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Pygmy Hippos

Joyce Markovics (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781534181502

This high-interest narrative nonfiction title introduces young readers to pygmy hippos--rare semi-aquatic mammals that live in African forests--and an amazing scientist who studies them. This book is packed with exciting wildlife encounters, basic facts about pygmy hippos, and first-hand accounts from a scientist at work in the field. Each book includes a table of contents, sidebars, glossary of key words, fast facts, index, and author biography.

Robin

Susan H. Gray (author) Jeff Bane (illustrator)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781534181052

From a blue egg to a soaring bird, learn all about the different stages in a robin's life cycle. Told from the robin's perspective, early readers get a first-hand experience into its life stages. Simple sentences help develop word recognition and improve reading skills. Each book in this series includes a table of contents, glossary, index, and an author biography.

Frog

Susan H. Gray (author) Jeff Bane (illustrator)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781534181069

From a swimming tadpole to an adult, learn all about the different stages in a frog's life cycle. Told from the frog's perspective, early readers get a first-hand experience into its life stages. Simple sentences help develop word recognition and improve reading skills. Each book in this series includes a table of contents, glossary, index, and an author biography.

Giant Armadillos

Joyce Markovics (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781534181472

This high-interest narrative nonfiction title introduces young readers to giant armadillos--the largest armadillo species in the world--and an amazing scientist who studies them. This book is packed with exciting wildlife encounters, basic facts about giant armadillos, and first-hand accounts from a scientist at work in the field. Each book includes a table of contents, sidebars, glossary of key words, fast facts, index, and author biography.

Kakapos

Joyce Markovics (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781534181489

This high-interest narrative nonfiction title introduces young readers to kakapos--rare flightless parrots that live in New Zealand--and an amazing scientist who studies them. This book is packed with exciting wildlife encounters, basic facts about kakapos, and first-hand accounts from a scientist at work in the field. Each book includes a table of contents, sidebars, glossary of key words, fast facts, index, and author biography.

Kittens

Katlin Sarantou (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781534180895

Aww. How cute! Early readers will learn about what kittens like to do. The simple text makes it easy for children to engage in reading. Books use the Whole Language approach to literacy, a combination of sight words and repetition that builds recognition and confidence. Bold, colorful photographs correlate directly to the text to help guide readers through the book.

Lion

Susan H. Gray (author) Jeff Bane (illustrator)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781534181076

From a newborn cub to a roaring adult, learn all about the different stages in a lion's life cycle. Told from the lion's perspective, early readers get a first-hand experience into its life stages. Simple sentences help develop word recognition and improve reading skills. Each book in this series includes a table of contents, glossary, index, and an author biography.

Bunnies

Katlin Sarantou (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781534180901

Aww. How cute! Early readers will learn about what bunnies like to do. The simple text makes it easy for children to engage in reading. Books use the Whole Language approach to literacy, a combination of sight words and repetition that builds recognition and confidence. Bold, colorful photographs correlate directly to the text to help guide readers through the book.

Chicks

Katlin Sarantou (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781534180918

Aww. How cute! Early readers will learn about what chicks like to do. The simple text makes it easy for children to engage in reading. Books use the Whole Language approach to literacy, a combination of sight words and repetition that builds recognition and confidence. Bold, colorful photographs correlate directly to the text to help guide readers through the book.

Fosas

Joyce Markovics (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781534181465

This high-interest narrative nonfiction title introduces young readers to fosas--rare catlike animals that live in Madagascar--and an amazing scientist who studies them. This book is packed with exciting wildlife encounters, basic facts about fosas, and first-hand accounts from a scientist at work in the field. Each book includes a table of contents, sidebars, glossary of key words, fast facts, index, and author biography.

Langstroth on the Hive and the Honey-Bee

L. L. Langstroth (author)

Publisher: Xist Publishing ISBN: 9781532422942

Learn about the classic approach to beekeeping from an expert. This was one of the first books about modern bee management and still proves an invaluable resource.

Black Beauty

Anna Sewell (author)

Publisher: Xist Publishing ISBN: 9781532421860

A horse-lovers classic! Told from the perspective of a horse during the Victorian era, Black Beauty is a heartwarming tale for children. Following the well bred horse from its early days through a number of owners, the story ends in the meadow where the horse was born.

A Dog's Tale

Mark Twain (author)

Publisher: Xist Publishing ISBN: 9781532421204

What If a dog could speak? A young pup doesn’t understand why she was separated from her mother. She has a new home now and when a fire breaks out, she tries to save the master’s baby. Misunderstood, the master cruelly beats the pup. Will the truth be unraveled? Will the pup get the love she truly deserves?

Botanist Danny

Mia Coulton (author, illustrator)

Publisher: MaryRuth Books ISBN: 9781625441102

Danny likes plants. He likes to find, study, and compare them. Danny learns what it's like to be a botanist - a scientist that studies plants.

A Week at Grandma Ruth’s

Mia Coulton (author, illustrator)

Publisher: MaryRuth Books ISBN: 9781933624266

Danny loves to visit Grandma Ruth. Danny spends a week at Grandma Ruth's house and meets a new friend, Frank.

Entomologist Danny

Mia Coulton (author, illustrator)

Publisher: MaryRuth Books ISBN: 9781625441119

Danny likes insects. He likes to find and study them. Danny learns what it's like to be an entomologist - a scientist that studies insects.

Pigs

Mia Coulton (author, illustrator)

Publisher: MaryRuth Books ISBN: 9781933624884

Pigs like food, mud, and other pigs. Pigs like to live on a farm.

Little Zebra

Julie Abery (author) Suzie Mason (illustrator)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781681527444

Little Zebra dancing, prancing, jumps without a care—until she loses her Mama! As the zebra herd moves on the African plains, Mama is not far behind and helps her young one find the herd again. A sweet story of youthful adventure and motherly love, told with short rhyming lines and warm illustrations.

Among the Trees

Gerry Bailey (author) Michael Garton, Rebecca Elliot (illustrators)

Publisher: BrambleKids Ltd ISBN: 9781913688264

This series explores the animals found in four different environments. Text is simple for 'read to' explanation by an adult or early reading practice and, for the very young, there is a simple 'I am' sentence to introduce each animal.

On the Farm

Gerry Bailey (author) Michael Garton, Rebecca Elliot (illustrators)

Publisher: BrambleKids Ltd ISBN: 9781913688271

This series explores the animals found in four different environments. Text is simple for 'read to' explanation by an adult or early reading practice and, for the very young, there is a simple 'I am' sentence to introduce each animal.

In the Wild

Gerry Bailey (author) Michael Garton, Rebecca Elliot (illustrators)

Publisher: BrambleKids Ltd ISBN: 9781913688257

This series explores the animals found in four different environments. The text is simple for 'read to' explanation by an adult or early reading practice and, for the very young, there is a simple 'I am' sentence to introduce each animal.

Secret Survivors

Aimee Jackson (author) Yuliya Somina (illustrator)

Publisher: BrambleKids Ltd ISBN: 9781913189754

Understanding camouflage - from the tiniest insect to the largest mammal, animals are amazingly clever. They have to be, if they're going to live out there in the wild. This beautifully illustrated series takes young readers on a fascinating discovery to observe the creatures who have found brilliant and unexpected ways to survive.

Rock Mammoth

Eveline Payette (author) Guillaume Perreault (illustrator)

Publisher: Orca Book Publishers ISBN: 9781459824270

Louis has to do an oral presentation on his pet. To everyone’s great surprise, he decides to present his mammoth. Even more surprising, he talks to the class about a new species of hairy Elephantidae only recently discovered: the Rock Mammoth. This proud ancestor of the hairy musicians of the ’70s didn’t actually disappear. In fact, these elephants had had enough of being rock stars and wished for a more tranquil life. So they decided to remain hidden during the last millennia. But now Louis, the great mammoth enthusiast and rigorous scientific apprentice, has discovered this well-kept secret and is ready to reveal it to the world.

Sea Otters

Isabelle Groc (author)

Publisher: Orca Book Publishers ISBN: 9781459817388

Sea otters once ruled the Pacific Ocean, but the fur trade of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries brought this predator to near extinction. Today they’re slowly coming back from the brink, and scientists are learning more about their pivotal role as one of nature’s keystone species. This book looks at the history, biology, behavior and uncertain future of sea otters. Author and photojournalist Isabelle Groc takes us into the field: watching sea otter rafts off the British Columbia coast from a kayak, exploring what makes their fur coats so special, understanding how their voracious appetites are helping kelp forests thrive and, ultimately, learning how sea otters are leaving their mark (or paws) on every part of the ecosystem. They might be one of the most adorable creatures in the ocean, but kids will discover how their survival is key to a rich, complex and connected ecosystem.

Tiny Life

Emily Schlesinger (author)

Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing ISBN: 9781630783853

From oceans and lakes to people’s bodies, tiny creatures live everywhere. They are too small to see with the eye. Microscopes make it possible to view their world. Take a closer look at what makes these life forms so amazing.