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Sloping Up and Down: the ramp

Gerald Bailey (author), Mike Spoor (illustrator)

Publisher: BrambleKids Ltd ISBN: 9781909711549

Two small robots explore science and technology in their workshop. Enriched by amusing illustrations, witty texts, photos and information boxes, young children will learn the basics of the ramp.

Un día en la profundidad

Kevin Kurtz (author), Erin E. Hunter (illustrator)

Publisher: Arbordale Publishing ISBN: 9781607186533

Viaja a las profundidades del océano, por debajo de la superficie y te vas a encontrar con algunas criaturas que ¡no sabías que existían! Este libro te lleva en un viaje a través de las oscuras profundidades del mar, hacia el fondo del océano. La mayoría de los ecosistemas necesitan luz solar, pero en el fondo del océano donde el sol no brilla, los animales han adoptado algunos aspectos muy interesantes para ver, protegerse a sí mismos, y comer. Descubre los hábitats únicos, sus adaptaciones, y las cadenas alimentarias de estas criaturas de aguas profundas.

Dino Tracks

Rhonda Lucas Donald (author), Cathy Morrison (illustrator)

Publisher: Arbordale Publishing ISBN: 9781607186434

Step back in time and follow dinosaur tracks around the world. Whether made by a few dinosaurs or large groups, these tracks provide clues to the movement and behavior of these lovable ancient creatures. What dinosaurs made the tracks and what do scientists think they were doing when they made them? The author tells the story in rhythmic rhyme that may be sung to the tune of Over the River and Through the Woods.

A Butterfly Called Hope

Mary Alice Monroe (author), Barbara J. Bergwerf (illustrator)

Publisher: Arbordale Publishing ISBN: 9781607188575

The colorful flowers in Mama's garden reveal a strange-looking creature. "What is it? Does it sting, does it bite?" Join in this photographic journey as the young girl and her mother care for the caterpillar. Watch as it transforms into a chrysalis and then emerges as a beautiful monarch butterfly. How can the young girl "claim" the butterfly as her own but still let it go free?

La fortaleza de la calle cuatro: Una historia acerca de seis máquinas simples

Lois Spangler (author), Christina Wald (illustrator)

Publisher: Arbordale Publishing ISBN: 9781607186564

Cuando un niño decide construir una fortaleza en el patio posterior, el abuelo viene a ayudarle. Pero no pueden hacerlo solos—reciben la ayuda de las seis máquinas simples: la palanca, la polea, el plano inclinado, la rueda y eje, el tornillo, y la cuña. Dicha en rima acumulativa, los lectores seguirán el proceso de construcción hasta el final y descubrirán la sorprendente razón por la cuál fue hecha.

Ayudantes de animales: zoológicos

Jennifer Keats Curtis (author)

Publisher: Arbordale Publishing ISBN: 9781607188520

Los zoológicos son lugares impresionantes para ver y aprender acerca de muchos animales nativos y exóticos que habitan este mundo. Algunos animales viven tranquilos mientras otros son amenazados o están en peligro de extinción. Los trabajadores de cuidado de animales del zoológico no sólo alimentan y cuidan a estos animales, pero también ayudan a conservar y proteger especies en su totalidad a través de programas de reproducción y de “cómo sacar ventaja”. Sigue en este diario fotográfico, la extraordinaria rutina de estos trabajadores de cuidado que te lleva “detrás de cámaras”

The Perfect Pet

Samatha Bell (author)

Publisher: Arbordale Publishing ISBN: 9781607186458

After begging for a pet, a child's mother finally says "yes." But which animal will be the best pet? Using animal classification and habitat needs, the child narrows it down from Kingdom Animalia, through invertebrates to vertebrates. Reptiles and amphibians are out, and birds and fish are soon off the list. That leaves mammals, but which one? An elephant won't fit through the door, and a tiger would be too hard to walk. What's a child to do?

A Day in the Deep

Kevin Kurtz (author), Erin E. Hunter (illustrator)

Publisher: Arbordale Publishing ISBN: 9781607186410

Travel deep into the ocean way below the surface and you'll encounter some creatures you never knew existed! This book takes you on a journey through the dark depths of the sea towards the ocean floor. Most ecosystems need sunlight, but deep in the ocean where the sun doesn't shine animals have adapted some very interesting ways to see, protect themselves, and eat. Discover the unique habitats, adaptations, and food chains of these deep -sea creatures.

Fort on Fourth Street: a story about simple machines

Lois Spangler (author), Christina Wald (illustrator)

Publisher: Arbordale Publishing ISBN: 9781607186441

When a young child decides to build a fort in the backyard, Grandpa comes forward to help. But they can't do it alone--they get help from the six simple machines: lever, pulley, inclined plane, wheel and axle, screw, and wedge. Told in cumulative rhyme, similar to The House That Jack Built, readers follow the building process to completion and discover the surprise reason it was built.

Una mariposa llamada Esperanza

Mary Alice Monroe (author), Barbara J. Bergwerf (illustrator)

Publisher: Arbordale Publishing ISBN: 9781607188582

Las coloridas flores en el jardín de mamá ponen al descubierto una rara criatura. ¿Qué es? ¿Pica? ¿Muerde? Únete a este viaje fotográfico mientras una niña y su mamá cuidan a una oruga. Observa mientras se transforma en una crisálida de donde más adelante, saldrá - una hermosa mariposa Monarca. ¿Cómo puede una niña joven “afirmar” que le pertenece y aún así, dejarla libre?

Dino-huellas

Rhonda Lucas Donald (author), Cathy Morrison (illustrator)

Publisher: Arbordale Publishing ISBN: 9781607186557

Regrésate en el tiempo y sigue las huellas de dinosaurios en todo el mundo. Ya sean hechas por unos algunos dinosaurios o en grandes grupos, estas huellas ofrecen pistas sobre el movimiento y el comportamiento de estas adorables y criaturas del pasado. ¿Qué dinosaurios hicieron las huellas y qué piensan los científicos que los dinosaurios las estaban haciendo cuando las dejaron?

La mascota perfecta

Samatha Bell (author)

Publisher: Arbordale Publishing ISBN: 9781607186571

Samantha BellDespués de rogar por una mascota, a un niño finalmente le dicen que “sí”. Ahora, es el momento de seleccionar a la mascota perfecta, pero ¿cuál será? Comenzando con el Reino Animal, el niño recorre varias clasificaciones de animales para tratar de escoger al mejor. Las medusas son limpias, pero mamá le dice que escoja un vertebrado. Los reptiles y los anfibios están descartados y las aves y los peces pronto lo estarán también. Esto sólo deja a los mamíferos, pero ¿a cuál? Un elefante no cabría por la puerta y un tigre sería muy difícil de sacar a pasear. ¿Qué puede hacer este niño?

Jo MacDonald Hiked in the Woods

Mary Quattlebaum (author), Laura J Bryant (illustrator)

Publisher: Dawn Publications ISBN: 9781584693369

Old MacDonald had a...woods? Yes! Come along with Jo MacDonald and learn about the wild creatures in the woods at her grandfather's farm. Noisy ones, quiet ones, and a few surprises. This delightful variation on "Old MacDonald Had a Farm" playfully introduces youngsters to the woodland habitat while engaging little ones with rhythm and wordplay.

Over in a River: Flowing Out to the Sea

Marianne Berkes (author), Jill Dubin (illustrator)

Publisher: Dawn Publications ISBN: 9781584693314

Rivers are teeming with life! Children will learn the geography of North American rivers and to appreciate the animals that live there while they count the baby otters or dragonflies. Their learning will be reinforced as they "squeal" like muskrats and "hop" like frogs. All of this fun learning activity is set to the rhythm of the classical tune of "Over in the Meadow."

Noisy Frog Sing-Along

John Himmelman (author)

Publisher: Dawn Publications ISBN: 9781584693413

When frogs get together, they love to sing! They fill their big, bulgy throat pouch with air and sing out loud. Some peep, some trill, some growl, some creek, and some go WAAH, WAAH, WAAH! It's a chorus that happens near almost every pond and stream. Learn more about these delightful creatures--and sing along with them!

Prisms

Laura Hamilton Waxman (author), Kathryn Mitter (illustrator)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781614789154

Enjoy the first lessons on three-dimensional shapes. In Prisms, rhyming text and creative illustrations draw attention to prisms that are found in the world around us.

Time to Learn about Measuring Time

Pam Scheunemann (author)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781617862830

This title includes full-color photographs and facts on measuring time using calendars, clocks, standard time, and time zones.

Time to Learn about Past, Present & Future

Pam Scheunemann (author)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781617862847

This title includes full-color photographs and facts on how time relates to the past, present and future as well as what people have done, are doing and will do.

Time to Learn about Weeks & Months

Pam Scheunemann (author)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781617862878

This title includes full-color photographs and facts on how time relates to the seven days of the week, twelve months of the year as well as lunar months and holidays.

Time to Learn about Seconds, Minutes, & Hours

Pam Scheunemann (author)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781617862861

This title includes full-color photographs and facts on how time relates to seconds, minutes and hours as well as what people can do in that amount of time.

My Stomach

Rena Korb (author), Remy Simard (illustrator)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781617874871

My stomach is amazing! Young readers will discover the shape, features, and functions of the stomach in this conversational, colorfully illustrated book. Sidebars, diagrams, and fun facts introduce helpful information about the workings of your own amazing machine.

My Spine

Rena Korb (author), Remy Simard (illustrator)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781617874864

My spine is amazing! Young readers will discover the features and functions of the spine in this conversational, colorfully illustrated book. Sidebars, diagrams, and fun facts introduce helpful information about the workings of your own amazing machine.

My Nose

Rena Korb (author), Remy Simard (illustrator)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781617874857

My nose is amazing! Young readers will discover the features and functions of the nose in this conversational, colorfully illustrated book. Sidebars, diagrams, and fun facts introduce helpful information about the workings of your own amazing machine.

My Muscles

Rena Korb (author), Remy Simard (illustrator)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781617874840

My muscles are amazing! Young readers will discover the size, shape, types, and functions of the muscles in this conversational, colorfully illustrated book. Sidebars, diagrams, and fun facts introduce helpful information about the workings of your own amazing machine.

My Brain

Rena Korb (author), Remy Simard (illustrator)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781617874826

My brain is amazing! Young readers will discover the size, shape, areas, and functions of the brain in this conversational, colorfully illustrated book. Sidebars, diagrams, and fun facts introduce helpful information about the workings of your own amazing machine.