Part of a major reprinting of renowned naturalist Jim Arnosky's beloved All About series, All About Deer is a thorough and colorful introduction to the world of deer. In Spring 08, Scholastic Nonfiction is relaunching Jim Arnosky's treasured All About series with all-new paperback covers! In All About Deer, Arnosky shows how these animals grow and live, answering kids' biggest questions abou…
Two great books in one! It presents Facts in Brief, Have you ever wondered, Meet the relatives, and many more informative sections plus color photographs & illustrations for kids to learn by. An entry in the Getting to Know...Nature's Children Series, this volume is divided into two sections and looks at the life of deer and rabbits, from babyhood to adulthood. It is illustrated with many color…
Giant pandas: they are indigenous to China and are adored the world over. But they are more than a bundle of fluff and squeaks. Giant pandas are energetic climbers and swimmers. In one year, they may eat around 10,000 pounds of bamboo. And people in China have worked together to create protected areas for giant pandas to live peacefully. Discover a detailed introduction to giant pandas - inc…
Full-color photos. Take a look at the evolution, anatomy, and behavior of those fabulous felines--how they were revered by the ancient Egyptians and then reviled during the Middle Ages, why they nearly always land on their feet when they fall, and how the most cuddly house cat resembles its fiercest wild relative.
Here is an original series of natural history books for the very young. Superb photographs and colorful artwork borders chart the early stages of a butterfly's life. The simple, imaginative text is a delight for parent and child to share.
The first time I saw George close up I couldn't believe how tall he was - at least 20 feet high! Everything about him is long. He looks down at you from huge dark eyes fringed with beautiful long eyelashes. When he feeds he uses his long blue-black tongue to pull leaves from high branches. He can eat sharp thorny twigs because the inside of his mouth is quite hard and horny.
Answers questions about the largest warmblooded mammal on our planet and the only one to live entirely in water. A book in the Step 3 Level B Momentum Literacy Program about whales.
Discover the world of nature with cuddly new friends. Meet Eleanor and Ella in 'All About Elephants' - a fun and fact-filled title in this unique collection of books with toys.