From the creation of the world to the infancy of the Church, the important stories from both the Old and New Testament are vividly retold and illustrated for young people. Also included are chapters on the prophets and the psalms. In the back is a glossary of important people, places and objects, providing added information.
Did you know.... That about 1,800 liters of blood pass through your kidneys each day? That your kidneys contain a million 'mini-kidneys' called nephrons? In this volume of how my body works you'll find out about the way your kidneys cleanse your blood and how urine gets rid of waste. Discover what you can do to help your kidneys in their important tasks.
You really can't see your bones with binoculars...but you can see them with X-rays! Actual X-rays of real bones overlay the quirky illustrations and an engaging, interactive text take kids through the skeletal system, inviting them to find and feel their own bones. Clear explanations (fact-checked and approved by a pediatrician), colorful illustrations and humorous analogies make for a fresh lo…
This fascinating book shows you how to investigate the world around you and discover science in action. This is an introduction to science activities, showing how to set up and carry out dozens of investigations, using everyday things. The book is split into themed sections which show a range of activities, including chemical reactions, nature projects and tests on the senses.
Spot is visiting the zoo! Which animals will he meet? Join Spot and his family as they explore the zoo and meet lots of new animals along the way. Going to the zoo is an exciting first experience for toddlers, and Spot is no different - he loves meeting the monkeys, penguins, and tigers! This brand new Spot adventure is full of unexpected lift-the-flap surprises and all the fun and humour…
Be inspired by the lives of trailblazers past and present in this fun and factual biography series! How did Jane Goodall become the world’s leading chimpanzee expert? Having dreamed of studying animals in their natural habitat since she was little, she jumped at the first opportunity to set sail for Africa and observe primates – even though many people were against the idea of a young wo…
Get under the skin of the human body with this interactive and informative book. Explore each of your body’s organ systems with our pull-out booklet and get the answers to questions you’ve always wondered about: How does skin heal itself? What is blood made of? What happens to food when we eat it? How does memory work? Packed with original illustrations, this book covers everything from wha…
From hair (dripping, straight, curly, and tangled) to toes (stamping, ticklish, skinny, and squishy) and the private parts in between there is nothing more special than your body. The bare naked book pays tribute to the wonderful diversity of our marvelous bodies from a child's point of view. A favorite of families for 20 years, this special anniversary edition invites you to join in the…
In compelling interviews by the acclaimed Leonard S. Marcus, twenty-one top authors and illustrators reveal their inside stories on the art of creating picture books. Max and Mickey; Miss Nelson; Pack, Quack, and Mrs. Mallard; Pigeon; Sylvester; John Henry; and a very hungry caterpillar � these are just a few of the beloved picture book characters discussed in Show Me a Story. Renowned …