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Snooze-O-Rama: The Strange Ways That Animals Sleep
Par Maria Birmingham. 2021
The Polar Bear
Par Jenni Desmond. 2016
ANew York Times Best Illustrated Children's Book AwardPRI Science Friday Best Science Books of 2016 Huffington Post Best Non-Fiction (Nature)…
of 2016 Brainpickings Best Science Books and Best Children's Books of 2016 Selected for The Original Art exhibition 2017 by The Society of Illustrators, New York, US“Fresh perspectives...gorgeous double page spreads... Desmond adds some wit and whimsy to her fact-based presentation.”—Washington Post (Best Children's Books)“This book sets a high bar for modern picture book non-fiction.”—Huffington PostA gorgeously illustrated nonfiction book about the polar bear, this is a factually accurate as well as a poetic exploration of polar bear bodies, habits, and habitats. Working in a painterly, expressive way, Jenni Desmond creates landscapes and creatures that are marked by atmosphere and emotion, telling a story about bears that engages the reader's interest in amazing facts as well as their deep sense of wonder.Translations of The Polar Bear: Chinese, Dutch, French, German, Icelandic, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Russian, Swedish, Taiwanese, TurkishJenni Desmond is an award-winning illustrator, artist and picture book author whose books have been translated into over 20 languages. A graduate of the renowned MA program in Children's Book Illustration at the Cambridge School of Art (ARU), Jenni Desmond works from her studio in London, UK. This, her second She has won TheNew York Times Best Illustrated Children's Book Award 2016, the Camrbidgeshire 'Read it Again' picture book award, and a Maurice Sendak Fellowship. Her other nonfiction titles withEnchanted Lion Books areThe Blue Whale andThe Elephant.
Run Salmon Run
Par Bobs, LoLo. 2020
" Run salmon run, beneath the moon and sun. The salmon story circles, run salmon run. "Dive into the world…
of salmon in this lyrically written and beautifully illustrated children's book. The story follows the journey of the Pacific Salmon from stream to sea and back again through all the life stages: egg, alevin, fry, smolt, adult Run Salmon Run complements curriculum objectives for early primary levels in the areas of ecosystem, habitat and life cycle. Additional materials available to support learning in Run Salmon Run include a companion song, music video and iOS interactive App under the same titleFollow the journey of the Pacific Salmon from stream to sea and back again through thoughtfully written narrative by award-winning children's songwriters Bobs & LoLo and enjoy vibrant and engaging visuals by illustrator Lori Joy Smith.
I Am a Beaver
Par Paul Covello. 2020
A day in the life of one of Canada’s most iconic animals, from nationally celebrated and bestselling creator Paul Covello…
I am a beaver, and I do what beavers do.Come along and spend the day with an adorable beaver kit! Can you chomp through a tree, swim in a stream and help your family build a lodge? You could, if you were a beaver!This bright and joyful board book is perfect for young animal lovers and book lovers alike.
Touch and feel pets
Par Dk Publishing. 2001
Baby animals (Touch and feel)
Par Dk Publishing. 1999
What does a baby elephant's skin feel like? This touch and feel book allows children to explore the different textures…
of the cutest baby animals. Includes tactile sections, presented in print and Braille. Grades P-2. 1999.
Eat Your Rocks, Croc!: Dr. Glider's Advice for Troubled Animals
Par Jess Keating. 2020
When animals have problems, they call on Dr. Sugar Glider to help!Help me, Dr. Glider. My stomach is killing me!…
I eat all the same food as my family, but I'm the only one that feels sick. What's wrong with me?Dr. Sugar Glider travels around the world to help animals (and, on occasion, plants!) with all sorts of problems. Whether it's a crocodile with a sick stomach, a creeped-out krill, a stressed meerkat, or a male praying mantis trying to date, Dr. Glider is ready to offer advice!From powerhouse duo Jess Keating (Pink Is for Blobfish) and New York Times bestselling illustrator Pete Oswald (The Bad Seed), Eat Your Rocks, Croc! features hilarious stories, charming illustrations, and awesome true facts that will leave young readers enthralled by the real world of the animal kingdom. Robust back matter, featuring a glossary and a list of the featured creatures, makes this the perfect fit for the school curriculum.
Pale Male: citizen hawk of New York City
Par Meilo So, Janet Schulman. 2008
The birdwatchers of Central Park were buzzing: a young red-tailed hawk had been spotted. But would he stay? The bird…
they called Pale Male not only stayed, he became one of New York City's most famous residents! Grades K-3 and older readers. c2008.
Dewey: there's a cat in the library!
Par Vicki Myron, Bret Witter, Steve James. 2009
When Librarian Vicki Myron finds a young kitten abandoned in the Spencer Library return box, she nurses him back to…
health, deciding then and there that he will be their library cat, and naming him, appropriately, Dewey Readmore Books. Dewey loves his new home, but once he discovers the littlest library visitors - who like to chase him, pull his tail, and squeeze him extra tight - Dewey begins to wonder if he's truly cut out for the demands of his new job. In the end, he is triumphant as he realizes that helping people big and small is what he is meant to do, and that by sharing his special brand of Dewey love, he can be the best library cat of all. Grades K-3. 2009.
Panda kindergarten
Par Joanne Ryder, Katherine Feng. 2009
School is in session! But this is no ordinary kindergarten class. Meet sixteen young giant panda cubs at the China…
Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda at the Wolong Nature Preserve. The cubs are raised together from infancy in a protected setting, where they grow strong. Under the watchful eyes of the scientists and workers, the cubs learn skills that will help prepare them to be released into the wild. Grades K-3. 2009.
Farm animals (Scholastic readers. Level 2)
Par Wade Cooper. 2008
Honk, honk, goose!: Canadian geese start a family
Par Huy Voun Lee, April Pulley Sayre. 2009
A pair of Canada geese is starting a family. The female builds a nest, lays her eggs, and keeps the…
chicks warm until they're ready to hatch. Her mate protects their nesting site. Soon they will have six wobbly-legged chicks. Grades K-3. 2009.
Baby polar bear
Par Wayne Lynch, Aubrey Lang. 2008
Two polar bear cubs follow their mother on the long arctic journey to the sea ice, where they will learn…
to hunt. As their environment changes and the sea ice breaks up sooner every summer, the young bears' hunting skills will be crucial to their future survival. Grades K-3 and older readers. 2008.
It's moving day!
Par Pamela Hickman, Geraldo Valério. 2008
Tucked away beneath a big tree on the edge of a field lies a home -- a small burrow --…
for many. In every season, a different creature makes its home here and then moves on, making room for the next occupant. Grades K-3. 2008.
Mammoths on the move
Par Lisa Wheeler, Kurt Cyrus. 2006
Join a pack of woolly mammoths as they trek south for the winter, braving fierce storms, deadly predators, and raging…
rivers while making their slow journey across the gorgeous unspoiled lands of this continent until finally they reach their goal. Grades K-3. 2006.
In my backyard
Par Margriet Ruurs, Ron Broda. 2007
From the singing of little wrens in spring to paper wasps building their nests in summer; from baby bats drinking…
mother's milk in fall to baby possums climbing into mother's pouch in winter, this book celebrates nature and backyard animals through the seasons. Grades K-3. 2007.
Turtle crossing
Par Rick Chrustowski. 2006
Five years after a female painted turtle hatches from her shell, she is ready to lay eggs of her own.…
This is a dangerous task because there is a road between her and the perfect nesting site. She starts to cross, but a huge car is hurtling her way. Will it stop in time? Grades K-3 and older readers. 2006.
Turtle Pond
Par James Gladstone. 2018
What is it about turtles that fascinates us? Is it how they hide inside their patterned shells, their wizened faces,…
their slow determination?In Turtle Pond, a child and his parents visit their local public garden throughout the year, observing the turtles as they play, dive, feed, bask, climb, hide and doze. James Gladstone’s lively prose poem reveals the pleasure and curiosity that come from spending time with the turtles. Karen Reczuch’s stunningly beautiful illustrations accurately portray these extraordinary creatures, both in and out of the water, surrounded by lush plants and the changing seasons beyond the greenhouse windows.An author’s note provides more information about turtles, including the Red-eared Slider featured in the book.
What cats are made of
Par Hanoch Piven. 2009
There are thirty-nine distinct breeds of cats, and each one is different. How different? From the Siberian to the Exotic…
Shorthair and many others in between, Hanoch Piven uses everything from lipstick to circuit boards to show us what our favorite cats are really made of. Grades K-3 and older readers. 2009.
Kate & Pippin: an unlikely love story
Par Martin Springett, Isobel Springett. 2012
When Pippin, a helpless baby fawn, was abandoned by her mother on the property of Isobel Springett, Isobel brought her…
home. Isobel’s Great Dane, Kate, who had never had puppies of her own, adopted Pippin immediately. Kate raises Pippin to become an independent wild deer, but one who always returns to visit her best friend. Winner of the 2013 Blue Spruce Award. Grades K-3. 2012.