Synopsis: In this level 2 reader, young readers will explore the underwater world of lovable manatees. Follow these gentle giants, sometimes called "sea cows," through their marshy habitats, learn how manatees raise their young, and discover the threats to their environment. Beautiful photos and carefully leveled text make this book perfect for reading aloud or for independent reading. National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core…

Synopsis: A hermit crab who has outgrown his old shell moves into a new one, which he decorates and enhances with the various sea creatures he meets in his travels.

Synopsis: A brand-new batch of rubber ducks is loaded onto a ship and sent off to be delivered to children everywhere. But when a storm strikes, 10 little ducks are tossed into the sea and swept away in 10 different directions -- with some wonderfully unexpected adventures along the way. Come ride the waves as legendary children's book author and illustrator Eric Carle explores numbers, directions, opposites, geography, animals, and more in an…

Synopsis: A bored chameleon wishes it could be more like all the other animals it sees, but soon decides it would rather just be itself. Cutouts along the edges of the pages display various animals and colors.

Synopsis: A collection of children's books on the subject of colors.

Synopsis: A collection of humorous poems about dinosaurs.

Synopsis: Rhymes and illustrations feature graceful dinosaurs that run, boom, shake, and shudder their way to the "sludgy old swamp" and rock the night away to the dinosaurumpus beat.

Synopsis: Rhyming text follows the life of all sorts of puppies from when they are born "with eyes shut tight," through moving in with a new family and "getting bowls and beds and names," to learning how to do things grown-up dogs do.

Synopsis: Lively ink drawings with colorful washes amplify the comedy. Fun for reading aloud.

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Synopsis: Although Tinka the dog can be described in many ways, she is always the right kind of canine for her owner.

Synopsis: Friends At School [paperback] Bunnett, Rochelle [Jan 01, 1995] …

Synopsis: Key Features Description If Peter could only learn to whistle, than his dog, Willie would hear him and come running. But nothing Peter does seems to help. He tries spinning around and around but it only makes him dizzy. He draws a long line with colored chalk; he walks along a crack in the sidewalk. He even wears his father's hat and tries running away from his own shadow! It's not until Peter least expects it that his wish comes true, and he…

Synopsis: Lonely in a new neighborhood, Louie creates a magic box from a shoebox and sees his old friends trick-or-treating.

Synopsis: In this illustrated version of Bob Marley's song, a young girl enlists her friends, family, and community to transform their neighborhood for the better.

Synopsis: ★ "The text's easy, natural rhythm makes reading aloud a pleasure... [a] brilliant, horizon-expanding outing" -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review Join Arusha, Mosi, Tumpe, and their friends as they set out on a counting journey throughout the grasslands of Tanzania and encounter all sorts of animals. Count in Swahili with them as they see one leopard, two ostriches, three giraffes, and more! Learn to count in Swahili Perfect for animal loving…

Synopsis: Introduces pattern recognition as a sock searches the house for its lost mate.

Synopsis: Brilliant photographs present a world of possible opposites. "Beautiful, elegantly composed, nourishing to eye and mind."--Kirkus Reviews. "Another winner from an artist with a seemingly unlimited imagination."--Horn Book.

Synopsis: Introduces signs and symbols frequently seen along the highway.

Synopsis: Describes the habitat, food habits, and social behaviors of meerkats, and explains how they protect themselves from predators.