Author:
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 9780152019587
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Coyote insists the crows teach him how to fly, but the experience ends in diaster.
Coyote
Author:
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 9780152019587
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Coyote insists the crows teach him how to fly, but the experience ends in diaster.
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 9780152019587
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Coyote insists the crows teach him how to fly, but the experience ends in diaster.
The Turtle and the Monkey
Author: Paul Galdone
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 9780395544259
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 38
Book Description
Greedy Monkey makes every effort to cheat Turtle out of the bananas that rightfully belong to her.
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 9780395544259
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 38
Book Description
Greedy Monkey makes every effort to cheat Turtle out of the bananas that rightfully belong to her.
Monkey
Author: Gerald McDermott
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 0152165967
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 37
Book Description
Monkey is hungry for mangoes. Crocodile is hungry for Monkey! Can Monkey fill he belly with delicious mangoes and escape Crcodile's shart teeth? -- Jacket flap.
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 0152165967
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 37
Book Description
Monkey is hungry for mangoes. Crocodile is hungry for Monkey! Can Monkey fill he belly with delicious mangoes and escape Crcodile's shart teeth? -- Jacket flap.
Papagayo
Author: Gerald McDermott
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 0547351399
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 43
Book Description
The mischievous parrot Papagayo spends his days playing in the jungle and disturbing the sleeping night creatures with his raucous cries. But when the ferocious moon-dog begins to devour the moon, only Papagayo knows how to save it. The night creatures learn that he’s a good friend to have--even if he is a bit NOISY.
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 0547351399
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 43
Book Description
The mischievous parrot Papagayo spends his days playing in the jungle and disturbing the sleeping night creatures with his raucous cries. But when the ferocious moon-dog begins to devour the moon, only Papagayo knows how to save it. The night creatures learn that he’s a good friend to have--even if he is a bit NOISY.
Dancing Turtle: A Folktale from Brazil
Author: Pleasant DeSpain
Publisher: Triangle Interactive, Inc.
ISBN: 1684440254
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 42
Book Description
Read Along or Enhanced eBook: Turtle loves to dance and play the flute. But her exuberance puts her at risk when her music attracts the attention of a brave hunter who brings her home to make turtle stew. After she is caught, her only hope for escape is the hunter's children ... and her own wit. This folktale, first told by the indigenous people of Brazil, is now told throughout Latin America. Like the people of Latin America, Turtle always seems to survive any challenge by using her courage and wit. Beautiful watercolors radiant with the dense foliage and hardy wildlife of the Amazon rain forest, guides the reader through this timeless adventure story.
Publisher: Triangle Interactive, Inc.
ISBN: 1684440254
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 42
Book Description
Read Along or Enhanced eBook: Turtle loves to dance and play the flute. But her exuberance puts her at risk when her music attracts the attention of a brave hunter who brings her home to make turtle stew. After she is caught, her only hope for escape is the hunter's children ... and her own wit. This folktale, first told by the indigenous people of Brazil, is now told throughout Latin America. Like the people of Latin America, Turtle always seems to survive any challenge by using her courage and wit. Beautiful watercolors radiant with the dense foliage and hardy wildlife of the Amazon rain forest, guides the reader through this timeless adventure story.
Musicians of the Sun
Author: Gerald McDermott
Publisher: Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books
ISBN: 9780689839078
Category : Aztec mythology
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
In this retelling of an Aztec myth, Lord of the Night sends Wind to free the four musicians that the Sun is holding prisoner so they can bring joy to the world.
Publisher: Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books
ISBN: 9780689839078
Category : Aztec mythology
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
In this retelling of an Aztec myth, Lord of the Night sends Wind to free the four musicians that the Sun is holding prisoner so they can bring joy to the world.
Jayden's Impossible Garden
Author: Mélina Mangal
Publisher: Free Spirit Publishing
ISBN: 1631985922
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 42
Book Description
Jayden and a new friend bring nature to the city in this timeless story about a community garden Amidst all the buildings, people, and traffic in his neighborhood, Jayden sees nature everywhere: the squirrels scrounging, the cardinals calling, and the dandelions growing. But Mama doesn’t believe there’s nature in the city. So Jayden sets out to help Mama see what he sees. With the help of his friend Mr. Curtis, Jayden plants the seeds of a community garden and brings together his neighbors—and Mama—to show them the magic of nature in the middle of the city. Timeless and vibrant, this story highlights the beauty of intergenerational relationships and the power of imagination and perseverance in bringing the vision of a community garden to life. Jayden’s love of nature will inspire readers to see their environment and surroundings as bursting with opportunities for growth and connection. At the back of the book, readers will find activities to make items found in the book, such as the milk jug bird feeder. Jayden’s Impossible Garden is the winner of the 2019 African American Voices in Children’s Literature writing contest, cosponsored by Strive Publishing and Free Spirit Publishing, and the recipient of the 2021 Foreword INDIES Honorable Mention, Picture Books, Early Reader (Children's). .
Publisher: Free Spirit Publishing
ISBN: 1631985922
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 42
Book Description
Jayden and a new friend bring nature to the city in this timeless story about a community garden Amidst all the buildings, people, and traffic in his neighborhood, Jayden sees nature everywhere: the squirrels scrounging, the cardinals calling, and the dandelions growing. But Mama doesn’t believe there’s nature in the city. So Jayden sets out to help Mama see what he sees. With the help of his friend Mr. Curtis, Jayden plants the seeds of a community garden and brings together his neighbors—and Mama—to show them the magic of nature in the middle of the city. Timeless and vibrant, this story highlights the beauty of intergenerational relationships and the power of imagination and perseverance in bringing the vision of a community garden to life. Jayden’s love of nature will inspire readers to see their environment and surroundings as bursting with opportunities for growth and connection. At the back of the book, readers will find activities to make items found in the book, such as the milk jug bird feeder. Jayden’s Impossible Garden is the winner of the 2019 African American Voices in Children’s Literature writing contest, cosponsored by Strive Publishing and Free Spirit Publishing, and the recipient of the 2021 Foreword INDIES Honorable Mention, Picture Books, Early Reader (Children's). .
Jabuti the Tortoise
Author:
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 0152053743
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
A rain forest fable from Caldecott medalist Gerald McDermott
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 0152053743
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
A rain forest fable from Caldecott medalist Gerald McDermott
Stories from Panchatantra
Author: Shivkumar
Publisher: Children's Book Trust
ISBN: 9788170111177
Category : Animals
Languages : en
Pages : 168
Book Description
The Panchatantra, originally written in Sanskrit, has been described as the best collection of the most widely known stories in the world.
Publisher: Children's Book Trust
ISBN: 9788170111177
Category : Animals
Languages : en
Pages : 168
Book Description
The Panchatantra, originally written in Sanskrit, has been described as the best collection of the most widely known stories in the world.
Anteaters, Bats & Boas
Author: Roxie Munro
Publisher: Holiday House
ISBN: 0823446565
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 43
Book Description
Macaws squawk, snakes coil, and monkeys swing. Follow true-to-size rain forest animals as they journey through a noisy, colorful ecosystem like no other on Earth. Bright, realistic illustrations of a busy Amazon rain forest depict a plethora of creatures-- all drawn at life size!-- going about their daily lives, from a family of three-toed sloths to a four-page, forty inch wide, foldout of an anteater. Simply-written, intriguing descriptions accompany the rich artwork, revealing the animals' habitats and introducing fascinating trivia about the creatures and their ecosystem. A two-page key reveals how all the illustrated spreads fit together into one huge panorama showcasing all four layers of an Amazonian rainforest. Readers can retrace their steps and follow the journey, from the forest floor to the heights of the canopy, revisiting all the unique creatures along the way. Budding conservationists will love this immersive introduction to one of the most biodiverse places on Earth. Over half the world's plant and animal species live in tropical rain forests such as the Amazon. Protecting rain forests from the devastating effects of logging, mining, and climate change is essential to ensure the survival of so many fascinating creatures. A glossary, description of the four layers of the rainforest, an index, a map of rainforests worldwide, and a section on protecting rain forests are included in the backmatter of this well-researched, beautiful picture book. For another life-size journey through a fascinating ecosystem, don't miss Roxie Munro's Dive In! A Booklist Top 10 Sci-Tech Book for Young Readers
Publisher: Holiday House
ISBN: 0823446565
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 43
Book Description
Macaws squawk, snakes coil, and monkeys swing. Follow true-to-size rain forest animals as they journey through a noisy, colorful ecosystem like no other on Earth. Bright, realistic illustrations of a busy Amazon rain forest depict a plethora of creatures-- all drawn at life size!-- going about their daily lives, from a family of three-toed sloths to a four-page, forty inch wide, foldout of an anteater. Simply-written, intriguing descriptions accompany the rich artwork, revealing the animals' habitats and introducing fascinating trivia about the creatures and their ecosystem. A two-page key reveals how all the illustrated spreads fit together into one huge panorama showcasing all four layers of an Amazonian rainforest. Readers can retrace their steps and follow the journey, from the forest floor to the heights of the canopy, revisiting all the unique creatures along the way. Budding conservationists will love this immersive introduction to one of the most biodiverse places on Earth. Over half the world's plant and animal species live in tropical rain forests such as the Amazon. Protecting rain forests from the devastating effects of logging, mining, and climate change is essential to ensure the survival of so many fascinating creatures. A glossary, description of the four layers of the rainforest, an index, a map of rainforests worldwide, and a section on protecting rain forests are included in the backmatter of this well-researched, beautiful picture book. For another life-size journey through a fascinating ecosystem, don't miss Roxie Munro's Dive In! A Booklist Top 10 Sci-Tech Book for Young Readers