Synopsis: A young bear awakens to find that his mother is gone and he is all alone. Driven by fear and hunger, he must confront an unfriendly wilderness and meet the challenge of surviving on his own. The Caldecott Award-winning illustrator of Owl Moon brilliantly depicts the drama of the animal world in this tale of courage, self-determination, and personal victory. Full color.

Synopsis: Award winning author Seymour Simon continues his fantastic journey through the human body with this stunning new addition. In "Bones," youngsters will discover the amazing facts about the two hundred and six bones that make up their skeletons, ranging from the smallest, most intricate bones in their feet and hands to the largest, strongest bones in their legs. Blending spectacular full-color photographs and clear, concise text, BONES offers an…

Synopsis: Did you know that some sharks can . . . glow in the dark! grow to be as long as a fire truck! lose thousands of teeth during their lives! feel electricity in the water! Filled with outstanding photographs from the Wildlife Conservation Society, Amazing Sharks! is a new title in an exciting nonfiction I Can Read Book series. The series explores the amazing animals that share our world and how we can help them survive.

Synopsis: Named a Best Children's Science Book of the Year by Science Books & Films, this classic picture book follows a full year of growth and change for robins: how the birds develop inside their eggs during the spring; how they mature into fledglings in the summer; how they learn to fly in the fall; and how they leave for warmer climates in winter—only to return when spring comes around again.Now rebranded with a new cover look, this book features…

Synopsis: Did you know that ants have jobs? Ants may not look like they are doing anything important, but each ant that lives in a hill has a special job, whether it is cleaning the nest, digging new tunnels or gathering food. And in each ant city there is a queen ant who is busy laying eggs. In this popular Stage 2 Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science book, Arthur Dorros explores the fascinating and complex ways in which these industrious insects work…

Synopsis: The most colorful wings on the pond belong to the nimble dragonfly, but this delicate flying insect didn't begin life in the air. In Backyard Books: Are You a Dragonfly? by Judy Allen with illustrations by Tudor Humphries, the secrets of metamorphosis are unfurled through the story of a familiar backyard creature.

Synopsis: Raffi's most popular and beloved song about the "little white whale on the go" is available in a sturdy board book edition--just the right size for babies and toddlers!Singing supports and encourages even the youngest child's speech and listening skills, which makes Baby Beluga perfect for early learning. Join this adorable baby whale in a busy day at sea, culminating in a warm mother-child bedtime ending. With its delightful illustrations, this…

Synopsis: Animal Babies in Rainforests, by the Editors of Kingfisher, focuses on animals living in the leafy corners of the world. From tapirs and lemurs to gorillas and jaguars, the creatures of the rainforest will tempt children to learn about a fast-disappearing habitat.

Synopsis: Animal Babies in Grasslands shows mammals living in this lush and green habitat. From inquisitive prairie dogs to big-eared elephants, the charming images and clear text will engage children's interest immediately.

Synopsis: Look! Up there! In the tree! Is it a bird, a mammal, an insect? From the highest part of the rain forest to the deepest part of the ocean and the various places in between, this series explores the world's ecosystems and the fascinating and bizarre creatures and plants that live there. This book features facts from freaky to fascinating, and photos of creatures rare and wonderful. You'll learn about the dangers each environment faces from humans…

Synopsis: Contains facts about fossils and the historic clues provided by fossils.

Synopsis: Each book in this highly visual, activity-based series starts off with basic information and gradually introduces more complex principles.

Synopsis: What makes an insect an insect? What makes a bug a bug? Read and find out! With intricate and vividly colored collages from Caldecott Medal winner Steve Jenkins and engaging text from Anne Rockwell, Bugs Are Insects introduces the youngest readers to the fascinating world of the creepy crawly.Now rebranded with a new cover look, this NSTA/CBC Outstanding Science Trade Book includes activities such as conducting an insect survey, drawing a…

Synopsis: Easy-to-grasp explanation of three forms of energy: sound, heat, and light.

Synopsis: Clara is a cute cabbage Caterpillar. But to Catisha, who is catty and crimson, Clara is only a common caterpillar with no hope of becoming a colorful butterfly. Sure enough, Clara comes out cream colored. And during an encounter with a hungry crow, Clara proves that being colorful and conspicuous doesn't compare with being common, content, and courageous.Pamela Duncan Edwards and Henry Cole's comic and compelling alliterative collaboration is…

Synopsis: "[In] a revision of the 1963 edition, [a] brief, clearly written text [tells of a young girl who] learns some interesting facts about fireflies from her grandfather. Alexander uses richly hued pastels for her illustrations of the young girl, her grandparents' farm, and the creatures of a summer night."—SLJ.

Synopsis: Fishy Tales takes a journey through a coral reef, where kids can watch small fish swim in and out of the coral and jellyfish float up and down in the waves.

Synopsis: "Where do earthquakes come from? How can we protect ourselves from their devastating effects? This book is filled with the information needed to answer those questions and more."--Résumé de l'éditeur.

Synopsis: Luminously detailed paintings convey the fragile beauty and complexity of a fascinating and critically important environment. Today's ecoconscious youngsters will be dazzled by this intriguing and informative look at the murky, moist world known as the wetland. Full color.