Journey to the heart of Australia and find secret life in the harshest of deserts in this riveting true story captured in stunning illustrations. In the center of Australia lies a strange desert wilderness called the Dead Heart. It is difficult to imagine anything can exist in such a forbidding place. But the Dead Heart contains amazing stories of adaptation and survival. Follow in the footsteps of early explorers like Charles Sturt and learn what the indigenous people of Australia have long kn...
Day and Night in the Rain Forest (Habitat Days and Nights)
by Ellen Labrecque
This is a lively introduction to the fascinating world of elephants, complete with amazing photographs, step-by-step illustrations, and weird and wonderful facts. With easy-to-read text specially written with the help of a reading expert, aimed at children who are beginning to read on their own. Part of the exciting Beginners series, containing more than 45 titles on topics ranging from 'Cowboys' and 'Rubbish and Recycling', to 'The Solar System'.
DK Readers L1: All About Bats (DK Readers Level 1)
by Caryn Jenner
Fly through the spectacular, nocturnal world of bats with All About Bats. From leathery wings to echolocation, this nonfiction reader is an exciting look at these creatures of the night, and includes fantastic photography that will amaze kids as they read. Perfect for 3–5 year olds learning to read, Level 1 titles contain short, simple sentences with an emphasis on frequently used words. Crisp photographic images with labels provide visual clues to introduce and reinforce vocabulary. Trusted b...
Bats are one of the world's most amazing animals! Immerse yourself in their moonlit world, where you can learn all about how they raise their young, hunt for their dinner and why they go to sleep hanging upside down! Stunning photographs are accompanied by a simple yet informative text, which will inspire children to learn about these incredible and intelligent mammals.Bats is part of the series Animals are Amazing - a big picture look at some fascinating animals aimed at 5-7 year olds.
Peek into the shadows in this super fun and super gross sixth book in the nonfiction Level 2 Ready-to-Read series about some of the spookiest nocturnal creatures! How do opossums protect themselves from predators? What helps vampire bats fly? Learn the answers to these questions and discover even more fascinating facts about nocturnal animals with Dr. Ick and Sam the Dog. A create-your-own-night-creature activity is included in the backmatter for even more creepy fun!
Fisherman Bats (Bats) (Checkerboard Animal Library: Bats Set I)
by Tamara L Britton
Flying Fox Bats (Bats) (Checkerboard Animal Library: Bats Set I)
by Tamara L Britton
Vampire Bats (Bats) (Checkerboard Animal Library: Bats Set I)
by Tamara L Britton
National Geographic Primary Readers pair magnificent National Geographic photographs with engaging text by skilled authors to help your child learn to read. Developed by education experts, this series of books for beginner readers is spread across four levels: Early Reader, Becoming Fluent, Becoming Independent and Independent Reader. They live in spooky caves, in forests, and even in the dark reaches of ordinary attics and bridges. They flock by the hundreds, and they sleep while hang...
Lift the flaps to see how lots of things we throw away don't really belong in the bin. Find out how rubbish can damage our planet. Then step into a repair cafe and a zero waste shop to discover inspiring ways to produce much less waste.
It's night. It's dark. It's time to go indoors-or is it? The outdoors at night can be a scary place, but this book will help young readers investigate the mysterious nature of night. To explore the night, it would be great to have eyes like an owl, the sensitive nose of a deer, and feet that can move as silently as a fox. Humans aren't quite as good as nocturnal animals at navigating the darkness, but we can come surprisingly close. Our senses are much sharper than we realize, if we learn how t...
White Owl, Barn Owl with Audio, Peggable (Read, Listen, & Wonder)
by Nicola Davies
"Few children now have access to the open woodlands and grasslands frequented by barn owls, but they can all enjoy the magic of the bird thanks to this lovely introduction." — Kirkus Reviews (starred review) (Ages 5-8) This vibrant new book-and-CD series brings the best of our Read and Wonder nature stories to life. Each paperback title in the series includes a CD that features: - an engaging read-aloud with sound effects - a segment focusing on fascinating facts - a read-along opportunity gui...
Vampire Bats After Dark (Animals of the Night)
by Heather Moore Niver