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Busy Bees (Houghton Mifflin Reading Leveled Readers)
by Margaretha TakmarIn this story, you will learn about several kinds of bees.
Busy Betty
by Reese WitherspoonFrom Academy Award–winning actress, founder, and bestselling author, Reese Witherspoon, comes Busy Betty, a story about a creative, curious, and exuberant young girl who has big plans and an even bigger heart.Busy Betty has always been busy . . . even when she was just a baby!When Betty gives Frank a big hug, she realizes he needs a bath, PRONTO! Her best friend, Mae, is coming over, and Betty can&’t have the smelliest dog in the whole world! But giving Frank a bath is harder than she thought and just when everything seems impossible, with Mae&’s help, Betty learns she can accomplish anything with perseverance, teamwork, and one great idea.From Reese Witherspoon comes a smart and larger-than-life character who encourages young readers to celebrate what makes them unique and realize that anything is possible!Praise for Busy Betty:"A fun and high-spirited story for the fans of Fancy Nancy, Pinkalicious, or Freckleface Strawberry."--School Library Journal"An earnest and unabashed celebration of youthful entrepreneurial zeal that feels very of the moment." --Publishers Weekly "Extreme angles effectively convey a sense of perpetual motion. . . . Witherspoon&’s rollicking text never holds back . . . . as Betty says, &“Being busy is a great way to be.&” Young readers are sure to agree."--Kirkus reviews
The Busy Body Book: A Kid's Guide to Fitness
by Lizzy RockwellNIMAC-sourced textbook <P>A celebration of the amazing human machine and a life on the move! <P>Your amazing body can jump, sprint, twist, and twirl. Your body is built to move. <P>Lizzy Rockwell explains how your bones and muscles, heart and lungs, nerves and brain all work together to keep you on the go. Kids walk and skate and tumble through these pages with such exuberance that even sprouting couch potatoes will want to get up and bounce around—and that’s the ultimate goal. Studies show that American kids are becoming more sedentary and more overweight and that they carry these tendencies with them into adolescence and adulthood. Experts agree that we need to help kids make physical activity a life-long habit. Through education, information, and encouragement, this book aims to inspire a new generation of busy bodies!
The Busy Body Book: A Kid's Guide to Fitness
by Lizzy RockwellA celebration of the amazing human machine and a life on the move! Your amazing body can jump, sprint, twist, and twirl. Your body is built to move. Lizzy Rockwell explains how your bones and muscles, heart and lungs, nerves and brain all work together to keep you on the go. Kids walk and skate and tumble through these pages with such exuberance that even sprouting couch potatoes will want to get up and bounce around--and that's the ultimate goal. Studies show that American kids are becoming more sedentary and more overweight and that they carry these tendencies with them into adolescence and adulthood. Experts agree that we need to help kids make physical activity a life-long habit. Through education, information, and encouragement, this book aims to inspire a new generation of busy bodies!
Busy Bugs: A Book About Patterns (Penguin Young Readers, Level 2)
by Jayne HarveyThe silly bugs are having a party. There is so much to do!The ants spend many busy hoursmaking patterns with the flowers.They place the flowers two by two.First red, then blue. Then red, then blue.The simple rhyming text and the quirky and cute bug characters make learning about patterns easy and fun!
Busy Bunny Days: In the Town, On the Farm & At the Port
by Britta TeckentrupJoin the Bunny Family for a busy day in their home town, on a fun-filled farm adventure, and at the port for an exciting outing in this seek-and-find book where there is always something to discover. From the time they wake up until the time they go to sleep, there is so much to see and do. Don't forget to keep an eye out for that pesky Benny Badger--he is always up to no good! With a fresh and adorable illustration style, and so many details on every page, this picture book begs to be read again and again.
Busy Street (Beginner Books(R))
by Edward MillerA new Beginner Book all about vehicles, featuring favorite things that go!On a busy street in a busy town, cars and trucks go zipping 'round. Buses, trains—watch them go! How many vehicles do YOU know?Buckle up and join Mommy and Bonnie on their drive as they encounter more than 20 types of vehicles! From garbage trucks and school buses to fire engines and police cars, working vehicles can be spotted all over town—and each plays an important role. Beginner Books were created by Dr. Seuss to encourage children to read all on their own. Vehicle enthusiasts will take pride in cruising through Busy Street's simple rhyming text, perfect for beginning readers ages 3 to 7. And with Edward Miller's fun, colorful illustrations, little ones will want to take this book for a spin time and time again.
But What If There's No Chimney?
by Emily Weisner Thompson Kate Lampe Mandy HusseyFive-year-old Ben is new in town and shocked to find his house has no chimney! How will Santa get into his house to deliver gifts? As Christmas approaches, Ben looks for answers, asking his dad, friend, teacher, mailman, and even his dog! Ben's search ends with a letter to Santa Claus, Indiana. Will Santa reply, and what will he say?Did you know that Santa Claus, Indiana is a real place? You can write to Santa and the Elves at P.O. Box 1, Santa Claus, Indiana 47579.Don't forget to include your return address to get a reply in December!Checkermint the elf is hiding inside! Can you find him?
Butt Blast: Butt Blast (Yucky, Disgustingly Gross, Icky Short St #3)
by Susan BerranJust when you thought it was safe . . . out comes Book 3 in this super-gross, icky, and totally disgusting series! Here comes even more yucky, disgusting, and icky topics in Butt Blast! This book features hilarious stories that ponder those big questions in life. For example, how can your butt smell when it doesn’t have a nose? Is it possible to make candles from earwax? And what on earth are “Hair Fairies”?! Full of yucky, gross, and totally bootilicious encounters, this book will have kids rolling around with laughter and parents shaking with dread! The Yucky, Disgustingly Gross, Icky Short Stories series is designed for fast laughs to kick-start even the toughest non-readers. Targeted to ages 7 to 11, these gross, absolutely hilarious tales will leave kids grimacing for more. There's definitely more than enough snot & vomit in this sordid series.
Butt Wars!: The Final Conflict (Andy Griffiths' Butt Series)
by Andy GriffithsIn the thrilling conclusion to the epic Butt Trilogy, a boy and his butt fight stinky scoundrels determined to wipe away Earth.Zack Freeman (and his butt) have twice saved the world from total reek-dom. But now the young butt-fighter faces his nastiest challenge yet: Hundreds of thousands of Great White Butts attacking the earth with giant brown blobs are about to cause Buttageddon. In order to stop them, Zack will have to hitch a ride in a time-traveling buttmobile, back to the reign of the prehistoric buttosaurs. Can Zack battle the Tyrannnsore-arses, juggle a giant arseteroid, and put the butts-gone-bad back in their place? Or will the entire world be abutterated?
The Butter Battle Book (Classic Seuss)
by Dr. SeussThe Butter Battle Book, Dr. Seuss's classic cautionary tale, introduces readers to the important lesson of respecting differences. The Yooks and Zooks share a love of buttered bread, but animosity brews between the two groups because they prefer to enjoy the tasty treat differently. The timeless and topical rhyming text is an ideal way to teach young children about the issues of tolerance and respect. Whether in the home or in the classroom, The Butter Battle Book is a must-have for readers of all ages.
The Butter Battle Book: Read & Listen Edition (Classic Seuss)
by Dr. SeussThe Butter Battle Book, Dr. Seuss's classic cautionary tale, introduces readers to the important lesson of respecting differences. The Yooks and Zooks share a love of buttered bread, but animosity brews between the two groups because they prefer to enjoy the tasty treat differently. The timeless and topical rhyming text is an ideal way to teach young children about the issues of tolerance and respect. Whether in the home or in the classroom, The Butter Battle Book is a must-have for readers of all ages.This Read & Listen edition contains audio narration.
Butter-Finger
by Bob Cattell John AgardButter-Finger follows the story of Riccardo Small, who misses a vital catch and is dropped from the cricket team. Riccardo takes refuge in his beloved calypso poems, written by John Agard, when he meets Count Crayfish, who helps him think of a way to still help the team. Ages 7 and up.
Butterflies (Penguin Young Readers, Level 2)
by Emily NeyeYoung children can try out their reading wings as they learn about the life cycle of a butterfly. The simply written text goes hand-in-hand with the striking cut-paper artwork of Spider's Lunch artist Ron Broda to create a colorful introduction to these fascinating insects.
Butterflies
by Seymour SimonButterflies are beautiful, inspiring, amazing insects. Did you know that butterflies . . . <p><p> have eyes that can look in all directions—up, down, forward, backward, left, and right—all at the same time? <p> taste with their feet? <p> can migrate 3,000 miles every year?
Butterflies and Caterpillars
by Melvin Berger Gilda BergerFun, photographic nonfiction at its best from the authors of the successful Scholastic Question and Answer series. Scholastic True or False is a science series aimed at second and third graders in a fun question-and-answer format. Each book contains 22 true or false questions with a full-color photograph of butterflies and caterpillars on every page. Kids will read the question on the right and turn the page to see the answer on the left. Every answer also includes a bonus fact related to the question.
Butterflies and Moths: Explore Nature with Fun Facts and Activities (Nature Explorers)
by DKThe perfect companion for children eager to understand how caterpillars become butterflies.Explore butterfly habitats and find out all about how butterflies work, from wings to feet. With exciting activities, like how to make a butterfly kite, and plenty of fun facts, this book is a must for children curious about butterflies and moths.
Butterflies and Moths (Life Cycles)
by Julie LundgrenDescribes And Compares The Physical Characteristics, Habitat, Behavior, Life Cycle, Diet, And Reproduction Of These Amazing Insects.
Butterflies Are Pretty ... Gross! (Nature's Top Secrets)
by Rosemary MoscoWarning -- this book contains top-secret information about butterflies! Prepare to be shocked and grossed out by this hilarious and totally true picture book introduction to a fascinating insect.Butterflies are beautiful and quiet and gentle and sparkly . . . but that's not the whole truth. Butterflies can be GROSS. And one butterfly in particular is here to let everyone know! Talking directly to the reader, a monarch butterfly reveals how its kind is so much more than what we think. Did you know some butterflies enjoy feasting on dead animals, rotten fruit, tears and even poop? Some butterflies are loud, like the Cracker butterfly. Some are stinky -- the smell scares predators away. Butterflies can be sneaky, like the ones who pretend to be ants to get free babysitting. This hilarious and refreshing book with silly and sweet illustrations explores the science of butterflies and shows that these insects are not the stereotypically cutesy critters we often think they are -- they are fascinating, disgusting, complicated and amazing creatures.
Butterflies Belong Here: A Story of One Idea, Thirty Kids, and a World of Butterflies
by Deborah HopkinsonButterflies Belong Here is a powerful story of everyday activism and hope.In this moving story of community conservation, a girl finds a home in a new place and a way to help other small travelers.This book is about the real change children can make in conservation and advocacy—in this case, focusing on beautiful monarch butterflies.• From Deborah Hopkinson and Meilo So, the acclaimed team behind Follow the Moon Home• An empowering, classroom-ready read• The protagonist is a girl whose family has recently immigrated to the United States.I know what to look for: large black-and-orange wings with a border of small white specks, flitting from flower to flower, sipping nectar. But though I looked hard, I couldn't find even one. I wondered if monarch butterflies belonged here. I wondered if I did, too.Butterflies Belong Here is proof that even the smallest of us are capable of amazing transformations.• Equal parts educational and heartwarming, this makes a great book for parents and grandparents, as well as librarians, science teachers, and educators.• Those interested in beautiful butterflies and everyday activism will find this lovely book both motivating and inspiring.• Perfect for children ages 5 to 8 years old• You'll love this book if you love books like Thank You, Earth: A Love Letter to Our Planet by April Pulley Sayre, The Honeybee by Kirsten Hall, and Greta and the Giants: Inspired by Greta Thunberg's Stand to Save the World by Zoë Tucker
Butterflies for Kiri
by Cathryn FalwellA Japanese American girl grows creatively and, with perseverance, masters the art of making an origami butterfly. Includes instructions.Kiri loves to make things. When she receives an origami set for her birthday, she can't wait to try making a butterfly, just like the one Auntie Lu had made. Kiri chooses a bright purple paper and carefully follows the steps, but the paper tears after just four folds. Her beautiful paper is ruined! Disappointed but not discouraged, Kiri continues to practice making origami butterflies. Then one beautiful spring day in the park Kiri is inspired to make a picture of what she sees, and her creative and colorful solution turns out to be more rewarding than she could have imagined. Butterflies for Kiri is a gentle testament to a child's determination and creativity, and like Kiri, children will be inspired to make their own origami butterflies. Easy-to-follow instructions are provided at the end of the story.