"Mama Earth looks after nature's plants and animals throughout the year, singing lullabies to fat bears in the fall, dressing evergreens in icicles in winter, and waking up the crocuses in spring. And in the summer, Mama Earth sends warm sunbeams to her beloved children, so they can play outside and enjoy the amazing world around them"--Dust jacket.

"A guide to exploring the outdoors and asking questions about nature"--

"What is Earth's surface made of? Why do animals migrate? Which natural resources are renewable? Learn the answers to these questions and many more in this engaging and indispensable resources"--Back cover.

Twelve amazing natural wonders are seen through the eyes of illustrator Bethany Lord from above! Children will be amazed by the way the Great Barrier Reef, Mount Everest, Victoria Falls, and other stunning geographic features look from a bird's-eye view, which is close enough to see some detail but grants a new perspective to the viewer. Simple explanatory text will introduce young readers to each wonder, providing key facts and context as well as...

"[A]uthor and illustrator Evan Turk showcases the beauty and importance of the National Parks in this gorgeous picture book that takes readers on an amazing tour across the United States. In simple, soaring language and breathtaking art, acclaimed author-illustrator Evan Turk has created a stirring ode to nature and nation. From the rugged coast of Maine to the fiery volcanoes of Hawaii, You Are Home reminds us that every animal, plant, and person...

"What are the core teachings and beliefs of Islam? Readers will learn about one of the world's most widely practiced religions through the lens of two different perspectives and dive deep into important figures, sacred texts, holidays, and commandments. This narrative nonfiction book uses considerate text that is written at a higher maturity level with a lower reading level to engage and accommodate struggling readers. Includes sidebars that are aligned...

Nonfiction picture book about trees and the vital role that they play for people and animals. Covers the different kinds of trees, how they grow and change throughout the seasons and how they provide a home to a variety of animals. Includes tree-watching Q & A, leaf identification guide, and map of different tree species across the United States and Canada. "In this first book in the Nature All Around series, kids will learn all about trees and the...

"La naturaleza está repleta de objetos fascinantes y a la vez misteriosos, pero ¿sabemos qué son y cómo se han formado? Conoce más de 100 tesoros de la naturaleza que esconden historias sorprendentes: desde las escamas de una mariposa y el esqueleto de un coral hasta un grano de polen o un meteorito. Descubre fascinantes minerales y estructuras creadas por la naturaleza y déjate sorprender por los recursos increíbles que los animales y las...

By featuring items that can be found in one's own neighborhood (pinecones, flowers, herbs) combined with more exotic items (raw turquoise nuggets, tentacles, rambutan), the imagery in A Beauty Collected is designed to be accessible and to expand the mind beyond the backyard. Whether the item is a porcupine quill or a vanilla pod, the goal is to encourage inquisitiveness: What is this item? What purpose does it serve? What does it smell or taste like?...