A detailed chronology of developmental milestones drives this life study of sharks, including their habitats, physical features, and conservation measures taken to protect these cartilaginous fish. Underscores the importance of conservation, pointing out where people can see the animal in both captivity and the wild.

Follow the adventures of Bo, a real-life, three-legged dog who lost his right leg in a terrible accident, but who persevered and won the heart of his new owner and the author of the book. Although this is written for young children, parents and teachers will find this story tugging at their hearts, as they see the value and integrity of all creatures of our God and King. You will learn how Bo persisted with his owner's other two dogs to finally convince them that "I Can Play Too." The primary purpose of this full color book is to teach children to treat all other children with respect no matter how different they may be. This is a powerful story

Water is flowing all around us; in nature, in the home, and even inside our bodies. In this descriptive storybook, young readers will dive into simple explanations of the different states of water, how weather cycles work, how water reaches our homes, and how crucial it is for daily life. They'll soak up some startling statistics, too - did you know, three quarters of the Earth's surface is covered in water? This title is part of the My First Discovery paperback series - a unique collection of beautifully illustrated information books for children aged 4 to 7, with simple language to aid learning and realistic artwork to inspire young minds. There are 8 transparent overlay pages, which reveal hidden surprises and make the pages come alive. With free access to a brand new audio app, children can listen and read along at their own pace, page by page.

Raven's Roost is a story about Halloween. A mother and her three children relocate to a small town on the eastern seaboard to be closer to her parents and sister who live in the small town. It is fall and Halloween is fast approaching. The relocated children become friends with the two little boys who live next door to them. The two little boys harbor a dark secret about the old house on top of a hill called Raven's Roost. The two little boys have already discovered a secret cave and tunnel under the old house and they believe from what they have discovered that the house is haunted. There is further evidence that something mysterious is going on up at the old house and the children believe it is haunted. A mysterious floating light appears sometime after dark and there are sounds coming from the top of the hill that suggests a ghost does live at the house. The children set out to discover exactly what is going on up at the old house. On Halloween night they sneak off to go up to the old 'haunted' house under the guise of trick or treating the occupants of the house if there are any. Much to the dismay of the children's parents, the children have found a gold coin in the cave beneath the old mansion. The children's plot to trick or treat the house goes awry when a monstrous form appears at the house and an apparent ghost does appear during their Halloween night trip to the house.

Search for dinosaur bones and peek under flaps in this adorable board book for toddlers!

In this uniquely interactive dinosaur board book, little ones will go "digging" for dinosaurs by lifting flaps to discover many interesting objects hidden in the earth along the way.

A delightful introduction to palaeontology, young children will enjoy this treasure hunt approach to storytelling, and their excitement will grow as they get closer to finding the greatest treasure of all: a dinosaur!

Inside the pages of this lift the flap adventure book, you'll find:
- An educational and entertaining take on storytelling, featuring a dinosaur-themed treasure hunt
- Adorable dinosaur artwork that captivates young minds
- Seek-and-find elements that reward curiosity
- Tactile play opportunities to build reading confidence early

This non-fiction dinosaur board book has been designed for kids aged 0-4, with beautiful illustrations that hide secrets beneath the flaps on every page! More than a story book, Digging for Dinosaurs encourages kids to engage with the content, giving them control over their learning as they embrace their inner palaeontologist.

June Smalls has been making up stories since she only had pets and stuffed animals to share them with. She writes fiction and nonfiction books that are funny, educational, odd, and entertaining for both the educational and trade markets. June loves research almost as much as writing and would love to dig up a dinosaur! She lives in northern Virginia with her family and an ever-growing assortment of animals.

Grace Habib was born in the suburbs of Chicago to immigrant parents. Her mom was from Seoul, South Korea and her father is from Beirut, Lebanon. Living with two different ethnic backgrounds, her life was enriched with art, food, and culture. Since she was a little girl, Grace loved to draw animals all the time. Her parents encouraged her to follow her passion in art. From there, she graduated with honors with a BFA Illustration from Columbus College of Art and Design. Grace worked as a kids greeting card designer at American Greetings for over 4 years and now she is freelancing. In her free time, she loves to find new places to eat, travel, and find the cutest coffee shops nearby. She has two mini dachshunds named Olive and Copper!

A raging wildfire can be a major disaster, costing lives and destroying homes. But fires in nature can help as well as harm, clearing forests of dead trees and allowing young plants to grow. Breathtaking photos highlight this surprising look at fire's part in maintaining the balance of nature. This updated edition includes: * Author's note * Stunning full-color photographs * Glossary * Index * Websites and additional reading sources * Series thumbnails on back cover Supports the Common Core Learning Standards, Next Generation Science Standards, and the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) standards

These animals may put the “aww” in aww-dorable, but their deadly venom and killer instincts will also knock your socks off! From powerful poison to super strength, get ready to turn your squee into screams with this crew of killer cuties.

These animals may put the "aww" in aww-dorable, but their deadly venom and killer instincts will also knock your socks off! From powerful poison to super strength, get ready to turn your squee into screams with this crew of killer cuties.

Isn't the furry little face of a hedgehog so cute? Not so much when he turns into a prickly little ball and all those quills poke you! Or what about the big, round eyes of the floofy northern pygmy owl? They draw you in but watch out for this small hunter where EVERYTHING is on the menu! Maybe the sweet, adorable ladybug will be kind. At least until they chomp their way through piles of aphids!

This informative yet humorous picture book introduces readers to some of the most adorable animals around and their killer instincts!