A nose for digging? Ears for seeing? Eyes that squirt blood? Explore the many amazing things animals can do with their ears, eyes, mouths, noses, feet, and tails in this beautifully illustrated interactive guessing book by Steve Jenkins and Robin Page.
Exploring the fascinating world of flight, this beautifully illustrated book introduces readers to various animals, including birds and beasts, that soar through the skies. Created by Caldecott Honor-winning authors, it combines informative content with vibrant visuals, making it an engaging resource for understanding the mechanics and wonders of animal flight.
The book features a charming dialogue between a curious character and an axolotl, exploring the unique adaptations of this fascinating amphibian. Through their conversation, readers learn about the axolotl's gills, which allow it to breathe underwater, highlighting the wonders of nature. The story combines humor and education, making it an engaging read for children interested in animals and their environments.
Exploring British folklore and weather lore, this book reveals the significance of various weather phenomena, such as rain on St Swithin's Day or a red sky at night. It connects readers to centuries of wisdom and cultural heritage, offering insights into how these natural signs have been interpreted over time. This rich tapestry of knowledge provides a fascinating look at the intersection of nature and tradition in British history.
The first day of life presents unique challenges and adaptations for various animal species, contrasting the limited activity of human newborns. This beautifully illustrated book showcases twenty-two animals, from emperor penguins to Siberian tigers, highlighting their remarkable abilities to navigate their initial hours, whether aided by parents or not. The Caldecott Honor-winning duo, Steve Jenkins and Robin Page, combine vibrant cut-paper illustrations with concise text, while an illustrated guide at the end offers further insights into each featured species.
"A highly enjoyable mix of science and humor." --Publishers Weekly, starred review Escape into the animal kingdom in this visually stunning and clever nonfiction book about animal behavior by Caldecott Honor-winning duo Steve Jenkins and Robin Page, now available in paperback. In the latest eye-catching dive into the kingdom of Animalia, Steve Jenkins and Robin Page reveal the skills animals use to survive in the wild in an imaginative and humorous how-to format. With step-by-step instructions, readers learn about specific behaviors; how to catch thousands of fish like a humpback whale or how to sew up a nest like a tailorbird. This fascinating and fun illustrated nonfiction melds science, art, biology, and the environment together in a detailed and well-researched book about animals who live and survive in our world today.
Learn about the ingenious lifestyles of some of the world's most unusual animal partners.
The book invites readers into a whimsical world of sleep, featuring charming characters that exhibit playful sleeping habits. From those who can doze while balancing on one leg to others that snore mid-flight, it captures the joy and silliness of bedtime routines. The narrative emphasizes themes of togetherness and comfort as characters snuggle up in a cozy heap, making it a delightful read for children winding down for the night.
Exploring the whimsical journey of a chicken, this nonfiction picture book offers an engaging look at its adventures and characteristics. Through charming illustrations and playful text, readers discover the unique traits of this often-overlooked bird, making it both educational and entertaining for young audiences.
Discover the fascinating and surprising ways that seeds move and find a place to grow in this gorgeous picture book from Caldecott Honoree Robin Page.Every seed, big or small, needs sunlight, water, and an uncrowded place to put down roots. But how do seeds get to the perfect place to grow? This exploration of seed dispersal covers a wide range of seeds and the creatures that help them move, from a coconut seed floating on waves to an African grass seed rolled by a dung beetle, to a milkweed seed floating on the wind.