There are places around the world that people believe are haunted. Houses and mansions are where the living live. Read all about some that might also be homes for the dead!
Trainer Tom works with the animals at the zoo. Today, the pandas are trying to put together a puzzle, but they can't get all of the pieces in the right places! They want to quit, but Trainer Tom teaches them an important lesson about not giving up. With his help, the pandas put together the puzzle and are proud of the end result.
Trainer Tom works with the animals at the zoo. Today, he's working with the flamingos and the ducks, who don't want to be friends! They tell Trainer Tom they're just too different. But Trainer Tom shows these two breeds of birds that making friends with those who are different can be lots of fun.
Trainer Tom always helps the animals. Today, the animals want to surprise Trainer Tom. It's his birthday and they're throwing a party for him. All of the animals work together to do something special for Trainer Tom. He loves his special surprise, but more than anything, he loves the animals.
Just about any place in the world can be haunted. Ships and lighthouses are places men and women of the sea spent years of their lives. See why it seems some aren't ready to leave...even after death!
Trainer Tom works with the animals at the zoo. Today, the camels need his help. There's a flu at the zoo, and lots of their animal friends are sick. The camels want to help their friends feel better. With Trainer Tom's help, the camels learn good, safe ways to show the other animals just how much they care.
Trainer Tom works with the animals at the zoo. Today there's a talent show at the zoo and the bears have stage fright! Trainer Tom teaches the bears some tips to help them conquer their fears and enjoy performing. With Trainer Tom's help, the show goes on!
Trainer Tom works with the animals at the zoo. Today, he's working with the penguins to show them some good ways to be polite. But the penguins would rather swim. With Trainer Tom's help, the penguins learn their manners while still having fun. And Trainer Tom has fun too!
It's Christmas! Ms. Green, Spots, and Stripes are at home opening presents. But when Spots and Stripes both give Ms. Green the same gift, they think Christmas is ruined. Will this dog and cat duo find a way to have a very merry holiday together?
It's Earth Day and Ms. Green is busy in her flower shop getting plants and flowers ready for her customers. She leaves Spots and Stripes home to plan how they will participate. Will this dog and cat duo resolve their differences and find a way to work together for the good of the planet?
It's Thanksgiving! Ms. Green and Spots and Stripes are at home cooking and baking for their holiday meal. Spots and Stripes have some very different ideas about what's on the menu. Will this dog and cat duo resolve their differences and find a way to show their gratitude together?
It's New Year's Eve and Ms. Green is busy in her flower shop getting flowers ready for her customers. She leaves Spots and Stripes at home to plan the night ahead. Will this dog and cat duo find a way to resolve their differences and happily ring in the new year together?
It's Valentine's Day and Ms. Green is busy in her flower shop getting holiday flowers ready for her customers. Spots and Stripes are at home getting ready to celebrate. Will this dog and cat duo resolve their differences and find a way to enjoy Valentine's Day together?
This low-level book describes what light is and how objects can only be seen with light shining on them or from them. Simple explanations describe which materials light can shine through, what causes shadows, and what happens when you shine light on a mirror.
From food to economic opportunities, the ocean contains a wealth of natural resources that humans around the world depend on. But as we use these resources, we can negatively impact the ocean. Luckily, people around the world are creating ways to use ocean resources sustainably, so they will be available for years to come. In this interesting title, read about sustainable resource use and how you can take action in your community.
This important book for young children is about the part police officers play in the safety of our local community.
Why are oceans some of Earth's most important resources? This title explores the many ways humans and other living things depend on oceans, from helping to clean the air and regulating the climate to providing work opportunities and healthy food. Readers will also learn how human activity affects oceans and become familiar with the call for more sustainable ocean use.
Air is essential for all living things on Earth. It provides the oxygen we need to breathe. Air affects the weather and nature, and can be used as a source of clean, renewable energy. But air can also get polluted by natural causes and human-made sources. Find out why air is so important, the factors that pollute it, and the steps that we can all take to make our air cleaner.
Climate change is one of the most serious threats to the world's oceans causing ecosystem damage, coastal erosion, and ocean acidification. This necessary title explores these effects and the worldwide efforts to reduce them. From youth leaders to global organizations, learn how people work together to protect the oceans from the effects of climate change - and get motivated to take action in your community.
Most people have heard of the massive collection of debris in the Pacific Ocean or the damaging effects of oil spills on ocean ecosystems. But there are many other ways the world's oceans are being affected by pollution. This important title examines the sources of ocean pollution and the action being taken around the world to prevent pollution. Get inspired to take action in your community!
Rocks and minerals are natural resources found in Earth. They are used as fuel, for building, and to make items sush as smartphones. Some minerals, including gold and silver, are prized for their beauty. Find out about the different types of rocks and minerals, how they formed, how they are used, and what we can do to conserve and recycle them.
Water is essential to life. Some parts of the world have too little water, while floods happen in other places. Fresh water for drinking is being threatened by pollution and disease. Find out why water is so important, how it can be used to make energy, how we can keep it clean, and simple steps readers can take to conserve and recycle water.
Wood grows all around the world, and we use it every day. People have been using wood throughout history to make tools and shelter, as a fuel, and to make paper. Find out about different types of wood, why wood is so important as a resource, how trees keep the planet healthy, and why we need to conserve wood and plant more trees.
When Dad steals his nose, Cheeky, the little proboscis monkey, searches the jungle to get it back. All Cheeky wants is to grow up and have a nose as big as his dad's. But what if he can't find it? This sweet, illustrated story also features facts about the proboscis monkey's habitat, body, behavior, and why it is threatened.
This book looks at how Earth's fossil fuels were formed, where in the world they are found, and how they are extracted and used. It also considers the harmful impact of burning fossil fuels, which causes global warming and pollution. Find out why fossil fuels are important, how we use them, and why we must find cleaner, renewable forms of energy to replace them.
