Separated from the colony, readers join two adventurous ants and see the world from a very different perspective.
Two Bad Ants
The Other Side
Rodeo Time
The familiar Cat in the Hat is used to introduce newly independent readers to maps of all kinds.
There’s a Map on My Lap
A girl maps her dog Penny’s world from her room, to the neighborhood as well as the tools she uses.
Mapping Penny’s World
These poems introduce various insects and their lives; ideal for sharing aloud and for relating to informational books on insects.
Joyful Noise: Poems for Two Voices
Children are encouraged to observe as experiment as they learn about wind and air as well as practice science writing by describing their findings.
I Face the Wind
How Oliver Olsen Changed the World
Norbert Rising finds himself in dangerous situations in the Arctic as he studies polar bears. This book connects children with the consequences of global warming, and gives practical advice on how to help save our white-furred friends.
Face to Face with Polar Bears
Benny’s Pennies
This title needs no introduction nor do its spin-offs like Baby Bear Baby Bear, What Do You See?, Panda Bear Panda Bear, What Do You See? or Polar Bear Polar Bear, What Do You Hear?
Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?
What Darwin Saw: The Journey That Changed the World
The journey of Barack Obama to national prominence and the U.S. Presidency began with his diverse heritage and self questioning but resulted in hope.
Barack
When the humans are away, a toy soldier named A-One becomes demanding, calling the other toys names. When they begin playing with the sounds and letters of the words, insults become silly to make everyone smile and reform. In addition to playing with the sound of words, this humorously illustrated book just may start a discussion of bullying and behavior.
I’m Number One
This rhyming words game is illustrated with crisp photographs and is sure to tickle the imagination as another rhyming description is sought. For more experienced readers (grade 2-3), try Eight Ate: A Feast of Homonym Riddles(opens in a new window) by Marvin Terban — just what the title indicates.
A Huge Hog Is a Big Pig
Good Driving, Amelia Bedelia
Amelia Bedelia’s Masterpiece
Amelia Bedelia’s First Apple Pie
Amelia Bedelia Unleashed
Amelia Bedelia Under Construction
Amelia Bedelia Sleeps Over
Amelia Bedelia Means Business
Amelia Bedelia Hits the Trail