Synopsis: Giant pandas: they are indigenous to China and are adored the world over. But they are more than a bundle of fluff and squeaks. Giant pandas are energetic climbers and swimmers. In one year, they may eat around 10,000 pounds of bamboo. And people in China have worked together to create protected areas for giant pandas to live peacefully.Discover a detailed introduction to giant pandas - including baby panda development - in this beautifully…

Synopsis: Helping kids understand their planet. This reader spotlights the animals of Africa in their various habitats and how they interact with one another. We climb mountain peaks with wolves, ibex, and geladas. We take flight with the red-billed quelea. Below, we join migrating herds crossing savannahs and deserts. Giraffes, zebras, and oryx try to avoid packs of hyenas in their quest for grass and water. Featuring simple text and full-color…

Synopsis: Will it be warm or cold? Should we wear shorts or pants? Shoes or rain boots? This picture book explores why the weather can be so hard to predict. Now rebranded with a new cover look, this classic picture book uses colorful, simple diagrams to explain meteorology in a fun, engaging way. Perfect for young readers and budding meteorologists, this bestseller is filled with rich climate vocabulary and clear explanations of everyday weather…

Synopsis: A volcano could be called a sleeping mountain--that is, until it wakes up! What is it like to witness the eruption of one of nature's majestic time bombs? Young readers can learn what makes volcanoes "tick," and read about some of the most famous eruptions in history.