In this fascinating and beautifully illustrated volume, the author of Dinosaur! unravels the complex mystery of life on Earth, from the emergence of the earliest organisms to the rise of the human race. Illustrated throughout with photographs, explanatory diagrams, and stunning artwork by world-renowned artist John Sibbick.
Illus. in full color. An apple pie is easy to make...if the market is open. But if the market is closed, the world becomes your grocery store. This deliciously silly recipe for apple pie takes readers around the globe to gather ingredients. First hop a steamboat to Italy for the finest semolina wheat. Then hitch a ride to England and hijack a cow for the freshest possible milk. And, oh yes! Don…
With stunning, full-color illustrations of sea creatures, and an informative, rhyming text, Heller leads young ones on a search for a giant red sea dragon, a huge crab, and several exotic fish as she explores the secrets of camouflage in the ocean depths. A Reading Rainbow Review Title.
With clever photographic designs, simple labels, and stimulating questions, these are the perfect first board books for parents and toddlers to share. rnMy First Things That Go: Let's Get Moving helps children develop first language skills. Each tabbed section focuses on a different category of vehicle, from cars to airplanes.
‘Mrs. Minarik is at her superb best in depicting the charming childlikeness of Little Bear’s delight in visiting his grandparents.’ —H. rnrn1962 Caldecott Honor BookrnNotable Children's Books of 1963 (ALA)
Whimsical and touching images tell the story of an unexpected friendship and the revelations it inspires in this moving, wordless picture book from two-time Caldecott Honor medalist Marla Frazee.rnrnA baby clown is separated from his family when he accidentally bounces off their circus train and lands in a lonely farmer’s vast, empty field. The farmer reluctantly rescues the little clown…
Joyously colored animals, riding on a train to the zoo, offer youngsters a first introduction to numbers, number sets, addition and counting in this paperback reissue of Eric Carle's first picture book. A gatefold spread at the back of the book, featuring the whole wonderful animal train, adds to the fun!
Everyone's together and it's a happy day. The magic words 'Excuse me' have helped all to play. This book tells the adventures of four busy children that find out when it's good to say 'Excuse me'. It has rewards stickers to encourage good manners and parent notes.