Kategoria BISAC: Juvenile Fiction >> Science & Nature - General

Discover the down and dirty secrets of underground creatures in this vibrant picture book from a Caldecott Honor medalist.

What young child doesn't love playing in the dirt? And who hasn't wondered what goes on in the lives of all the creatures who live underground?
Celebrated Caldecott Honor medalist Denise Fleming applies her signature bold and bright pulp-paper-collage style to a universal childhood topic in this dynamic, rhythmic book that's just right for reading aloud--and comes complete with a detailed glossary.

Book written in Czech (English version 'Coral Sea Tales'). Khina je napsana cesky, se vsemi hackami a carkami. V tomto uvodu to bohuzel neni mozne... Koralove more je jednim z poslednich tropickych raju na svete a jeho unikatni krasa se da jen stezi plne vylicit. V teto knize jsem se snazil privest mlade ctenare co nejblize k tomuto zazraku prirody a umoznit jim szit se s nespocetnymi formami zivota ktere tam koexistuji. Charaktery v teto knizce representuji skutecne druhy zvirat a ryb zijicich v Koralovem mori a prihody v knize vykresluji jejich zivot. I kdyz tyto prihody jsou smyslene, jsou...

The Jinson twins, Joe and Debbie, decide to start a business during their summer vacation, hiring themselves out to do odd jobs. They find themselves in an odder job than they counted on when Mrs. Gray, who lives with her talkative parrot, the Captain, in an old house down off River Road, engages them to help clean out her basement. Aided by their friend, Mr. Benjamin, the proprietor of the Resource Recovery and Recycling Center (a.k.a. the junkyard), the twins use the clues that Mrs. Gray's late husband, a former sea captain, left behind to figure out, using scientific principles, where the...

Join Pittsbon the Sailboat on his sea sailing adventure for kids A mighty wind blows Pittsbon from his home harbor. Can Pittsbon learn how to use his sails to find his way home? Read about his wonderful adventure as he learns about the ocean and finds new friends Colorful illustrations and kid-friendly text provide a wonderful reading experience for parents and kids. If your kids like 'Scuffy the Tugboat and His Adventures Down the River' by Gertrude Crampton and Tibor Gergely, they're sure to enjoy 'Pittsbon the Sailboat' as well Pittsbon@gmail.com

A long time ago, Nature called for help from the human race. A decision was made, and The Ancient Realm was formed. Entrusted with powers of Nature, the chosen Guardians live to serve, protect, and fight for Oceans that storm, Forests that whisper, and Mountains that glow in every brilliant sunset. It's time to get lost in a tale that explores the amazing and terrifying powers of Nature. I hope to inspire you to dream, to live, to fight . . . and to believe. Visit www.sarahleithbahn.com for more on The Ancient Realm

Damon is a lucky caiman. He's happy in his comfortable swamp, and his best friend is a human boy, Joey. But when the swamp is threatened with destruction, Joey and Damon must deal with the grownup world outside the swamp and teach them how important the swamp and Damon both are. A story in rhyming verse for children ages 6-10.

This Step 1 reader derives from a poem by the author of Goodnight Moon, children's literature legend Margaret Wise Brown. Its simple vocabulary, rhyme and rhythm, and vivid picture clues make it perfect for emergent readers, introducing them to an inviting underwater world and a successful reading experience G. Brian Karas has created absolutely gorgeous art vignettes to showcase the incredibly varied fish and the kids who love them.

Step 1 Readers feature big type and easy words for children who know the alphabet and are eager to begin reading.

A charming celebration of autumn's bounty by perennial favorite Tomie dePaola

Tomie dePaola's beloved Strega Nona is back in a colorful picture book, perfect for fall and the changing seasons. With beautiful illustrations reminiscent of the artwork that won Tomie dePaola the Caldecott Honor for the original Strega Nona, this celebration of harvest and gardening will make the perfect addition to any Strega Nona collection.

The Teversham Bugs solve the mystery of where the birds went in the Fall, with the help of their friends.

In this carrot memoir our friend, the carrot, takes us back in time to when she was just a little seed. "I still remember when I was a tiny seed ..." she tells us about her rough start and goes on to describe major events in her wondrous life. The story is a celebration of the miracle that is hidden in the little carrot seed: one day it will sprout and grow into a big carrot plant with the help of soil, rain and the warm sun. The little seed's enthusiasm for life and growth is contagious. The book is illustrated with simple, sweet and humorous black and white line drawings.

Children and adults will enjoy sharing the enthusiasm of Mini, a lively and inquisitive cocker spaniel, on her daily walks on the mesa in New Mexico. Mini explores the ancient world of petroglyphs as well as the native plants and animals.

Discover the gardenwith Biscuit andhis new friends

Biscuit is excited to explore the garden. From the prettiest flowers to the smallest bugs, there's so much to see. And the little puppy even finds his own special way to add to the garden's bounty

With gentle humor and a sweet surprise, Alyssa Satin Capucilli and Pat Schories invite emergent readers to enjoy discovering the garden with Biscuit.

Two brothers wake early one morning ready for an adventure. They hike the Torrey Pine cliffs overlooking the sea. Their excitement grows as they encounter creatures and plants along the trail. When they find a little friend in trouble they spring to action and become the heroes of the day.

When Pinky's dad must go away to New Mexico on a business trip, the whole family tags along and makes it a vacation. As a child, Mr. Frink enjoyed exploring caves and caverns, and now he wants to share a spelunking experience with his daughter, Pinky. Pinky learns about cave formations, including stalactites and stalagmites, and about the bats who frequently live in caves. Factual information about Carlsbad Caverns appears throughout the adorable rhyming storyline. The book follows Pinky and her dad as their father-daughter outing progresses throughout their exploration of the caves at the...

Animals have been fused with technology in this exciting debut novel from Richard Mayers, described as Animal Farm meets The Matrix.

Meet Bingo and J'miah, raccoon brothers on a mission to save Sugar Man Swamp in this National Book Award finalist from Newbery Honoree Kathi Appelt.

Raccoon brothers Bingo and J'miah are the newest recruits of the Official Sugar Man Swamp Scouts. The opportunity to serve the Sugar Man--the massive creature who delights in delicious sugar cane and magnanimously rules over the swamp--is an honor, and also a big responsibility, since the rest of the swamp critters rely heavily on the intel of these hardworking Scouts.

Twelve-year-old Chap Brayburn is not a member of any such...