A Folding Pocket Guide to Familiar Species Worldwide
This 12-panel folding guide introduces you to the world of spiders; describes their evolution, anatomy and behavior; and explains the ways in which they benefit healthy ecosystems and are useful to humanity. It also highlights both familiar and unusual species and provides steps to take in case of an encounter or venomous bite, as well as what you ......
An information book focusing on the often misunderstood spider. This book, packed with information, shows that if we come close to these little animals, we are more likely to understand and protect them. Full of amazing facts, the vibrant and detailed illustrations bring information to 3-D life and lead the reader through the amazing world of this ......
An information book focusing on the often misunderstood spider. This book, packed with information, shows that if we come close to these little animals, we are more likely to understand and protect them. Full of amazing facts, the vibrant and detailed illustrations bring information to 3-D life and lead the reader through the amazing world of this ......
Featuring the same adorable family of mice as in The Weaver's Surprise, Tom Knisely spins this tale of their adventures turning fleece to yarn. In this story, the weaver shears his sheep, dyes the wool, and then starts to spin and weave the yarn into a blanket. But that wool looks so soft and inviting to the little mice-surely their friend won't ......
In the chilly early spring, Ben and Grandpa are busy in the garden. Ben spots a fuzzy bumblebee in a cosy coat, just like him. As spring turns to summer, Ben learns all about the lives of the bumblebees -- how they grow from eggs into hungry larvae, spin cocoons and finally emerge as bees -- and notices what he has in common with his buzzy ......
When Flash, a very curious little fish, finds himself stuck in a jar in a little boy's bedroom, his aunts and uncles are determined to save him. But how can three fish rescue him from dry land? This is a whimsical and funny story from the world-renowned Swedish author-illustrator Elsa Beskow. Young children will delight in the fish-eye ......
Inspired by Jewish folklore, The Generous Fish is the story of a young boy named Reuven who takes a verse from scripture to "cast your bread upon the waters" (Ecclesiastes 11:1) quite literally. The result of his daily act is a giant talking fish with golden scales! Boy and fish spend idyllic days together until the villagers realize those scales ......
'One hat-loving lady, Two pipers with puff, Three grandads in pinnies, They've all had enough! She sprints to the field -- it's time for a play, But some cumbersome cabers get in the way. CRASH! SMASH! BANG! "Stop, ye WEE RASCAL!" the four strong folk cry.' Uh-oh! There's a great Highland Games chase afoot when Wee Rascal, a cheeky Scottie dog, ......