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- Living in the Wild: Primates
2014
EN
Bonobos explores the fascinating world of primates. The title includes information about classification, habitats, adaptations, food chains, behavior, and intelligence. Readers will also learn about the threats these creatures face, how they can help protect them and their habitats, and what the future holds for them.
2016
EN
Baby horses are called foals. They can walk just a few hours after they are born. But did you know that most foals are born at night? Or that a foal's legs are almost as long as an adult horse's? Read this book to find out! Read this book to find out! This title also includes a life cycle diagram, a habitat map, fun facts, a glossary, and more!
2016
EN
Baby chickens hatch from eggs. Chicks weigh about as much as a dozen pennies. But did you know that chicks can find their mom by the sound of her clucks? Or that chicks roll in the dust to clean themselves? Read this book to find out! This title also includes a life cycle diagram, a habitat map, fun facts, a glossary, and more!
2018
EN
Clomp! Clomp! Mini horses are lovable and make good pets. But do you know how often they need to eat? Or if you can ride a mini horse? Read this book to learn all about these strong, active pets!
2018
EN
Do you know the first video game that featured the character Mario? Do you know what animators do, and how they turn drawings into fast-paced video game action? Read on to learn about Mario Bros. games, movies, TV shows, and so much more—you'll even find out how to make your own Mario Bros. game. You'll have more fun than Mario squashing a Goomba!
On a Snow-Melting Day
Seeking Signs of Spring
2020
EN
Snowmen droop / Cardinals swoop, Rabbits bounce / Foxes pounceIn the early days of spring when the snow begins to melt, plants and animals stir to life. High-impact photos and simple, rhyming text make for an engaging read-aloud while back matter offers more detail about each of the creatures featured in this celebration of spring's arrival."Clever, thoughtful, and engaging."—starred, Kirkus Reviews
2024
EN
Eee-oh-lay! Chirp-a-chirp! Rat-a-tat!Nature is full of music. Listen in as a wood thrush, a cricket, a woodpecker, and many other animals perform a symphony under the stars. Rhyming verse and eye-catching photos will draw in animal lovers and music lovers alike!This is a great fit for educators looking for STEAM content, bringing together animal behavior, figurative language as animals are compared to musicians, and lots of onomatopoeia. Back matter includes more a...
2017
EN
What's unique about angel sharks? Unlike other sharks, they have flat, wide bodies. Angel sharks are also very good at hiding! From habitat to hunting tactics, readers will learn all about the incredible angel shark through informative text and captions and fun, vibrant photos.
2017
EN
Jets are sleek and powerful. They travel very fast. But how do these heavy planes fly? And how do pilots land them? Read this book to find out!
On a Gold-Blooming Day
Finding Fall Treasures
2022
EN
On a gold-blooming, bee-zooming, sun-dazzling day . . . / Snakes glide. / Spiders hide. / Crickets chirp. / Butterflies slurp.From Buffy Silverman, author of On a Snow-Melting Day, comes an exciting companion book. As autumn begins, plants and animals in nature begin to change in all kinds of ways to prepare for winter. Brilliant photos and rhyming text work together in this engaging read-aloud to highlight these changes, and back matter offers mo...
Simple Machines
Forces in Action
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- Do It Yourself
2022
EN
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-How did the Ancient Egyptians build the pyramids? -What is an Archimedes’ screw? -Which wedge do you use every time you eat? Do It Yourself offers an exciting new approach to understanding and investigation. Each book helps you conduct your own experiments and activities to learn more about the world around you.
Can an Old Dog Learn New Tricks?
And Other Questions about Animals
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- Is That a Fact?
2017
EN
Bats are blind. An old dog can’t learn new tricks. The early bird catches the worm. You may have heard some of these common sayings or beliefs before. But are they really true? Can they be proven using science? Let’s investigate seventeen statements about animals and find out which ones are right, which ones are wrong, and which ones still stump scientists! Find out whether a cat always lands on its feet after a fall! Discover whether camels store water in their humps! See if you can tell ...











