Synopsis: What is a fossil?Sometimes it's the imprint of an ancient leaf in a rock. Sometimes it's a woolly mammoth, frozen for thousands of years in the icy ground. Sometimes it's the skeleton of a stegosaurus that has turned to stone.A fossil is anything that has been preserved, one way or another, that tells about life on Earth. But you can make a fossil, too--something to be discovered a million years from now--and this book will tell you how.

Synopsis: Unearth natural treasures in this dazzling visual guide that includes four real rocks!Kids can read about minerals, rocks, gems, and geodes, and learn strange but true stories, facts, and trivia. Includes hands-on activities to help amateur geologists discover and identify rocks to start their own collections. Comes with a set of four rocks!

Synopsis: Most children have jumped into piles of leaves or helped their parents rake the yard, and everyone has wondered: Why do leaves change color? Activities that a child can do with leaves and even a list of places known for brilliant fall colors that readers can visit with their families is included. "An informative concept book."—BL.

Synopsis: A snow-day journey with Grandma highlights all of the beauty, magic, and fun of winter.With sparkling flakes calling from outside, this sister and brother bundle up for an outdoor adventure with Grandma. In the hushed woods, they see and hear wildlife thriving under a new blanket of snow. In the bustle of town, they help their grateful Grandpa dig out. Then, it’s time to get sledding!Snowy scenes capture the beauty of freshly fallen snow, and…

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: Brings to life the world that comes alive at night. I Can Read About.

Synopsis: A family anticipates the things they will see and do on a camping trip to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Synopsis: Simple text and photos demonstrate the sound of WH. This book teaches facts while incorporating the fundamentals of phonemic patterns and usage. Simple text and photos demonstrate the sound of WH.

Synopsis: In award-winning artist Jerry Pinkney's wordless adaptation of one of Aesop's most beloved fables, an unlikely pair learn that no act of kindness is ever wasted. After a ferocious lion spares a cowering mouse that he'd planned to eat, the mouse later comes to his rescue, freeing him from a poacher's trap. With vivid depictions of the landscape of the African Serengeti and expressively-drawn characters, Pinkney makes this a truly special…

Synopsis: Mary Margaret Manatee is a picture book for young readers and families. The story of a young Florida manatee and the study guide with projects to help Mary Margaret and friends both provide a fun and memorable way to learn about Florida's environment, teamwork and the value of persistence.