Drake and Worm must help a Flower Dragon protect his home in the latest action-packed installment of this New York Times bestselling series!
A Flower Dragon named Wildroot has come to Bracken! He needs help because his home is in danger. The Dragon Mastersmust find this small dragon his own Dragon Master. The Dragon Stone reveals a boy named Oskar, who is disappointed that hedoes not have a big, fire-breathing dragon. Can Oskar and his dragon learn to work together in time to save the Flower Dragonsfrom a terrible monster?
Why so blue? Some critters, like male agamas, show off bright blue colors to attract partners. Blue morpho butterflies warn predators with flashy wings. Blue dragons camouflage with the ocean below. Students get the inside scoop on blue animals in this engaging book!
A dirty, skinny dog shows up in Sam and Katies neighborhood. They start to follow it,
and they dont like what they see: the Wilson sisters yell at the dog because it is digging
in their garden and the Tracy twins chase it on their bikes and throw things at it.
Sam and Katie want the dog to know theyll be its friends. They think it should have a
name. Most of all, they want it to like them.
But they make a big mistake, and after that, its hard to make things right. Because how
can you apologize to a dog? Especially one that wont come near you.
How they earn the dogs trust and help it find its place in their town, and how the dog
gets its name, make for a heartwarming story told in two voices using prose and poetry.
When a family tragedy means Mick is sent to the outback to live with his Granpa, it looks as if he has a lonely life ahead of him. The cattle station is a tough place for a child, where nature is brutal and the men must work hard in the heat and dust. However, after a cyclone hits, things change for Mick. Exploring the flood waters, he finds a lost puppy covered in mud and half-drowned. Mick and his dog immediately become inseparable as they take on the adventures offered by their unusual home, and the business of growing up, together.
In this charming prequel to the much-loved Red Dog, Louis de Bernieres tells the moving story of a young boy and his Granpa, and the charismatic and entertaining dog who so many readers hold close to their hearts.
A bright bird perches on a leafy branch. It is a blue jay! These songbirds are popular for their colorful feathers and large size. In this title for young readers, simple text and crisp photos combine to introduce these popular backyard birds. Special features call out related birds, show off nests and favorite foods, and highlight one of the bird’s well-known calls.
What happens when Sal and her mother meet a mother bear and her cub? A Caldecott Honor Book!
Kuplink, kuplank, kuplunk! Sal and her mother a picking blueberries to can for the winter. But when Sal wanders to the other side of Blueberry Hill, she discovers a mama bear preparing for her own long winter. Meanwhile Sal's mother is being followed by a small bear with a big appetite for berries! Will each mother go home with the right little one?
With its expressive line drawings and charming story, Blueberries for Sal has won readers' hearts since its first publication in 1948.
'The adventures of a little girl and a baby bear while hunting for blueberries with their mothers one bright summer day. All the color and flavor of the sea and pine-covered Maine countryside.'-School Library Journal, starred review.
Boa constrictors slither around smelling for prey with their forked tongues. Eager students will learn what these fierce hunters look like, where they can be found, and how they use their coils to kill.
Speziell für junge Hörer: Die Geschichte von Bob, dem Streuner, und seinem Freund James Vollkommen verwahrlost hockt der getigerte Kater eines Abends vor James' Wohnungstür. Aus seinen großen grünen Augen blickt er ihm so traurig entgegen, dass James gar nicht anders kann, als ihn bei sich aufzunehmen. Er nennt den Kater Bob und päppelt ihn wieder auf. Dabei hat James es schon schwer genug - als Straßenmusiker reicht das Geld kaum für sein eigenes Abendessen. Als es dem struppigen Streuner besser geht, lässt James ihn wieder laufen. Doch Bob bleibt. Von nun an weicht er seinem Freund nicht mehr von der Seite. Jeden Tag begleitet er ihn zur Arbeit, stets auf seinem Lieblingsplatz, der rechten Schulter, und bringt James Glück.
Look at that bobcat hiding among the trees! Or is that a lynx? In this book, readers will learn about the differences between bobcats and lynx through leveled text and vibrant images. A side-by-side comparison chart highlights the traits and behaviors that make bobcats and lynx unique from each other!
Named for their short, bobbed tails, bobcats are only about twice the size of house cats. But these nocturnal wildcats aren’t afraid to pick on larger animals during their nightly hunts. They stalk prey as big as deer and take them down with a leaping pounce! This title will introduce young readers to the brave bobcat’s skills and lifestyle.
Bei Bobo ist viel los, er besucht seine Großmutter und füttert draußen die Kaninchen. Familie Siebenschläfer arbeitet im Garten, Mama zupft Unkraut und Papa mäht den Rasen. An einem schönen Sommertag unternimmt die ganze Familie Siebenschläfer einen Ausflug in die Berge. Gemeinsam gehen sie wandern, machen eine Pause am Bach und Bobo entdeckt viele tolle Sachen.
Mit vielen Geräuschen, Klängen und fröhlichen Liedern werden die Geschichten zu einem wunderbaren HörErlebnis.
Aus dem Inhalt:
Geschichten: Bobo bei der Großmutter, Bobo beim Kindergartenfest, Bobo im Planschbecken, Bobo und die Grillparty, Bobo in den Bergen
Lieder: Lied für Bobo, Oma, mach' doch mal 'Piep!', Löwenmonstermärchenparty, Baden im Boggersee, Der kleine bunte Schmetterling
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