UP, UP, AND AWAY

With illustrations by Patricia J. Wynne

One spring day, Spider and her brothers and sisters spill out from their egg sac into the welcoming sun. Spider is eager to spin her own web, and she escapes hungry predators--including her own siblings.  It’s a dangerous world, and a crowded one.  So one windy day, Spider follows her instincts, climbs up high, and soars up, up and away to find a new home. (Ages 4 and up)

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WOOLLY MAMMOTHS

With illustrations by Todd Zalewski

Mammoths roamed the earth for more than two million years.  They lived in Europe, Asia and North America.  Then ten thousand years ago, the mammoths vanished.  What caused them to die out?  Scientists are still trying to find out.  Learn about how mammoths adapted to a changing planet and the possible reasons why they became extinct. (Ages 7 and up)

Published by Millbrook Press

 

DESERT DISCOVERIES

With illustrations by John Carrozza

This book introduces 13 desert creatures like skunks, bighorn sheep, roadrunners, and kangaroo rats.  A thermometer and clock help you learn about the daily cycle in an environment typical to the American southwest. (Ages 4 and up)

Published by Charlesbridge Publishing

An American Booksellers Pick of the List, Spring 1997

"This is a unique book in that primary readers could read the right-side pages easily and explore the pictures, while junior readers would be able to get more information from the other pages."  BOOKS FOR BEGINNING READERS

 

TUNDRA DISCOVERIES

With illustrations by John Carrozza

Month-by-month learn about 13 animals in the arctic tundra, including the caribou, snowy owl, Arctic wolf, musk oxen, lemming and polar bear, plus average temperatures and a calendar showing the hours of daylight and darkness. (Ages 4 and up)

Published by Charlesbridge Publishing: Find this book at your local library or a previously-owned book outlet like Abebooks.

"This is an intelligent overview of the effects of the circling seasons in an environmental niche not noticeably affected by humans." KIRKUS REVIEWS

 

RIVER DISCOVERIES

With illustrations by Paul Kratter

Meet 13 river creatures, including the moose, mountain lion, osprey, river otter, beaver and catfish. (Ages 4 and up)

Published by Charlesbridge Publishing

"...clear, explicit drawings provide an outstanding presentation and ... easy-to-understand text is equally effective .... This outstanding book provides a strong instructional tool...." SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL

 

ONE TIGER GROWLS

With illustrations by James M. Needham

This fun counting book introduces 20 animals and the sounds they make. Animals include gorillas, hippos, llamas, killer whales, hyenas and katydids. Colorful, fun illustrations and a unique format make this series about counting animals appeal to a wide age group. (Ages 3 and up)

Published by Charlesbridge Publishing: Find this book at your local library or a previously-owned book outlet like Abebooks.

A Scholastic Book Club selection.

"A rousing introduction to counting from 1 to 20. Inviting, informative, and fun, it could lead to a rowdy outbreak of roars, hisses, squawks, and hee-haws from delighted audiences" SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL

 

ONE ON A WEB

With illustrations by James M. Needham

The first in a series of nature-oriented counting books features animals in their homes. Text and art merge to help children learn to count and study animals in their natural environment. (Ages 3 and up)

Learn about sleek beavers, wooly white sheep, fast-moving termites, rabbits and furry bats, and where they live.

Published by Charlesbridge Publishing: Find this book at your local library or a previously-owned book outlet like Abebooks.

 

GIANT SEQUOIA TREES

With photographs by Frank Staub

This book explores the life cycle of California’s giant sequoia tree, the largest living thing in the world. The easy-to-read text includes a glossary, pronunciation guide, and a unique "how-to" section for parents and teachers.

Learn about the incredible size of the giant sequoia and how its roots, trunk, branches and leaves all work together to keep the tree alive. Discover the important role that fire, animals, and other plants play in a sequoia grove. (Ages 7 and up)

Published by Lerner Publications

Selected for the 2005 California Collections. CALIFORNIA READERS

" . . . provides a sharply focused and visually captivating portrayal of the parts, the environment, the life cycle and the death of a sequoia."  SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL