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"Simple, lyrical words and bright, acrylic doublepage pictures convey the astonishing facts about the loggerhead sea turtle. . . . A powerful nature story for a young audience." - BooklistFar, far out at sea lives one of the world's most mysterious creatures, the loggerhead turtle. For thirty years she swims the oceans, wandering thousands of miles as she searches for food. Then, one summer night, she lands on a beach to lay her eggs - the very same beach where she herself was born. Nicola Davies's lyrical text offers fascinating information about the journey of the tiny, endangered loggerhead, while charming paintings by Jane Chapman vividly illustrate one turtle's odyssey.

Far, far out to see lives the big-headed sea turtle. For years it swims in the oceans, traveling thousands of milees in search of food. Until one summer night, she comes to the beach to lay her eggs---the same beach where she was born! This is the story of their journey. But it all starts with one little turtle...

"A wonderful immersion into the baby dolphin's world." - BooklistPop! Tail first, head last, Dolphin is born into the blue. Readers are invited to join the baby calf as he follows his mother and discovers all there is to know about life under the sea, from catching his first fish to learning how to say his name with his very own whistle. Nicola Davies's lyrical narrative and intriguing facts are accompanied by Brita Granström's colorful illustrations, pulsing with the energy and movement of dolphins in their natural habitat.Back matter includes a note about dolphins and an index.

"Gently encourages young readers to explore their natural surroundings and observe some of the more commonly found insects in it." - School Library Journal (starred review)Right now, all around us, thousands of insects are doing strange and wonderful things: wasps are building nests, ants are collecting food, and dragonflies are readying for the hunt. But it's not always easy to catch sight of these six-legged creatures; you have to know where to look. Guided by this book, readers will happily become insect detectives and find out just what those bugs are up to.Back matter includes an index.

"With gorgeous mixed-media illustrations and accessible, engaging language, this picture book will spur interest in the world of hippos." - School Library Journal (starred review)The deadliest animal in Africa isn't the lion or the crocodile - it's the hippopotamus! Hippos have razor-sharp tusks, weigh as much as fifty men, and can run twenty-five miles per hour. Follow these hefty hulks as they glide underwater, play tug-of-war, swat balls of dung at one another, and nuzzle their young in the mud. Just don't get too close - they could chomp you in two!

"Pitch-perfect throughout, enthusiastic and confident. . . . Positively ducky all around." - Publishers Weekly (starred review)The young girl in this story may live in the city, but outside her window there's a river full of mallard ducks! She hears them as soon as she wakes up, and on the way to school she sees them upside down bobbing for food. Interspersed with fun facts, her enthusiastic commentary about her feathered neighbors - what they look like, how they behave, where they nest, where they sleep - pairs swimmingly with cheerful watercolor illustrations.Back matter includes an index and a note about ducks.

One of nature's most magical sights emerges from camouflage in this evocative, informative story about a mother tiger in the wild."The zoology is as exciting as the story in this action-packed picture book. . . .Thrilling science." - BooklistIn a lyrical narrative featuring many intriguing facts, Nick Dowson reveals the hidden ways of a wild tigress and her cubs, while Jane Chapman brings the mysterious creatures to rippling, roaring life. Back matter includes an index and further information.

"Everything works in this book - the informative yet humorous writing, the not-too-scary illustrations, and a superb layout that employs multisized text and bright color backgrounds to great effect." - The Horn Book"SHAAAARRRKK!" That's probably the last word anyone wants to hear while swimming in the warm blue sea. But most sharks aren't at all what people expect. In fact, those who think all sharks are giant, man-eating killers are in for a surprise. The compelling narrative, colorful illustrations, and captivating facts in Surprising Sharks reveal that sharks come in all shapes and sizes - and probably should be more afraid of humans than we are of them.Back matter includes an index and a note about sharks.

One June night, under the full moon, Daniel's mother wakes him up to see the horseshoe crabs spawning on the beach, just as they have for 350 million years. But when Daniel returns in the morning, he finds one lonely crab upside down in the sand. Can he save it? Full color.

"Students who are wild about penguins and classrooms doing units on them will find The Emperor's Egg an action-packed read." - School Library JournalCan you imagine spending the winter outdoors in Antarctica without anything at all to eat? That's just what the male Emperor penguin does. While his mate is off swimming in the ocean and catching loads of fish, he stands around in the freezing cold with an egg on his feet for two whole months, keeping it warm and waiting for it to hatch. This charming, oversize picture book is full of fabulous facts about nature's most devoted dad.Back matter includes an index.