After a storm shatters an ancient tree, Michael discovers a small, extraordinary creature hidden in its roots.It is not like any animal Michael has ever known. Quiet and watchful, he is a guardian of the natural world — present in water, wind, soil, and living things.As Michael learns the truth about his mysterious visitor, he begins to understand that some beings do not belong in one place, but everywhere at once.The Last Passenger is a gentle, beautifully...

A nose for digging? Ears for seeing? Eyes that squirt blood? Explore the many amazing things animals can do with their ears, eyes, mouths, noses, feet, and tails in this interactive guessing book, beautifully illustrated in cut-paper collage, which was awarded a Caldecott Honor.This title has been selected as a Common Core Text Exemplar (Grades K-1, Read Aloud Informational Text).More than just a book, it’s an invitation to guess, learn, and be amazed....

Giant pandas are animals that live in China.For many years, people couldn't decide if a panda was part of the bear family or part of the raccoon family. Now they know that they are really bears.They look like a huge, cuddly bear. They have four legs and a short, stubby tail. They also have a face that looks like a bear face.They are covered in thick fur like a bear. This fur is mostly white. However, there are black patches of fur around the panda's eyes. Their arms, l...

Frogs seem like cute little creatures. But did you know they can also be downright strange? Not everything about these creatures is what it seems. Here are some interesting and strange things you may not know about our amphibious friends.Do you know the answers to these questions?How do frogs drink?How big is the smallest frog?How big is the largest frog?What happens to a frog's skin after they shed it?How long does it take a frog to change from a ...

"This book is the third one in children's reading material. However, the author is a writer of collections of prose-poetry, humor and biography. The seven pieces in this book cover the following genre: JUV002000 JUVENILE FICTION / Animals / General, JUV044000 JUVENILE FICTION / Readers / Intermediate and JUV038000 JUVENILE FICTION / Short Stories. The reading is appropriate for children ages 9 to 12."

Introduce kids to the critters that make their home in a decaying old tree with this beautifully illustrated and accessible picture book. Perfect for preschool and kindergarten classrooms and science curriculums for the study of nature, forests, trees, and life cycles.An ancient oak is hit by a lightening strike, and tumbles to the ground! But don't worry—the tree is now home to all kinds of critters. Introduce young readers to termites, salamanders, garter snakes,...

Can Purinina survive without her mother?Will she survive the challenges of the Tasmanian wilderness?Follow the lives of the purinina (Tasmanian devils) and discover the issues facing this iconic species. With captivating illustrations and lyrical text, this new rendition brings the award-winning story of Purinina: A Devil’s Tale to a new generation.You can even learn how to speak 'purinina'!Reading level varies from child to child, but we recommend ...

Spend a day at a water hole on the African grasslands.Welcome wildebeest / and beetle, / Oxpecker and lion. / This water hole is yours. / It offers you oasis / beside its shrinking shores.From dawn to nightfall, animals come and go. Giraffes gulp, wildebeest graze, impalas leap, vultures squabble, and elephants wallow. Irene Latham's gorgeous poems are accompanied by additional facts that provide further details about the animals and their environm...

The proud black and white speckled hen was different to all the other hens in the farmyard. She had black and white feathers,and all the others hens had brown ones. She considered that being different meant being better and, when an opportunity arose where she thought she could demonstrate that fact,she took it without pausing for a second thought. The error of her decision however,is obvious to all the other occupants of the farmyard except herself,and the consequences are very final.

The Tallest Tree in The Forest, is about our tingle trees. Yes they do exist! In a very tiny area in south west of W.A.,and they grow no where else in the entire world. The story is about one particular little tingle seed is so ambitious to be the tallest tree, that he is greedy, selfish, and arrogant toward every one around him. He learns some hard lessons about attitude on the way up. The young readers learn about how a forest works, why it pays to be nice, and the importance of habitat ...

Who is home in the hollow?Tree hollows are very special places that provide animals, both big and small, with a space to nest and feel safe.Explore life in a tree hollow in the Australian bush and meet the native creatures who come to call a hollow a home. You’ll be surprised just how many choose to move in!You’ll also discover the important role tree hollows play in the environment and how we can help protect them.Reading level varies from child to child, b...

A perfect book to teach kids about dens and the animals that make them their home!A nest is a home that animals build to keep their eggs or babies safe. You might know that some birds live in nests. But did you know that some squirrels and mice do too? With amazing photos and lively text, this book explores how animals build their nests and introduces the different creatures that make them their homes. Get ready to learn all about nests!ABOUT THIS S...