. Until…WHAAA! The baby is tired of being ignored. It’s time their voice was heard. Finally the guessing is over and the baby can show their family who they really are!

Dear Polar Bears

Gabrielle Prendergast (author) Marcus Cutler (illustrator)

Publisher: Orca Book Publishers ISBN: 9781459833012

Polar bears and penguins live in similar climates, but they never, ever meet. What if they had a party together? The penguins of Antarctica write a letter inviting the polar bears of the Arctic to join them at the South Pole to celebrate their longest day of the year. But how will the polar bears get there? It's such a long journey—will they make it in time? What will they bring? And what will happen when they arrive? Dear Polar Bears combines a playful story of friendship with humorous imagery depicting the differences between Earth's polar regions. With fun facts about penguin and polar bear species, the distance between the poles, and the summer solstice, this will be the most exciting party thrown by penguins you've ever attended.

A Whale's World

Ian McAllister (author) Nicholas Read (illustrator)

Publisher: Orca Book Publishers ISBN: 9781459812741

A Whale’s World follows a pod of spy-hopping orcas as they explore the ecosystems of the Great Bear Sea while hunting for their next meal. Past rocky shores and through kelp forests, they observe foraging wolves, hungry grizzly bears, curious black bears, graceful fin whales, splashing porpoises, slippery seals and other members of the Pacific coastal food web. The book gives readers an introduction to the many ways that marine and land animals interact with their environments and with each other.

Scottish Folds

Emmie Chang (author)

Publisher: Gray Duck ISBN: 9781647720964

Say hello to the kitty cats famous for folded ears! Read all about the Scottish Fold cat breed!

Abyssinians

Emmie Chang (author)

Publisher: Gray Duck ISBN: 9781647720926

Say hello to the kitty cats that like to be acrobats! Read all about the Abyssinian cat breed!

Devon Rexes

Emmie Chang (author)

Publisher: Gray Duck ISBN: 9781647720933

Say hello to the kitty cats with wonderfully wavy hair! Read all about the Devon Rex cat breed!

Maine Coons

Emmie Chang (author)

Publisher: Gray Duck ISBN: 9781647720940

Say hello to the biggest kitty cats of all! Read all about the Maine Coon cat breed!

Ragdolls

Emmie Chang (author)

Publisher: Gray Duck ISBN: 9781647720957

Say hello to the most popular kitty cats around! Read all about the Ragdoll cat breed!

Sphynx

Emmie Chang (author)

Publisher: Gray Duck ISBN: 9781647720971

Say hello to the kitty cats known for their baldness! Read all about the Sphynx cat breed!

Yorkshire Terriers

Susan H. Gray (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781602539105

Tiny, fiesty, and sometimes persnickety, the Yorkshire terrier is one of the most popular dog breeds. Learn more about these miniature dogs, from their origins to their quirky personality traits.

Why Do Leaves Change Color?

Beth Bence Reinke (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503813533

Find out why leaves turn orange, yellow, red, and purple in the autumn before falling to the ground. Additional features to aid comprehension include colorful images, informational diagrams, hands-on activities, detailed captions and callouts, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, and an introduction to the author.

Why Does Earth Have Seasons?

Marne Ventura (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503813540

Find out what causes spring, summer, fall, and winter and how different parts of Earth experience the seasons. Additional features to aid comprehension include colorful images, informational diagrams, hands-on activities, detailed captions and callouts, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, and an introduction to the author.

Where Did the Caterpillar Go?

Beth Bence Reinke (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503813526

Find out how caterpillars form a chrysalis or cocoon before transforming into a butterfly or a moth. Additional features to aid comprehension include colorful images, informational diagrams, hands-on activities, detailed captions and callouts, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, and an introduction to the author.

What Makes the Sky Blue?

Janet Slingerland (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503813519

Find out how the atmosphere makes the sky look blue during the day and orange and red at sunrise and sunset. Additional features to aid comprehension include colorful images, informational diagrams, hands-on activities, detailed captions and callouts, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, and an introduction to the author.

What Is the Difference between Clouds and Fog?

Kristen Pope (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503813496

Find out how clouds and fog are formed and how they are alike and different. Additional features to aid comprehension include colorful images, informational diagrams, hands-on activities, detailed captions and callouts, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, and an introduction to the author.

What Makes It Rain?

Patrick Perish (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503813502

Find out how the water cycle causes rain, snow, sleet, and other types of precipitation. Additional features to aid comprehension include colorful images, informational diagrams, hands-on activities, detailed captions and callouts, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, and an introduction to the author.

What Is a Solstice?

Gail Terp (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503813489

Find out how the movement of Earth causes the first day of summer and the first day of winter. Additional features to aid comprehension include colorful images, informational diagrams, hands-on activities, detailed captions and callouts, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, and an introduction to the author.

What Causes a Rainbow?

Janet Slingerland (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503813472

Find out how raindrops in the air bend sunlight to turn it into a colorful rainbow. Additional features to aid comprehension include colorful images, informational diagrams, hands-on activities, detailed captions and callouts, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, and an introduction to the author.

Whales

Kara L. Laughlin (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503817852

A simple look at the physical characteristics, behavior, and life cycle of whales. Additional features to aid comprehension include fact-filled callouts, detailed photographs, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, and an introduction to the author.

Walruses

Kara L. Laughlin (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503817845

A simple look at the physical characteristics, behavior, and life cycle of walruses. Additional features to aid comprehension include fact-filled callouts, detailed photographs, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, and an introduction to the author.

Veterinarians

Cecilia Minden (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781626871632

Pets are an important part of the family. So when they get sick or hurt, we rely on the skill and compassion of veterinarians. This book features colorful pictures and easy-to-read text that allow young readers a glimpse at the demanding--but rewarding--world of animal doctors.

Toucans

Mary Ann McDonald (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781631438547

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, and life cycle of various toucan species.

Tigers

Jenny Markert (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781631438530

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, and life cycle of various tiger species.