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Mary Anning is probably the worlds best-known fossil-hunter. As a little girl, she found a fossilised sea monster, the most important prehistoric discovery of its time. Best-selling author Laurence Anholt turns Marys fascinating life into a beautiful story, ideal for reading aloud. Sheila Moxleys luscious pictures vividly evoke the coastal setting and the real-life dramas of this spectacular tale.

The jobs of five different types of scientists are presented, including one who tracks killer waves, one who rides in a submarine called the Turtle, and another who programs robot dogs to play soccer. The text is accompanied by photographs, a glossary, and an index.

Determined that their daughter Nina realize her musical destiny, her poor but devoted parents send her away as a baby to the Venetian ospedale, knowing she will be raised as an orphan and will never again be allowed to return home.

Michael, said Karl. Theres a really big bear in the backyard. This is how three children meet Stillwater, a giant panda who moves into the neighborhood and tells amazing tales. To Addy he tells a story about the value of material goods. To Michael he pushes the boundaries of good and bad. And to Karl he demonstrates what it means to hold on to frustration. With graceful art and simple stories that are filled with love and enlightenment, Jon Muth -- and Stillwater the bear -- present three ancient Zen tales that are sure to strike a chord in everyone they touch.

Folkloric tales are stories about an object that supplies a never ending amount of food which have been popular throughout time and traced back to ancient Greek mythology. The strong appeal comes from the heros acquisition of things that bring him infinite security inexhaustible food, limitless wealth and physical power over adversaries. The hero always triumphs in the end. These tales of wish fulfillment can be found around the world.

Tells about the structure of trees and how they grow, as well as their uses.

Describes how various animals use their eyes to find food and scare away other animals, including owls, spiders, scallops, and bees.

Describes how various animals use their teeth to chew, bite, and find food, including beavers, snakes, and sharks.

About an earnest young dinosaur who tries as hard as he can and his frazzled mother who always knows how to save the day.

Ella the elephant is too little to slice the cake in her mothers bakery, and the oven is absolutely off-limits. It feels like she cant do ANYTHING important - until Ellas mother needs help with an emergency cake delivery. Then Ella peddles off on her trusty cart to prove herself, but theres a bumpy road aheadIn her second magical adventure, Ella the elegant elephant shows that youre never too little to save the day - so long as you have a big heart.

This book describes many different animals that hatch from eggs. Photographs of the eggs and their mothers help tell the story

Very simple text and large color photos introduce young readers to whales. Included are some Fun Fact text bubbles on a few photos.

Fantastic images help children explore and learn about the sun, the engine of our solar system

The moon is our closest neighbor in the solar system. Read and discover all about the moon. Illustrated with colored photos on each page.

Did you know that Earth is the only planet we know of that can support life? Readers will blast off with Rocket to learn fascinating facts like thisand moreall in the pages of this book.

This book explains what shooting stars are, what they are made of, and what happens to them when they land on Earth.

This beginning science reader introduces children to extraordinary undersea creatures. Did you know seahorses have to eat all the time to stay alive? Or that the males of the species actually are the ones to carry the eggs? In this book, learners will discover where seahorses live, what they eat, what eats them, how they are different from other sea creatures, and how people can help prevent their extinction.

What has a nucleus, coma, and two tails? Why, a comet, of course The wonder and mystery of comets has excited humans for centuries, and they continue to provide valuable information about the solar system and the creation of the galaxy. This title will introduce striving readers to comets with thought-provoking information, fascinating facts, and engaging images.

Pal wants to help out just like the bigger horses on the farm. Most of all, Pal wants to pull the wagon for the hayride, but thats Samsons job. When Samson starts limping, will Pal get his big chance?

People all over the world live on boats. Children will enjoy the photos and text of this easy concept book.

Millions of Monarchs is an esy-to-read Hello Readers which follows monarchs as they migrate to Mexico during the cold winter months.

Lili is spending a few days with Grandma while Mama is away. She knows Mama will be home soon--but when is soon? Whenever Lili catches a glimpse of yellow, shes certain that Mamas come home at last But the yellow she sees is just a sundress, a balloon, an umbrella...and Lili starts to lose hope. Grandma comforts her with kind words and trips to circus and beach, till, at last, Mama returns with a warm hug a special yellow hat for Lili. First-time author Nancy Minchella crafts a gentle story of separation and reassurance, illustrated in the vivid watercolors of Keiko Narahashi.

Photographs and simple text tell how to use each of the five senses to learn more about the world

Ladybug plans a party with only two friends in her small house, but as more and more insects show up, she is sure her birthday is ruined.

The JUST FOR YOUtm series features 24 beginning readers written and illustrated by people of color. Young readers will see themselves and their experiences reflected in these delightful books. They will read about how the characters spend their time with family and friends-at home, in school, at the park or barber shop, and other places in their community. These age-appropriate stories include books at three different reading levels. Plus, each book contains instructional-and fun-material for caregivers that targets comprehension and key vocabulary.

Young readers can learn basic facts about dinosaurs in the Hello Reader Science book. Theyll find out which were the smallest, the tallest, and the strongest, along with many other facts. This non-fiction book has rhyming test, realistic, colorful illustrations, and an appendix with each dinosaur listed in the book.

Through rhyming text and realistic illustrations an easy reader shows the world through a dinosaurs eyes, revealing what the world was like when dinosaurs roamed the earth and that many of the plants and animals that lived then still exist today.

Whales and dolphins swim/ just like you and me. Whales and dolphins leap high above the sea.This Level 1 Hello Reader Science title is filled with basic fun facts in rhyming, kid-friendly text. Young readers will learn all about these aquatic mammals where they live, what they eat, and what they do to survive in the great blue sea. Lush illustrations accompany the text.

Under the sea, along the shore, live hundreds of starfish, on the ocean floor.This Level 1 Hello Reader Science book is told in simple, rhyming text by nonfiction authors Connie and Peter Roop. With basic facts and lush illustrations about these interesting underwater creatures, young readers will learn all about where starfish live, what they eat, how they survive, and much more.

Follows a caterpillar as it changes into a butterfly, from its pupa stage throught its transformation into a chrysalis to its metamorphosis into a butterfly newly emerged from a sticky cocoon.