Eliza Berkowitz

Packed with captivating facts about the most common animals in North America, this brightly illustrated guide is perfect for young nature lovers. A Kid's Guide to Backyard Animals contains easily digestible information and captivating facts--about the most common animals kids see most often--that will help children discover how to be expert nature explorers and why protecting them is important for the planet, no matter their age Learn all about the amazing animals right outside your door in A Kid's Guide to Backyard Animals--a handy, easy-to-carry guidebook for explorers ages 6 to 8 that shows you how to identify 40 animals that are commonly found in the United States. The book covers five animal types: mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates, and includes chapters on bats, bears, bobcats, chipmunks, coyotes, deer, elk, foxes, mice, opossums, prairie dogs, rabbits, raccoons, skunks, squirrels, voles, Canada geese, cardinals, ducks, hawks, hummingbirds, owls, pigeons, robins, woodpeckers, lizards, snakes, turtles, frogs, toads, salamanders, ants, bumblebees, butterflies, dragonflies, grasshoppers, ladybugs, roly poly bugs (pill bugs), snails, spiders, and worms. Kids learn all about these amazing creatures with fascinating facts, how to identify each animal (what it looks like and size), what it eats, whether it's nocturnal or diurnal, and its habitat and range (including maps). Check the glossary for animal-related terms you might not know, keep track of the animals you've seen in a handy log, and try out a fun DIY project that helps you invite frogs to your backyard by building a comfortable frog pond. With A Kid's Guide to Backyard Animals, children can become expert nature explorers. Also available in the series: A Kid's Guide to Backyard Bugs A Kid's Guide to Backyard Birds A Kid's Guide to Backyard Trees

From Arthurian legend to tales of ancient China, horses have traversed the world alongside humans for centuries, and their heroic adventures are gathered here in this one-of-a-kind little encyclopedia . . . Beloved for their grace, strength, and untamed beauty, horses have always loomed large in our imaginations, featuring in mythologies across cultures and throughout history. This little encyclopedia rounds up more than 50 mythical horses from around the world, including: - Bai Long Ma, part dragon and part horse, of the Chinese classic Journey to the West- Balius and Xanthus, Achilles's horses who fought in the Trojan War- Pegasus, a winged stallion and child of the Greek god Poseidon - Sleipnir, a war horse belonging to great Norse god Odin And so many more! With detailed illustrations throughout, this book pays tribute to some of our most formidable equine friends.

Celebrate your favorite feline friends with this fully-illustrated 500-piece puzzle and book set, featuring beautiful illustrations of cats.- Specifications: A 500-piece puzzle, printed in full color on high-quality stock.- Puzzle Dimensions: This puzzle measures approximately 20 x 16 inches when finished.- Fully Illustrated Package: This puzzle, deluxe box, and booklet feature original illustrations of cats in a variety of poses-on the prowl, cat-napping, and ready to leap.- Book Included: Learn facts and information about cat behaviors and habits in the enclosed 32-page paperback book (5 x 6 inches), featuring full-color artwork throughout.- Purrfect Gift: A unique gift for cat lovers of all ages.

Celebrate the majesty and charms of cats in your home or office with this keepsake set of illustrated wooden magnets, fold-out poster, sticker sheets, and mini breeds guidebook. About this item:- Deluxe Wooded Magnets: This set includes 8 full-color, illustrated wooden magnets, each featuring a unique cat pose.- Fold-out Poster: Show off your love for your kitties with this 6 3/8 x 7 1/4 inch illustrated fold-out poster. - Book Included: Learn the ins and outs of the 8 featured cat breeds-Balinese, Bengal, Exotic Shorthair, Manx, Munchkin, Ragdoll, Siamese, and Sphynx-in the enclosed 48-page, fully-illustrated mini book. - Bonus Sticker Sheets: Two sheets of full-color stickers add feline flair to anything you place them on. - A Unique Gift for Cat Lovers: Cat lovers of all ages and abilities will love this unique gift set.

Full of feline facts, lessons translating cat behavior, and illustrated breed profiles, This Is a Book for People Who Love Cats is a joyful celebration of all nine lives of cat friends! For cat lovers of all ages, this beautifully illustrated guide offers an informative look at the world and lives of cats. Cat enthusiast Eliza Berkowitz highlights why we love cats so much, how cats became domesticated, and just what they're doing and saying with their odd behavior. Fascinating profiles of cat breeds, from Maine Coons and Calicos to Bengals and Egyptian Maus, are accompanied by charming illustrations that will make you fall in love with cats all over again... and again. Comprehensively researched and shared in an accessible, appealing format, This Is a Book for People Who Love Cats is a purr-fect addition to every cat lover's library.

Now you can sneak in a workout without leaving your chair with Desktop Cycling Class's miniature stationary bike, complete with pump-up jams!* Get those fingers moving: The kit contains a tiny (3-inch) exercise bike ready for you to pedal with your fingers* Plays music: Press a button to play three high-energy tracks to set the mood for your workout: pop, rock, and hip-hop* Book included: Explore tips for your finger workout and use of your desktop bike in the 32-page illustrated miniature book* Unique gift: Perfect for any cycling class enthusiast and fun for all ages

What is the most popular pet in the world? Where is the hottest place on Earth? When was the first country formed? Learn these and dozens of other fascinating facts about the planet and its people with this dynamically-illustrated and informative guide, with 48 colourful pages packed to the brim with graphs and charts about the world in which we live. Topics covered in the book include:The Earth’s distance from the sunRecord-breaking weatherLargest and smallest countriesAwesome animalsWorld religionsThe World Wide WebPlanets in motionAnd much, much more. With out-of-this-world illustrations by Gwen Keraval and intriguing facts compiled by Eliza Berkowitz, this is an enjoyable learning resource for both adults and kids alike. About Lonely Planet Kids: Lonely Planet Kids – an imprint of the world’s leading travel authority Lonely Planet – published its first book in 2011. Over the past 45 years, Lonely Planet has grown a dedicated global community of travellers, many of whom are now sharing a passion for exploration with their children. Lonely Planet Kids educates and encourages young readers at home and in school to learn about the world with engaging books on culture, sociology, geography, nature, history, space and more. We want to inspire the next generation of global citizens and help kids and their parents to approach life in a way that makes every day an adventure. Come explore!