A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of sea lions, oceanic mammals related to seals. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why Japanese fishers respected sea lions. From humpbacked camels to drumming woodpeckers, and from fast-flying hummingbirds to slow-moving tortoises, the world of animals is wonderfully diverse. This popular and newly expanded series continues traveling the planet to study these and other fascinating animals. Beautiful photos are paired with accessible text to examine the featured creature’s appearance, habitat, behaviors, and life cycle. Each book also presents a folk story that people have used to help explain the animal’s appearance or behavior.
Familiar phrases and unusual characters accompany a boy as he ascends and descends in an elevator.
Animals come in many shapes and sizes—some have large ears, others have distinctive noses, and still others have far too many eyes! They express emotions in different ways, too, but one thing remains the same: love.
A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of vultures, the carrion-eating birds of prey. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why vultures are bald.
A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of hawks, the birds of prey found worldwide. Also included is a story from folklore explaining how the sun is carried by hawks.
A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of geckos, the colorful climbing lizards. Also included is a story from folklore explaining how geckos became Hawaiian good-luck charms.
A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of beavers, nature’s swimming engineers. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why beavers slap their tails.
A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of woodpeckers, nature’s drummers. Also included is a story from folklore explaining how woodpeckers take good care of their young. From humpbacked camels to drumming woodpeckers, and from fast-flying hummingbirds to slow-moving tortoises, the world of animals is wonderfully diverse. This popular and newly expanded series continues traveling the planet to study these and other fascinating animals. Beautiful photos are paired with accessible text to examine the featured creature’s appearance, habitat, behaviors, and life cycle. Each book also presents a folk story that people have used to help explain the animal’s appearance or behavior.
A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of tortoises, the slow moving shelled reptiles. Also included is a retelling of Aesop’s famous fable about the tortoise and the hare. From humpbacked camels to drumming woodpeckers, and from fast-flying hummingbirds to slow-moving tortoises, the world of animals is wonderfully diverse. This popular and newly expanded series continues traveling the planet to study these and other fascinating animals. Beautiful photos are paired with accessible text to examine the featured creature’s appearance, habitat, behaviors, and life cycle. Each book also presents a folk story that people have used to help explain the animal’s appearance or behavior.
A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of hummingbirds, Earth’s smallest birds. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why hummingbirds have beautiful feathers. From humpbacked camels to drumming woodpeckers, and from fast-flying hummingbirds to slow-moving tortoises, the world of animals is wonderfully diverse. This popular and newly expanded series continues traveling the planet to study these and other fascinating animals. Beautiful photos are paired with accessible text to examine the featured creature’s appearance, habitat, behaviors, and life cycle. Each book also presents a folk story that people have used to help explain the animal’s appearance or behavior.
A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of cougars, the second largest cats of the Americas. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why cougars have long, thin bodies.From humpbacked camels to drumming woodpeckers, and from fast-flying hummingbirds to slow-moving tortoises, the world of animals is wonderfully diverse. This popular and newly expanded series continues traveling the planet to study these and other fascinating animals. Beautiful photos are paired with accessible text to examine the featured creature’s appearance, habitat, behaviors, and life cycle. Each book also presents a folk story that people have used to help explain the animal’s appearance or behavior.
A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of camels, hump-backed, furry desert-dwellers. Also included is a story from folklore explaining how camels got their humps. From humpbacked camels to drumming woodpeckers, and from fast-flying hummingbirds to slow-moving tortoises, the world of animals is wonderfully diverse. This popular and newly expanded series continues traveling the planet to study these and other fascinating animals. Beautiful photos are paired with accessible text to examine the featured creature’s appearance, habitat, behaviors, and life cycle. Each book also presents a folk story that people have used to help explain the animal’s appearance or behavior.
A girl who responds to the song that calls to her serves as an example to those who have forgotten how to listen to their lives, how to discern music from noise, how to follow the path of mystery and adventure set before them.
A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of sea turtles, the migrating shelled reptiles. Also included is a story from folklore explaining how sea turtles cause monsoons.
A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of brown bears, mammals identified by their shoulder humps. Also included is a retelling of the Greek myth about Ursa Major and Minor.
A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of whales, the large ocean animals. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why New Zealanders traditionally rode whales. From humpbacked camels to drumming woodpeckers, and from fast-flying hummingbirds to slow-moving tortoises, the world of animals is wonderfully diverse. This popular and newly expanded series continues traveling the planet to study these and other fascinating animals. Beautiful photos are paired with accessible text to examine the featured creature’s appearance, habitat, behaviors, and life cycle. Each book also presents a folk story that people have used to help explain the animal’s appearance or behavior.
Aladino froto la lámpara, y—¡Zas! Apareció un genio. “Soy el Genio de la Lámpara” dijo el genio. “¿En qué puedo servirle?” Sigue este cuento clásico con el audio de Aladino, un niño despreocupado con grandes sueños, su lámpara maravillosa y un genio poderoso para concederle lo que su corazón desea.
Kids will love to sing-along with this classic children’s song “The Wheels On The Bus!” The wheels on the bus go ‘round and ‘round. The horn on the bus goes beep, beep, beep. The wipers on the bus go swish, swish, swish. The driver on the bus says, “Move on back,” and so much more. Children will love this repetitive song which encourages learning through music and introduces children to important early childhood skills they will need for the school years ahead.
Kids will love to sing-along with this classic children’s song, “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star.” This well-known rhyming song is perfect to sing and follow along with just before bedtime. “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star” encourages learning through music and introduces children to important early literacy skills they will need for the school years ahead.
Kids will love to sing-along and meet the farmer and his adorable dog, Bingo. This repetitive song encourages learning through music and introduces children to important early childhood skills they will need for the school years ahead. With this perfect combination of education and entertainment, kids and parents alike will enjoy clapping and singing along with the farmer’s favorite dog, Bingo!
"La Bondad Importa", es una historia sobre estar sano y seguro, y es una manera maravillosa para que los niños pequeños aprendan habilidades socioemocionales que los alienten a tratar a todos con amabilidad, tomar turnos, ser positivos y alentadores, ser un buen oyente, aprecia a sus amigos tal como son, y más.
"Calmarse" es una historia sobre cómo trabajar a través de la ira, y es una manera maravillosa para que los niños pequeños aprendan habilidades socioemocionales que brinden ejemplos de la vida real de formas positivas de lidiar con la ira.
This well-known, repetitive children song comes to life with sweet art and fun music. “The Bear Went Over The Mountain,” encourages learning through music and introduces children to important early literacy skills.
Los estudios demuestran que los a jóvenes estudiantes les resulta más fácil asociar fotografías con objetos de la vida real que con ilustraciones. ¡Este libro será la herramienta de aprendizaje perfecta para su pequeño!
¡Luego canta la historia! No es un secreto que el uso de canciones para enseñar a los niños las habilidades de pre-lectura es una forma divertida y exitosa. Esta canción original se ofrece como una lectura a lo largo y canción. Descubre la magia con esta preciosa historia de un niño que espía a Santa durante la noche de Navidad. El niño y su gatito miran en silencio como Santa come sus galletas y les deja regalos coloridos. Entonces, Santa le guiñe antes de colarse por la chimenea. Esta rima alegre tendrá lectores jóvenes llenos de alegría con el espíritu de la Navidad.
