Synopsis: EyeLike Nature: Snow The EyeLike Nature series presents a world in which snow becomes a thing of magic perfect for building with, drawing in, and just plain reveling in. In delightful full-color photographs, the simple pleasures of the backyard come to life and reveal the ways in which young children engage with their surroundings with an unmatched curiosity and openness. Each page is simple yet dramatic in design and detail, and is complimented…

Synopsis: On his summer vacation, Galileo Galilei hears about the newly invented telescope and decides to build one of his own. Turning his new "spyglass" to the night sky, he sees things that no one has ever seen before. He discovers that the Milky Way is made of stars, and that the moon has mountains. He also notices a strange formation of "stars" that will eventually turn people's understanding of the world upside down. Fictional journal accounts…

Synopsis: Newbery Honor recipient and New York Times bestselling author Marion Dane Bauer teaches beginning readers about the sun in this shining Level 1 Ready-to-Read.There are no clouds in the sky. The sun is shining! How does the sun bring us such warm, bright days? Just open this book and read about the wonders of the sun…

Synopsis: Newbery Honor recipient and New York Times bestselling author Marion Dane Bauer teaches beginning readers about rainbows in this bright Level 1 Ready-to-Read.What is that colorful arc in the sky? It is a rainbow. Rainbows are always pretty to look at, but where do they come from? The answer is at your fingertips. Just open this book and read about the wonders of rainbows…

Synopsis: Flint Lockwood is an eccentric young scientist whose awkward demeanor and half-baked inventions (ratbirds, spray-on shoes, and talking monkeys) have made him an outsider in his hometown of ChewandSwallow. All that is about to change with his latest contraption, a miraculous food-making machine. His creation brings happiness to the town, but when things go awry, the forecast for the whole world quickly changes from sunny to Cloudy with a Chance…

Synopsis: New York Times bestselling author Beth Ferry and illustrator A. N. Kang explore the secret lives of squirrels and oak trees in a charming and unforgettable read-aloud story.Squirrel gathers acorn seeds, sturdy little oak nut seeds. Anticipating future needs, she gathers acorn seeds. What makes an oak tree an oak tree and what makes a squirrel a squirrel? In Squirrel's Family Tree, things aren't always what they seem. As squirrel searches for,…

Synopsis: An all-new nonfiction series featuring DreamWorks Dragons! Hiccup, Toothless, and other exciting characters from DreamWorks Dragons help readers discover the real-life science and history behind volcanoes! Filled with full-color photos and lots of fun facts, these 80-page books based on JumpStart's School of Dragons online game are the perfect way to help young readers soar into the world of nonfiction.

Synopsis: My Little Book of Manatees is a delightful story about a new family of manatees. From the newborn manatee's first lessons in taking care of himself to the manatees' playful adventures in warm spring waters, this beautifully illustrated book is ideal for introducing young children to the wonders of nature.

Synopsis: Simple explanations of the natural world and introductions to different times and places Colorful titles feature fictional children exploring factual topics ina charming, easy-to-read presentation. Beginning readers can learn about nature, recent history, and international cultures through books they can read for themselves.Three children go to the zoo to learn about endangered animals and the reasons for their perilous positions.

Synopsis: Some places on Earth experience seemingly nonstop rain, while others have gone hundreds of years without a single drop of precipitation. Readers (Grades 3-5)will find out why climates can be so different from one place to another, how extreme weather can cause natural disasters, and what effects precipitation can have on the natural landscape. They will also find out how people living in extremely wet or dry areas have adapted to the extreme…

Synopsis: Leaping lizards and quivering blobs of poisonous jelly! There's notelling what you'll encounter inside these thrilling books, with special"X-ray" pages that let kids peer clear through to the animal's skeleton,colourful "call-out" illustrations, and myth-busting "Did You Know"questions--everything kids need to safely get to know some real-lifescary creatures!

Synopsis: When baby meerkats are born, they are only the size of an adult hand. But even though they are small, they quickly take on big responsibilities within the complex meerkat community. From keeping a lookout for predators and prey, to foraging for food, these baby meerkats spend a lot of time fighting to be in charge!

Synopsis: Did you know animals can use tools In this fascinating book by award-winning pair Steve Jenkins and Robin Page, we learn all about what makes a tool a tool and the remarkable ways animals can use them to find food, protect their young, and more. Until 1960, when Jane Goodall observed a chimpanzee using a blade of grass to "fish" for termites, it was believed that humans were the only animal to use tools. Since her discovery, we've learned that…

Synopsis: Missus Ursula, the Sunday school teacher, takes her Sunday school class on a nature walk to appreciate God's bright and beautiful creation. Includes a sheet of colorful stickers!

Synopsis: The natural world holds secrets under every rock and around every tree. If you've ever wondered what life is like through a microscope, telescope, or with the naked eye--you'll love this book!You will:Run with the antelope across the American plains and learn about the food chain.Climb with a monkey to the highest tree in the rainforest and discover how photosynthesis keeps leaves green.Sink to the bottom of the ocean to follow creatures who…

Synopsis: My name may be faintly visible on front cover. Otherwise, crisp, clean cover and pages.

Synopsis: Deep and strong.Thousands of years ago, tiny streams of melting glacial water converged to form a great river, the Mississippi. In time, masses of people flocked to its shores: Native tribes fished its waters and paddled their canoes across its flowing byways. European settlers pushed flatboats southward in search of fertile land to clear for farms and towns. Cities sprang up along its shores. Today, towboats push and pull, and ships' propellers…

Synopsis: Recounts the voyage of an eighteenth-century French aeronaut by hot air balloon from Philadelphia to Woodbury, New Jersey, in 1793.

Synopsis: Through hands-on activities and games, children learn about animals, the world, and the way things work.

Synopsis: Ellie the evergreen tree is sad in the fall when all of the other trees change color, but when winter arrives, she becomes the most beautiful tree in the park. Includes seasonal activities and songs.