"Swimming, singing and blowing bubbles--baby whale calves and young human children share so many of the same activities! This lyrical picture book compares the relationship of a young child and mother with that of a whale calf and its mother, showing how the lives of the whales can be so touchingly like our own. Patterned in a call-and-response format, where the mother observes and the child responds, the text begs to be read aloud. Safe at night...

"Early humans became keen observers of nature by tracking prey, identifying edible plants, and noting the time of year when different plants could be gathered. Humans began to learn about the relationships between living things and the environment. As the field of ecology grew, its focus went beyond the simple cataloging of living things in the world. Ecologists also became interested in understanding how living things function and how they interrelate...

The brand-new sequel to a well-reviewed bestseller that has been translated into fifteen languages, this time focused on bright colors and various habitats. Every habitat in the wide world has been painted by nature's unique color palette. The frosty polar landscape glitters with blue-white tones, the jungle dances wildly in the colors of tropical fruits, and the grassy savannah silently hides in beige and khaki. Take a walk with us through the farthest...

"Nature is like a magical journey that transforms with every step...Interactive split pages create an immersive experience that allows readers to take a visual journey through each unique home as they meet the incredible animals that live there"--

"Oceans, deserts, tundra, plains, forests, the Earth is full of fascinating habitats. This innovative book gives readers a hands-on look at the different ecosystems across our planet through engaging experiments. Each project is broken down into Ask, Test, Observe, and Measure boxes to guide readers through the scientific method. Readers will practice Next Generation Science Standards skills, such as asking testable questions. They'll find tips for...

"From treetop creatures to the patterns of stars in the night sky, there's lots to discover if you just look up...Keep your eyes and ears open for buzzing insects, swooping bats, and ingenious plants, all with a story behind them. The sky stretching upward is full of enchanting colors, hidden wind currents, and the wonders of space"--Back cover.

In the new 2021 high-definition program, learn all about habitats and biomes. What are the five major types of biomes? What do the terms abiotic and biotic mean? What animals are found in the various biomes? What is an ecosystem? The answers to these questions and more are covered in-depth with detailed graphics and exciting video. On-screen, multiple-choice reviews at the end of each segment reinforce important concepts and make learning fun.

This dynamic, high definition, science DVD defines and helps children explore the terms forest, grassland, marsh and tropical rainforest. Divided into segments, this program is designed to reinforce and support a viewer's comprehension and retention of these terms through use of video footage, photographs, diagrams and colorful, animated graphics and labels. Kids will see and hear the terms used in a variety of contexts providing them with a model...

"Who's plump and pokey?" Animals are hiding throughout picturesque scenes of different habitats. With other animals of the region nearby, kids will have to seek closely to identify the described animal on each page.

From Yellowstone to the Yukon, to Southern Africa's elephant highways stretching across five nations, explore how newly established wildlife corridors may offer a glimmer of hope to some of our planet's most cherished-but endangered-species.