Why Frogs Are Wet

by Judy Hawes

Published 1 January 1968
A brief study of the first creatures on earth to develop voices and an aversion to dry skin.

My Daddy Longlegs

by Judy Hawes

Published 1 January 1972
Describes the characteristics and habits of the tall spiderlike daddy longlegs.

Ladybug, Ladybug, Fly Away Home

by Judy Hawes

Published 1 September 1967

Fireflies in the Night

by Judy Hawes

Published 1 January 1963

Read and find out about fireflies in this colorfully illustrated nonfiction picture book.

A warm and approachable introduction to the magical firefly. As a 5-star review puts it: "The best book around about fireflies. Wonderful story and lovely illustrations, a real keeper!"

"Clearly written text [tells of a young girl who] learns some interesting facts about fireflies from her grandfather. Alexander uses richly hued pastels for her illustrations of the young girl, her grandparents' farm, and the creatures of a summer night." (School Library Journal)

This is a clear and appealing science book for early elementary age kids, both at home and in the classroom. It's a Level 1 Let's-Read-and-Find-Out, which means the book explores introductory concepts perfect for children in the primary grades. The 100+ titles in this leading nonfiction series are:

  • hands-on and visual
  • acclaimed and trusted
  • great for classrooms

Top 10 reasons to love LRFOs:

  • Entertain and educate at the same time
  • Have appealing, child-centered topics
  • Developmentally appropriate for emerging readers
  • Focused; answering questions instead of using survey approach
  • Employ engaging picture book quality illustrations
  • Use simple charts and graphics to improve visual literacy skills
  • Feature hands-on activities to engage young scientists
  • Meet national science education standards
  • Written/illustrated by award-winning authors/illustrators & vetted by an expert in the field
  • Over 130 titles in print, meeting a wide range of kids' scientific interests

Books in this series support the Common Core Learning Standards, Next Generation Science Standards, and the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) standards. Let's-Read-and-Find-Out is the winner of the American Association for the Advancement of Science/Subaru Science Books & Films Prize for Outstanding Science Series.


What I Like About Toads

by Judy Hawes

Published 1 September 1969

Spring Peepers

by Judy Hawes

Published 1 January 1975
Describes the physical characteristics and habits of tree frogs, particularly the peeper whose song is a harbinger of spring.

Bees and Beelines

by Judy Hawes

Published 1 December 1964