“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…
Two seeds grow side by side, showing the life cycles of plants. The seeds become marigolds and pumpkins.
Fruits are described and defined, their growth is explored, and their special features and uses are presented in an engaging and accessible way. Science curricula calling for the understanding of plant and flower parts and growth are matched.
An introduction to the world of leaves, this text shows how leaves make food for the plant, how they can protect plants from being eaten by animals, and what we use leaves for.