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How Deep Is the Ocean? (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 2)
by Kathleen Weidner ZoehfeldRead and find out about the deepest part of the ocean in this colorfully illustrated nonfiction picture book.The ocean covers almost three-quarters of the Earth, but how deep does it go? Put on your scuba gear and explore the ocean, from its shallowest waters to its deepest, most mysterious parts. As you dive deeper, you’ll discover glowing animals, strange creatures that don’t need sunlight to survive, and even the largest hunter in the world.With beautiful illustrations and engaging text, How Deep Is the Ocean? will guide young readers into the deepest parts of the ocean. Featuring a find-out-more section with a water-pressure experiment, a lesson in making a sounding line to learn how scientists measure the depth of the ocean, a glossary of new terms, and web research prompts, this book will begin children’s explorations of the deep sea. Both the text and the artwork were vetted for accuracy by Dr. David Gruber, real-life deep sea explorer and professor of biology and environmental science at Baruch College.This is a clear and appealing science book for early elementary age kids, both at home and in the classroom. It's a Level 2 Let's-Read-and-Find-Out, which means the book explores more challenging concepts for children in the primary grades. The 100+ titles in this leading nonfiction series are:hands-on and visualacclaimed and trustedgreat for classroomsTop 10 reasons to love LRFOs:Entertain and educate at the same timeHave appealing, child-centered topicsDevelopmentally appropriate for emerging readersFocused; answering questions instead of using survey approachEmploy engaging picture book quality illustrationsUse simple charts and graphics to improve visual literacy skillsFeature hands-on activities to engage young scientistsMeet national science education standardsWritten/illustrated by award-winning authors/illustrators & vetted by an expert in the fieldOver 130 titles in print, meeting a wide range of kids' scientific interestsBooks in this series support the Common Core Learning Standards, Next Generation Science Standards, and the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) standards. Let's-Read-and-Find-Out is the winner of the American Association for the Advancement of Science/Subaru Science Books & Films Prize for Outstanding Science Series.
How Do Animals Adapt? (The Science of Living Things)
by Bobbie KalmanCertain sea slugs have developed a remarkable defensive adaptation--they can use the stinging cells of the sea anemones they eat to protect themselves. Whether adapting over millions of years or in the blink of an eye, How Do Animals Adapt? examines the ever-changing world of animals. Children will thrill at discovering: *why animals need to adapt *animals that can "see" using sounds *how animals use camouflage and mimicry to protect themselves *how wild animals have adapted to habitat loss and learned to live in cities
How Do Animals Find Food?
by Bobbie KalmanWith so many species competing for food, animals have developed fascinating methods of finding the food that keeps them fat and happy. How do animals find food? Lets children in on such techniques as pack and solitary hunting, and poisonous animals.
How Do Animals Move?
by Bobbie Kalman Niki WalkerSlithering snakes, jumping kangaroos, flying albatrosses, and swimming salmon--every animal, including humans, has its own unique way of getting around. This beautiful new book explains the how, why, and "are we there yet?" of animals large and small across the globe. Topics include: *how an animal's environment affects its movement *how an animal's skeleton affects its movement *unusual animal movers such as the water-walking basilisk *how a parent helps its young move around
How Do Bunnies Take Baths? (Little Golden Book)
by Diane MuldrowThe perfect book to read before bathtime--a new Little Golden Book about the different ways animals keep themselves clean.Tigers love to soak in a cold lake or stream.Macaques relax in hot water steam!Beavers comb their fur to remove what's cruddy.Rhinos roll around in a bath that's muddy!This delightful rhyming Little Golden Book shares fun facts about how bunnies, zebras, cats, elephants, and many other animals keep themselves clean. Young boys and girls will love comparing their bathtime to those of the adorable animals in this new book from New York Times bestselling author Diane Muldrow (Everything I Need to Know I Learned From a Little Golden Book series) and beloved illustrator David Walker (How Do Penguins Play?, Bears on Chairs).
How Do Dinosaurs Clean Their Rooms?
by Jane Yolen Mark TeagueThe bestselling, award-winning team of Yolen and Teague present their second original dinosaur board book, a playful "how-to" tale about making a mess and then cleaning it up. Come along for some BIG fun as your favorite dinosaurs learn to pick up and put away their toys. How do dinosaurs clean their rooms? With trash cans and dusters and brooms! Brimming with the same infectious humor as the other HOW DO DINOSAURS tales, this new board book is a perfect companion to the immensely popular picture books and a great baby gift as well. Image descriptions present
How Do Dinosaurs Count to Ten?
by Jane Yolen Mark TeagueCome along for some BIG fun as your favorite dinosaurs delight young readers with their playful antics. How do dinosaurs count to ten? Over and over and over again! Image descriptions present
How Do Dinosaurs Eat Their Food?
by Jane YolenThese terrible lizards have correspondingly terrible table manners; they burp, hurl spaghetti, and gleefully shove green beans up a giant reptilian nostril. Subsequent scenes of dinos "sit[ting] quite still" and beaming with "smiles and goodwill" offer examples of correct behavior; but even the mealtime "don'ts" offer useful information in hand-painted labels identifying each kaleidoscopically patterned creature. Don't miss queztalcoatus screeching at a restaurant waitress, or upersaurus inspecting his nutritious supper Kids will chortle over clever images of adults dwarfed by toothy miscreants, and both parents and children will recognize the hilarious parallels with occasionally naughty human kids who loom dinosaur-large within their respective households.
How Do Dinosaurs Get Well Soon?
by Jane YolenWhat if a dinosaur catches the flu? Does he whimper and whine between each "At-choo"? Does he drop dirty tissues all over the floor? Does he fling his medicine out of the door? Just like kids, little dinosaurs hate being sick. And going to the doctor can be pretty scary. How DO dinosaurs get well soon? They drink lots of juice, and they get lots of rest; they're good at the doctor's, 'cause doctors know best. From enormous sneezes to gigantic wails, the outrageous antics of the mischievous young dinosaurs in this book are sure to bring laughter to anyone who has ever said "Atchoo!"
How Do Dinosaurs Go to School?
by Jane YolenWhat would you do if a very large ceratosaurus stomped into your classroom? And what if the student sitting next to you was a gigantic silvisaurus -- who decided to jump on top of his desk? Come along for a very unusual day where dinosaur show-and-tell, story time, and recess antics will make even the best-behaved young dinosaurs laugh aloud. School has never been so much fun!
How Do Dinosaurs Go to School? (Elementary Core Reading Ser.)
by Jane Yolen Mark TeagueNIMAC-sourced textbook <P><P>School has never been so much fun! Come along for a very unusual day and laugh out loud as the dinosaurs enjoy story time, show-and-tell and recess.
How Do Dinosaurs Learn Their Colors?
by Jane YolenThe bestselling, award-winning team of Yolen and Teague present their third original dinosaur board book, a fun read-aloud that teaches children all the colors of the rainbow.
How Do Dinosaurs Learn to Read
by Jane YolenAmerica's favorite dinosaurs romp and roar as they soak books in the bathtub, throw them, and finally learn how to carefully read them... with Mama and Papa at bedtime. Get ready to laugh at this lighthearted, heartwarming, and funny approach to books! Children sometimes feel the task of learning to read is overwhelming, but the winning combination of rhyme and illustrations here provide a perfect way to present the subject in a comical, engaging, and nonjudgmental way. The contrast of enormous dinosaurs in kid-sized bedrooms (with human parents) adds irresistible humor as families explore the do's and don'ts of reading. Both practical and engaging, this book shows dinosaurs getting into all sorts of reading-related trouble! But of course, in the end, the dinosaurs learn how to carefully handle their books, read out loud, and read a lot!
How Do Dinosaurs Play with Their Friends?
by Jane Yolen Mark TeagueCome along for some BIG fun as your favorite dinosaurs delight young readers with their playful antics.
How Do Dinosaurs Say Good Night?
by Jane YolenIn each playful spread of this read-aloud bedtime book, parents are ready to put their kids to bed-but these youngsters just happen to be dinosaurs! And though they may stomp and slam their tails a bit, in the end they act a lot like people-they give a big kiss, turn out the light, and whisper "good night".
How Do Dinosaurs Say I Love You?
by Jane YolenHow do dinosaurs say I love you? Little dinosaurs sometimes misbehave or make a mess, but no matter what they do, their mamas and papas always love them. With warmth and irresistible humor, award winners Jane Yolen and Mark Teague present readers with a familiar range of naughty childhood antics followed by dinosaur-sized kisses, hugs, and those three precious words that can never be said too often: I Love You!
How Do Dinosaurs Say Im Mad
by Jane YolenSome of them count to ten, some of them have a time out, and some of them take deep breaths. Then, when the dinosaurs are calm again, they clean up any mess they've made, they say, "I'm sorry," and they give big hugs. Just as you do.
How Do Dinosaurs Stay Safe?
by Jane YolenFrom crossing the street with Mama to encountering a stranger, the playful but careful antics of America's favorite dinosaurs will make readers laugh aloud -- and prompt discussion of safety issues. Few things in childhood are as important as learning how to behave safely, and the topic deserves discussion in every family. Now Jane Yolen and Mark Teague deftly approach this critical subject with warmth, humor, and hilarity. The wildly funny contrast between Teague's massive dinosaur children and their human-sized surroundings makes this subject especially appealing and funny. Where a book about safety for children might be potentially frightening, the antics of immense dinosaurs jumping on the bed or learning how to dial 9-1-1 on Mama's tiny phone will keep readers laughing from start to finish. Parents, children, teachers, and other caregivers need a comfortable way to discuss safety, and this book provides just that. And as children learn invaluable rules about safe behavior, they'll beg to read it again and again for the wildly appealing silliness on each page. Here is a book that belongs in every household!
How Do Flies Walk Upside Down? Questions and Answers About Insects
by Melvin Berger Gilda BergerA series of questions and answers provide information about the physical characteristics, senses, eating habits, life cycles, and behavior of different insects.
How Do Giraffes Take Naps? (Little Golden Book)
by David Walker Diane MuldrowIt's naptime in the animal kingdom, and everyone from puppies to giraffes is curling up to get some rest. Whether it's snoozing under the sea or nesting high in the trees, little ones will enjoy learning about the various ways their favorite animals get their sleep. From the New York Times bestselling author Diane Muldrow (Everything I Need to Know series) and beloved illustrator David Walker (Bears on Chairs).
How Do Lions Say I Love You? (Little Golden Book)
by Diane MuldrowLions say "I love you" with a purr and a cuddle.Wolves say "I love you" with a howl and a huddle.Bears like to say it with a kiss on the muzzle.A mama cow says it with a lick and a nuzzle. . . .Sweet, simple rhymes and glowing illustrations in soft pastels show the touching ways that animals--from elephants to giraffes to chickens--bond with their families.
How Do Owls See?
by Edna ManningOwl eyes function much like human eyes but with some small differences.
How Do Penguins Play? (Little Golden Book)
by David Walker Elizabeth DombeyThis playful rhyming Little Golden Book asks, "How do penguins play?" Children will delight in watching bear cubs, seals, penguins, monkeys, and other animal friends frolicking joyfully with each other. Adorable pastel illustrations show these animals playing king-of-the-hill, keep away, and other fun and familiar games.
How Do Spiders Walk on the Ceiling?: Answering Kids' Questions (Questions and Answers About Animals)
by Nancy DickmannSpiders live everywhere! We even find them inside our homes. But how do they get way up on the ceiling? You have questions, and this book has the answers. Find out about spiders, including their body parts and behavior.
How Do You Go to Sleep?
by Kate McMullanDiscover how different animals go to sleep in this rhyming picture book from a veteran children's author! Follow along as three children learn about the bedtime routines of squirrels, parrots, dolphins, and many more. Meerkats sleep in a stack. Is that how these kids go to sleep? Or do they hibernate in snow all winter long like frogs? Or maybe they sleep the day away like skunks? No, that can't be right! By the book's conclusion, the kids have imitated all kinds of animals who are portrayed sleeping in their natural habitats, thanks to Sydney Hanson's charming illustrations. Readers will recognize the way the human child eventually goes to sleep--with stuffed animals, a bedtime story, and a kiss good night!A Bank Street Best Book of the Year "Punctuated with zaniness, McMullan's litany nevertheless offers a quiet, calming rhythm to help little ones nod off."--Kirkus"A bedtime book that will soothe and please children and caregivers."--SLJ"A nice pairing with Diane Muldrow's How Do Giraffes Take Naps?, Vin Vogel's Bedtime for Yeti, or Cari Best&’s I&’m Brave! I&’m Strong! I&’m Five!, particularly for little ones looking for comfort around sleeping in their own beds."--Booklist