Synopsis: Thirty-five years after their first groundbreaking collaboration, the creators of Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? and Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What Do You Hear? reunite to address the important topic of animal conservation. A Bald Eagle soars, a Spider Monkey swings, a Macaroni Penguin struts, and a Red Wolf sneaks through Bill Martin Jr.'s rhythmic text and Eric Carle's vibrant images, and all are watched over by our best hope for the…

Synopsis: "Spring is here, and Gus wants to grow a plant. All he needs is seeds, water, sun ... and a little bit of love."--P. [4] of cover.

Synopsis: With a lively rhyming text and vibrant paper collage illustrations, author-artist Bob Barner shakes the dust off the dinosaur bones found in museums and reminds us that they once belonged to living, breathing creatures. Filled with fun dinosaur facts (a T. Rex skull can weigh up to 750 pounds!) and an informational "Dinometer," Dinosaur Bones is sure to make young dinosaur enthusiasts roar with delight.

Synopsis: Introduces common animals in everyday surroundings, their life cycles, and body parts.

Synopsis: A beginning biography of Jacques Cousteau.

Synopsis: The natural world comes alive for young readers with Rookie Read-About Science!Rookie Read-About Physical Science series introduces the youngest readers (Ages 6-7) to physical science concepts. Each book features critical-thinking questions throughout the text; a simple, hands-on experiment; a glossary and more.

Synopsis: National Geographic Kids First Big Book of the Ocean is an adorable animal reference that includes the sea's high-interest animals, such as dolphins, sharks, sea otters, and penguins, and introduces kids to some of its lesser-known creatures. More than 100 charming animal photos illustrate the profiles, with facts about the creatures' sizes, diets, homes, and more. This book will quickly become a favorite at storytime, bedtime, and any other…

Synopsis: A fun and educational trip to the pumpkin patch-just in time to pick a pumpkin and carve a jack o'lantern! In this photographic picture book, filled with simple text and vibrant photographs, readers can join a group of young children on a trip to the pumpkin patch. Thanksgiving and Halloween are almost here, and the pumpkins in the patch are just waiting to be picked! Children will learn how pumpkins grow and what happens to them once they're…

Synopsis: Rhyming text describes some of the ways to play outside on a snowy day.

Synopsis: Describes everything in nature that nurtures a flower and helps it grow.

Synopsis: The greatest discoveries are made outside the classroom! Learn all about mistakes that changed the world with this collection of the strange stories behind everyday inventions! It's no accident that you'll love this book!   SANDWICHES came about when an English earl was too busy gambling to eat his meal and needed to keep one hand free. POTATO CHIPS were first cooked by a chef who was furious when a customer complained that his fried potatoes…

Synopsis: Fun, photographic nonfiction at its best, from the authors of the successful Question and Answer series.Scholastic True or False is a science series in a fun question-and-answer format aimed at 2nd and 3rd graders. Each book contains 22 true or false questions with a full-color photograph on every page. Kids will read the question on the right and turn the page to see the answer on the left. Every answer also includes a bonus fact.

Synopsis: Teeny tiny animals that are totally adorable! Everyone knows kids love animals. Kids also love tiny things. So an adorable book about tiny animals is a perfect combination! There are all sorts of itty bitty animals out there: dogs, pigs, frogs, lizards, and more! Each one is small enough to fit into the palm of your hand and cute enough to melt your heart.

Synopsis: A thrilling adventure trilogy from Gordon Korman about a number of kids competing to be the youngest person to ever reach the top of Mt. Everest Four kids. One mountain.They come from all across America to be the youngest kid ever to climb Everest. But only one will reach the top first. The competition is fierce. The preparation is intense. The challenge is breathtaking. When the final four reach the higher peaks, disaster strikes-and all that…

Synopsis: A dynamic and all-encompassing account of one of the most destructive storms in US history.This Scholastic Discover More special takes you straight into the eye of Hurricane Katrina. How did Katrina form, and how was it tracked? What was the time line of events? Why was it so devastating? How did people survive? When were essential services restored? How were lives repaired and towns rebuilt? And how can we prepare for another monster storm on…

Synopsis: This fun-filled, interesting book introduces readers to the 10 most common types of clouds, myths that have been inspired by their shapes, and what they can tell about coming weather changes. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.

Synopsis: After sowing unmarked seeds, three youngsters wait expectantly for their garden to grow.

Synopsis: Text and photographs describe the activities in a pumpkin patch, as pink-colored seeds become fat pumpkins, ready to be carved into jack-o'-lanterns.

Synopsis: Learn more about the renowned British scientist, professor, and author who spent his entire career trying to answer the question: "Where did the universe come from?" Stephen Hawking was born exactly three hundred years after the death of the scientist Galileo, so maybe it was written in the stars that he would become a famous scientist in his own right. Although he was diagnosed with a neurological disease at age 21, Stephen did not let the…

Synopsis: NATIONAL STANDARDS: Grades K-4 National Science Standards- Science and Technology: V- People have always invented tools and techniques to solve problems- Tools help scientists make better observationsGrades K-4 National Social Studies Standards- Science, Technology, and Society: VIII- Identify and describe ways in which science and technology have changed society