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Melissa Stewart
Get ready to meet some of the world's very smallest mini-mammals, and see them at their actual size, in this adorable and informative nonfiction picture book from Sibert Honoree Melissa…
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Nature is full of shapes. You can find a circle in a flower, a rectangle in a rock, and a triangle in a faraway mountain. Look around. What shapes can…
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The latest updated edition of this fact-filled, colourful look at the amazing world of butterflies, which includes two brand new illustrations and a call to action to protect these creatures…
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The latest updated edition of this fact-filled, colourful look at the amazing world of birds includes two brand new illustrations and a call to action to protect these beautiful creatures.
Melissa Stewart, Sarah Brannen
Text and illustrations on lining papers.
Take a journey to meet our MEGA-predators of the past, from the great T-rex to the lesser known giant ripper lizard, these creatures have never been so fascinating and ferocious…
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Did you know that almost a third of the world's 1,300 species of bats are in serious trouble?
The latest, updated edition of a teacher and classroom favourite with two…
The latest updated edition of this fact-filled, colourful look at the amazing world of frogs includes two brand new illustrations and a call to action to protect these beautiful creatures.
Can you tell the difference between a salamander and a lizard? Which one has wet skin? Which has dry skin? Find out all the tips to tell the difference between…
Describes how predators hunt, raise their young, and contribute to the food chain.
Provides information for readers about a grasshopper’s home, food, and body –Provided by publisher.
Provides information on the role the immune system plays in the bodies of humans and animals.
This engaging series teaches readers about the body and its many gross functions.
Bet you can’t name nine purple animals! Well, young readers will after they finish reading PURPLE ANIMALS. This title allows new readers to read simple text that corresponds to the…
Who knew so many animals were blue?! Another title in the ALL ABOUT A RAINBOW OF ANIMALS series, BLUE ANIMALS lets new readers practice their colors with vibrant photos and…
Does that monkey really have a red face?! Author Melissa Stewart introduces new readers to a variety of red animals in this easy-to-read book. RED ANIMALS lets readers learn to…
ORANGE ANIMALS allows new readers to read simple text that corresponds to the photo on the facing page. The titles in the ALL ABOUT A RAINBOW OF ANIMALS series help…
Frogs are not the only green animals in our world! Author Melissa Stewart introduces new readers to a variety of green animals in this easy-to-read title. GREEN ANIMALS lets readers…
Birds, fish, insects, and more! This book is filled with beautiful yellow animals. New readers will be entertained by the variety of species while practicing the word yellow and a…
Did you know that an elephant can use its trunk to pick up tree branches? Or that polar bears have the best sense of smell of any animal on Earth…
Did you know that honeybees have more than two eyes? Or that a giant squid’s eyes are bigger than dinner plates? AMAZING EYES UP CLOSE, in the ANIMAL BODIES UP…
Did you know that hippos have their ears on top of their heads? Or that the African elephant has the biggest ears of any animal? Learn all about how animals…
Did you know that a spider monkey can use its tail like an extra hand? Or that squirrels use their tails for balance? Author Melissa Stewart explores how animals use…
Did you know that an alligator snapping turtle uses its tongue to get food? Or that a cow uses its tongue to clean its nose? Learn all about how animals…
Did you know that one sea star has hundreds of feet? Or that a camel has only two toes? Learn all about how animals use their feet to run, dig…
Q: How do you catch an electric eel? A: With a lightning rod. Discover interesting science facts about electricity and magnetism with author Melissa Stewart, and then learn some incredibly…
Learn about everything from early arthropods to dinosaurs and early humans. Read jokes about all of these topics, and learn how to write your own –Provided by publisher.
In MOUNTAINS OF JOKES ABOUT ROCKS, MINERALS, AND SOIL read some fascinating science facts about rocks, including gems, volcanoes, and mountains. Then learn some seriously silly jokes! There is even…
Author Melissa Stewart explores the solar system in OUT OF THIS WORLD JOKES ABOUT THE SOLAR SYSTEM. Read fascinating science facts about the solar system, including some about planets, sun…
Learn about a variety of bugs including true bugs, beetles, moths, and bees. Read jokes about them, and learn how to write your own –Provided by publisher.
Q: What’s a tornado’s favorite game? A: Twister! Discover why weather does the things it does in WACKY WEATHER AND SILLY SEASON JOKES, and learn some jokes to share with…
Have you ever seen a bee up close? What does it look like? How does it eat? What is its life cycle? When you check out the ‘Zoom Bubbles’ on…
Another title in the Zoom In on Insects! series, ZOOM IN ON BUTTERFLIES takes an up close look at these beautiful insects. The ‘Zoom Bubbles’ offer a closer look at…
Have you ever seen a dragonfly up close? What does it look like? How does it eat? What is its life cycle? When you check out the ‘Zoom Bubbles’ on…
Author Melissa Stewart shines a light on a bright insect in ZOOM IN ON FIREFLIES. Discover a firefly’s life cycle, eating habits, wings, and more in this addition to the…
Author Melissa Stewart lets readers take a close look at grasshoppers in this title in the Zoom In on Insects! series. Use the ‘Zoom In’ bubbles to get an up…
Tout le monde adore voir l'air joyeux d'un dauphin, un mammif?re marin au temp?rament enjou?. Bien qu'il soit assez intelligent pour offrir des spectacles dans les parcs d'attractions, le dauphin…
Can you guess why a scarlet ibis is red? Why does the coral snake have red rings? Animals come in all different colors for a variety of reasons. Learn the…
Uses examples of animals in the wild to explain why some animals are orange –Provided by publisher.
Blue-footed boobies use their blue feet to attract mates. Golden monkeys have blue faces to help their family spot them in the trees. Being blue helps other animals in the…
How does being green help animals survive in the wild? This easy-to-read science book fills a need for nonfiction science readers while entertaining students with stunning color photographs and fascinating…
Being yellow helps some animals hide or warn predators away. Find out the science behind why lions, pufferfish, fire salamanders, and other animals are yellow. This easy-to-read science book fills…
Animals come in all colors of the rainboweven purple! Find out why being purple, like the Purple Sea Urchin, helps animals survive in the wild. The stunning full-color photos and…
Introduces pre-readers to simple concepts about purple animals using short sentences and repetition of words –Provided by publisher.
Provides information for readers about a bee’s home, food, and body –Provided by publisher.
Provides information for readers about a butterfly’s home, food, and body –Provided by publisher.
Provides information for readers about a dragonfly’s home, food, and body –Provided by publisher.
