A young boy has a pumpkin seed. A very small pumpkin seed. A very small but special pumpkin seed. And what will become of this very small but special seed? He'll only find out if he lets it grow, and grow, and grow! Because sometimes the smallest things can lead to the biggest adventures.
The narrative follows a baby scorpion as it journeys on its mother's back, exploring themes of protection and the bond between parent and child. Through vivid imagery and engaging storytelling, it highlights the unique experiences of the scorpion family in their natural habitat, offering insights into their world and behaviors. Ideal for young readers, this book combines educational elements with a charming tale of growth and exploration.
Exploring the fascinating world of nocturnal animals, this book reveals intriguing behaviors and adaptations, such as how barn owls use their asymmetrical ears to locate prey and how baby opossums cling to their mothers for protection. It invites readers to discover the hidden lives of these creatures while we sleep, offering insights into their unique traits and survival strategies.
On May 10, 1869, the final spike in North America's first transcontinental railroad was driven home at Promontory Summit, Utah. Illustrated with the author's carefully researched, evocative paintings, here is a great adventure story in the history of the American West--the day Charles Crocker staked $10,000 on the crews' ability to lay a world record ten miles of track in a single, Ten Mile Day.
It's ice-fishing season for two very opposite otters. Pessimism, prepare to meet optimism! On one side of a frozen lake, Odie imagines all the fish he'll catch today. On the other side of the lake, Milton is doubtful he'll catch anything at all. As each otter imagines what lurks--or doesn't lurk--under the ice, opposites attract, attitudes change, and a friendship is formed.
Though her classmates call her Morticia and Ghoul Girl, Cally actually likes her work at the family mortuary the dead are good listeners, and they don't judge.
It's a glittering carnival for ghosts and goblins. The attractions are dazzling: a warlock rodeo, a witches' brew contest, goblin pie, and a tricky hall of mirrors. When the adventure ends, Daphne and Sam once again find themselves on their own street. Was it a Halloween trick, or a Halloween treat? Hard to know for sure, under that butterscotch moon. Mary Ann Fraser's pun-filled text and striking artwork make this an irresistible holiday tale that begs to be read again and again.
Well before Alexander Graham Bell invented the telephone, Aleck (as his family called him) was a curious boy, interested in how and why he was able to hear the world all around him. His father was a speech therapist who invented the Visible Alphabet and his mother was hearing impaired, which only made Aleck even more fascinated by sound vibration and modes of communication. Naturally inquisitive and inclined to test his knowledge, young Aleck was the perfect person to grow up in the Age of Invention. As a kid he toyed with sound vibrations and began a life of inventing. This in-depth look at the life and inspiration of the brilliant man who invented the tele-phone is sure to fire up the imaginations of young readers who question why and how things work. Driven by curiosity and an eagerness to help others, Aleck became a teacher for the deaf. His eventual invention of the telephone proved that he never stopped thinking big or experimenting with sound. Backmatter includes more information about Bell’s inventions, a timeline of his life, a bibliography, and sources for further learning.
An exciting tour of remarkable wall art around the globe, from prehistoric caves to futuristic wonders.