| The Omnivore's Dilemma for Kids: The Secrets Behind What You Eat
| The New York Times bestseller that’s changing America’s diet is now perfect for younger readers “What’s for dinner?” seemed like a simple question—until journalist and supermarket detective Michael Pollan delved behind the scenes. From fast food and big organic to small farms and old-fashioned hunting and gathering, this young readers’ adaptation of Pollan’s famous food-chain exploration encourages kids to consider the personal and global health implications of th...More
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| The Great Kapok Tree: A Tale of the Amazon Rain Forest
| This inspired look at what the Kapok tree means to the creatures that live in it--and what rain forests mean to the world's ecology--was at the forefront of the ecological movement ten years ago and continues to resonate profoundly with children everywhere.
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| George's Secret Key to the Universe
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| My Rain Forest Sticker Activity Book (Dover Little Activity Books)
| Twenty-six brightly colored sticker images of an anteater, armadillo, parrots and other animals bring a background scene of tropical vines and towering trees to life.
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| The Elephant Scientist (Scientists in the Field Series)
| 2012 Robert F. Sibert Informational Book HonorNSTA-CBC Outstanding Science Trade Book - 2012In the sprawling African scrub desert of Etosha National Park, they call her "the mother of all elephants." Camouflaged and peering through binoculars, Caitlin O'Connell--the American scientist who traveled to Namibia to study African elephants in their natural habitat--could not believe what she was seeing. As the mighty matriarch scanned the horizon, the other elephants followed suit, sto...More
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| Sounds of the Wild: Nighttime (Pledger Sounds)
| Nighttime is hardly quiet. It’s filled with a world of strange and curious sounds. Now children discover all of the amazing animals that are wide awake when they are fast asleep in this delightful new book from best-selling author and illustrator Maurice Pledger. Sounds of the Wild Nighttime brings together incredible pop-up panoramas and mysterious animal sounds to give little ones a glimpse into the mysterious, after-dark world. They journey to the European woodland, and hear the call...More
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| Animal Boogie (Hardcover with CD)
| Dance along with the creatures of the Indian jungle as they shake, swing, flap and slither to the sound of the animal boogie! Children's singer Fred Penner brings his voice to a CD version of the song that accompanies this Barefoot best-seller.
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| Who Eats What? Food Chains and Food Webs (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science, Stage 2)
| An award-winning author and artist explain how every link in a food chain is important because each living thing depends on others for survival. "Clear, simple drawings illustrate the clear, simple text. Informative and intriguing, this basic science book leads children to think about the complex and interdependent web of life on Earth."'BL. Outstanding Science Trade Books for Children 1996 (NSTA/CBC)
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| One Well: The Story of Water on Earth (CitizenKid)
| Seen from space, our planet looks blue. This is because almost 70 percent of Earth's surface is covered with water. Earth is the only planet with liquid water -- and therefore the only planet that can support life. All water is connected. Every raindrop, lake, underground river and glacier is part of a single global well. Water has the power to change everything -- a single splash can sprout a seed, quench a thirst, provide a habitat, generate energy and sustain life. How we treat the water in...More
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| Flash, Crash, Rumble, And Roll (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition) (Let's Read-And-Find-Out Science)
| FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Explains how and why a thunderstorm occurs and gives safety steps to follow when lightning is flashing.
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| Eye Wonder: Ocean
| Open your eyes to a world of discovery. Visit coral reefs, kelp forests, and other extraordinary underwater worlds. Find out fascinating facts about favorite ocean animals, including sharks, whales, and dolphins. Dramatic, atmospheric photography provides a wealth of visual information. Packed with facts and written in an accessible style, Eye Wonders are the perfect educational start for young children. A groundbreaking reference series specially developed for younger children aged five plus. I...More
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| Where Does the Garbage Go?: Revised Edition (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 2)
| Explains how people create too much waste and how waste is now recycled and put into landfills.
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| World Without Fish
| Mark Kurlansky, beloved author of the award-winning bestseller Cod: A Biography of the Fish That Changed the World, offers a riveting new book for kids about what’s happening to fish, the oceans, and our environment, and what, armed with knowledge, kids can do about it. Written by a master storyteller, World Without Fish connects all the dots—biology, economics, evolution, politics, climate, history, culture, food, and nutrition—in a way that kids can really understand. It de...More
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| Down, Down, Down: A Journey to the Bottom of the Sea
| Caldecott Honor–winning Steve Jenkins provides a top-to-bottom look at the ocean, from birds and waves to thermal vents and ooze. Half the earth’s surface is covered by water more than a mile deep, but most of this watery world is a mystery to us. In fact, more people have stood on the surface of the moon than have visited the deepest spot in the ocean. Come along as we travel down, down, down, from the surface to the bottom of the sea. Along the way you can see jellyfish that flash lik...More
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| Rain Forests (Magic Tree House Research Guide)
| Magic Tree House Research Guides are now Magic Tree House Fact Trackers! Track the facts with Jack and Annie! When Jack and Annie got back from their adventure in Magic Tree House #5: Afternoon on the Amazon, they had lots of questions. How much rain falls in a rain forest? What is the world's heaviest insect? What the heck is a sausage tree? Why is it important to preserve the world's rain forests? Find out the answers to these questions and more as Jack and Annie track the facts. F...More
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| Sounds of the Wild: Safari (Pledger Sounds)
| What was that sound? It's the scampering hooves of an antelope trying to avoid the clutches of a hungry cheetah! A male lion smells an intruder — ROAR! Young readers experience the amazing sights and sounds of Africa in this entertaining book. As they explore the Masai Mara, the Serengeti, and the Kalahari, young safari-goers meet a menagerie of safari animals, including favorites like giraffes, elephants, and zebras as well as unusual critters like black mamba snakes, dung beetles, and goliat...More
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| Ubiquitous: Celebrating Nature's Survivors
| Summary:0About the Author:•Joyce Sidman lives in Minnesota, where she battles dandelions with great respect for their survival techniques. joycesidman.com Beckie Prange lives in Ely, Minnesota, where she spends as much time as possible in the woods looking at lichens, crows, and other hardy northern species. Her first book received a Caldecott Honor. beckieprange.comAuthor: Joyce SidmanIllustrator: Beckie PrangePublisher:Houghton Mifflin Books for ChildrenPublished Date:04/05/2...More
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| The Earth and I
| This story celebrates friendship that one child has with the Earth. They play together, listen to each other, and nourish each other. But when the Earth is sad, the child is sad--so he finds a way to make his friend, the Earth, happy.
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| Why Oh Why Are Deserts Dry?: All About Deserts (Cat in the Hat's Learning Library)
| In this latest installation of the Cat in the Hat's Learning Library, the Cat takes Sally and Dick to explore different kinds of deserts around the world, from the hot, dry Sonoran and Mojavi to the bitter cold Gobi and Antarctica. Young readers learn why deserts are dry, and how plants and animals—including cactus, kangaroos, camels, penguins, roadrunners, and many others—have adapted to survive the unforgiving climate. Also included: how sand dunes are formed; the reason we see mi...More
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| A River Ran Wild: An Environmental History
| From the author of the beloved classic The Great Kapok Tree, A River Ran Wild tells a story of restoration and renewal. Learn how the modern-day descendants of the Nashua Indians and European settlers were able to combat pollution and restore the beauty of the Nashua River in Massachusetts.
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