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From #1 science writer for kids Gail Gibbons, learn the latest facts about horses in this updated introduction to everyone’s dream pet–the horse!No other animal has captured people's imaginations or changed their lives as has the horse. Their grace, strength, and beauty have made horses sought after as well as useful. What would kings and queens, knights and conquistadores, cowboys and stagecoach drivers, or farmers have done without them? Bre...

What in the world is a tornado? In this age of extreme weather, this newly updated edition of Gail Gibbons' informative introduction to tornadoes, with safety tips included, answers that question.Tornadoes form when hot, humid air rises from the ground and meets with the cooler, denser air that is falling back to Earth. The two airstreams begin to swirl, pulling in more and more air to form a funnel-shaped cloud. The winds can swirl faster tha...

See how a skyscraper is built from the ground up in this new and updated edition of a classic from Gail Gibbons, the most popular science writer for kids in grades PreK-2.From the architectural drawings to the foundation to ironworkers building 30 stories up, learn how skyscrapers are built step-by-step. This new edition includes the latest building techniques and has been vetted by an expert.Author of over 120 nonfiction books for kids, inclu...

What are vegetables, anyway? Find out the latest facts on 411 veggies in this illustrated introduction to produce, now available in Spanish!Peppers, beans, corn, and peas!  Nonfiction superstar Gail Gibbons lays out the basics of veggies with colorful watercolors and straightforward text. This Spanish translation, derived from the new and updated edition, teaches Spanish vocabulary and fascinating facts about the veggies we eat. Readers will f...

This beloved primer on our favorite fruits is now available in a newly translated Spanish edition!Berries, apples, melons, and grapes, oranges, grapefruits, bananas -- yum! This Spanish translation of Gail Gibbons’ most scrumptious picture book, derived from the newly updated edition, offers young Spanish-language readers an inviting, information-packed cornucopia of facts about our favorite fruits. The clear, simple Spanish text presents frui...

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Introduce young Spanish-language readers to the life cycle and migration path of the magnificent monarch butterfly in this newly translated edition of a Gail Gibbons classic.A tiny white egg laid on a leaf transforms into a brilliantly colored butterfly in this kid-friendly introduction to metamorphosis. Gail Gibbons' signature bright and detailed watercolors illustrate the life cycle of a monarch butterfly stage-by-stage as it grows, changes,...

Design, snip, clip . . .Welcome to the quilting bee! With the help of popular author/illustrator Gail Gibbons, you'll learn how quilts are made and discover their fascinating history as well as lots of fun facts.Back in colonial times, quilting bees were important social functions, combining both work and pleasure. They still exist today and attract thousands of snippers, clippers, and stitchers from all walks of life.Some traditional quilt pa...

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A new edition of a nonfiction favorite for more than 20 years from science writer Gail Gibbons, updated with the latest discoveries in space exploration.From the burning surface of Venus to the freezing darkness of Neptune, Gail Gibbons takes children on a tour of our solar system—which are very different from each other in size, shape, orbit, and even weather. Since its original publication in 1993, The Planets has been a home and classroom s...

Learn about the newest discoveries in the Milky Way and beyond in this updated edition from nonfiction master Gail Gibbons.Planet Earth is in the Milky Way Galaxy, the cloudy band of light that stretches clear across the night sky. How many galaxies are there in the universe? For years astronomers thought that the Milky Way was the universe. Now we know that there are billions of them. Gail Gibbons takes the reader on a journey light-years awa...

Flowers, trees, fruits—plants are all around us, but where do they come from? Gail Gibbons' beloved introduction to botanical science is now available in Spanish.With simple text and bright illustrations, nonfiction master Gail Gibbons introduces young readers to the processes of pollination, seed formation, and germination. Key vocabulary words in Spanish are reinforced with accessible explanations and colorful, clear diagrams of plant parts,...

From #1 science writer for kids Gail Gibbons, learn everything about the delicious fruits you eat with this new and updated edition.Berries, apples, melons, and grapes, oranges, grapefruits, bananas -- yum! This scrumptious, updated picture book, a companion to The Vegetables We Eat, offers youngsters an inviting, information-packed cornucopia of favorite fruits.Gail Gibbons combines a clear, simple text with her signature illustrations to pre...

A perfect introduction to how we talk and think about the weather, now available in Spanish.Everyone talks about the weather, but what does it all mean? In clear, accessible Spanish vocabulary, this book introduces many common weather terms and their definitions.Simple, kid-friendly text explains the origins of fog, clouds, frost, thunderstorms, snow, fronts, hurricanes, and more, reinforcing the explanations with clear, well-labeled drawings ...

Building the perfect house takes work, and it can't be done alone! This newly translated edition of a Gail Gibbons classic introduces Spanish language readers to the ins and outs of how homes are built.Step by step, learn how a house is built--from the architect's plans to digging the foundation to constructing the walls. Finally, a happy family moves in.Young readers can learn about the many different types of workers who do their part in bri...

What are vegetables, anyway? Find out the latest facts on 411 veggies with this new and updated illustrated introduction to produce!Peppers, beans, corn, and peas!  Nonfiction superstar Gail Gibbons lays out the basics of veggies with colorful watercolors and straightforward text. Learn how they grow, how they get to stores, and how many kinds there are—and learn some weird trivia, too!Diagrams, cross sections, and illustrations get kids up cl...

A majestic bird swoops down, snatches its prey, then soars into the clouds. It is a bald eagle, one of North America's largest hunting birds.For centuries the bald eagle has been a symbol of majesty, strength, and freedom. In 1782 it became the official emblem of the United States. Yet now this fierce hunter is in danger of extinction.Gail Gibbons's thoroughly researched text and dramatic illustrations present the bald eagle in all its grandeu...

Cuddle up with your toddler on winter days and learn everything about snow in this science board book.Small, soft flakes fall quietly from above. It's snowing! People like to sled and build snowmen but what exactly is snow? How does it form? Learn in this crystal clear introduction to one of winter's wonders.With simple text and bright illustrations, toddlers can learn everything about snow: how snowflakes form, different types of snowstorms, ...

See how a skyscraper is built from the ground up in this new and updated edition of a classic from Gail Gibbons, the most popular science writer for kids in grades PreK-2.From the architectural drawings to the foundation to ironworkers building 30 stories up, learn how skyscrapers are built step-by-step. This new edition includes the latest building techniques and has been vetted by an expert.Author of over 120 nonfiction books for kids, inclu...

Describes the life cycle, body parts, and behavior of the monarch butterfly. Includes instructions on how to raise a monarch.