A young boy explains the different plants and parts of plants that people commonly eat, from roots and tubers to fruits and vegetables.

Describes the six categories of nutrients needed for good health, how they work in the body, and what foods provide each.

"Egg to tadpole to frog. An elegant, beautifully illustrated life cycle science book for new readers"--

Describes the unique features that birds have, including beaks, wings, and feathers, and how they are used by different varieties of birds.

"The playground is the perfect place to witness a wide range of emotions. A girl is happy when playing with a puppy. Another girl is angry when a boy knocks over her drink. And the boy is sorry. Readers learn to identify feelings in themselves and in others in this simple, but clever book by a prominent preschool nonfiction author-illustrator. Beautiful, detailed spreads show panoramic views, while close-ups focus on specific incidents, body language,...

A young boy describes how a new baby is growing inside his mommy and tells what it is like when his new sister comes home from the hospital.

Each child in Mrs. Madoff's class brings a visitor who tells the group about his or her job.

Mrs. Madoff's preschool class learns about Thanksgiving and puts on a play about the origins of the holiday.

A little girl and her family go hiking up a nearby mountain for the very first time.

The children in Mrs. Madoff's class make special Valentine's cards to send to a friend in Japan and to share at their classroom celebration.