Dinosaurs! follows the evolution of these spectacular creatures from their earliest beginnings as little fellows who had to evade attacks from giant croc relatives to today's living dinosaurs.
The Caldecott Honor authorllustrator team that brought readers 'The Desert Is Theirs' and 'The Way to Start a Day' returns with this tale of truly listening to the world around us. In 'The Other Way to Listen', a young boy is eager to...
The patience of a little musk ox is sorely tried when he suffers an itch that he can’t scratch. There’s not a tree in sight—nothing to rub against for relief—so he wanders away from the herd looking for a branch, a rock pile, ...
For at least 100 years, generations of barn owls have slept, hunted, called, raised their young, and glided silently above the wheat fields around an old barn.
The Mole Sisters and the Busy Bees
Roslyn Schwartzp The irresistible and irrepressible Mole Sisters! The Mole Sisters set out to do nothing at all. But when a busy bee buzzes by, they follow him and end up in a lovely meadow of flowers. The Mole Sisters begin smelling and their nose...
Sneakers saw something. It was yellow and pink on the outside.... Then he crept up to it and peeked in. On Sneakers' first trip to the seaside, his curious paws find surprises in the sand. There's a mischievous crab, playful shrimp, ...
Draw Me a Star (Paperstar Book)
Eric CarleDraw me a star. And the artist drew a star. It was a good star. Draw me a sun, said the star. And the artist drew a sun. And on the artist draws, bringing the world to life picture by beautiful picture until he is spirited across the...
When rain comes to the parched African savanna, the animals use all their senses to track the storm. The porcupine smells rain in the air. The zebras see lightning. The baboons hear thunder. The rhino feels the first drops. And the li...
Just outside my window,There are tracks in the snow.Who made the tracks? Where do they go?A little girl follows tracks outside her window after a fresh snowfall, only to realize that the tracks in the snow are her own from the day bef...
In the Woods: Who's Been Here? (Mulbe...
Lindsay Barrett GeorgeCammy and William don't see any wildlife as they walk through the woods, yet there are signs everywhere that animals have been around. Help these young nature lovers Find the clues -- an empty nest, a fallen branch with the bark gnawe...
There are lots of beautiful fall leaves to find! Three friends have a big adventure hiking over a mountain and through a forest to collect leaves of all kinds and colors. What will they do with all their leaves at the end of the sto...
Take a walk with bestselling picture-book creator Lois Ehlert in this vibrant die-cut celebration of nature's many wonders. Complete with a simple rebus game, this gentle book of discovery will inspire readers of all ages to share the...
In the Tall, Tall Grass (An Owlet Boo...
Denise FlemingIf you were a fuzzy caterpillar crawling through the tall, tall grass on a sunny afternoon, what would you see? Beginning as the sun is high in the sky and ending as fireflies blink and the moon rises above, this backyard tour is one ...
The world becomes an extraordinary place when viewed through the eyes of a scarecrow. They perch high above gardens and fields, with borrowed coats and button eyes and pie-pan hands that glint in the sun. What else is there to know a...
Alice is dismayed when one day the leaves on the old oak tree start to fall. Although she can't save the tree, Alice remembers something that gives her hope: the acorns she collected when the tree was still healthy.
Daniel's Mystery Egg/El misterioso hu...
Alma Flor AdaDaniel finds an egg. What kind of animal will this mystery egg hatch? Imaginations run wild as the kids in Daniel's class guess what sort of surprise the egg has in store.
Will I need my umbrella? Is it a good day for the beach? Will school close because of snow? These are the questions weather forecasters answer every day. They can tell us what the weather is doing at any time of the day or night. But ...
The annual gardening cycle is celebrated in a lovingly illustrated, full-color panorama of fertile scenes . . . Even city-bred readers will come away with a sense of what it's all about.'--Booklist.
The True Blue Scouts of Sugar Man Swa...
Kathi Appelt"Librarians often say that every book is not for every child, but The True Blue Scouts of Sugar Man Swamp is" (The New York Times). Meet Bingo and J'miah, raccoon brothers on a mission to save Sugar Man Swamp in this rollick...
There are lots of babies in the bayou, and even though they might have sharp teeth, hard shells, webbed feet, or quick claws, their mothers still need to watch over them and protect them from harm. The babies learn how to dig, swim, a...
Ms. Greenthumb's garden is busy with activity. Deep in the ground, something is happening, crashing, stretching, grunting...and pop! The seeds are sprouting, busting through their shell. The plants are pushing their way to the top of ...
Jam Guy Discovers the Great Outdoors
Matthew BenedickJamGuy is a simple jam jar who is used to the indoor life and the comforts of home but has always had a suspicion that he is missing something. He's not quite sure how to get to the mountains he sees from his window, and what adventur...
At night, ten different species of frogs convene in a marsh. Fireflies light up the scene and Maestro bullfrog raises his baton. The music begins, softly at first, but builds to a crescendo as the night goes on. Just before dawn, the ...
Over in a River: Flowing Out to the S...
Marianne BerkesThe great rivers of North America are teeming with life and on the pages of Over in a River—from blue herons in the Hudson to salmon in the Columbia, and from dragonflies in the Rio Grande to mallards in the St. Lawrence. Children w...
Over on a Mountain: Somewhere in the ...
Marianne BerkesDiscover twenty cool animals, ten great mountain ranges, and seven continents all in one story! And do it in the age-old style of children the world over - by clapping, counting, singing, and acting like . . . Well, animals! What fun!
A Black boy’s transformative day out in nature, recommended by Social Justice Books and We Are Kid Lit Collective Rodney is that kid who just can’t sit still. He's inside, but he wants to be outside. Outside is where Rodn...
Mushrooms of the World with Pictures ...
Jeannette BowersNinety-two fascinating mushroom species are revealed through detailed captions and ready-to-color illustrations. Scientific and common names, countries of origin, and growing conditions are also included. List of Synonyms. Index. 39 b...
Not long ago, Clifford the Small Red Puppy experienced his first autumn. Now he leaps into his first winter with fluffy white snow, a sled ride, and exciting winter fun. Full color.
"A good introduction to both New England and the joys of nature." —Booklist It's fall again, and time for Jim and Andy to help their dad run Fred's Fall Color Tours. The tourists they shuttle around are "Leaf Peep...
Amazing Animals (the World of Eric Ca...
Courtney CarboneAmazing Anmals is a full-color resuable sticker activity book featuring the art of Eric Carle!The World of Eric Carle comes to life for boys and girls ages 3 to 7 with activities, over 100 reusable stickers, and more!