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How do frogs swallow with their eyes? Easily. When swallowing a big mouthful of food, a frog blinks its eyes. The blinking pushes the frogs huge eyeballs down on top of its mouth. This helps squeeze the food in its mouth into its throat. WHOOSH-down goes its meal In this superb introduction to amphibians, children will uncover many facts about these cold-blooded creatures. The Bergers discuss key curricular topics, like metamorphisis and molting, in an accessible manner, and the vivid illustrations of Karen Carr make these animals jump right off of the page

Whales, sharks, and dolphins are just a few of the amazing creatures that live in the sea. From the tiny coral shrimp to the enormous squid, this book is a very simple introduction to ocean life.

While observing whales in the Atlantic Ocean, a girl falls overboard.

Bobbi Katz and Steve Bjorkman created Lots of Lice and Germs Germs Germs and team up once again in this hilarious book that teaches children about tooth decay. In this witty, easy-to-read story, children learn what bacteria is, how it causes tooth decay, and how they can fight against it.

Photographs and simple text describe the habitats of different animals.

Follow the day of a bright yellow flower from sunrise to sunset. Kids learn all kinds of scientific facts about flowers.

Photographs and simple text explore colors in the desert.

Meet the Dinofours Theyre dinosaurs. Theyre four years old. And theyre having a race. Who will win? Join the Dinofours as they learn that some children are fast runners, some are great storytellers -- and all are special.

Brendan the dinosaur realizes that he should treat bugs as kindly as he would like to be treated.

Through rhyming text and realistic illustrations an easy reader shows the world through a dinosaurs eyes, revealing what the world was like when dinosaurs roamed the earth and that many of the plants and animals that lived then still exist today.

The JUST FOR YOUtm series features 24 beginning readers written and illustrated by people of color. Young readers will see themselves and their experiences reflected in these delightful books. They will read about how the characters spend their time with family and friends-at home, in school, at the park or barber shop, and other places in their community. These age-appropriate stories include books at three different reading levels. Plus, each book contains instructional-and fun-material for caregivers that targets comprehension and key vocabulary.

Ladybug plans a party with only two friends in her small house, but as more and more insects show up, she is sure her birthday is ruined.

People all over the world live on boats. Children will enjoy the photos and text of this easy concept book.

Did you know that Earth is the only planet we know of that can support life? Readers will blast off with Rocket to learn fascinating facts like thisand moreall in the pages of this book.

The moon is our closest neighbor in the solar system. Read and discover all about the moon. Illustrated with colored photos on each page.

Very simple text and large color photos introduce young readers to whales. Included are some Fun Fact text bubbles on a few photos.

Ella the elephant is too little to slice the cake in her mothers bakery, and the oven is absolutely off-limits. It feels like she cant do ANYTHING important - until Ellas mother needs help with an emergency cake delivery. Then Ella peddles off on her trusty cart to prove herself, but theres a bumpy road aheadIn her second magical adventure, Ella the elegant elephant shows that youre never too little to save the day - so long as you have a big heart.

About an earnest young dinosaur who tries as hard as he can and his frazzled mother who always knows how to save the day.

Describes how various animals use their eyes to find food and scare away other animals, including owls, spiders, scallops, and bees.

Michael, said Karl. Theres a really big bear in the backyard. This is how three children meet Stillwater, a giant panda who moves into the neighborhood and tells amazing tales. To Addy he tells a story about the value of material goods. To Michael he pushes the boundaries of good and bad. And to Karl he demonstrates what it means to hold on to frustration. With graceful art and simple stories that are filled with love and enlightenment, Jon Muth -- and Stillwater the bear -- present three ancient Zen tales that are sure to strike a chord in everyone they touch.