Synopsis: This is a miniature, unjacketed hardcover edition of Eric Carle's classic story of persistence. "A beautifully executed work for the very young that satisfies the needs of both visually handicapped and sighted children without losing its artistic integrity." -The Horn Book, starred review. "Both sighted and blind children will follow the action with ease . . . Visually and verbally, this is a winner." -Booklist, starred review.

Synopsis: Stunning color photographs of different kinds of spiders and clear, accessible text make award-winning science writer Sandra Markle's latest "Outside And Inside" book a creepy, crawling success for young minds. Teacher's guide available to the series.

Synopsis: EMERGENT READER, WORD COUNT 136

Synopsis: From tiny spiders the size of a grain of sand to their larger relatives that are bigger than your hand, this delightful rhyming book introduces children to the world of amazing arachnids. Wonderfully detailed illustrations and a special reference section makes learning about these fascinating creatures easy--and fun. Full color.

Synopsis: There are more than 5,000 different kinds of ladybugs that help keep Earth healthy. Discover how these spotted creatures live and how they help farmers grow food! Level 1 readers are aimed at children who are starting to recognize common words and are capable of sounding out unfamiliar words. Short, simple sentences help guide the reader through new concepts and ideas.

Synopsis: Dig in the dirt and you'll find . . . worms! But did you know that many live underwater? Or that some can grow as long as 9 feet? Excite kids' natural curiosity with this Smithsonian Little Entomologist book about wonderful worms from around the world. Readers will be wowed by the amazing variety of wrigglers and up-close photos, while also learning about bug behavior, life cycles, classification, and more. The engaging, leveled text supports…

Synopsis: An introduction to the lowly earthworm, which--though thought of as gross--is one of the most important animals on the earth.

Synopsis: THE ICONIC #1 BESTSELLER • The all-time classic picture book starring the world’s favorite caterpillar! Generations of children have grown up on this beautifully dramatized story of a caterpillar who eats his way to becoming a butterfly.“Gorgeously illustrated, brilliantly innovative.”—The New York Times Book ReviewIn the light of the moon a little egg lay on a leaf. One Sunday morning the warm sun came up and—pop!—out of the egg came a tiny and…

Synopsis: You know fireflies glow in the dark, but did you know there are many other animals that make their own light? Dive deep into the ocean, soar high in the sky, and explore the forest and desert floors to discover animals that glow. Explore the wonderful world of bioluminescence and biofluorescence in this National Geographic Kids Co-reader. Learn how and why animals emit light. Discover their incredible colors in stunning photography of eels,…

Synopsis: In this second tale about the lovable trio, David McPhail creates beautiful watercolor illustrations to portray three friends who learn how to print the letter "B, " fly a kite, and read together.

Synopsis: Kids are enthralled with these amazing close-up photos of all kinds of bugs, from tarantulas that can eat small birds to praying mantises that eat each other.

Synopsis: "Budding entomologists will fly to this book like bees to honey," said School Library Journal, and it's true! Pretty ladybugs, fluttering butterflies, creepy daddy longlegs, and round roly polies are just some of the familiar creatures featured in this whimsically illustrated insect album from veteran children's book author-illustrator Bob Barner. Check out the actual size bug chart, which provides real-world comparisons so that readers know…

Synopsis: Meet a winning, winsome inchworm, proud of his ability to measure anything under the sun. When a hungry nightingale threatens to eat him for breakfast unless he can measure her song, it's a good thing he's so skilled - and so tricky.