This board book combines simple counting with Carle's unusual illustrations of animals. Early learners will find the whimsical pictures appealing as they learn the beginning rudiments of numbers and counting. - Midwest Book Review View More...
This board book combines simple counting with Carle's unusual illustrations of animals. Early learners will find the whimsical pictures appealing as they learn the beginning rudiments of numbers and counting. - Midwest Book Review View More...
Whimsical, appealing drawings spring like magic from the page as young artists learn how to make charming creations from simple shapes. Each step is carefully shown and finished in full color. Fun examples and instructions all but guarantee success for budding cartoonists
A world of knowledge at your child's fingertips Absolutely bursting with thousands of fascinating facts, Backpack Books are small enough to carry with ease, but big enough to provide all the answers. Researched and written by experts, topics are covered in encyclopedic and easy-to-understand detail. View More...
Brimming with things to find, count and talk about, this charming picture book provides hours of puzzle-solving fun. Discover the secrets of the sea--spot whales on the horizon, look for fish in a coral reef and search for coins on a deep-sea dive View More...
Have you ever wondered why the sea is salty or if the ocean ever freezes? Or how starfishes see? If you have, then this fascinating guide to plants and animals that thrive along the ocean's edge is just for you.The veteran illustrator and nature writer Sy Barlowe provides answers to these and scores of other sea-related questions through accurate drawings and concise text about barnacles, sea anemones, mollusks, arthropods, crustaceans, tidal pools, seaweed, shorebirds, quahogs, shipworms, and many other life forms found in shoreline habitats.This informative and lively guide will not only ope... View More...
When Susan Hendrickson set out to explore the rocky terrain of South Dakota, she had no idea of the awesome discovery that awaited her. Susan had never found more than a few dinosaur teeth and small bones. But on a routine archaelogical dig one hot day in 1990, she came upon something that would astound the world; a 90% complete Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton -- the most complete T. rex ever discovered The T. rex was named Sue in honor of her founder. The Field Museum of Chicago bid more than 8 million dollars at a Sotheby's auction to make their museum Sue's home. Today, as scientists at the muse... View More...
When Susan Hendrickson set out to explore the rocky terrain of South Dakota, she had no idea of the awesome discovery that awaited her. Susan had never found more than a few dinosaur teeth and small bones. But on a routine archaelogical dig one hot day in 1990, she came upon something that would astound the world; a 90% complete Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton -- the most complete T. rex ever discovered The T. rex was named Sue in honor of her founder. The Field Museum of Chicago bid more than 8 million dollars at a Sotheby's auction to make their museum Sue's home. Today, as scientists at the muse... View More...
When Susan Hendrickson set out to explore the rocky terrain of South Dakota, she had no idea of the awesome discovery that awaited her. Susan had never found more than a few dinosaur teeth and small bones. But on a routine archaelogical dig one hot day in 1990, she came upon something that would astound the world; a 90% complete Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton -- the most complete T. rex ever discovered The T. rex was named Sue in honor of her founder. The Field Museum of Chicago bid more than 8 million dollars at a Sotheby's auction to make their museum Sue's home. Today, as scientists at the muse... View More...
No horsefeathers, this is a surefire bet for young equestrians. -- Booklist Do you love horses? Do you love the way their noses are silky-soft but bristly too? And the way a horse's tail slowly swishes as he rests in the shade with eyes half-shut? Do you love to see them trot, canter, gallop, buck and rear? Every child who has ever clambered up the back of a pony or dreamed of owning a horse will delight in A Field Full of Horses. Full of interesting facts about horses, this handsome book captures the very essence of horses for the very young. View More...
What happens when a harbor seal pup is abandoned like Sidney was? She was on the verge of starvation when some helpful humans stepped in to make sure she would live to become a healthy, happy seal. Discover the exciting events that happen to seal pups as you watch Sidney eat, play, and grow.
This exciting introduction to the world of birds contains bright full-color illustrations for easy identification, helpful tips on birdwatching, plus a directory of 50 North American birds. The accompanying audiocassette features authentic songs and calls of the birds included in the book. View More...
An addition to the CRABAPPLES series which looks at the world of the koala, which is not a bear at all but a relative of the kangaroo. Illustrated with 45 colour photographs and artworks, published simultaneously in hardback. View More...
An addition to the CRABAPPLES series which looks at the world of the koala, which is not a bear at all but a relative of the kangaroo. Illustrated with 45 colour photographs and artworks, published simultaneously in hardback. View More...
Ladybugs are a farmer's best friend-they eat the bugs that would otherwise harm plants.Nature Up close series uses beautiful watercolors to depict each creature's world from its unique perspective. Simple text describes the creatures' movements and activities. View More...
A mini book with major creature-feature fun A menagerie of friendly jungle animals turns bright and multihued in a child-pleasing interactive board book. All the beasts and birds are making their way through the lush landscape towards the water hole. What color could each one be--the lion, tiger, elephant, parrot, and flamingo? A pull of the tab reveals the brilliant truth: shades of lovely yellow, beautiful black-and-orange stripes, gentle gray, radiant red and green, and perfect pink. Every page is pure magic.
A mini book with major creature-feature fun A menagerie of friendly jungle animals turns bright and multihued in a child-pleasing interactive board book. All the beasts and birds are making their way through the lush landscape towards the water hole. What color could each one be--the lion, tiger, elephant, parrot, and flamingo? A pull of the tab reveals the brilliant truth: shades of lovely yellow, beautiful black-and-orange stripes, gentle gray, radiant red and green, and perfect pink. Every page is pure magic.
A baby bird is growing inside that egg. Slowly the bird develops, until one day it cracks through the shell. Safe inside the nest, under the care of its parents, the chick grows stronger. Soon it will learn how to fly and take care of itself. By next spring it will be ready to build its own nest and raise chicks of its own.
When the Bronx Zoo first opened its doors on November 8, 1899, the public poured in to see exotic wild animals such as orangutans and egrets. Created on an undreamed-of scale, the zoo spread across 265 acres of Bronx wilderness, just north of the island of Manhattan. It was hailed as the greatest zoo in the world with a collection of 843 animals, representing 157 species. Today, the Bronx Zoo -- now run by the Wildlife Conservation Society -- is renowned as much for its aggressive approach to animal breeding and preservation as for its amusement of visitors. Taking readers behind the scenes, ... View More...