Over the snow, the world is hushed and white, but under the snow is a secret world of squirrels and snowshoe hares, bears and bullfrogs, and many others who live outside in the woods during the winter.

Provdes an introduction to the world of rocks, detailing their characteristics and examining how various types form. Includes full-color illustrations.

Cut paper collage illustrations introduce a variety of animals that surpass all others in certain physical features or abilities.

Provides a basic discussion on different parts of various animals' bodies.

"Splashy illustrations and simple text explore water in its many shapes and forms"-- Provided by publisher.

Explores a wide range of bird species and the nests they build, from the miniature bee hummingbird's nest up to the tall nests of the dusky scrubfowl.

"From iridescent blue swallowtails and brilliant orange monarchs to the world's tiniest butterfly (Western Pygmy Blue) and the largest (Queen Alexandra's Birdwing), an incredible variety of butterflies are described in this poetic illustrated book"-- Provided by publisher.

"Did you know that Jellies (not Jelly Fish--because they aren't actually fish) have no bones and no brains? Or that the largest animal on Earth is the blue whale? Join author-illustrator Bob Barner as he makes waves with this lush picture book about the sea featuring his signature rhyming text and colorful illustrations. Filled with incredible fishy facts about vertebrates, invertebrates, endoskeletons, and exoskeletons, and an underwater informational...

Learn what it was like to travel on the transcontinental railroad in the 1860s.

Asks young readers to identify the occupation of each community helper from the type of tasks they perform and explains how these helpers work together to keep communities clean and safe and people healthy.