The country is filled with open spaces and amazing wild animals to discover. It's a place where horses live on ranches and people live far apart from their neighbors. Readers learn these and other facts about life in the country as they explore the early social studies concept of rural and urban communities. Through accessible text and a helpful picture glossary, readers are able to learn about life in a rural community on their own. Vibrant photographs...

"With its gentle depictions of a peaceful countryside slipping into sleep, this dreamy picture book from author Tamara Bundy and illustrator Jill Howarth reminds children that God is with them the whole night through"--

Introduces different types of communities and their characteristics.

Families, neighbors, plumbers, and mail carriers: these are just a few of the people who live and work in a suburban community. Young readers will get to know all about these people and their role in their community through this engaging, simple text. Interesting facts and full-color photos provide readers with a look at all aspects of the suburban community, including different kinds of homes, community activities, and how people help one another....

One of the true classics of English literature, here are the adventures of Mole, Water Rat, Badger, and Toad. Shy Mole is cleaning his underground house until the spring weather lures him above for a cautious encounter with the worldly Water Rat. Their exploration of the Wild Wood includes lunch with Otter and hilarious adventures at Toad Hall. Grahame's idyllic world is as fresh now as when they first discovered his enchanting tales, of Ratty sculling...

Joanna and the kids chronicle the adventures of starting their own family garden. From failed endeavors, obstacles (bunnies that eat everything!), and lessons learned, the Gaines family shares how they grew a happy, successful garden. As it turns out, trying something new isn't always easy, but the hardest work often yields the greatest reward.

Story of Jack Dudley from his first day in school as the new kid, to the last day of the spring term.

Discusses the history and culture of the Cajuns, French-speaking people who settled deep in the woods and bayous of Louisiana.

Using a bow and arrow to hunt wild game adds numerous challenges that hunters must overcome to be successful. Learn what it takes to effectively bowhunt with this title. This book includes sidebars, a photo diagram, an infographic, a map, and a glossary.

"Using simple language and high text/photo correlation, young readers will learn about what to expect when they visit a library, including whats on the shelves, who works there, and how to behave. A Words to Know section at the beginning of the book helps students learn new vocabulary they will encounter in the text, while suggestions for other titles and websites encourage students to learn more."--from Amazon.com.