Synopsis: From a devoted mutt giving "sloppy doggy kisses" to a tarantula munching happily on a cricket lunch, this lively collection of twenty poems celebrates the relationship between children and their pets. Popular poet and noted anthologist Lee Bennett Hopkins brings together many of today's best children's poets -- including X. J. Kennedy, Alice Schertle, and Karla Kuskin -- in this delightful festival of friendship. Jane Manning's bright and richly…

Synopsis: A Step 2 Step into Reading reader is the perfect way to introduce boys and girls ages 4 to 6 to Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, and all the DC Super Friends. Plus 16 press-out battle cards add to the super hero fun! Step 2 Readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. For children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help.

Synopsis: They live in spooky caves, in forests, even in the dark reaches of ordinary attics and bridges. They flock by the hundreds, and they sleep while hanging upside down! In this beautifully photographed Level 2 Reader, kids learn about one of the most interesting creatures around—and discover the bat’s unique place in the wild and in the world. The high-interest topic, expertly written text, and bonus learning activity lay the groundwork for a…

Synopsis: Text and photographs describe the lives of bear cubs from birth to early maturity.

Synopsis: Provides an introduction to bears describing their physical characteristics, habitat, young, food, predators, and relationship to people.

Synopsis: On the third afternoon of going to the library with her brother Henry, Beatrice finally finds something she enjoys doing.

Synopsis: Provides an introduction to beavers describing their physical characteristics, habitat, young, food, predators, and relationship to people.

Synopsis: Children love getting a close-up look at fascinating creatures in the world around them. This series allows them to get up close and personal with some of these creepy creatures that they can find in parks, gardens and even their own home. Each book identifies the main physical features of each bug including what they eat, how they change, and how they reproduce.

Synopsis: What's that buzzing around? It's a busy bee! With beautiful, engaging, and authentic photos, and accessible text, kids will learn all about these incredible insects in this level 2 reader.

Synopsis: Text and photographs introduce bees and the hives in which they live and build.

Synopsis: Introduces some of the characteristics of beetles that includes information on their color, size, wings, jaws, and eating habits.

Synopsis: Text and photographs describe the physical characteristics of the insect known as the beetle.

Synopsis: The poor mice live in constant fear of the sneaky cat. The cat is so quiet, the mice can't hear her approach. How will they solve their problem?

Synopsis: Introduces some of the physical characteristics of bumble bees that includes information on their eyes, tongue, and wings.

Synopsis: Simple text and photographs describe the physical characteristics of bumble bees.

Synopsis: Charlie, a bassett hound who considers himself to be "King of the Ranch," finds an unexpected Christmas gift under the tree.