"The beautiful simplicity of a garden is depicted through digital woodcut illustrations and engaging nonfiction text presented as a series of sweet questions and gentle replies. Less of a traditional how-to and more of a how-to-appreciate, this soothingly sparse text paints an inviting and accessible picture of what a garden offers. And with an all-child cast, the absence of an adult presence empowers readers to view the garden and its creatures through...

During a visit to a fire station, Fly Guy and Buzz learn all about fire fighters and how they do their job.

"An informative picture book that takes readers along on a high stakes mission to battle one of the deadliest natural disasters to threaten the nation, while offering a dramatic look into the work of the highly-trained first responders who risk their lives to fight wildfires."--

This nonfiction reader compares and contrasts two unlikely animals: a blue whale and a mosquito! Readers will learn about each animal's anatomy, behavior, and more. Then compare and contrast the battling pair before finally discovering the winner!

"Did you know that a groundhog can make whistling sounds? These sounds warn other groundhogs of danger. Find out more in Groundhog, one of the titles in the Backyard Animals series"--Back cover.

"In this nonfiction story, young readers can discover what rain is and why it falls. The miracles of nature come to life in this early-learning series centered around weather, featuring simple text and Eric Carle's classic illustrations!"--

"Discover how seeds spring into action! As winter warms into spring, the amazing life cycle begins--seeds root and sprout and start to grow. From tiny carrot seeds to big avocado seeds and everything in between, discover what seeds can do in this pitch-perfect picture book for younger readers. With clear, informative text and bright, charming illustrations, as well as lots of hilarious interjections from the seeds themselves, this is an exciting start...

"This baseball book for kids reveals an important lesson about making good choices. Alongside Minnesota Twins hall-of-famer Joe Mauer, young readers will discover the kindness that powers any path to stardom. Joe is a sports nut! He loves all sports, but baseball most of all. When Joe accidentally hits a baseball through his neighbor's window, he learns a valuable lesson: While sports are important, choosing kindness is always the right thing to do....

"Engaging images accompany information about the fighting abilities of harpy eagles and ocelots. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--

"Did you know that potbellied pigs have two long teeth called tusks? A potbellied pig's tusks will never stop growing. Find out more in Potbellied pig, one of the titles in the Meet My Pet series. This series teaches beginning readers about the basics of caring for an animal. Each book helps children become responsible pet owners with easy-to-read text, vibrant photos, and fascinating facts"--Back cover.