Animals! The Timbertoes try to protect their garden from hungry animals. The Timbertoes copy an otter. A goat rings the porch bell. Tommy hears peeper frogs for the first time. Stories by Rich Wallace and Marileta Robinson.
Wild Animals! A bird uses the thread from Tommy's hat to build a nest. While on a family trip, the Timbertoes see a moose. The Timbertoes hear a mysterious noise, while camping. Summer is even making the animals hot. Stories by Rich Wallace and Marileta Robinson.
Taking care of animals! Arizona learns that farm work isn't easy. Arizona's family adopts a kitten from the animal shelter. While Arizona's family pet sits a labradoodle, Cow has a hard time accepting the canine visitor. Arizona discovers that pets without fur are just as fun as pets with fur and just as much responsibility. Stories by Lissa Rovetch.
Frogs! Learn about the unique jump of the Tailed Frogs in the Pacific Northwest. Figure out where the mysterious sound of a thousand bells comes from. Discover the dangerous journey of a wood frog. Get a close look at the tiny "famous" frogs from the rain forest. Stories by Pamela Brunskill, Barbara Cole, Carole Smith Berney, and Chris Dietel.
In the Dark! Find the lights in the scary night. What do sheep count to fall to sleep? Enjoy a silly story about when the lights go out… dancing. Learn how bats can fly at night and how they drink water in flight. Stories by Maggie Murphy, Amy S. Hansen, Noelle Poulet, Alison Pearce Stevens, Ph.D., Marianne Mitchell, and Marileta Robinson.
Big animals! Find out about the biting career of a zoo animal dentist. Learn about ways in which people cure, respect, and preserve big cats in Africa and California. Stories by Pamela S. Turner, Highlights for Children, Nina Kidd, and David Richardson.
Big cats! Learn how radio collars aide in conservation and answers to questions, such as, "why can't humans run as fast as cheetahs?" Follow researchers as they track Siberian tigers. Find out about efforts to conserve snow leopards in the wild. Stories by Andy Boyles, Pamela S. Turner, Linda Zajac, and Highlights for Children.
Australian and arctic animals! Meet a scientist who studies wombats and another who studies arctic foxes. Enjoy a fun story about animals having a jumping competition and another about animals having a special grown-up birthday party. Stories by L.E. Carmichael, Ph.D., Douglas McInnis, Karen Steiner, and Highlights for Children.
Squirrels! Learn about the survival of different types of squirrels. Stories by Lois Bower, Alison Pearce Stevens Ph.D., Cheryl M Reifsnyder, Ph.D., and Richard Woods.
Bugs! See the work of an artist who makes giant sculptures of some of the world's smallest creatures. Enjoy a creepy crawly counting poem. Learn about an insect eating caterpillar and get answers to questions such as "why can't bugs talk?" Stories by Jennifer Mattox, Mary Meinking, Charlotte, Gunnufson, and Highlights for Children.
This photo illustrated book will introduce young readers to Caribou that live in North America. Explains their history, life cycle, habitat, and feeding habits. Includes a photo diagram, glossary, further resources, and index.
This photo illustrated book will introduce young readers to Mountain Lions that live in North America. Explains their history, life cycle, habitat, and feeding habits. Includes a photo diagram, glossary, further resources, and index.
This photo illustrated book will introduce young readers to Porcupines that live in North America. Explains their history, life cycle, habitat, and feeding habits. Includes a photo diagram, glossary, further resources, and index.
This photo illustrated book will introduce young readers to Armadillos that live in North America. Explains their history, life cycle, habitat, and feeding habits. Includes a photo diagram, glossary, further resources, and index.
This photo illustrated book will introduce young readers to Bald Eagles that live in North America. Explains their history, life cycle, habitat, and feeding habits. Includes a photo diagram, glossary, further resources, and index.
This photo-illustrated book for elementary readers describes the unique characteristics of one of the fastest horse breeds, the Thoroughbred horse. Explains the history of the breed, from its start in England, and the features that make this racehorse a winner on the track
This photo illustrated book will introduce young readers to American Bison that live in North America. Explains their history, life cycle, habitat, and feeding habits. Includes a photo diagram, glossary, further resources, and index.
From acclaimed U.S. Children's Poet Laureate J. Patrick Lewis comes a delightful exploration of the wildlife easily found in our backyards and along the seashore. Simple rhymes and riddles are used to help the youngest of readers identify our wildlife neighbors, including birds, small mammals, and insects.
In Víboras de la muerte, beginning readers will learn how these venomous snakes live and hunt in the wild. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they discover the dramatic world of death adders. A labeled diagram helps readers identify a death adder's body parts, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about death adders online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Víboras de la muerte also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
In Anacondas, beginning readers will learn how giant green anacondas survive in the wild Amazon. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they discover the dramatic world of anacondas. A labeled diagram helps readers identify an anaconda's body parts, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about anacondas online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Anacondas also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
In Boas, beginning readers will learn how boa constrictors hunt for prey in the wild. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they discover the dramatic world of boas. A labeled diagram helps readers identify a boa constrictor's body parts, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about boa constrictors online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Boas also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
In Death Adders, beginning readers will learn how these venomous snakes live and hunt in the wild. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they discover the dramatic world of death adders. A labeled diagram helps readers identify a death adder's body parts, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about death adders online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Death Adders also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
In Mambas negras, beginning readers will learn how black mamba snakes survive on the savanna. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they discover the dramatic world of these venomous snakes. A labeled diagram helps readers identify a black mamba's body parts, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about black mambas online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Mambas negras also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
In Serpientes de coral, beginning readers will learn how coral snakes live and hunt in the wild. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they discover the dramatic world of coral snakes. A labeled diagram helps readers identify a coral snake's body parts, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about coral snakes online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Serpientes de coral also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
In Rats, early readers will learn all about the responsibilities of having a rat and find out how they can keep their pet healthy and happy. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage emergent readers as they discover what it takes to be a pet owner. A labeled diagram helps readers understand what a rat needs, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about pet rats online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Rats also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
