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Blue Whales (Animals)
Par Mari Schuh. 2020
Blue whales are the largest animals to ever have lived on Earth! But they are often hidden from human eyes…
deep beneath ocean waves. Find out their secrets and get all the facts about these majestic water mammals.Read All About Rocks and Gems (Read All About It)
Par Jaclyn Jaycox. 2021
Rocks are all around you. They are in your house, backyard, and even your food! Rocks are grouped into types,…
like sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic. Some rocks are actually minerals, and from minerals we get beautiful gemstones. This fact-filled book is perfectly designed to introduce young children to the wonders of nonfiction. A Table of Contents makes the information fun and easy-to-find.Valleys (Earth's Landforms)
Par Lisa J. Amstutz. 2021
All valleys are long, low cuts in the earth, but there is more to these landforms than meets the eye!…
While rivers form most, glaciers and splits in the Earth's crust can form others. Some are at the bottom of the sea! Give beginning readers all the need-to-know information about valleys, including their characteristics, how they form, and where they can be found around the world.Hills (Earth's Landforms)
Par Lisa J. Amstutz. 2021
Hills aren't as tall as mountains, but they are still amazing landforms. Movement of Earth's crust form some. Wind and…
rain move dirt to form others. Some are rocky while others are sandy. Give beginning readers all the need-to-know information about hills, including their characteristics, how they form, and where they can be found around the world.Dung Beetles (Animals)
Par Martha E. Rustad. 2021
Dung beetles are the world’s strongest animals. They are famous for rolling animal poop around. Their gross job is important…
to the world. Find out more facts about these strong insects.Tarántulas (Animals en espanol)
Par Jaclyn Jaycox. 2021
Las tara´ntulas usan sus fuertes mandi´bulas para atrapar a su presa. Pero estas grandes aran~as no son tan peligrosas como…
se cree. ¡Algunas hasta pueden ser mascotas! De´jate atrapar por un monto´n de datos sobre estas peludas criaturas que tejen seda.Anacondas (Animals)
Par Jaclyn Jaycox. 2020
Anacondas are the heaviest snakes in the world! These big snakes use their bodies to squeeze their prey. Anacondas can…
be as long as a bus and can stay underwater for a long time while hunting. Slither towards the facts on these powerful snakes. Advisory: Bookshare has learned that this book offers only partial accessibility. We have kept it in the collection because it is useful for some of our members. Benetech is actively working on projects to improve accessibility issues such as these.Emperor Penguin (A Day in the Life: Polar Animals)
Par Katie Marsico. 2021
From sun up to sundown, this nonfiction book takes young nature explorers and zoologists through a day in the life…
of the emperor penguin. Discover their Antarctic home, eating habits, and fascinating behaviors. Plus, kids can continue exploring after the penguins go to sleep! A step-by-step life cycle diagram, critical-thinking questions, and further resources will keep fact-hungry kids learning about the emperor penguin.Canyons (Earth's Landforms)
Par Lisa J. Amstutz. 2021
All canyons are deep, steep valleys, but there is more to these landforms than meets the eye! Rivers form some…
canyons, while the movement of Earth's crust forms others. To get to the bottom of the Grand Canyon in Arizona, you'd have to travel more than a mile! Give beginning readers all the need-to-know information about canyons, including their characteristics, how they form, and where they can be found around the world.Islands (Earth's Landforms)
Par Lisa J. Amstutz. 2021
All islands are surrounded by water, but there is more to these important landforms than meets the eye! Volcanoes formed…
some islands. Corals formed others. Some are old while others are new. Give beginning readers all the need-to-know information about islands, including their characteristics, how they form, and where they can be found around the world.Lemurs (Animals)
Par Jaclyn Jaycox. 2021
Lemurs are small, furry mammals with big eyes and long tails. Like humans, they are primates. These adorable animals settle…
their arguments with stink fights! Find out more about these curious creatures.Abraham Dee Bartlett knew from a young age that he wanted to spend his life working with animals. But in…
Victorian London, there weren’t many jobs that provided an opportunity to do that. Still, Abraham spent years gaining knowledge and pursuing his dream until he eventually became superintendent in the London Zoo. Driven by his compassion for the animals, Abraham dramatically improved the conditions of the zoo to ensure that the animals could be happy and healthy.With engaging back matter and charming illustrations, Cassandre Maxwell’s book brings to life the little-known story of the man who helped to create the modern zoo.There's a Rang-Tan in My Bedroom
Par James Sellick. 2019
A stunning picture book about one little girl and her orangutan friend, based on the Greenpeace film that became a…
viral sensation.When a little girl discovers a mischievous orangutan on the loose in her bedroom, she can't understand why it keeps shouting OOO! at her shampoo and her chocolate. But when Rang-tan explains that there are humans running wild in her rainforest, burning down trees so they can grow palm oil to put in products, the little girl knows what she has to do: help save the orangutans! Published in collaboration with Greenpeace, featuring a foreword from Dame Emma Thompson and brought to life by award-winning illustrator Frann Preston-Gannon, this is a very special picture book with a vital message to share.Extra pages at the back include information about orangutans and palm oil plus exciting ideas about how young readers can make a difference.Hello, Earth!: Poems to Our Planet
Par Joyce Sidman. 2021
We walk on Earth&’s surface every day, but how often do we wonder about the incredible planet around us? From…
the molten cracks below to the shimmering moon above, Hello, Earth! explores the wonders of the natural world. This playful journey across our puzzle-piece continents does not hesitate to ask questions—even of the Earth itself! Joyce Sidman&’s imaginative poems encourage boundless curiosity, and Miren Asiain Lora&’s stunning paintings capture the beauty of Earth&’s ecosystems, creatures, and powerhouse plants. The book concludes with extensive scientific material to foster further learning about how the earth works, from water cycles to plate tectonics to the origin of ocean tides.A gorgeous, expansive celebration of science and art, Hello, Earth! is a book to cherish in whatever landscape you call home.The Power of Sloth
Par Lucy Cooke. 2013
The Power of Sloth is Lucy Cooke's celebration of the sloth: the cutest, cuddliest, slowest creature on this planet. In…
the book she brings together some truly adorable pictures of baby sloths, literally by the bucketful. These delightful, funny pictures are accompanied by a simple text which tells you all about sloths and why we should protect them. We also discover all about the work of the Avarios sloth sanctuary, which, along with the ZSL EDGE programme to protect the pygmy sloth, receives some of the proceeds from this book. This book has been a huge success in the USA, where is was published under the title of The Little Book of Sloth, selling over 50,000 copies and making the New York Times best-seller list.Fast Facts About Grasshoppers (Fast Facts About Bugs & Spiders)
Par Julia Garstecki-Derkovitz. 2021
What’s that jumping by? Meet the grasshopper! Young readers will get the fast facts on these long-legged insects as they…
learn about grasshopper body parts, habitats, and life cycles. Along the way, they will also uncover surprising and fascinating facts! Simple text, close-up photos, and a fun activity make this a perfect introduction to the hopping world of grasshoppers.Fast Facts About Ants (Fast Facts About Bugs & Spiders)
Par Lisa J. Amstutz. 2021
Say hello to tiny but mighty ants! Young readers will get the fast facts on these hardworking insects, including ant…
body parts, habitats, and life cycles. Along the way, they will also uncover surprising and fascinating facts. Simple text, close-up photos, and a fun activity make this a perfect introduction to the bustling world of ants.Fast Facts About Dragonflies (Fast Facts About Bugs & Spiders)
Par Julia Garstecki-Derkovitz. 2021
Zip! Something darts through the air. It’s a dragonfly! Young readers will get the fast facts on these speedy insects,…
including their body parts, habitats, and life cycles. Along the way, they also will uncover surprising and fascinating facts! Simple text, close-up photos, and a fun activity make this a perfect introduction to the dazzling world of dragonflies.Dragones (Seres míticos)
Par Matt Doeden. 2021
¡Mira hacia el cielo! Un dragón con escamas y alas sobrevuela arrojando fuego por la boca y mostrando sus dientes…
afilados. Después, desaparece en medio de la noche. ¿Alguna vez te has preguntado qué come un dragón? ¿Dónde está su guarida? ¿Cómo vuela? ¡Aquí encontrarás todas las respuestas! Con ilustraciones llamativas y un texto claro, vivirás una gran aventura y aprenderás todo sobre los dragones.Fast Facts About Butterflies (Fast Facts About Bugs & Spiders)
Par Lisa J. Amstutz. 2021
Flitter and flutter! It’s a pretty butterfly! Young readers will get the fast facts on these colorful insects, including butterfly…
body parts, habitats, life cycles, and why they are important to the environment. Along the way, they will also uncover surprising and fascinating facts! Simple text, close-up photos, and a fun activity make this a perfect introduction to the beautiful world of butterflies.