A deft marriage of lyrical text and energetic collage illustrations, this book explores the intricate and often surprising ways plants and animals are connected in the food web, with end matter describing conservation efforts and responsible stewardship.
Bon appetit! Kudos to Chef Nature for dishing up these tasty morsels. No reader with a discriminating palate will be able to put this delicious menu of appetizing delicacies down. Bugs for Lunch caters to a full array of creatures - animal, plant, and human - that munch on bugs. From a mantis perched and ready to prey on ladybugs and butterflies, to the honey-drenched fur of a big brown bear munching on a hive full of bees, Sylvia Long's vivid illustrations show close-up details of all sorts of creatures munching on their lunch. These colorful drawings of creatures that live to eat bugs will be your key to discovering a world of insectivores in your own backyard and beyond.
Told in the first person, the narrator describes the ocean as she experiences it through her five senses.
Early in the morning, farmers wake up to milk their dairy cows. People need milk to make cheese and ice cream. Young readers will learn how cows live on the farm and give people milk. Blastoff! Series
Chickens are birds. They have wings and feathers but do not fly well. This book introduces children to the characteristics of the farm animal known for laying eggs. Blastoff! Series
Cats make excellent farm hands. They are successful hunters always on the lookout for mice. Beginning readers will learn about the features and behaviors of farm cats. Blastoff! Series
Photographs of a variety of animals' faces teach how certain features help with survival. The text is clear for the early reader.
Snouts, spines, or scutes help many animals survive. Information on why is contained in this engaging book.
A duck's webbed feet work like paddles in water. They make ducks great swimmers. This book introduces children to the key characteristics and behaviors of ducks. Blastoff! Series
The hairiest animal on the farm might be the goat. Goats have long beards that hang below their chins! This book introduces children to how goats look and how they live on the farm. Blastoff! Series
Don't get too close to a goose! When a goose feels threatened, it will honk and hiss. Young readers will learn about the physical attributes and habits of these honking birds. Blastoff! Series
Pigs often rest in mud puddles on the farm. Mud baths help them to stay cool. This book teaches children how pigs look, what pigs eat, and how pigs survive hot days. Blastoff! Series
Bees begin their life cycle as eggs in honeycomb cells. Every day, a queen bee can lay as many as 2,000 eggs. Young readers will study a bee's growth from egg to grub to pupa to adult. Blastoff! Series
Horns, humps, or hooks are found on a wide assortment of animals. The book provides information on how these special body parts are used and why they are important.
Doberman Pinschers can be very intimidating dogs, but they are also loving and friendly. They became famous in World War I and World War II as messenger dogs and search and rescue dogs. Eager readers will learn about the physical characteristics of Doberman Pinschers and how these dogs, affectionately called Dobies, are used today. Blastoff! Series
Snouts, spines, or scutes help many animals survive. Information on why is contained in this engaging book.
Wool keeps sheep warm on cool days. On winter days, wool sweaters keep people warm. Beginning readers will learn how a flock of wooly sheep lives. Blastoff! Series
Turkeys are social creatures. They stay together on the farm and gobble to communicate. This book introduces children to the look and behavior of turkeys. Blastoff! Series
Hopping, eating, and resting. That's the life of a rabbit on the farm. This book introduces young readers to the physical characteristics and lifestyle of rabbits. Blastoff! Series
Pouches, pads, or plumes adorn animals for many reasons. Explanations for these incredible body parts are provided for the young reader.
Did you know that mother seals give birth to only one seal pup? Watch how seal pups eat and grow until they set out on their own. Blastoff! Series
Large photos and playful text will have young tots howling, growling, and mooing right along with this board book.
Fawns are born with reddish brown fur and white spots so that they are camouflaged and hard to see. Soon they will be bounding across fields behind their mothers. This book explains how fawns grow into deer. Blastoff! Series
Piglets roll around in the mud to protect their skin from the sun. Spend a day on the farm and watch piglets grow! Blastoff! Series
After birth, it takes a kitten between seven to ten days to open its eyes. Soon after this, kittens develop quickly into very playful animals. Eager readers will see what kittens eat and how they play. Blastoff! Series
