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Hello from Renn Lake
by Michele Weber HurwitzThe environmental activism of Hoot meets the summer friendship of Lemons in this heartfelt story about community, conservation, and standing up for the things you love.Annalise Oliver's family has owned and run lakeside cabins in Renn Lake, Wisconsin, for generations. This summer, she gets to help out while her younger sister focuses on being an actress and her best friend is babysitting rambunctious twin boys. It's the perfect opportunity for Annalise to work and spend more time by her beloved lake. When she was three years old, Annalise discovered that she could sense what Renn Lake was thinking and feeling. Now, at twelve, she still turns to Renn for comfort. But when a small patch of algae quickly becomes a harmful bloom, Annalise can no longer hear Renn, and the lake is closed. She and her friends must find a way to save the lake. Writing from the perspectives of both the lake and Annalise, acclaimed author Michele Weber Hurwitz tells a sensitive and heartfelt story about community, activism, and fighting for the things you love.
Hello, Earth!: Poems to Our Planet
by Joyce SidmanWe walk on Earth&’s surface every day, but how often do we wonder about the incredible planet around us? From the molten cracks below to the shimmering moon above, Hello, Earth! explores the wonders of the natural world. This playful journey across our puzzle-piece continents does not hesitate to ask questions—even of the Earth itself! Joyce Sidman&’s imaginative poems encourage boundless curiosity, and Miren Asiain Lora&’s stunning paintings capture the beauty of Earth&’s ecosystems, creatures, and powerhouse plants. The book concludes with extensive scientific material to foster further learning about how the earth works, from water cycles to plate tectonics to the origin of ocean tides.A gorgeous, expansive celebration of science and art, Hello, Earth! is a book to cherish in whatever landscape you call home.
Hello, Fall!: A Picture Book
by Deborah DiesenFrom New York Times–bestselling author Deborah Diesen and illustrator Lucy Fleming, Hello, Fall! is a touching story of the autumn season. Fall is here! Colorful leaves whisper to each other. Geese honk as they flock across the sky. Pumpkins listen patiently from their patch. The season announces itself in all sorts of ways—if you stop to say hello! A grandfather and his granddaughter welcome fall in this sweet, whimsical story about finding beauty and wonder in every moment.
Hello, I'm a Pangolin (Meet the Wild Things #2)
by Hayley RoccoSay hello to a pangolin, and learn all about this incredible endangered species—and why they need protecting—in this clever, funny, and informative nonfiction picture book, illustrated by a Caldecott Honoree.&“Wild, fun, and truly eye-opening, Meet the Wild Things gets us up close and personal with some of the world's most amazing creatures. With this series, Hayley and John Rocco are doing more than entertaining our kids—they&’re inspiring them to care about the future of our planet.&” —Brad Meltzer, bestselling author of the Ordinary People Change the World seriesDid you know pangolins are the only mammals with scales? Not even the teeth of a lion can break through their tough armor.And did you know pangolins have a super-sticky tongue as long as their entire body? (The better to eat 20,000 bugs a day with!)Chock-full of amazing, kid-friendly facts and inviting artwork from the #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator of Blackout, the Meet the Wild Things series introduces young readers to endangered animals from around the globe, told from the points of view of the animals themselves.
Hello, I'm a Quokka (Meet the Wild Things #3)
by Hayley RoccoA new book in the clever, funny, and informative nonfiction picture book series that focuses on endangered species.&“Wild, fun, and truly eye-opening, Meet the Wild Things gets us up close and personal with some of the world's most amazing creatures. With this series, Hayley and John Rocco are doing more than entertaining our kids—they&’re inspiring them to care about the future of our planet.&” —Brad Meltzer, bestselling author of the Ordinary People Change the World seriesMeet the quokka. Most of them live on a tiny island off of Western Australia. Like their relatives kangaroos and wallabies, they hop to get around and carry their babies in pouches.People say they are the happiest animal in the world. That's because they're very friendly, and their faces look like they are built for smiling--perfect for taking selfies with!Chock-full of amazing, kid-friendly facts and inviting artwork from the #1 New York Times bestselling, Caldecott Honoree illustrator of Blackout, the Meet the Wild Things series introduces young readers to endangered animals from around the globe, told from the points of view of the animals themselves.
Hello, I'm a Sloth (Meet the Wild Things #1)
by Hayley RoccoSay hello to a sloth, and learn all about this incredible endangered species—and why they need protecting—in this clever, funny, and informative nonfiction picture book, illustrated by a Caldecott Honoree.&“Wild, fun, and truly eye-opening, Meet the Wild Things gets us up close and personal with some of the world's most amazing creatures. With this series, Hayley and John Rocco are doing more than entertaining our kids—they&’re inspiring them to care about the future of our planet.&” —Brad Meltzer, bestselling author of the Ordinary People Change the World seriesDid you know sloths only poop once a week?Or that they can fall up to 100 feet without getting hurt?They have hundreds of bugs living on them, including a species of moths that only lives on sloths!And they move so slowly that algae grows on their fur, which—far from being gross—can actually help sloths by camouflaging them from predators.Chock-full of amazing, kid-friendly facts and inviting artwork from the #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator of Blackout, the Meet the Wild Things series introduces young readers to endangered animals from around the globe, told from the points of view of the animals themselves.
Hello, I'm a Toucan (Meet the Wild Things)
by Hayley RoccoMeet the toucan in this clever, funny, and informative nonfiction picture book, part of a series that focuses on endangered species.&“Wild, fun, and truly eye-opening, Meet the Wild Things gets us up close and personal with some of the world's most amazing creatures. With this series, Hayley and John Rocco are doing more than entertaining our kids—they&’re inspiring them to care about the future of our planet.&” —Brad Meltzer, bestselling author of the Ordinary People Change the World seriesDid you know a toucan's bill is four times the size of its head? But you might be surprised by how lightweight and strong it is.And did you know that toucans use their bills to keep cool when it's hot outside, by increasing blood flow from the rest of their body to maintain the perfect temperature? You can't get much cooler than that.But did you also know the toucan is endangered and needs our help? With humans chopping down rainforests and taking toucans from their homes to make them pets, these unique birds need our protection more than ever.Chock-full of amazing, kid-friendly facts and inviting artwork from the #1 New York Times bestselling, Caldecott Honoree illustrator of Blackout, the Meet the Wild Things series introduces young readers to endangered animals from around the globe, told from the points of view of the animals themselves.
Hello, I'm an Axolotl (Meet the Wild Things)
by Hayley RoccoMeet the axolotl in this clever, funny, and informative nonfiction picture book, part of a series that focuses on endangered species.&“Wild, fun, and truly eye-opening, Meet the Wild Things gets us up close and personal with some of the world's most amazing creatures. With this series, Hayley and John Rocco are doing more than entertaining our kids—they&’re inspiring them to care about the future of our planet.&” —Brad Meltzer, bestselling author of the Ordinary People Change the World seriesDid you know that axolotls have a superpower? They can regrow lost limbs, tails, and even parts of their hearts and brains!And they sparkle! That's because they have special cells in their bodies that reflect light like glitter. Pretty neat, huh?But did you also know the axolotl is endangered and needs our help? While there are about a million axolotls in tanks and aquariums around the world, there are fewer than 500 left in the wild.Chock-full of amazing, kid-friendly facts and inviting artwork from the #1 New York Times bestselling, Caldecott Honoree illustrator of Blackout, the Meet the Wild Things series introduces young readers to endangered animals from around the globe, told from the points of view of the animals themselves.
Hello, Mommy Zooborns!
by Andrew Bleiman Chris EastlandThis irresistibly endearing book of baby animal photos celebrates the bond between mother and child. What could be cuter than baby animals? Baby animals snuggling with their mamas! This adorable Level 1 Ready-to-Read story stars the lovable ZooBorns babies and their mothers, accompanied by text that's just right for beginning readers. This heartwarming tribute to motherhood is perfect for Mother's Day or any day of the year!
Hello, Moon
by Julie DowningThis perfect bedtime read-aloud describes that magical time, just as we're drifting off to sleep, when the moon the moon shines brightly and life emerges from the forest.Hello moon,Goodbye sun.Night is near,Day is done.When the sun goes down and most of us are getting ready for bed, the nighttime animals of the forest all wake up to the light of the moon. It calls to the them, from the slyest fox to the tiniest mouse, who feasts on leaves and fruit and scurries beneath the brush.A gentle rhyming text that will appeal to the youngest child is illustrated with soft and dreamy artwork in this perfect bedtime book in the tradition of Goodnight Moon.A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection
Hello, My Name Is . . .: How Adorabilis Got His Name
by Marisa PolanskyInspired by a true event! In the summer of 2015, an adorable new species of octopus was discovered on the ocean floor—this picture book story imagines how this cute creature got his name.Deep down in the water lives an octopus small enough to fit in the palm of your hand. But he doesn’t have a name! Anglerfish is named for his hook like an angler, Mimic Octopus for her ability to change shape and color, and Giant Squid is GIANT! But this little guy doesn’t have the same abilities as the other creatures. What could his name be? With Marisa Polansky's sweet text and Joey Chou's dynamic illustrations, Hello, My Name Is... imagines how the cutest creature in the sea got his name. The story includes a note from a scientist about the naming process and more information about Adorabilis.
Hello, Puddle!
by Anita SanchezA nonfiction picture book exploring a deceptively simple but unexpectedly crucial resource for wildlife: puddles! This lyrical, gorgeously illustrated nonfiction picture book is perfect for young science learners and nature lovers.Hello, puddle! Who's here?A normal everyday puddle may not seem very special. But for a mother turtle, it might be the perfect place to lay her eggs. For a squirrel, it might be the only spot to cool off and get a drink when the sun is shining down in July. And for any child, it can be a window into the elegant, complex natural world right outside their window.With lush, playful illustrations and fun facts about the animals featured, Hello, Puddle! is a joyful celebration of the remarkable in the ordinary, and the importance of even the most humble places in fostering life.
Hello, Star
by Stephanie V.W. LucianovicNight after night, a girl speaks to a dying star and, inspired by its resilience, follows her dream to reach the star someday.
Hello, World! From Seed to Pumpkin (Hello, World!)
by Jill McDonaldHow do pumpkins grow? Families can explore fall's favorite fruit together in this nonfiction board book from the bestselling series Hello, World! A perfect autumn or Halloween gift!Kids can learn all about how pumpkins grow in this cheerful and informative board book—with colors, shapes, sizes, and super-simple facts. ("Prize-winning pumpkins can weigh as much as a rhinoceros!")Told in easy-to-understand terms alongside bright illustrations of seeds, sprouts, vines, flowers, and—best of all—pumpkin pies and jack-o-lanterns, this sturdy book makes learning easy for little ones and offers useful prompts to help adults engage with the reader on each page.It's a perfect way to bring nature and gardening into the busy world of babies, toddlers, and preschoolers, where learning never stops.
Hello, World! Garden Time (Hello, World!)
by Jill McDonaldLearn from home and explore the world with these fun and easy board books!This cheerful and informative Hello, World! board book teaches toddlers all about gardens—with easy-to-understand facts about how plants grow and how gardening puts food on our tables.Hello, World! is a series designed to introduce first nonfiction concepts to babies and toddlers. Told in clear and easy terms ("Roots spread into the soil below, and then a shoot pushes up out of the earth") and featuring bright, cheerful illustrations, Hello, World! makes learning fun for young children. And each sturdy page offers helpful prompts for engaging with your child. It's a perfect way to bring science and nature into the busy world of a toddler, where learning never stops.Look for all the books in the Hello, World! series: • Solar System• Weather• Backyard Bugs• Birds• Dinosaurs• My Body• How Do Apples Grow?• Ocean Life• Moon Landing• Pets• Arctic Animals• Construction Site• Rainforest Animals• Planet Earth • Reptiles• Cars and Trucks • Music• Baby Animals• On the Farm• Garden Time• Planes and Other Flying Machines• Rocks and Minerals• Snow
Hello, World! How Do Apples Grow? (Hello, World!)
by Jill McDonaldLearn from home and explore the world with these fun and easy board books!Young children love to eat apples and go to orchards. Here's a Hello, World! board book that teaches toddlers all about how apples grow—from seed to sapling to tree to applesauce.Hello, World! is a series designed to introduce first nonfiction concepts to babies and toddlers. Told in clear and easy terms ("Apple seeds start to grow when they are planted in soil and given sunlight, water, and fresh air") and featuring bright, cheerful illustrations, Hello, World! is a perfect way to bring science, nature, and culture into the busy world of a toddler, where learning never stops.Look for all the books in the Hello, World! series: • Solar System• Weather• Backyard Bugs• Birds• Dinosaurs• My Body• How Do Apples Grow?• Ocean Life• Moon Landing• Pets• Arctic Animals• Construction Site• Rainforest Animals• Planet Earth • Reptiles• Cars and Trucks • Music• Baby Animals• On the Farm• Garden Time• Planes and Other Flying Machines• Rocks and Minerals• Snow
Hello, World! Let's Go Camping (Hello, World!)
by Jill McDonaldFamilies who camp can prepare for their next trip together with this nonfiction board book from the bestselling series Hello, World! A perfect gift for outdoorsy kids!Kids can learn all about the joys of camping in this cheerful and informative board book—with colors, shapes, sizes, and super-simple facts. ("Stars look brighter when you are camping because there are no other lights around.")Told in easy-to-understand terms alongside bright illustrations of tents, camper vans, gear, marshmallow roasts, and stargazing, this sturdy book makes learning easy for little ones and offers useful prompts to help adults engage with the reader on each page.It's a perfect way to bring the outside world of nature into the busy world of babies, toddlers, and preschoolers, where learning never stops.Look for all the books in the Hello, World! series: • Solar System• Weather• Backyard Bugs• Birds• Dinosaurs• My Body• How Do Apples Grow?• Ocean Life• Moon Landing• Pets• Arctic Animals• Construction Site• Rainforest Animals• Planet Earth • Reptiles• Cars and Trucks • Music• Baby Animals• On the Farm• Garden Time• Planes and Other Flying Machines• Rocks and Minerals• Snow• Let's Go Camping• School Day
Hello, World! Planet Earth (Hello, World!)
by Jill McDonaldLearn from home and explore the world with these fun and easy board books!Toddlers love to learn about the solar system. Here's a book all about our amazing planet Earth, with easy-to-understand facts about countries, continents, oceans, landforms, habitats, and Earth's place in space. Hello, World! is a series designed to introduce first nonfiction concepts to babies and toddlers. Told in clear and easy terms ("Light from the sun makes the moon shine") and featuring bright, cheerful illustrations, Hello, World! makes learning fun for young children. And each page offers helpful prompts for engaging with your child. It's a perfect way to bring science and nature into the busy world of a toddler, where learning never stops. Look for all the books in the Hello, World! series: • Solar System• Weather• Backyard Bugs• Birds• Dinosaurs• My Body• How Do Apples Grow?• Ocean Life• Moon Landing• Pets• Arctic Animals• Construction Site• Rainforest Animals• Planet Earth • Reptiles• Cars and Trucks • Music• Baby Animals• On the Farm• Garden Time• Planes and Other Flying Machines• Rocks and Minerals• Snow
Hello, World! Rainforest Animals (Hello, World!)
by Jill McDonaldThe latest in the hit Hello, World! board book series teaches toddlers all about the amazing world of a rainforest—with easy-to-understand facts about the incredible animals who make their home there.Hello, World! is a series designed to introduce first nonfiction concepts to babies and toddlers. Told in clear and easy terms ("Croak! What's that sound? It's the red-eyed tree frog.") and featuring bright, cheerful illustrations, Hello, World! makes learning fun for young children. And each page offers helpful prompts for engaging with your child. It's a perfect way to bring science and nature into the busy world of a toddler, where learning never stops. Look for all the books in the Hello, World! series: Solar System, Weather, Backyard Bugs, Birds, Dinosaurs, My Body, How Do Apples Grow?, Ocean Life, Moon Landing, Pets, Arctic Animals, and Construction Site.
Hello, World! Snow (Hello, World!)
by Jill McDonaldThe hit Hello, World! board book series teaches toddlers all about snow! Includes easy-to-understand facts about chilly weather, snowflakes, storms, snowplows, and winter fun.Young children love to play in the snow. Now Hello, World! can teach them all about winter weather—with colors, shapes, sizes, and super-simple facts. ("Snowflakes come in different shapes, but they all have six sides and six points.")Told in clear and easy terms and featuring bright, cheerful illustrations, Hello, World! makes learning fun for young children. Each page offers helpful prompts for engaging with your child.It's a perfect way to bring science and nature into the busy world of a toddler, where learning never stops.Look for all the books in the Hello, World! series: • Solar System• Weather• Backyard Bugs• Birds• Dinosaurs• My Body• How Do Apples Grow?• Ocean Life• Moon Landing• Pets• Arctic Animals• Construction Site• Rainforest Animals• Planet Earth • Reptiles• Cars and Trucks • Music• Baby Animals• On the Farm• Garden Time• Planes and Other Flying Machines• Rocks and Minerals• Snow
Hello, World! Weather (Hello, World!)
by Jill McdonaldHello, World! is a series designed to help parents introduce simple nonfiction concepts to babies and toddlers. Now even the youngest children can enjoy learning about the world around them.Weather takes children through the seasonal changes in a backyard, showing them how a yard changes throughout the year: on a summer day the flowers are bright and a puppy plays on the green lawn; on a snowy day we see the same yard blanketed with snow; on a windy day the clothesline flaps in the breeze. Children can also have fun pointing to pictures of the different clothing we wear in each type of weather: mittens, hats, rain boots, and more. Told in an easy, friendly tone (“Look out the window. What is the weather like today?”) and featuring bright, cheerful illustrations, Hello, World! makes learning easy for young children. And each page offers helpful prompts for engaging with your child. It’s a perfect way to bring natural science into the busy world of a toddler, where learning never stops. “Written as simple questions and answers, this format provides just enough information for curious toddlers.”—Kirkus
Help! I'm Trapped in the First Day of Summer Camp
by Todd Strasser<p>Been there, Done that. Jake Sherman's first day of summer camp seems strangely familiar. Maybe that's because he just went through that same day yesterday, and the day before... and the day before that! <p>Now that same bus ride up to camp is getting really boring. And that American Chop Suey for lunch is getting really old. Will Jake ever be able to say he spent a whole summer at Camp Walton? Or will he be stuck in the first day forever? <p> <p><b>Lexile Level: 590L</b></p>
Helping Orphaned or Injured Wild Birds: Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletin A-210 (Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin Ser.)
by Diane ScarazziniTo Help or Not to Help? When faced with an injured bird or orphaned nestling, most people want to help but don’t know how – and also fear doing more harm than good. In fact, many wild birds that appear to be in trouble don’t need assistance at all. How do you know whether a bird needs help? How do you know what sort of help the bird needs? In Helping Orphaned or Injured Wild Birds, you’ll find all the information you need on when and how to assist all kinds of birds, from wrens to raptors. You’ll learn how to: Identify whether a bird needs rescuingHelp a baby bird that’s fallen from its nestIdentify the age and species of an injured of orphaned birdPrepare emergency rations for a baby birdAdminister basic bird first-aid Locate a professional wildlife rehabilitator
Hemingway's Barrel
by Caroline Schena Ezio FranceschiniAncient Greek sailors used to say that "what land divides, the sea unites." This small collection of compelling fishermen's tails and stories will guide you through the waves and shores of various destinations around our globe to fill you with the emotions of those who have sailed across the oceans in search of unknown adventures. A feeling of love, hate, fear, belonging and abandonment will accompany you through the pages of these six extracts to make you reflect on the various values that forge our human nature. Whether vagabonds of the sea with no specific destination or goal in mind, or sedentary figures of the mainland areas, we all ultimately must inevitably face the course of our own destiny and the consequences of our decisions. So get ready to set sail around the world and to enjoy the calmness of the rustling wind, the saltiness of the whitest shores and the termoil of the most unexpected events.
Hemispherical Photography in Forest Science: Theory, Methods, Applications
by Richard A. Fournier Ronald J. HallThis book presents practical information about hemispherical photography from the perspectives of field data acquisition, image processing and information retrieval methods. This book is organized into three sections. The first section describes what is hemispherical photography and what are the fundamental elements of forest structure and light interactions within the forest canopy. The second section provides practical information about the equipment, procedures and tools for procuring, processing and analyzing hemispherical photographs. Armed with this information, the third section describes several applications of hemispherical photographs to forestry and natural resource assessment. The book concludes with a discussion about modelling tools and future directions of this rapidly growing field. There is currently no information source on the market that has this comprehensive range of topics combined in a single book. The book will appeal to academics, graduate students, natural resource professionals and researchers alike.