My world (Crabtree)

This book introduces children to the important people who make our communities cleaner, safer, and better. Action shots feature people working in construction, at schools, in hospitals, fighting fires, doing police work, and volunteering.

Animals hide to avoid being eaten or to sneak up on animals they want to eat. This amazing book introduces children to some basic science concepts and vocabulary such as predator, prey, and camouflage. Fascinating photographs feature animals that can change color and those that have different shapes and patterns, so that they can blend in with their surroundings. A special section also features animals that do not need to hide. Sharp quills or bright...

By introducing young readers to the colors of foods, the children also learn about healthy eating. Eating fruits and vegetables in as many colors of the rainbow as possible every day, helps us get all the important vitamins and nutrients we need to stay healthy.

What clothes do we wear when it is summer or winter or when it is time for bed? Appealing photos with simple labels help children learn why we wear different clothes for different seasons or for doing certain activities.

How is a family a community? This book shows young readers that, like a community, a family has members who perform roles. Parents teach and care for their children and go to work to earn money for the family; children have rules to follow and household jobs to perform. Cooperation and communication between family members keeps the family community strong.

Beavers, chipmunks, porcupines, mice, and other rodents sing rap songs about themselves in this clever and highly entertaining book! A predictable rhyme scheme and humorous photographs help teach readers about the unique characteristics of animals in the rodent family.

A first look at how animal mothers care for their young.