A remarkable story of survival. The creators of A Mother's Journey and Little Lost Bat, Sandra Markle and Alan Marks team up again to chronicle the challenges faced by a mother koala: protecting herself and her joey from a raging bushfire, and finding food and a new home after their home range is destroyed. Based on a true story. Back matter includes facts about koalas, an author's note about Cinders, the real-life koala that survived two bushfires, and resources for learning more about koalas and their habitat.
Acclaimed nonfiction author Sandra Markle presents the daring story of a mother emperor penguin's struggle to reach the sea, find food, avoid predators, and make her way back to her mate and their newborn chick before they starve. Alan Marks' luminous illustrations highlight the harsh conditions and stunning landscapes of Antarctica.
Two worms who are best friends have fun together as they tunnel their way through a garden. Includes facts on how worms help plants grow.
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.
Penguins must complete their life cycle in very cold temperatures. To protect their eggs from the cold, penguins use brood patches. Students will watch a penguin chick hatch from an egg and grow into an adult. Blastoff! Series
Told in the first person, the narrator describes the ocean as she experiences it through her five senses.
Amazing photos and interesting facts reveal environmental issues falcons face as they hunt for food and raise their young.
Amazing photos and interesting facts reveal environmental issues hawks face as they hunt for food and raise their young.
Amazing photos and interesting facts reveal environmental issues kites face as they hunt for food and raise their young.
Discover the vital role of disappearing wetlands and what can be done to protect and restore this resource.
Visit Ocean City to train dolphins and care for other animals in this graphic high interest book.
Learn how to care for Siamese cats, discover their characteristics and see if this is the right breed for you.
Learn how to care for Rag Doll cats, discover their characteristice and see if it is the right breed for you
Learn how to care for Persian cats, discover their characteristics and see if this is the right breed for you.
Learn how to care for Maine Coon cats, discover their characteristics and see if this is a good breed for you.
Learn how to care for Abyssinian cats, discover their characteristics and see if it is the right breed for you.
The life cycle of a frog takes place in water and on land. It begins in spring with a male frog croaking a song to attract a female. Young readers will read about and watch an egg develop into a tadpole and then into an adult frog. Blastoff! Series
Beautiful photos and text examines the issues endangered bats face and how they can be saved.
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
