Synopsis: Bats fly into the spotlight in this exploration of such basics as where the live, how mothers raise their pups, and how they hunt for food. Included as well is a simple plan for a building a backyard bat house. 1995 "Pick of the Lists" (ABA)Best Children's Science Books 1995 (Science Books and Films)

Synopsis: Spot, the beloved hero of Put Me in the Zoo, is back in another Beginner Book classic. When Spot grows tired of doing tricks in the circus, he decides to turn into another animal. But what kind? An elephant? An elephant is too big. A giraffe? A giraffe is too tall. How about a mouse? Can Spot’s friends help him see that the very best thing to be is himself? I Want to Be Somebody New! is a spot-on tale of individuality and friendship. Beginner…

Synopsis: Cat has a very busy day with his animal friends, deciding what is his favorite color.

Synopsis: Loving someone to the moon and back takes on a whole new dimension! The cherished classic is even more enticing in a pop-up edition.When Big and Little Nutbrown Hare show off how much they love each other, don't you wish you could watch them stretch out their arms, hop as high as they can, and tumble upside down with their feet in the air? Well, now you can! Beautifully designed flaps, tabs, and pop-ups respect the integrity of the original…

Synopsis: Mercer Mayer's very popular character stars in a getting-ready-for-Christmas picture book. Little Critter approaches Christmas with the intention of being a good helper. When he makes a mistake, he has a logical explanation. He couldn't wrap the Christmas package because the tape got too sticky. He couldn't buy his parents a present because there were too many toys to look at. He couldn't put up the tree lights because they were just too tangled…

Synopsis: Little Critter causes quite a commotion when he spends the night at his friend's mansion.

Synopsis: Sunshine plus vacation makes the summer equation fun! Readers will get excited for the warm weather with this beautiful introduction to the summer season. They�ll learn key facts about this time of year, such as how we protect ourselves from the sun and how summer affects plants and animals. A helpful calendar teaches readers which months occur in summertime. Vibrant photographs of flourishing nature and fun summer activities, such as swimming…

Synopsis: Red, orange, yellow, and brown � fall is a season of beautiful colors! Spectacular nature photographs capture the beauty of this time of year and draw in even reluctant readers. They�ll marvel at changing trees, ripe pumpkins, and fun fall activities. A handy calendar shows readers the months of the year that correspond with fall. Readers will also learn key features of the season, from the foods we harvest to the clothes we wear to keep warm…

Synopsis: From April showers to May flowers, this book introduces readers to everything spring! Simple, age-appropriate language encourages early readers, and gorgeous full-color photographs and a playful design will transfix even reluctant readers. They�ll relate to fun spring activities, such as Easter egg hunts and playing in the rain. Readers will also learn about baby animals, foods that grow in spring, and the clothes and accessories we need to stay…

Synopsis: INQUIZITIVE SCIENCE EMERGENT LEVEL: THE WIND - A series of information books that integrate literacy and science. INQUIZITIVE with a focus upon science has been developed to help young children gain an understanding of: the different ways information can be read and communicated, the specialised language and language structures used in non-fiction texts, the way non-fiction is organised to highlight information and the selective way non-fiction…

Synopsis: After rain comes down, the sun comes out and dries the puddles. But the water isn't gone. The heat from the sun has turned it into water vapor-it has evaporated. Eventually, this moisture in the air condenses to form new clouds. Soon the rain will fall again. Read on to find out all the ups and downpours of the water cycle!

Synopsis: Emily Elizabeth says the winter weather is perfect for a skating party. Clifford is so excited - he loves parties! But his friends tell him that dogs can't ice-skate. Can the little red puppy prove them all wrong?

Synopsis: Introducing Clifford Beginning Books featuring classic Clifford stories in a paper-over-board format priced at only $3.99! What was Clifford like before he was big and red? Travel back to find out how Clifford spent his days as a puppy! This title is one of eight Clifford classics being reformatted for Summer 2005!

Synopsis: Clifford uses his size to help out in many ways--saving a kitten, rescuing people from a fire, masquerading as a elephant, and supporting up a bridge so a parade can pass. Full-color illustrations.

Synopsis: Clifford, a very big dog who always overdoes his good deeds, finds something to do that is his size.

Synopsis: The story of Universal Pictures and Illumination Entertainment's Minions begins at the dawn of time. Starting as single-celled yellow organisms, Minions evolve through the ages, perpetually serving the most despicable of masters. Continuously unsuccessful at keeping these masters-from T. rex to Napoleon-the Minions find themselves without someone to serve and fall into a deep depression. But one Minion named Kevin has a plan, and he-alongside…

Synopsis: “A delightful sea-quel.” —Kirkus Reviews The world’s cutest robot goes on a rhyming, deep-sea adventure with two new friends in this sweet and silly companion to Bitty Bot.Fish and coral. Crabs and snails. Stingrays, turtles, sharks, and whales. Giant squid! A sunken ship! “Now we’re talking. What a trip!” Bitty Bot is back—and he is not excited about his family vacation to Botco Bay. Luckily, new friends make everything better. Bitty Bot and…

Synopsis: It"s a good thing you're not anoctopus!If you were an octopus, you would have eight legs to put into your pants!Follow one little boy through his day as he playfully considers how mealtime, bath time, nap time, and many other activities would be different if he were a bird, a tiger, or any number of baby animals. At the end of the day he realizes that the best thing of all is to be himself!Julie Markes's first picture book is charmingly…