A highly original non-fiction guide on waste and the environment for a young audience. Your Planet Needs You! is packed with simple and entertaining ways that kids and their families can reduce, re-use, recycle, renew and REALLY GET INVOLVED in cleaning up our planet. Nobody really likes to think about rubbish (pee-ew!). But whether you know it or not, waste is part of everyone’s lives. Each year, a single person can create up to a tonne of waste. That’s the equivalent weight of a small hippo! Where does waste come from? Where does it end up? And what can we do to help our planet? Renowned picture book creator Philip Bunting answers all these questions and more in this entertaining and enlightening look at how to wallop waste and reduce rubbish. Learn how to start a compost bin, or how to use an old egg carton to sprout your very own seedlings. Get tips on cool things you can do with empty tin cans or an old pair of socks, and discover how long different things take to decompose – from an apple core to a gumboot to a plastic bag. With a positive outlook and a generous dollop of humour, Your Planet Needs You! shows that taking care of our environment can be both fun and rewarding. You can be the change! Your planet needs you! For ages 4 and up.

Karate Kids
"One was a black belt. ""One was a brown. ""One had a loose belt; ""His pants fell down. """
Silly, irreverent, and always clever, these poems showcase Douglas Florian's talent for creating outrageously entertaining verse. More than 150 witty poems accompanied by droll black-and-white drawings will knock the socks off devoted poetry fans and newcomers alike.

The Kumon Math Boosters series is designed to help children who either need to improve their basic math skills, or who are slightly ahead of the curve. They accomplish this by combining multiple years of curriculum in one book and following the famous step-by-step Kumon approach, which reduces anxiety and frustration. So whether your child needs a little extra review and reinforcement, or is ready to jump ahead to the next level, Kumon Math Boosters are the right choice.

Raft down rapids to see raccoons, ski across ice to spot emperor penguins and dive underwater to explore the coral reef and learn why discovering animals is SUPER exciting! From the leafy green canopy of the rainforest, where gibbons communicate by singing, to the scorching hot desert where one of the world's DEADLIEST scorpions lives, planet Earth is full of AMAZING animals that are just waiting to be discovered. Did you know that marine iguanas sneeze out salty sea water after a big swim? Or that a narwhal's tusk is actually a very, VERY long tooth? And did you know that dung beetles are the STRONGEST animals on earth? Explore a different habitat on every spread, with fun and vibrant illustrations and fact-filled text for intrepid adventurers who want to know EVERYTHING about the world we live in. Readers will be taken all around the globe to discover a world of animals across rainforests and jungles, rivers and rapids, deserts and ice, and much more. Do You Love Exploring? is the third book in the award-winning series by Matt Robertson that includes Do You Love Bugs? and Do You Love Dinosaurs?

The year is 1868, and fourteen-year-old Alika and his younger brother, Sulu, are hunting for seals on an ice floe attached to their island in the Arctic. Suddenly they hear the terrible sound of the floe breaking free from land. The boys watch with horror as they start drifting south--away from their home, their family, and everything they've ever known.
Throughout their six-month-long journey down the Greenland Strait, the boys face bitter cold, starvation, and vicious polar bears. And yet, in this moving testament to the bond between brothers, Alika and Sulu remain hopeful that one day they'll be rescued .""
"Includes a map, a glossary of Inuit words and phrases, "
"and an author's note".""

When a strange-looking animal arrives pulling a big suitcase, the other animals are curious. What on earth could be inside that suitcase? A teacup? Maybe. A table and chair? Perhaps. A whole home and hillside with trees? This stranger must be fibbing! But when the animals break into the suitcase and discover a very special photograph, they begin to understand what the strange creature has been through, and together they create a very special welcome present . . .

Jimmy McGee is a tiny, leprechaun-like man whose peaceful life is disrupted when he rescues Amy's doll Little Lydia from a monstrous wave that sweeps her off the beach. Can Jimmy find a way to restore Little Lydia to her original state as a "do-nothing doll" before he returns her to her rightful owner?
From the bestselling author of "Ginger Pye" comes the quirky story of a little man who saves the day in a big way.

All the good things in Margaret's world are collapsing, one by one, like a row of dominoes. First her dad remarried--plink. Then her grandfather died--plinkplink. Then her grandmother had to sell the house and move into a retirement community--plinkplinkplink. Now Dad's new wife is having a baby, and Margaret is going to visit Gran at Carol Woods. There she learns that Gran is having an even harder time adjusting to change than Margaret herself.
Determined to cheer Gran up, Margaret and her younger cousin, Roy, set out to find her some new friends. Their quest leads them to some of Carolwoods' most colorful characters, and ultimately helps Margaret to ease both Gran's pain and her own. Stephanie Greene, the author of the popular Owen Foote books, introduces an appealing and bold new heroine in this funny novel that handles its serious themes with a light touch.

Explore God's world around you in this early learning activity book, with Scripture and prayers to read together. Find the perfect big sticker to complete each page, and then use your best pencils to finish the activities. With sweet card press-outs included to create a door hanger and a picture frame, there are hours of fun to be had! Content Benefits: This activity book packed with card press-outs, activities and stickers helps young children learn how God has made them and provided good things in their lives. * Includes colourful stickers * Press-out cards make a simple door hanger and a picture frame * Includes prayers and Bible verses that encourage kids to see God in their lives * Activities include colouring, counting games, and spot the difference * Great price point makes this ideal for Sunday School prizes or gifts * Ideal to help keep young children engaged and occupied * Suitable for ages 3 plus

The Night Before Christmas is an enchanting Christmas story that has brought Santa Claus to life for generations. Celebrate the original poem written by Clement C. Moore this holiday season with the Press and Play Storybook featuring Academy Award-winner Jeff Bridges narrating the #1 New York Times bestselling classic poem.

Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse.

Carry on a family tradition or start one of your own with this new version of the classic Christmas book for children and families. Initially published anonymously as A Visit from Saint Nicholas, and credited as a work by Clement Clark Moore, this timeless tale is the perfect family read as children prepare for Santa and his reindeer on Christmas Eve.

This Press and Play Storybook includes:

A beautifully designed hardcover book with press and play pages Updated soundboard technology to hear Jeff Bridges narrate the story Lavish vintage inspired illustrations by renowned, New York Times #1 bestselling artist Charles Santore The original poem by Clement Clark Moore A nod to Dutch references in the poem, specifically the Dutch name "Donder" for one of the reindeer The Night Before Christmas:

Is perfect for family read-alouds or gatherings Makes a great holiday, Advent, or Christmas gift A classic for children ages 1-4 or the nostalgic young at heart Charles Santore’s works has been widely exhibited in museums and celebrated with recognitions such as the prestigious Hamilton King Award, the Society of Illustrators Award of Excellence, and the Original Art 2000 Gold Medal from the Society of Illustrators. He is best known for his luminous interpretations of classic children’s stories, including Aesop Fables, The Velveteen Rabbit, The Classic Tale of Peter Rabbit, and more!

A pampered young African-American girl finds herself mysteriously transported back in time to the days of slavery. "A strong, unusual tale of time travel with a young black girl into the slavery past she rejects in the present." -- Kirkus Reviews, pointer

Everyday Math: A NEW SERIES THAT BUILDS PRACTICAL MATH SKILLS THROUGH FUN ACTIVITIES.

Maths is all around us, and the Everyday Math series gives your child a chance to master the skills they need in their daily life. These books use games and activities to engage children and get them excited to learn maths. Each book features cut-out manipulatives to provide children with the opportunity to practice hands-on learning. This title is aimed at students who can read and write numbers up to 100 and look at the hands of a clock and tell the time.

Abundantly illustrated, simply written classic by a master storyteller acquaints youngsters with the habits and characteristics of four-footed animals. Porcupines, field mice, squirrels, coyotes, and other creatures take on appealing personalities in informative, entertaining tales about the inhabitants of the Green Forest and beyond. 73 illustrations.

This delightful book is the perfect introduction to Bible stories for young children. Have fun completing the activities as you follow the amazing stories of Noah, Joseph and David. With over 200 stickers to use in the book or wherever you want! Content Benefits: Young children will love to colour, count, search and spell as they follow the stories of Noah, Joseph and David in this charming activity book. * Includes over 200 colourful stickers * Combines a simple Bible story with a fun activity * Activities include colouring, counting games, and spot the difference * Includes Noah and the ark, Joseph and his colourful coat and David and Goliath * Great price point makes this ideal for Sunday School prizes or gifts * Ideal to help keep young children engaged and occupied * Suitable for ages 4 plus

Children will enjoy choosing their favorite from this variety of cute, illustrated dinosaurs Pakkun goes after an egg that fell into a hole, and it leads to the world of dinosaurs! He meets various dinosaurs and asks about the egg. Will he find it? A fun way to learn about dinosaurs, this book features Yasuko Kimura s unique and comical illustrations that show the dynamic dinosaurs of the world."

Part of a series of texts, "Active Experiences for Active Children: Science, Third Edition, " is unique to the market by providing a theoretical foundation for teaching science to preschoolers and primary-grade children alongside meaningful, standards-based, constructivist, hands-on learning "experiences" to guide teachers in their practice. Organized around the National Science Education Standards and the Benchmarks for Science Literacy, the textconsists of clear, concise, usable guides for planning meaningful learning experiences in science for children in childcare settings, preschool programs, Head Start and other federally funded programs, and kindergarten. Primary-grade children should be engaged in active experiential learning as well, and each experience is extended to the early primary grades (grades 1-3). The experiences in this book are meaningful because they: - are grounded in children's interests and needs in their here-and-now world.- have integrity in terms of content key to science.- involve children in group work, investigations, or projects based on inquiry learning.- have continuity: One experience builds on another, forming a complete, coherent, integrated learning curriculum for young children as well as connecting the early childhood setting to children's homes and communities. - provide time and opportunity for children to think and reflect on their experiences.- provide the teacher with the opportunity to document and assess children's learning. Organized to address a variety of audiences, the text is formatted in two parts: Part One offers a foundation for young children and science; Part Two offers thematic based units full of resources for teachers, teacher strategies, and inquiry-based experiences for children. The content has been expanded in the third edition to include a new chapter on engaging children with the natural world (Chapter 14), references to the most recent reports on science education from the National Academies, updated and expanded lists of books and Web sites for children and adults, and new activities. This highly- readable, user-friendly series text is formatted with an engaging, conversational style that will connect and resonate with its varied readers.