This series meets National Curriculum Standards for: Science: Life Science. Social Studies: Production, Distribution, & Consumption ...

This Caldecott Medal-winning book shows, with poetic simplicity and beauty, why trees are so good to have around as it describes the delights to be had in, with, or under a tree. Full-color illustrations. ...

NATIONAL STANDARDS: Grades K-4 National Social Studies Standards- Culture: I- People, societies, and cultures address needs and concerns in ways that are both similar and different- Cultural unity and diversity can be identified within and across groups- Time, Continuity, and Change: II- Accounts of past events, people, places, and situations contribute to our understanding of the past- People, Places, and Environments: III- Locate and ...

Forests provide food and shelter for the creatures that live among trees. Some inhabit the treetops, some live halfway to the top, some occupy areas in or near the ground. Flying, crawling, jumping, digging creatures live together. They treat their stronger neighbors with caution. They act with aggression towards invaders of their particular territories. They prey on each other in the balance of nature, called a food chain, that is part of any ...

-- Introduces young people to the workings of the natural world through simple science projects.<BR>-- Most experiments are great starting points for science fair projects.<BR>-- Books encourage safety. ...

Each habitat is described in terms of its geographic features, plant and animal life, natural resources, climate, and weather patterns. Because of unchecked and wasteful use of valuable natural resources, the future of these habitats is uncertain. Each title explores the environmental problems we face and how we might use these habitats in a more sustainable way. ...

Environmental awareness for the next generation of readers is made easy with this six-books series, five of which were named Science Books & Films' Best Books of 1998. These titles introduce conservation and pollution issues in an easy-to-understand format. Maps, pie charts, diagrams, and fact boxes present information at a glance. Each book features clean, bold graphics and large illustrations. ...

Introduce your primary readers to basic geography concepts with the colorful Geography Starts series. Each book examines a different geographical feature, such as rivers, deserts, and mountains. Like all Heinemann First Library titles, the text and content is designed especially for your youngest learners. Each book features: <BR>-- readable text and informative color photos, <BR>-- straightforward maps, including appropriate detail ...

In a market crowded with bedtime books, we are excited to announce our second wake-up book! WAKING UP DOWN UNDER is a companion to our popular GOOD MORNING, LITTLE POLAR BEAR, created by the same winninng author/illustrator team.
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Sneed Collard takes the reader to the mountains of Costa Rica to see the glorious world at the top of the rain forest. ...