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Popular science writer Sneed B. Collard III gets creepy-crawly with many different kinds of insects, detailing their habitats, defense systems, communication techniques, and mating rituals. Colorful, closeup photos are paired with a kid-friendly narrative that boasts humor and accessible explanations about beetles, spider wasps, moths, and more.For kids who love creepy-crawlies - School Library JournalA lighthearted invitation to join the inse...

Do you know what a Solanum caule inermi herbaceo, foliis pinnatis incises, racemis simplicibus is?* Carolus (Karl) Linnaeus started off as a curious child who loved exploring the garden. Despite his intelligence-and his mother's scoldings-he was a poor student, preferring to be outdoors with his beloved plants and bugs. As he grew up, Karl's love of nature led him to take on a seemingly impossible task: to give a scientific name to every livin...

Tuck in to a delicious worldwide dinner with photographs from around the globe!We all need to eat in order to live, but not everyone goes about eating a meal the same way. Simple text and fun photographs answer the questions: who, when, how, what, where, and why we eat, introducing readers to a feast of food traditions from around the world. Whether it's an ordinary day or a special occasion, eating together strengthens friendships and relatio...

Join Sir Cumference and the gang for more wordplay, puns, and problem solving in the clever math adventure that introduces readers to the concept of fractons. Sir Cumference and Lady Di discover "Fracton numbers" while purchasing cloth and cheese at the Fracton Faire. While two-fourths may seem like the same as one-half, in truth it denotes two parts of one-half, or two quarters of the whole. But the real mystery is the fact that items at the ...

This diverse collection of contemporary and traditional bedtime poems is sure to give toddlers sweet dreams. A great read-aloud for snuggletime, naptime, or anytime. Whimsical, twilight-hued illustrations complement this splendid collection.

Children learn about insectivorous creatures, presented in simple verse and close-up double-page color illustrations.

Presents twelve color reproductions of paintings of animals by such artists as Albrecht Durer, Paul Klee, and Robert Rauschenberg, with questions to stimulate discussion and background information on each artist and painting.

In this new spin on the classic tale, Jack climbs the beanstalk and finds a giant friend. How can Jack and the giant do things together when they are such different sizes? Humorous illustrations clearly show their math problems and how they solve them. Full color.

Ten years after being tricked, Rumpelstiltskin returns to the royal family to wreak vengeance using multiplication. Includes nonfiction math notes about multiplying by whole numbers and by fractions.

How can a leaf become a fish? Join two young children and their dads to find out, as they observe life in and around a stream.

Each week the residents of the town of Chee take a portion of their bountiful crops to the wizard who lives on the hill. One week the Pied Piper decides that the wizard doesn't deserve his full portion. The next day two rabbits appear in a field. The day after that, there are two more rabbits. Each day the number of rabbits increases and they are eating everything in their path. It is up to a young girl named Amanda to save Chee's crops by fig...

PaleoJoe and the Dinosaur Detective Club members work to get a rare fossil into the museum's new raptor exhibit, which someone is trying to sabotage.

Young Per must figure out how to unlock the secrets of the mysterious island of Immeter.

This companion to the best-selling AMELIA TO ZORA features twenty-six amazing men. From Akira Kurisawa, filmmaker, to Zoltán Kodály, musical innovator, learn what inspired each man to change the world around him. Detailed collages draw from various events in the men's lives.

For fans of all things that go this noisy alphabet book explores construction equipment from A to Z. Find out about these construction machines and more, from a huge saw that cuts through roads to a massive vacuum that sucks up boulders. You'll even learn a quick and easy recipe for concrete. Rock crushers, jackhammers, and wrecking balls will delight the youngest of readers learning their ABCs. Jerry Pallotta's trademark humor punctuates the ...

Join Rufus and his motley canine crew on opening night as they act out fourteen silly, tongue-twisting nursery rhymes. Giggle as Stella plays Wild Wilma Winkles and hula hoops the night away, laugh as Mops acts out frazzled, flustered Dr. Foster's fight against the flu, and hoot as Rufus hilariously hams it up as Handy Spandy, Jack-a-dandy.Best-selling author/illustrator Iza Trapani has extended each poem, playing with the sounds and rhythms t...

Ralph Masiello explores the mysteries of Ancient Egypt, from the great pyramid of Khafra to Queen Nefertiti. Step-by-step diagrams show kids how to draw pyramids, sphinxes, pharaohs, and more.

In this adventure, PaleoJoe and his Dinosaur Detective Club, Shelly and Dakota, search for rare blue mammoth tusks in Siberia where our heroes meet up with their old nemesis--Buzzsaw!Kids will devour these dinosaur CSI stories while learning cool facts about their favorite dinosaurs and paleontology.

Slim's a poet who's pinin' for the life of a cowboy, but he cain't seem to find the git-up end of a horse or lasso dogies. According to Slim's pardners, only real cowboys ride up front, so Slim gets sent to the rear of the herd. Will Slim ever become a real cowboy?

Friendship is tricky! This installment in the I See I Learn® series introduces youngsters to basic friend-making skills.Emma just moved to a new town. She wants to make friends with the girl next door, but what should she do? What if she smiles, asks to play, and shares her toys? Pre-readers and beginning readers will love this sweet story and learn valuable tips about making friends of their own. Part of the sixteen book I SEE I LEARN® series...