Books

The Man Who Planted Trees: A Story of Lost Groves, the Science of Trees, and a Plan to Save the Planet

The Man Who Planted Treesis the inspiring story of David Milarch’s quest to clone the biggest trees on the planet in order to save our forests and ecosystem—as well as a hopeful lesson about how each of us has the ability to make a difference.“When...

Good Night, Little Bear

First a story, and then a kiss from Mother Bear, and Father Bear carries Little Bear to bed. And that's when the fun begins. Father Bear gets to Little Bear's room, but Little Bear is missing! Little readers will see him hiding in the MOST obvious place...

The Fuzzy Duckling

Alice and Martin Provensen’s illustrations are so delightful that children will want to join the fuzzy duckling on his stroll through the countryside, meeting animals along the way. This adorable counting story by Jane Werner Watson is as fresh today...

The Salish Sea: Jewel of the Pacific Northwest

Fashioned by the violent volcanism of the Pacific Rim of Fire, plate tectonics, and the sculptural magic wrought by Ice Age glaciers, the Salish Sea straddles the western border between Canada and the United States and is connected to the Pacific Ocean...

See What a Seal Can Do

Follow a gray seal on a journey from sand to sea in an engaging, richly illustrated story with surefire kid appeal.On the shore, a seal looks like a slow, dozy creature that spends its time lazing around or flumping along the sand. But underwater, it’s...

Explore My World Butterflies

The engaging Explore My World picture books invite kids to take their first big steps toward understanding the world around them and are just the thing for parents and kids to curl up with and read aloud. InExplore My World Butterflies,curious kids ages...

National Geographic Readers: Sea Otters

In this level 1 reader, young readers will explore the fun-filled world of lovable otters. Follow these playful critters through their aquatic habitats, learn how otters raise their young, and discover their curious and social natures. Beautiful photos...

What to Do When You're Sent to Your Room

Every kid who ever earned a few time-outs on his or her own turf will smile at this deadpan primer—and parents may wish to take notes for future reference.Ben is nothing if not prepared. So when he gets caught feeding his dinner to the dog (again) and...

How the Turtle Got Its Shell

Delightful retellings of turtle tales from around the world, plus fun facts about turtles, are sure to please all turtle fans.

Animalium (Welcome to the Museum Series)

Animaliumpresents the animal kingdom in glorious detail with illustrations from Katie Scott, an unparalleled new talent.Welcome to the Museum is a series of books set on the "walls" of the printed page, showcasing the world’s finest collections of...

A Day at the Seashore

Nancy and Timmy hop out of their beds one summer morning and help pack their swimsuits and lunch. And then it's off to the seashore! In a charming rhyme, this Little Golden Book from 1951 (then titledA Day at the Beach) describes what preschoolers will...

Disney Princess Series:The Little Mermaid

Ariel is a curious young mermaid. She likes to explore sunken ships, swim up to the surface, and learn all she can about the world above the sea. Girls ages 2–5 will love finding out what happens when this Disney Princess falls in love with a human in...