This charming and distinctive picture book biography follows the life of pioneering environmentalist and writer Rachel Carson.This is the story of Rachel Carson, a brilliant writer, scientist, and conservationist known as “The Mother of Earth Day.” From her childhood in the rolling hills and orchards of her family’s farm to the first time she saw the sea as a student in Woods Hole, Massachusetts, Rachel always observed the sights and sounds of the world around her,...

In 1835, Colonel Thomas S. Meacham wanted to give the president of the United States a present that celebrated the achievements of his upstate New York farming community. Believing that big is always better, he decided a colossal, legen-dairy gift was in order: a wheel of cheese measuring four feet in diameter, two feet thick, and weighing 1,400 pounds. Transporting the cheese to Washington D.C. was another big undertaking. It traveled by wagon and by ship, before being delivered to the Wh...

Bunny Bus is a picture book perfect for those who love cute animals and vehicles—ideal for springtime and Easter.Hop,hop,hop,STOP!Are you ready to climb aboard the Bunny Bus? Up one hill. Down another. Come join the eager troop of animal friends as they bounce along to the Easter Parade.

And you thought that Great White Sharks were big? Not even close next to a Megalodon. Megalodons were the biggest and deadliest sharks that ever lived. Enter the incredible world of these monster pre-historic creatures. Discover when they lived, what they ate and why they became extinct. Filled with full color illustrations, fascinating facts and easy to understand text. For readers, young and older — for ages 6 to 100! Learn ...

When iguana's plan to impress his friends goes up in flames, he learns that the most amazing thing he can be isn't a fire-breathing dragon-it's himself!Iguana has a BIG problem: His new neighborhood is filled with all kinds of interesting animals. And he's not interesting at all! But what if he became something amazing, like . . . a fire-breathing dragon??This infectiously charming picture book from Maddie Frost reminds readers not to worry...

Franklin, a fox, befriends Roxanne, a goose. Roxanne thanks Franklin, inviting him on a picnic. Franklin's fox buddy, Dwayne, sees that as the chance to grab Roxanne for a goose dinner. When her girl friends warn her not to trust any fox, Roxanne won't listen. The lovely picnic ends in mischief and mayhem. Franklin and Roxanne decide to part company before it's too late.

Where do fireflies get their light? Kids will love easy-to-understand questions and answers about favorite topics like birds, hamburgers and caves.

Why does popcorn pop? Early readers will love learning real facts about everthing from owls to freckles to puppies.

Children learn boundaries and safety when using screens, and fun things to do when screens are off. As important as screens are in our lives, we all need to unplug, especially children. This reassuring picture book offers children and families a starting point for limiting screen time and making the most of the time you have with your screens and without. While screens can be helpful and fun, they are not intended for use all the time. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends consiste...

See the world through Faith Ringgold's eyes and be inspired to produce your own masterpieces.Have you ever wondered exactly what your favourite artists were looking at to make them sculpt, sew, or paint the way they did? In this book, created in collaboration with The Metropolitan Museum of Art, meet inspiring American artist and activist Faith Ringgold. Step into her life and learn what led her to mix different media and craft powerful stories into quilts. Travel ...

The people are missing and the world has grown dark.Alone in a cabin, lives Lynnie Laura Lark.She is brave, kind, brilliant and strong,And with her smarts and some parts, not alone for long…Lynnie & Lug is a story about an ingenious little girl and her loyal robot. Together, their friendship will guide them on a grand adventure. The journey will be treacherous, full of excitement, danger and fun, but before they even begin they must first find their way out of ...

Chester the Easter Bunny decorates six Easter eggs. He chooses the colors of the rainbow: red, green, yellow, orange, purple, and blue. He then hides them for all his friends to find. On Easter, his friends discover his beautiful eggs and they all celebrate the special day together.This cheerful book reinforces color identification and counting, and celebrates the Easter holiday.