Mr. Star broke the news gently. "Well, 4B," he said, "it appears we're going to do it."It was the talk of last year's fourth, especially the part about the catfish between the principal's sheets. It i
"There are plenty of books about unusual animals. This is a book about fourteen well-known animals--kangaroos, hippos, giraffes--who all have unusual characteristics. For instance, did you know that a
Wild animals are fun to learn about and even more fun to make! Readers create craft projects inspired by wild animals such as koalas and parrots by following sets of step-by-step instructions. These c
As every one who has patted a dog, smelled a rose, taken a walk, or even had a drink in the garden well knows, humans have a soul-deep need for non-human forms of life. This book is about pushing our
A heartwarming tale with an important ecological message about respecting an animal's natural habitat.Grandad and Jess are walking together in the woods when they see a squirrel pass by. Jess wants to
What could be better than a Jim Arnosky gatefold book? How about THREE Jim Arnosky gatefold books all together in one hardcover—with every spectacular gatefold intact? From slithering snakes to soarin
A Step 2 Step into Reading Science Reader about baby animals. PBS’s hit animated showWild Kratts follows the adventures of zoologists Chris and Martin Kratt as the duo visits animal habitats around th
Hailed as one of the Canadian Children's Book Centre's Best Books for Kids and Teens, The Last Wild Boy is a dystopian novel about Nora, who lives in the walled city of Aahimsa, an idyllic community o
For fans of Kate Morton and Beatriz Williams, a highly atmospheric and suspenseful historical novel, set in the 1890s about a Scottish heiress who unexpectedly encounters her childhood friend in North
A haunting crime novel set in Glacier National Park about a man who finds himself at odds with the dark heart of the wild—and the even darker heart of human nature.It was a clear night in Glacier Nati
A pioneering study of a unique narrative form, Words about Pictures examines the special qualities of picture books―books intended to educate or tell stories to young children. Drawing from a number of aesthetic and literary sources, Perry Nodelman explores the ways in which the interplay of the verbal and visual aspects of picture books conveys more narrative information and stimulation than either medium could achieve alone. Moving from "baby" books, alphabet books, and word books to such well-known children's picture books as Nancy Ekholm Burkert's Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Gerald McDermott's Arrow to the Sun, Maurice Sendak's Where the Wild Things Are, and Chris Van Allsburg's The Garden of Abdul Gasazi, Nodelman reveals how picture-book narrative is affected by the exclusively visual information of picture-book design and illustration as well as by the relationships between pictures and their complementary texts.
'Entrancing... If ever there was a book to fuel the ecological interest of future generations, this is it. An inspiration for parents, grandparents and teachers, it is equally about showing adults how
This book explains how to choose clothing, firearms, and equipment, all about turkey distribution, feeding patterns, and mating rituals, how to dress a turkey carcass, mount a prize bird, and photogr
Poppy's not flashy, but she stands out in her own way. This charming book about a girl who loves nature celebrates quieter kids.Poppy Ann Fields loves bugs—sitting in the grass singing with cicadas, c
Children can practice writing while learning interesting facts about their favoriete animals. Write and Draw Wild Animals includes a wipe-clean pen, built in stencils, and wipe-clean pages that can be
Jory John's Bad Seed series meets After the Fall by Dan Santat in this charming picture book about a young acorn's grand adventure and the incredible transformation that follows.Acorn is a little wild, and from his oak tree perch, he longs for adventure. When he's the first of his friends to jump off the oak tree, he's on his way into the wide world, full of new experiences that fill his little heart with excitement! But when a squirrel buries Acorn deep underground, the thrill-seeking Acorn finds himself forced to stay still, in the darkness, for a long time. To turn this biggest setback into a wild adventure, Acorn may have to change from the inside out.
