Bøker utgitt av PEACHTREE PUBL LTD

"[The author] uses simple, easy-to-understand language to teach children what seabirds are, where they live, what they eat, and how they move. [The illustrator's] detailed, full-color illustrations show the characteristics of different types of seabirds--from the Magnificent Frigatebird to the Blue-footed Booby. A glossary and afterword provide further fascinating details about seabirds that will inspire readers to learn more"--Provided by publisher.

"Explains what rivers and streams are, describes the characteristics of these diverse and widespread environments, and shows how various species of animals and plants have adapted to life in these habitats."--

"This entertaining book navigates readers through the history of car production and offers a front-seat view of the science and engineering that makes the world's most important vehicle safe for us to drive."--

A cozy look at the amazing ways animals behave and interact with their environments on a snowy day.When snow falls, we go home where it is warm and safe. But what about all those animals out there in the forests and fields? What do they do when snow blankets the ground? Award-winning science writer Melissa Stewart offers a lyrical tour of a variety of habitats, providing young readers with vivid glimpses of animals as they live out the winter beneath the snow and ice. Constance R. Bergum's glowing watercolors perfectly capture the wonder and magic that can happen under the snow.

In 1962, Astronaut John Glenn orbits the earth in the Friendship 7 spacecraft. This dramatic story of John Glenn's neardisastrous mission in Friendship 7 also takes young readers through his smalltown Ohio boyhood, his extraordinary experiences as a fighter pilot in two wars, and his life as an astronaut. Annotation. This dramatic story of John Glenn's near-disastrous mission in Friendship 7 also takes young readers through his small-town Ohio boyhood, his extraordinary experiences as a fighter pilot in two wars, and his life as an astronaut. From his childhood years in Ohio and his service as a fighter pilot in two wars to his training for his space flight and beyond, the incredible story of this accomplished pilot, veteran, astronaut, and U.S. senator is told in great detail with colorful illustrations.

Introduces the life of inventor, statesman, and founding father Benjamin Franklin, whose love of books led him to establish the first public library in the American colonies.

When the sun sets, the night comes alive.As the moon shimmers down, bats swoop, hawkmoths flit, owls hunt, and the moonflower unfurls for its one night in the moonlight. In this lyrical yet accurate account of nature at night, readers will learn how moths drink, how bats "see," how bumblebees sleep, how vines climb, and even how to plant your own moonflower.Husband and wife Peter and Jean Loewer are writers and illustrators who deal with the natural world. The Loewers have collaborated on two other children's books: Pond Water Zoo and The Inside-Out Stomach.

Dive into the underwater world of fantastic fishes and their habitats! Fish come in all sorts of interesting shapes, sizes, and colors—and many of them can do amazing things as well. Can you imagine fish that leap and glide? Fish that crawl on the land? Fish that flash lights? They're all real! From the spiky lionfish and the brightly colored clownfish to lanternfishes and hatchetfishes that flash lights so they can find each other in the deepest, darkest parts of the ocean, this book explores the remarkable breadth of sea life.With simple, rhyming text and bright, bold colors, author-illustrator Susan Stockdale introduces different kinds of fish and the underwater world they call home.

A hardened old sea dog joins Magellan's journey to the Spice Island.After three ocean voyages, Leo knows not to trust anyone but himself. But in 1519 he sets sail with Magellan on a journey to find a westward route to the Spice Islands. Slowly, he begins to develop new friendships with the ship's scribe, Pigafetta, and Marco, Magellan's page. Together, the three of them experience hunger and thirst, storms and doldrums, and mutinies and hostile, violent encounters. Will they ever find safe passage? The Dog Chronicles series features fast-paced, fascinating historical fiction about working dogs, perfect for readers who love books.

An award-winning first glimpse into the diverse natural world of mammals--now in Spanish.This addition to the acclaimed About... series explains to children in simple, easy-to-understand language what mammals are, what they eat, and where they live. Beautifully detailed, realistic paintings by wildlife illustrator John Sill introduce readers to the huge variety of mammals, from the tiny white-footed deermouse to the large American bison. An afterword provides more details about the animals featured in the book. Parents and pre-school and primary-grade teachers will find this an attractive choice for introducing kids to mammals.

What happens when everything you thought was true about your life turns out to be a lie?Thirteen-year-old T. J. always believed that her twin sister and her mother were dead—because that's what her father had told her. But Mom and Sam are very much alive. And now they want T. J. to be part of their family.When T. J. reluctantly visits her mom and Sam for the first time, she is stunned by how similar she is to her twin sister, even though their lives have been very different. While she is drawn to her new family, she is also wary of becoming attached to them and hurting her father's feelings. Then he suffers a debilitating accident and tries to ensnare T. J. in another web of lies. Her loyalties are finally tested.In this thought-provoking companion to Do You Know the Monkey Man?, Dori Hillestad Butler explores the other side of the story, creating a complex portrait of a family in crisis and offers readers the opportunity to compare different characters' perspectives on the same story.