Longtime collaborators Helen Frost and Rick Lieder team up for a breathtakingly beautiful glimpse at the praying mantis―and entice us to take the time to open our eyes to the world in front of us.The creators of Step Gently Out and many other acclaimed picture books join forces again to look closely at an iconic insect through lyric words and stunning nature photography. When you are outside, if a small quick movement takes you by surprise, stop and look―move nothing but your eyes. Could it be a praying mantis, trying not to be seen? This sixth stunning collaboration between Helen Frost and Robert Lieder urges young readers into the wild outdoors, inviting them to “wait and see” what wonders patient observation has in store.
"Text and photographs present wind, how it is formed, and how it affects the Earth and people. Includes information on a gale, a hurricane, and a tornado."
"Describes the nests of various types of birds and the materials used to build them, including the grass and twig nests of robins, the moss and spider web nests of hummingbirds, and the big stick nest
"Describes and identifies various bird eggs by their size, color, and pattern, including those of the American robin, the common loon, a cardinal, ostrich, owl, and a blue jay."
"Describes the basic structure of teeth including enamel, gums, and roots, plus it explains the various types of teeth such as incisors, canine teeth, and molars. Baby teeth and permanent teeth are al
Anikwa and James, twelve years old in 1812, spend their days fishing, trapping, and exploring together in the forests of the Indiana Territory. To Anikwa and his family, members of the Miami tribe, th
Claire and Abi have always loved their summers at the lake house, but this year, everything's different. Dad and Pam, their stepmom, are expecting a new baby, and they've cleared out all of Mom's belo