Throughout history, people have been fascinated by animals. Animal life is found in almost every environment on earth. Each animal contributes to the environment and has a specific role there. Humans are only one of the many species, or kinds, of animals. By studying animals, you can discover how you fit into the network of living things that coexist on Earth.
This bestselling modern classic features a princess who rescues a very snooty—and ungrateful—prince.
The lion roars loudly. He shakes his mane. The lioness has woken up. She will hunt for some food. The lion cubs are tired. They have been rolling and playing. They are a family.
“A fascinating, even glorious celebration of nature that will stir both children and adults to a finer appreciation of a wondrous, surprising world that’s right within their grasp.” —Booklist (starred review) In this stunning book by Thomas Locker, exquisite paintings are paired with questions about nature, making science comes alive through art. In spring, a snapping turtle lays …
This non-fiction storybook for children aged 5+ introduces the natural world and explains concepts such as pollination and fertilization through a lyrical narrative. It looks at an amazing array of flowers and plants from all around the world and the many colours, shapes and scents that exist. Find out all about the wonderful ways in which flowers spread their pollen and so make new seeds!
Teaches children about plants and plant parts. This book features photographs and artwork which help teach children to identify various plants and find similar examples in their own communities.
This collectible series builds into a fascinating library of reference material, covering every aspect of Key Stage 2 science and beyond. When used in conjunction with www.usborne-quicklinks.com, the reader has direct access to all featured Web addresses, as well as a huge selection of free downloadable pictures for homeworks and projects. Other titles in this series include: Animal World, Ligh…
Three-time Caldecott Honor artist Molly Bang and award-winning scientist Penny Chisholm celebrate the wonder of energy. Living Sunlight shows children, teachers, and parents the remarkable magic of what makes us human.This informative yet dramatic book will mesmerize readers and help further a child's understanding of the energy we share with all living things in nature. We are all dancing s…
If you give a dog a donut, he’ll ask for some apple juice to go with it. When you give him the juice, he’ll drink it all up. Then, before you can say “woof” . . . Dog is off on a backyard adventure! Written in the tradition of the bestselling If You Give a Mouse a Cookie, Laura Numeroff and Felicia Bond's If You Give a Dog a Donut is another winner. The If You Give... series is a …
A polar bear in his underwear? Raindrops made of lemonade? Santa Claus searching for Easter eggs? Giggles, creative ideas, and Ask me another one! are sure to follow each page of What if? by Cheryl Steele. The possibilities for fun and learning are limited only by the imaginations of adults and children as they return to these questions time after time, creating new answers with each reading. C…