Features many layers of information. The main text provides a general survey of the defining traits of mammals. The illustrations and captions provide additional details, such as the names of different types of mammals and their habitats. At the book's conclusion, each illustration is presented in a smaller format with a very detailed paragraph of explanation. As a result, the book provides option ...

Featuring breathtaking photographs from the Wildlife Conservation Society, this exceptional book for beginning readers explores one of the most amazing animals in the sea. Full color.

While watching snow blanket the earth, what child hasn't wondered how the animals will protect themselves from the harsh weather? This book explains ways animals have of coping with inclement weather. Full color.

When Bo spots what he thinks is a rip-roarin', rootin'-tootin', shiny red armadillo, he knows what he has to do. Follow that armadillo! Bo leaves his mother and three brothers behind and takes off for a two-stepping, bronco-bucking adventure. Jan Brett turns her considerable talents toward the Texas countryside in this amusing story of an armadillo on his own.

Night has fallen, and Bat awakens to find her evening meal. Follow her as she swoops into the shadows, shouting and flying, the echoes of her voice creating a sound picture of the world around her. When morning light creeps into the sky, Bat returns to the roost to feed her baby . . . and to rest until nighttime comes again. Bat loves the night!

With conversational text and pen-and-ink illustrations, Davies and Maland examine the largest mammal on Earth, detailing the physical characteristics, habits, and habitats of the blue whale.

"Boris is surrounded by adventure, except in his actual experiences. When the van his family lives in begins moving, can adventure be around the corner? or will expectations and reality clash enough to cause disappointment? A fun story of family and discoveries!"

A wonderful immersion into the baby dolphin's world. -- Booklist Pop! Tail first, head last, Dolphin is born into the blue. Readers are invited to join the baby calf as he follows his mother and discovers all there is to know about life under the sea, from catching his first fish to learning how to say his name with his very own whistle. Nicola Davies's lyrical narrative and intriguing facts are a ...

With his trademark eye for detail in both photo and text, Seymour Simon takes readers beyond just an introduction to these fascinating mammals.

Illus. in full color. Chock-full of information about the most sensitive, intelligent, and friendly of large aquatic creatures, "Dolphins! should fare swimmingly with kids who read about whales and sharks.

Provides an interesting introduction to a fascinating creature and features full-color photographs to illustrate many details.

A finder, a keeper, and a sneaky thief add humor and suspense to this gentle tale.

When a tennis ball lands in a prairie dog burrow, it creates quite a fuss! A creative book about discovering new things, with a message about sharing, bullying, forgiveness, and second chances.

Hunter and Stripe are best friends at school and do everything alike. But when Stripe arrives at school one day in a mischief-making mood and starts stirring up trouble in Mrs. Ringtail's class, Hunter learns the consequences of peer pressure. Full color.

November—”winter’s gate”—calls for frugal preparations. Snow blankets the earth as a covered bed for “flowers and small creatures,” birds gather berries in anticipation of hard times, and stoves burst with seasonal smells, calling for family reunion. Soft watercolor illustrations subtly convey the special time of year that stands between a fading fall a ...

Newbery Medalist Rylant and noted artist Kastner celebrate autumn activities and traditions brought by November's cooling temperatures with lyrical language and rich, cozy paintings. Full color.

Koala Lou's mother becomes so busy raising her family that she forgets to tell her first born how much she loves her. So Koala Lou enters the Bush Olympics, determined to win an event and her mother's love at the same time. Full color.

Sharing is so hard, especially when you are being asked to share the things most special to you! This story is a lesson in learning to find common ground and to respect the feelings of others even when it means sacrificing the opportunity to get your own way. An honest portrayal of the struggle and sweet success of learning to share, this is a story with a lesson for readers of all ages.

This menagerie of 21 poems and paintings features mammals ranging from the howling coyote and the wood-chopping beaver to the daring ibex and the speedy tiger. "Brims with whimsy and fun."--"Publishers Weekly," starred review. Full color.

Welcome to the wacky world of meerkats, where groups of these furry friends team up to survive in the wild. Each meerkat has a job: babysitting the kids, guarding the troops, or foraging for food. Kids will be mesmerized by wonderful photographs and inviting text. This level 1 reader is written in easy-to-grasp text that will help kids learn about these cute critters and the power of teamwork!