For centuries, humans have been wanting to talk with the animals... especially dolphins.In the 2nd edition of Dolphin Talk, explorer and animal communicator Dove Joans, aka Dolphingirl shares her personal stories and life experiences on this very captivating subject. It's a natural language that's designed in each of us, and one we can all access, much like playing a musical instrument.Come discover "interspecies communications with dolphins," and your life with Na...

New York Times contributor Bonnie Tsui dives into our love affair with the water—from evolution to mythology, from survival and well-being, from community swim clubs to competitive races—and travels around the world to explore its significance in many cultures.“A fascinating and beautifully written love letter to water. I was enchanted by this book." —Rebecca Skloot, bestselling author of The Immortal Life of H...

Dive into an ocean of sharks with the Wild Kratts in this Step into Reading leveled reader!Chris and Martin Kratt—the Wild Kratts—explore the world of sharks from the tiny dwarf shark to hungry Great White to the biggest Whale shark. The Wild Kratts dive in to reveal the different ways these incredible creatures survive in the sea: where they live, who they eat, who eats them, and more! Young readers 3 to 6 will love the information.Step 2 readers use basic...

What two things does a polar bear like to do most of all?What is a polar bear's favorite food?How much does a baby polar bear weigh when it's born?How much does an adult polar bear weigh?Are polar bear babies born with fur?Learn the answers to these questions, and more.Find out what a polar bear looks like, where it lives, what it eats, what eats it, how babies are born, and other fun facts.All measurements in American and metric.L...

**An Indigenous legend about how four extraordinary individuals of dual male and female spirit, or Mahu, brought healing arts from Tahiti to Hawaii, based on the Academy Award–contending short film.A Kirkus Reviews Best Picture Book of the Century**In the 15th century, four Mahu sail from Tahiti to Hawaii and share their gifts of science and healing with the people of Waikiki. The islanders return this gift with a monument of four boulders in their honor, which the...

In the 1920s, the first passenger airplanes began to fly over the Peruvian mountains. Passengers looking out their windows said they could see lines on the Nazca plateau below. The lines looked like runways where airplanes could land.They could also see animals and other objects. There are birds, monkeys, spiders, a killer whale, plants and flowers. There are human like figures. There are geometric shapes; triangles, spirals, rectangles, wavy lines and concentric circles (circles th...

The Wild Kratts explore how being really big can be an awesome creature power in this Step into Reading, Step 2 leveled reader! Perfect for young readers ages 3 to 6!Chris and Martin Kratt—the Wild Kratts—explore the worlds of big elephants, big whales, and big wolf packs—and more! Fans of the Wild Kratts TV series will learn how animals use their size as an awesome creature power to survive in different environments. Children ages 4 to 6 year-old fans will love th...

Winner of the Asian/Pacific American Award for LiteratureAn ALA Notable Children's Book★ "A stunning tribute to Hawaiian culture and identity."–starred review, KirkusNew York Public Library Top Ten Best Kid's Book of 2024A Center for the Study of Multicultural Literature Best Book of 2024A 2025 Notable Book for a Global Society - International Literacy AssociationAloha Everyth...

Learn how two brothers, Chris and Martin Kratt, became television's favorite wildlife explorers!Meet Chris and Martin Kratt, two brothers who turned a love of animals into an amazing career! They have produced, written, directed, and starred in several PBS series and specials over the years. Most recently, they have become known for PBS's smash hit animated show Wild Kratts. Along the way, they traveled the world and encountered incredible creatures, all w...

Acclaimed activist Philippe Cousteau and renowned author Deborah Hopkinson team up to offer a story of the powerful difference young people can make in the world. Meet Viv, who has a new home and a new school by the sea, and follow her as she finds her way in a new place and helps bring together a whole community to save the sea turtles of the South Carolina coast. Plus, this is the fixed format version, which looks almost identical to the print edition.

Laugh and learn with fun facts about mapmakers, geography, compasses, and more—all told in Dr. Seuss’s beloved rhyming style and starring the Cat in the Hat!“You may travel the world, but no matter how far, with a map on your lap you will know where you are.”The Cat in the Hat’s Learning Library series combines beloved characters, engaging rhymes, and Seussian illustrations to introduce children to non-fiction topics from the real world! Go on a jo...

During an ordinary visit to the library, a girl pulls a not-so-ordinary book from the shelves. As she turns the pages in this book about coral reefs, the city around her slips away and she finds herself surrounded by the coral cities of the sea and the mysterious plants and animals that live, hunt, and hide there.Chin's approach makes this book a must-have common core tool for teachers and librarians introducing scientific principals to young students.