"Enter the world of buzzing bees, jumping grasshoppers, beautiful butterflies and other amazing bugs. These creatures may be tiny, but comparative to their size, many are stronger than the strongest animals. Get to know why spiders are not bugs, how bees make honey, and why cockroaches can even survive without their heads" --Back cover.

Step one: Find a story. (A good one.) Step two: Find a reading buddy. (Someone nice.) Step three: Find a reading spot. (Couches are cozy.) Now: Begin. Kate Messner and Mark Siegel chronicle the process of becoming a reader: from pulling a book off the shelf and finding someone with whom to share a story, to reading aloud, predicting what will happen, and -- finally -- coming to The End. This picture book playfully and movingly illustrates the idea...

"Celebrate all there is to love about getting a new dog with Sesame Street! Coinciding with the introduction of Tango, Elmo's new puppy, this book will introduce young readers to caring for a new dog"--

"Are you moving to a new home? This easy-to-read text will walk you through the basics. Vivid photographs, critical thinking questions, and a photo glossary introduce young readers to nonfiction."--

"Me Tall, You Small is a silly romp through a parent and child's daily lives, exploring the differences between being an adult and a child when doing various activities, from kicking the soccer ball around to cooking together to snuggling in bed after a long day. It's a dynamic readaloud with whimsical use of language (for instance, when playing in the mud: Me romp / You STOMP; when snuggling in bed: Me cuddle / You cuddlier). Some rhyming, some onomatopoeia,...

"With minimal prose and joyful illustrations, acclaimed artist and author Jorey Hurley tells the story of a year in the life of a frog family. From tadpole to froglet to frog, there is more to a frog's life that can be clearly seen. Filled with stunning illustrations and only one word on each spread, Jorey Hurley's vibrant picture book tells the story of a day in the life of a frog family, above and below the pond"-- "An exploration of the life cycle...

"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to helicopters. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--

Introduces readers to the concept of weather, combining vivid photographs with elementary facts to explain how weather systems work and the environmental conditions they create.

"A look at rays, including their habitats, physical characteristics such as their flat, flexible skeletons, behaviors, relationships with humans, and their wide range of hunting tactics in the world today"--

Be a rock detective! Look up close at rocks, minerals and sparkling gems to unravel the clues to classify and identify them. Find out how rocks were formed, where in the world they are found, and what makes them special. Presents general information about rocks, minerals, and gems, covering how they form, some different types, extraterrestrial rocks, and the unusual characteristics of some rocks. --