Did you know that ants have jobs? Ants may not look like theyare doing anything important, but each ant that lives in a hill hasa special job, whether it is cleaning the nest, digging new tunnelsor gathering food. And in each ant city there is a queen ant who isbusy laying eggs. In this popular Stage 2 Let's-Read-and-Find-OutScience book, Arthur Dorros explores the fascinating and complexways in which these industrious insects work together to keep theirant cities alive. A Reading Rainbow Selection Outstanding ScienceTrade Books for Children 1987 (NSTA/CBC) Explains how ants live andwork together to build and maintain their cities.
FrogsFrogs can jump thirty times their own body length, catchinsects on the wing, and breathe underwater or on land. But theymust always keep their skins wet. Read and find out why
A powerful poem and stunning, handmade-paper art encourage children to protect nature. “Where once there was a wood, A meadow and a creek . . . “ Inspired by events in her own backyard, award-winning author and illustrator Denise Fleming creates a poignant yet hopeful portrait of our disappearing natural environment. The last pages of the book teach children how to make a more “creature friendly” backyard, including information about what types of food, trees and flowers attract different kinds of animals. Where Once There Was a Wood also includes an informative bibliography for budding environmentalists, and suggests various projects that families can do together.
Anatole is a most honorable mouse. When he realizes that humansare upset by mice sampling their leftovers, he is shocked! He mustprovide for his beloved family--but he is determined to find a wayto earn his supper. And so he heads for the tasting room at theDuvall Cheese Factory. On each cheese, he leaves a smallnote--"good," "not so good," "needs orange peel"--and signs hisname. When workers at the Duvall factory find his notes in themorning, they are perplexed--but they realize that this mysteriousAnatole has an exceptional palate and take his advice. Soon Duvallis making the best cheese in all of Paris! They would like to giveAnatole a reward--if only they could find him... From the Hardcover edition.
Step inside the world of x-rays where you can see behind walls, inside objects, and even through skin! Ever wonder what you would like? What about a laptop computer or cell phone? A spider or a fish? Each page features an x-ray photo of a person or object in nature, sports, or technology with de*ions and fun facts about the images themselves, along with a brief explanation of how x-rays work.
Tommy is four years old, and he loves visiting the home of hisgrandmother, Nana Downstairs, and his great-grandmother, NanaUpstairs. But one day Tommy's mother tells him Nana Upstairs won'tbe there anymore, and Tommy must struggle with saying good-bye tosomeone he loves. Updated with new, full-color illustrations, thisclassic story will continue to win the hearts of readers of allages. "Children will want to hear this again and again." --SchoolLibrary Journal, starred review "A quietly touching story [that] depicts loving familyrelationships." --Publishers Weekly
FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Ruby insists on copying Angela, until her teacher helps her discover her own creative resources.
Chester longs to be a performer in the circus, but the road tostardom is rocky until someone discovers Chester's true"worldliness." 你看过会倒立的小猪吗?切斯特就是这样一只可爱的小猪!那么,切斯特为什么要倒立呢?他倒立着的世界又是怎样的呢?
Join the Berenstain Bears on their latest lift-the-flapadventure On Easter morning, the cubs find the best surprise of allin their Easter basket: a tiny baby bunny. When the Bear familygoes on an Easter egg hunt, the bunny has an idea of its own. Itwants to find other Easter babies Join Brother, Sister, and thebaby Easter bunny as they explore flower patches, leafy bushes, andeven Farmer Ben's chicken coop in search of spring babies. Flaps oneach page open to reveal a different animal family hidingunderneath
A classic story about happiness from the wonderful Hiawyn Oram and the award-winning Satoshi Kitamura. Ned is grumpy every day except for Friday -- the day when his Joybaloo comes to visit him. All through the night they play the most wonderful games until it is time for the Joybaloo to go back to sleep. But one day the Joybaloo disappears and Ned has no choice but to learn how to make his own joy.
Little Ant is always getting distracted and holding up his colony as they go marching through the rain. Suitable for encouraging observation, colour and pattern recognition by searching for individual ants, this fun song is also useful for introducing the concept of repeated addition using the rows of ants.
一个看上去既像鸭子又像兔子的形象,引起了两个小孩的激烈争论。一个确定那是鸭子,一个肯定那是兔子。在不断变换的场景中,他们都有充分的理由。到底谁对谁错?争论为何不断升级,又为何戛然而止?就在争论看似已经平息的时候,突然又出现了一个既像食蚁兽又像恐龙的形象。是否又会有一场新的争论?
Turn the colorful die-cut pages of this irresistible board book to discover just what makes little deer's forest so cozy. Is it the fluffy snow? No, it's their loving families! Bright pictures, sweet reassuring messages, unique layered pages, and an adorable finger puppet combine to create interactive reading and playtime fun!
From a fish opening a "can of worms" to a tap-dancing octopus putting his "best foot forward," these familiar idioms are re-imagined by award-winner Wallace Edwards in hilarious and unexpected ways. To help readers "stay on the ball," the idioms are used in a sentence that accompanies each illustration, and the meaning of each idiom is explained at the end of the book. Every page is so richly illustrated that it is sometimes a challenge to find the hidden monkeys -- some are more easily spotted than others A playful introduction to idioms, a clever eye-spy book and a gallery of stunning animal portraits, this collection is more fun than a barrel of monkeys
There are many big machines and busy people involved in building a road, and this riveting board book follows them every step of the way. From clearing a pathway (screek! ) to rolling the tar (squelch! ) to sweeping up at the end (swish! ), Roadwork is sure to delight young truck-lovers with its rambunctious rhymes and noisy fun.
Rockettes eat your heart out, you're about to meet your match: Ten terrific rabbits who like to dance and sing. Ten terrific rabbits - they can do most anything. Especially entertain. The youngest readers will love Boynton's line up of high-kicking bunnies, all performing in perfect unison to a lively brand-new song all about...them. But bunnies are very welcoming. So just like their friends - Boynton's pig, chicken, and sheep - everyone is welcome to join the chorus line, as long as they don a most important item - bunny ears.