Synopsis: "Dedan has a good life on the African savanna. His days pass pleasantly, as he crunches and munches tree leaves neck and neck with other giraffes. On this day, Dedan helps his herd find safety. Hooray for Dedan! He saves the day"--Jacket.

Synopsis: « En accompagnant son père qui cherchait des pierres et des coquillages sur la plage, Mary est devenue une passionnée de la chasse aux fossiles! À l'âge de 12 ans, elle a trouvé le squelette d'un gigantesque reptile marin nommé «ichtyosaure». C'est l'une des plus importantes découvertes préhistoriques de tous les temps. Les recherches de Mary ont suscité un intérêt mondial pour la paléontologie. »--Quatrième de couverture

Synopsis: "The hot desert is like a sea of sand. Still, a lot of animals manage to live here. Meet them in this book!" --

Synopsis: "What could you see on a walk in the woods? You could see a lot of amazing animals...but watch out for bears!" --

Synopsis: Stunning photographs help take readers into the world of natural disasters.

Synopsis: A reissue of this title, a guide to how animals, both large and small, live in the wild. Illustrated throughout in colour a title in the CHILDREN'S WORLD series. Available in paperback priced 4.50, ISBN 0 86020 196 1.

Synopsis: A tale about the trials and lessons learned, of a young bluefish who learns that it doesn't pay to be a bully.

Synopsis: How do plants make food? What is the largest seed in the world? How do flowers grow in ponds and lakes? Which plants eat insects? Find all the answers and much more in this delightful book, with photographs, step-by-step illustrations, simple text and links to websites with fun activities and video clips.

Synopsis: Describes the activities of squirrels, robins, bears, foxes, turtles, [and] penguins all through the year.

Synopsis: Describes the activities of squirrels, robins, bears, foxes, turtles, [and] penguins all through the year.

Synopsis: From friendly dolphins to giant pandas, from icebergs and glaciers to energy from the sun, from magnets to solids, liquids, and gases, Rookie Read-About Science is a natural addition to the primary-grade classroom with books that cover every part of the science curricula. Includes: animals, nature, scientific principles, the environment, weather, and much more!

Synopsis: Describes the activities of squirrels, robins, bears, foxes, turtles, [and] penguins all through the year.

Synopsis: Green tree frogs are experts at fooling predators on the hunt for a tasty meal. These frogs have bright green skin that helps them hide among leaves and grass. Hungry animals like snakes and birds can't see them easily when they blend in with their surroundings. The tree frogs can stay safe by hiding in plain sight! Packed with fascinating facts and photos that will test children's detective skills, this book will engage emergent readers as they…

Synopsis: Pura Belpré Award WinnerA tender, transcendent, and meticulously crafted novel from Newbery Honoree, Pam Muñoz Ryan, and three-time Caldecott Honoree, Peter Sís!From the time he is a young boy, Neftalí hears the call of a mysterious voice. Even when the neighborhood children taunt him, and when his harsh, authoritarian father ridicules him, and when he doubts himself, Neftalí knows he cannot ignore the call. He listens and follows as it leads…

Synopsis: With an engaging question-and-answer format, this book will satisfy the curious child questions about dinosaurs.

Synopsis: These tiny seeds will grow into giant sunflowers. See how it happens in this super book!

Synopsis: When Little Mouse ventures out of his nest for the first time, he finds a world of beauty and wonders, which his mother assures him is for everyone to share.

Synopsis: Describes how seeds develop into flowering plants, how flowers lead to the production of new plants, and the various kinds of flowers that live in different environments.

Synopsis: Butterflies migrate south before winter, then north in the spring.