This little Mary has STYLE! In this fun take on Mother Goose, fashion-forward Mary helps some of childhood's most beloved characters go glam. From the kid who lives in a shoe (and dons some fab footwear, too) to Jack, who breaks his crown but gets a great new one, Mary's school friends look fantastic in their finery. But are they now too well dressed for recess? Not to worry—Mary always shows…
One of the titles in the Animal Questions and Answers series, which is a series of information books for children. This book looks at the topic of animal movement. From the flea's hop to the snakes slither, animals move in many different ways: some walk on water, some even walk upside-down. Brilliant full-colour illustrations and easy-to-read words come together in these delightful books to an…
"A tender knockout . . . it's rare to find much vitality, spontaneity, and depth of feeling in such a simple, young book."—Kirkus Reviews After their home is destroyed by a fire, Rosa, her mother, and grandmother save their coins to buy a really comfortable chair for all to enjoy. A Chair for My Mother has sold more than a million copies and is an ideal choice for reading and sharing at ho…
No one can tell a story quite like Bidemmi. When she starts to draw, her imagination takes off. Enter her world, look at her pictures, and watch her stories grow and grow—just like the forest of cherry trees she imagines right on her own block.
There are over one million known species of insects in the world, of many different sizes, shapes, and colors. Because insects are so small, it is difficult to find out much about them. The amazing photos in monster mini-beasts let us take a much closer look at some of these amazing little creatures, and show us how they are equipped to survive in their different habitats.
SeeMore Readers are designed for every young reader. Large, bright pictures instantly engage readers in the subject. Exciting yet simple text provides the information that kids, parents, and teachers wantfrom key facts to fascinating trivia. Each Reader is a fun invitation to read, observe, and see more! Choose the level that's right for your child: Level 1 - Beginning Readers: Grades PreK1 - …
This non-fiction series aims to encourage children to access the wonder of the world around them. The books have two reading levels, with a simple sentence on each page for beginners, and more complex information for more confident readers. In this text illustrations show a spider building a web.
For the first to third grade set, spiders are fascinating and suitably gruesome, especially when looked at in EXTREME close-up. Amazing images show the beauty and otherworldliness of spiders. Simple, engaging text conveys basic information about spiders as well as cool and quirky facts. One stop-action montage shows a spider leaping twenty times its body length!
How many kinds of spider webs are there? What makes spider silk so strong? How do small spiders eat bigger frogs and birds? Which spider uses a lasso to catch its prey? How do spiders see at night to hunt? Do all spiders have fangs? These, and more questions and their answers, introduce kids to the intricate and fascinating world of spiders.
Pictures, labels, and numbers such animals as insects, snails, spiders, worms, and centipedes; and invites young readers to find them in illustrations of scenes that include the soil, ponds, caves, and gardens.