Yodel and his siblings have woken from their long winter's nap and are ready to learn and grow. Nature photographer Mary Holland captures precious moments of this black bear family's springtime adventures. Just like human children, the yearlings play, explore their surroundings, and then snuggle up with mom for milk. They even stay with a special "babysitter" while mom is away. Someday soon, the yearlings will be grown and go off on their own, but for now they can catch a nap under their mama bear's watchful eye.
¿Qué niño no se ha preguntado qué se sentiría si uno fuera un animal y pudiera saltar, volar o arrastrarse con facilidad? Después de un paseo a un acuario, Nico decide que quiere ser una nutria marina. Nico trata de copiar el comportamiento de la nutria en las comidas, mientras juega, durante una compra en una tienda y a la hora del baño. Sin embargo, durante el curso del día, Nico descubre que él no tiene las mismas adaptaciones. Ser una nutria marina no es fácil para un humano. ¿Qué puede hacer una nutria, es decir, un niño?
Yodel y sus hermanos han despertado de su larga siesta invernal y están listos para aprender y crecer. La fotógrafa de la naturaleza Mary Holland captura preciosos momentos de esta familia de osos negros y sus aventuras de primavera. Como los niños humanos, los oseznos juegan, exploran sus alrededores y luego se acurrucan junto a su madre para que los amamante. Incluso se quedan con una niñera especial, mientras su mamá no está. Pronto, los oseznos habrán crecido y se marcharán de casa, pero por ahora pueden tomar una siesta bajo los ojos vigilantes de mamá oso.
Elephants are social animals. Maggie and Annabelle used to live together at the Alaska Zoo. But after Annabelle died, Maggie was all alone. For years, zookeepers tried to keep her happy (and warm). But ultimately they sent Maggie to live at a sanctuary (PAWS). Now she is happy and at home with her new herd of other elephants. This is a heartwarming story of how zoos ensure the best for the animals in their care-even if the best is not at their zoo.
Los elefantes son animales sociables. Maggie y Anabelle solían vivir juntas en el zoológico de Alaska. Pero después de que Anabelle murió, Maggie se quedó sola. Por varios años, los encargados del zoológico trataron de mantenerla contenta (y caliente). Pero al final enviaron a Maggie a vivir a un santuario (PAWS). Ahora ella es feliz en su hogar, con su nueva manada de otros elefantes. Esta es una historia entrañable sobre cómo los zoológicos se encargan de asegurar lo mejor para los animales bajo su cuidado, incluso cuando lo mejor no esté en el zoológico.
Lots of children have pen pals but one little girl has a real-life dragon-a Komodo dragon-for a pen pal! Leslie plans to be a dragon hunter when she grows up. When she and Komodo become pen pals, the wise-cracking dragon adds a generous helping of humor to letters that are chock full of accurate, interesting facts. Leslie learns not only about the world's largest lizard, but also about the dangers they face. As their friendship builds, will Leslie change the way she thinks about dragons?
Muchos niños tienen amigos por correspondencia, pero el de una niña es un dragón real: un dragón de Komodo. Lisa planea ser una cazadora de dragones cuando sea grande. Cuando ella y Komodo se convierten en amigos, el ingenioso dragón añade una cantidad generosa de humor a cartas repletas de datos precisos e interesantes. Lisa aprende no sólo sobre el lagarto más grande del mundo, sino también sobre los peligros que este enfrenta. A medida que crezca su amistad, ¿cambiará Lisa su forma de pensar acerca de los dragones?
What is the true meaning of friendship? Follow along as a boy meets up with his friend-a dog who faithfully waits for him every day so they can ride out to the beach together to surf. The boy doesn't own the dog and he doesn't know who does, but their daily routine has created a special bond. Award-winning author Eric Walters navigates the waters of a unique friendship alongside the vibrant illustrations of Eugenie Fernandes, who brings the bumpy roads, rugged beach paths and rolling waves of the tropics to life.
Sometimes the most poignant relationships in a child's life are the ones between friends.
Empire Strikes Back meets beetles in the second book of a series about one amazing boy, his loyal friends, and some amazingly intelligent beetles... perfect for fans of Roald Dahl!
Cruel beetle fashionista, Lucretia Cutter, is at large with her deadly yellow ladybug spies -- and she has a devious plan. When Darkus, Virginia, and Bertolt discover further evidence of her evil, they're determined to stop her. But the three friends are in trouble. Darkus's dad has forbidden them to investigate any further -- and disguesting crooks Humphrey and Pickering are out of prison. Hope rests on Novak, Lucretia's daughter and a Hollywood actress, but the beetle villainess is always one scuttle ahead...
Beetles are back in an even-more-thrilling, chilling, and darkly funny sequel that will have readers clamoring for more.
When Mary Ellen gets bored with her reading, Grandpa knows a hunt for a bee tree is just what she needs. Half the town joins the exciting chase, but it's not until everyone returns home that Mary Ellen makes a discovery of her own: sometimes, even the sweetest of things must be worked for.
"Polacco has created another charming story featuring a child learning from a grandparent in an idyllic pastoral setting." -School Library Journal, starred review
Virginia Vincent Folsum, better known as Ginger, is a very elegant lady. An accomplished pianist, socially active-and what style! "You are what you wear" is her motto. But Ginger's greatest passion is her pet pig, Petunia, whom she pampers endlessly. When Ginger is called out of town for a performance, Petunia is left on her own. Donning Ginger's stunning gowns, Petunia poses as Ginger and conducts business as usual, with no one the wiser. Hilarity ensues as Petunia becomes the toast of the town, proving Ginger's motto that you really are what you wear.
