Full of short, simple facts about creatures that lurk in the dark that will inform and delight babies, kids, and parents! Mysterious creatures roam the earth in the dark of night. Each animal has a unique ability Some use heightened senses to make their way in the night and some use the dark to their advantage. This book brings these creatures, rarely seen in the light of day, to full-colour life for little eyes and little hands so that exploring our landscapes at night can begin at even the e...
My Fangs are White and Sharp (Zoo Clues) (Little Bits! First Readers: Zoo Clues)
by Jessica Rudolph
Dark, quiet places like barns are these owls' favorite hideouts. Just don't disturb barn owls, or they'll hiss and shriek! Learn more about these pale nighttime hunters with full colour photos, range maps, and carefully levelled text.
Simple text and bright photographs explain the concept of nocturnal animals for beginning readers. The book concludes with a simple, child-friendly activity.
"Simple text and full-color photos explain the habitat, life cycle, range, and behavior of fireflies"--Provided by publisher.
Explore a meadow, busy farm, dark street and noisy garden in First Explorers: Night Animals. Meet owls, foxes, bats and lots of other amazing creatures who come out at nighttime.Each scene has chunky push, pull and slide mechanisms, animals to spot and fun facts about night creatures. Beautifully illustrated by Jenny Wren, this title has gentle learning and is a magical introduction to the natural world.Also available: Sea Creatures, In the Jungle, Dinosaurs
Animals Upside Down: A Pull, Pop, Lift and Learn Book!
by Steve Jenkins and Robin Page
The three-toed sloth is topsy-turvy most of the time. The upside-down jellyfish rests on its back to feed. Skunks do stink-warning headstands and mallards upend in this colourful, interactive exploration of the hows and whys of upside-down animal behaviour. Striking, texture-rich, cut-paper artwork by the Caldecott Honor artist Steve Jenkins reveals how, for most animals, an occasional flip or dip is a matter of survival! (The fascinating glossary of twenty-six creatures is best read right-side...
The Case of the Vanishing Little Brown Bats (Sandra Markle's Science Discoveries) (Junior Library Guild Selection)
by Sandra Markle
Describes the work done by scientists to identify the Pd fungi involved in the deaths of large numbers of little brown bats in the United States and their effort to control and eradicate the disease in the future. This book discusses how the little brown bat, which was once one of the most common bat species in North America, is now on a fast track toward extinction.
Ever wondered what goes on while you're asleep? Find out in this fun flap book, exploring a night time world in a city, out in the countryside, in a desert, under the sea and under the Nothern Lights in the Arctic. From truck drivers delivering milk and bakers preparing pastries, to sharks hunting in a dark ocean, you'll be amazed at all the people and animals that are awake through the night.
Who is that flying through the night? It’s a bat! This beginning title introduces these nocturnal hunters to young readers through vibrant photography and simple accessible text. Features including diagrams and photo labels clarify and reinforce the text. Those just starting to take flight with reading will get the support they need with this fun title!
Bats (Blastoff! Readers: Backyard Wildlife: Level 1 )
by Kari Schuetz
"Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces bats to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--Provided by publisher.
Raccoon kits are busy babies! They learn how to climb trees and find food with mom. Beginning readers can learn more about the lives of young raccoons from what they eat to how they learn in this engaging title. Adorable photos support clear easy-to-read text and a photo glossary and facts page reinforce the information in this title for growing readers.
This book offers young readers an exciting look at bat migration, focusing on the reasons these animals make their journeys and the places they travel to. The book also includes an "Animal Spotlight" special feature, fun facts, a table of contents, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers title is at the Beacon level, aligned to reading levels of grades 2-3 and interest levels of grades 3-5.