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Australian Book Retailer of the Year 2021
Kate Riggs
A look at a food chain in the rainforest, from the cacao tree, to the jaguar, and including many animals in between.
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A colorful description of the physical characteristics, purposes, early history, and high-speed capabilities of Indy cars, some of the fastest race cars in the world.
A quick-paced, colorful description of the physical characteristics, purposes, early history, and high-speed capabilities of jetsthe fastest passenger and fighter aircraft in the world.
A quick-paced, colorful description of the physical characteristics, purposes, early history, and high-speed capabilities of speedboatssome of the fastest watercraft in the world.
A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of leopards, Earth’s fourth- largest cats. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why leopards and baboons don’t get along…
A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of camels, hump-backed,furry desert-dwellers. Also included is a story from folklore explaining how camels got their humps
A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of whales, the large ocean animals. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why New Zealanders traditionally rode whales –
Originally published in 2010 as part of the Now that’s fast! series.
A kindergarten-level introduction to Indy cars, covering their speed, drivers, role in racing sports, and such defining features as their wings. –
A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of tortoises, the slow-moving shelled reptiles. Also included is a retelling of Aesop’s famous fable about the tortoise and the hare…
A fundamental look at a common food chain in the ocean, starting with the microscopic plankton, ending with the killer whale, and introducing various animals in between.
A historical account of the Great Recession, including the causes of the economic downturn, the role played by the Federal Reserve and other government offices, and the lingering aftermath –
A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of raccoons, the ring-tailed North American mammals. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why raccoons have masked faces –
A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of storks, Earth’s big wading birds. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why marabou storks have featherless heads –
A kindergarten-level introduction to geckos, covering their growth process, behaviors, the varied climates they call home, and such defining features as their gripping toes. –
A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of armadillos, the distinctively armored American mammals. Also included is a story from folklore explaining how armadillos became musical –
A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of vultures, the carrion-eating birds of prey. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why vultures are bald.
A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of chimpanzees, Africa’s intelligent primates. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why chimpanzees do not have tails –
Surveys key aspects of bats, describing their appearance, behaviors, and habitats. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why bats are nocturnal.
An introduction to the appearance, behaviors, and habitats of dolphins.
A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of dolphins, a family of fish-eating porpoises. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why dolphins are so friendly –Provided…
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A prekindergarten-level introduction to dolphins, covering their growth process, behaviors, the oceans they call home, and such defining physical features as their fins –
A prekindergarten-level introduction to elephants, covering their growth process, behaviors, the lands they call home, and such defining physical features as their trunks –
A prekindergarten-level introduction to lions, covering their growth process, behaviors, the lands they call home, and such defining physical features as their manes –
A prekindergarten-level introduction to monkeys, covering their growth process, behaviors, the trees they call home, and such defining physical features as their tails –
A prekindergarten-level introduction to penguins, covering their growth process, behaviors, the coasts they call home, and such defining physical features as their flippers –
A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of sea lions, oceanic mammals related to seals. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why Japanese fishers respected sea…
Meet the amazing spotted leopards! This book introduces this wild cat to elementary kids, exploring their features and behaviors, including hunting and cub raising. A folk talk explains why leopards…
Meet Earth’s largest ocean animals! This book introduces the many different kinds of whales to elementary kids, exploring their features, behaviors, diets, and underwater habitats. A folk talk tells a…
A high-interest introduction to the life of clownfish, including how clownfish develop, their diet, threats from predators, and the habitats of these ocean animals –
A kindergarten-level introduction to tanker trucks, covering their purpose, behaviors, where they are found, their drivers and such defining features as their cabs, tube-shaped tanks, and trailers –
A kindergarten level introduction to tow trucks, covering their purpose, where they are found, the people who drive them and such defining features as their booms and winches.
Describes the physical features, diet, habitat, and familial relationships in the growth and development of bears.
Describes the physical features, diet, habitat, and familial relationships in the growth and development of elephants.
Describes the physical features and behavior of baby koalas.
Describes the physical features, diet, habitat, and familial relationships in the growth and development of lions.
Describes the physical features, diet, habitat, and familial relationships in the growth and development of monkeys.
A baby penguin narrates the story of its life, describing how physical features, diet, habitat, and familial relationships play a role in its growth and development –Page facing title page.
A baby dolphin narrates the story of its life, describing how physical features, diet, habitat, and familial relationships play a role in its growth and development. – Publisher.
Celebrating the life, growth, and development of baby animals, Starting Out narrates the tale of growing up in the wild. This series employs simple language and a unique first-person perspective…
A baby gorilla narrates the story of its life, describing how physical features, diet, habitat, and familial relationships play a role in its growth and development. –
A baby kangaroo narrates the story of its life, describing how physical features, diet, habitat, and familial relationships play a role in its growth and development. – Publisher.
A baby panda narrates the story of its life, describing how physical features, diet, habitat, and familial relationships play a role in its growth and development. – Publisher.
Age range 3 to 6
A baby seal narrates the story of its life, describing how physical features, diet, habitat and familial relationships play a role in its growth and…
A baby tiger narrates the story of its life, describing how physical features, diet, habitat, and familial relationships play a role in its growth and development. –
