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My first day
Par Steve Jenkins, Robin Page. 2013
The first day of life is different for every animal. Human newborns don’t do much at all, but some animals…
hit the ground running. This book shows how twenty two different species, from the emperor penguin to the Siberian tiger, adapt to that traumatic first few hours of life, with or without parental help. Grades K-3. 2013.What cats are made of
Par Hanoch Piven. 2009
There are thirty-nine distinct breeds of cats, and each one is different. How different? From the Siberian to the Exotic…
Shorthair and many others in between, Hanoch Piven uses everything from lipstick to circuit boards to show us what our favorite cats are really made of. Grades K-3 and older readers. 2009.Ankylosaur attack (Tales of prehistoric life)
Par Valerie Wyatt, Daniel Loxton, Jim W. W Smith. 2011
What did dinosaurs look like in their natural environment? Find out in this story of a young ankylosaur (a plant-eating,…
heavy-plated dinosaur) living along the banks of a grassy lake. When he encounters an old ankylosaur, he tries to make contact, only to be rebuffed. Then a T. rex attacks, and the youngster knows the old dinosaur is in grave danger. Can he come to the rescue in time? Grades K-3. 2011. (Tales of prehistoric life)Kate & Pippin: an unlikely love story
Par Martin Springett, Isobel Springett. 2012
When Pippin, a helpless baby fawn, was abandoned by her mother on the property of Isobel Springett, Isobel brought her…
home. Isobel’s Great Dane, Kate, who had never had puppies of her own, adopted Pippin immediately. Kate raises Pippin to become an independent wild deer, but one who always returns to visit her best friend. Winner of the 2013 Blue Spruce Award. Grades K-3. 2012.Splish, Splash, Foxes Dash!: Canadian Wildlife in Colour (Canadian Concepts)
Par Geraldo Valério. 2018
Here they come…orange foxes, blue whales, red cardinals, and many more Canadian animals in colour! New from the creator of…
bestsellers Moose, Goose, Animals on the Loose! and Jump, Leap, Count Sheep!, the third book in this Canadian trio introduces young readers to the concept of colour. Each spread features one of 10 different colours along with a Canadian animal brightly rendered in Geraldo Valério’s simple yet sophisticated paper collage. Each spread also features a lively descriptive phrase full of wordplay, alliteration, and rhyme. From the familiar black bears breakfasting in a bed of berries, to the more exotic purple sea stars stretching and pink prawns pirouetting, young readers will love discovering wildlife from a mix of environments including land, sea, and sky. An informational spread at the end includes spot art and facts about the featured wildlife.Turtle Pond
Par James Gladstone. 2018
What is it about turtles that fascinates us? Is it how they hide inside their patterned shells, their wizened faces,…
their slow determination?In Turtle Pond, a child and his parents visit their local public garden throughout the year, observing the turtles as they play, dive, feed, bask, climb, hide and doze. James Gladstone’s lively prose poem reveals the pleasure and curiosity that come from spending time with the turtles. Karen Reczuch’s stunningly beautiful illustrations accurately portray these extraordinary creatures, both in and out of the water, surrounded by lush plants and the changing seasons beyond the greenhouse windows.An author’s note provides more information about turtles, including the Red-eared Slider featured in the book.In my backyard
Par Margriet Ruurs, Ron Broda. 2007
From the singing of little wrens in spring to paper wasps building their nests in summer; from baby bats drinking…
mother's milk in fall to baby possums climbing into mother's pouch in winter, this book celebrates nature and backyard animals through the seasons. Grades K-3. 2007.Turtle crossing
Par Rick Chrustowski. 2006
Five years after a female painted turtle hatches from her shell, she is ready to lay eggs of her own.…
This is a dangerous task because there is a road between her and the perfect nesting site. She starts to cross, but a huge car is hurtling her way. Will it stop in time? Grades K-3 and older readers. 2006.Pale Male: citizen hawk of New York City
Par Meilo So, Janet Schulman. 2008
The birdwatchers of Central Park were buzzing: a young red-tailed hawk had been spotted. But would he stay? The bird…
they called Pale Male not only stayed, he became one of New York City's most famous residents! Grades K-3 and older readers. c2008.Dewey: there's a cat in the library!
Par Vicki Myron, Bret Witter, Steve James. 2009
When Librarian Vicki Myron finds a young kitten abandoned in the Spencer Library return box, she nurses him back to…
health, deciding then and there that he will be their library cat, and naming him, appropriately, Dewey Readmore Books. Dewey loves his new home, but once he discovers the littlest library visitors - who like to chase him, pull his tail, and squeeze him extra tight - Dewey begins to wonder if he's truly cut out for the demands of his new job. In the end, he is triumphant as he realizes that helping people big and small is what he is meant to do, and that by sharing his special brand of Dewey love, he can be the best library cat of all. Grades K-3. 2009.Panda kindergarten
Par Joanne Ryder, Katherine Feng. 2009
School is in session! But this is no ordinary kindergarten class. Meet sixteen young giant panda cubs at the China…
Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda at the Wolong Nature Preserve. The cubs are raised together from infancy in a protected setting, where they grow strong. Under the watchful eyes of the scientists and workers, the cubs learn skills that will help prepare them to be released into the wild. Grades K-3. 2009.Farm animals (Scholastic readers. Level 2)
Par Wade Cooper. 2008
What did dinosaurs look like?
Par Monika Bell. 2008
This book of tactile images of dinosaurs is intended to be a supplement to information available from other sources. It…
features 11 dinosaurs that have different characteristics. One such characteristic is pointed out in an accompanying sentence in both braille and print. Grades K-3. 2008.Honk, honk, goose!: Canadian geese start a family
Par Huy Voun Lee, April Pulley Sayre. 2009
A pair of Canada geese is starting a family. The female builds a nest, lays her eggs, and keeps the…
chicks warm until they're ready to hatch. Her mate protects their nesting site. Soon they will have six wobbly-legged chicks. Grades K-3. 2009.Baby polar bear
Par Wayne Lynch, Aubrey Lang. 2008
Two polar bear cubs follow their mother on the long arctic journey to the sea ice, where they will learn…
to hunt. As their environment changes and the sea ice breaks up sooner every summer, the young bears' hunting skills will be crucial to their future survival. Grades K-3 and older readers. 2008.It's moving day!
Par Pamela Hickman, Geraldo Valério. 2008
Tucked away beneath a big tree on the edge of a field lies a home -- a small burrow --…
for many. In every season, a different creature makes its home here and then moves on, making room for the next occupant. Grades K-3. 2008.Mammoths on the move
Par Lisa Wheeler, Kurt Cyrus. 2006
Join a pack of woolly mammoths as they trek south for the winter, braving fierce storms, deadly predators, and raging…
rivers while making their slow journey across the gorgeous unspoiled lands of this continent until finally they reach their goal. Grades K-3. 2006.Baby animals (Touch and feel)
Par Dk Publishing. 1999
What does a baby elephant's skin feel like? This touch and feel book allows children to explore the different textures…
of the cutest baby animals. Includes tactile sections, presented in print and Braille. Grades P-2. 1999.Touch and feel pets
Par Dk Publishing. 2001
Run Salmon Run
Par Bobs, LoLo. 2020
" Run salmon run, beneath the moon and sun. The salmon story circles, run salmon run. "Dive into the world…
of salmon in this lyrically written and beautifully illustrated children's book. The story follows the journey of the Pacific Salmon from stream to sea and back again through all the life stages: egg, alevin, fry, smolt, adult Run Salmon Run complements curriculum objectives for early primary levels in the areas of ecosystem, habitat and life cycle. Additional materials available to support learning in Run Salmon Run include a companion song, music video and iOS interactive App under the same titleFollow the journey of the Pacific Salmon from stream to sea and back again through thoughtfully written narrative by award-winning children's songwriters Bobs & LoLo and enjoy vibrant and engaging visuals by illustrator Lori Joy Smith.