There are many kinds of grass, but when most people think of this green plant, they think of the kind found in backyards and parks. Grass is like many other plants with its roots, leaves, and needs of soil, water, and sun. Young readers find out that acres of grass come from the tiniest of seeds. With this knowledge, they'll never look at someone mowing the lawn in the same way again. Full-color photographs closely correlate with the accessible narrative, which is written especially for emerging readers.

1992 Boston Globe - Horn Book Award Honor Book for Picture Books ALA Notable Book School Library Journal Best Book Redbook Children's Picture Book Award Winner Booklist Editors's Choice American Bestseller "Pick of the Lists" From Publishers Weekly An adventurous caterpillar unassumingly leads readers on an afternoon excursion through a backyard, unveiling nature's sights and sounds from a larva's perspective. Measured in caterpillar steps the journey is long, and before reaching the yard's end, it's time to sleep, with fireflies and bats visible in the night sky. This gentle tale is far from quiet, however--among other things, "bees hum," "wings flap" and "moles scratch." An array of vibrant verbs and boisterous onomatopoeic words in bold black type bounce across the pages, describing the various creatures ("zip, zap, tongues snap" accompanies fly-catching frogs). Fleming's textured paper and bold, almost neon hues are a perfect match for her rough-hewn animal shapes and blades of grass. The ultimate kaleidoscope effect makes this title ideal for sharing with young explorers. Ages 2-6. Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. From School Library Journal PreSchool-K-- Bold, bright, stylized collage illustrations capture the eye and the imagination as they depict the simple, rhyming text of this outstanding nature tale. From a caterpillar's point-of-view, children see the many happenings in the tall, tall grass: "crunch, munch, caterpillars lunch/dart, dip, hummingbirds sip" etc. Bees and birds, ants and snakes are among the daytime inhabitants. Then, with the "stars bright, moonlight" come nocturnal fireflies and bats: "good night, tall, tall grass." The childlike illustrations were created by pouring colored cotton pulp through hand-cut stencils, resulting in remarkable images. Colors--shaded and varied--range full spectrum, deep and true through sunny yellow, cobalt, plum, a dozen shades of green. On each double page appears the blue-eyed, yellow-with-orange-spots caterpillar, always in proper perspective to the other creatures. Two-year-olds (and even younger) will enjoy the rhyme and rhythm, three-year-olds exploring numbers will love counting insects, four-year-olds--who are sure they can "read"--will experience success after a few listenings, and adults won't mind the request, "Read it again, please." A real charmer. --Virginia Opocensky, formerly at Lincoln City Libraries, NB Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. Review Charming. (The Horn Book, starred review) A terrific story-hour book. As day turns to night, a caterpillar crunches and munches his way through the tall, tall grass.... Besides a treat for eyes and ears, this can be used as an introductory nature lesson. (Booklist, starred review)

There are many kinds of grass, but when most people think of this green plant, they think of the kind found in backyards and parks. Grass is like many other plants with its roots, leaves, and needs of soil, water, and sun. Young readers find out that acres of grass come from the tiniest of seeds. With this knowledge, they'll never look at someone mowing the lawn in the same way again. Full-color photographs closely correlate with the accessible narrative, which is written especially for emerging readers.

There are many kinds of grass, but when most people think of this green plant, they think of the kind found in backyards and parks. Grass is like many other plants with its roots, leaves, and needs of soil, water, and sun. Young readers find out that acres of grass come from the tiniest of seeds. With this knowledge, they'll never look at someone mowing the lawn in the same way again. Full-color photographs closely correlate with the accessible narrative, which is written especially for emerging readers.

Spend a day and night in the prairie! Learn about this grassy habitat through the exciting animals that call it home. Spot prairie dogs popping aboveground as morning sun floods a field. Join giant bison as they graze on grass. Stir up dust on a sunset sprint with antelope. After dark, stake out prey with a coyote in dense grass.

Prairies--long grass and wide open fields. Developing readers learn about the plants and animals of a prairie in this low-level Spanish search-and-find beginning reader. The grass looks almost like waves as the wind blows through, directing the blades. It combs through the fur of a bison that remains unphased. Early readers will discover bison, wildflowers, and more while learning about this ecosystem. A search-and-find feature reinforces new vocabulary to build reading success while close-up images captivate young audiences. A great early STEM book to inspire learning about biomes for kindergartners and first graders.

Prairies--long grass and wide open fields. Developing readers learn about the plants and animals of a prairie in this low-level search-and-find beginning reader. The grass looks almost like waves as the wind blows through, directing the blades. It combs through the fur of a bison that remains unphased. Early readers will discover bison, wildflowers, and more while learning about this ecosystem. A search-and-find feature reinforces new vocabulary to build reading success while close-up images captivate young audiences. A great early STEM book to inspire learning about biomes for kindergartners and first graders.

Who is that sneaking through the grass? A snake! In this title, young students can learn basic facts about these slippery critters through approachable text filled with sight words and crisp photography. Features such as photo labels and a photo glossary offer additional support for readers just starting out.

Quokkas live on a couple of small islands off of Australia. When they aren't sleeping in a nice shady spot in the grass, they hop from spot to spot, looking for some good plants to eat. But everyone knows quokkas for their famous smiles. What else do you know about these awesome animals? Learn all about quokkas!

From people buying food at a market, to animals chowing down on some tasty grass, we rely on plants for food to live and grow. So how do plants get their food? Photosynthesis! Plants make their own food from a few simple things around them. Engaging photos and lively text bring an exciting look at the world of plants.

What’s under your feet as you walk outside? There’s more than just grass and dirt under there! Young readers will learn more about Earth’s layers, from the rocky crust to the dense inner core, in this intriguing book. Color illustrations and photographs, as well as many hands-on activities and projects, provide additional context to ideas such as plate tectonics, early continents, and other topics related to the elementary science curriculum.

A baby cow stands on long, skinny legs soon after it is born. It slurps up milk from its mother’s body to grow big and strong. The calf joins its heard and learns to run, kick, and jump before beginning to eat grass on its way to adulthood. Simple text paired with adorable pictures helps build reading confidence for animal-loving early readers.

Savanna elephants spend most of the day munching on grasses and branches. But soon, finding enough food will become difficult. With the oldest elephant leading the way, the herd is on the move. But why do they need to leave? Learn all about elephant migration and how weather makes them move. Colorful photos and carefully leveled text guide readers along on the journey.

Manatees are large herbivores. They graze on sea grasses as they swim in shallow waters. But manatees are in danger. In this leveled text, readers will learn about the threats facing these gentle animals. Special features map their range, show their importance in the ecosystem, and highlight the threats that manatees face. Vibrant photos bring both the animals and their homes to life on the page!

Beetles fly, frogs hop, and slugs slide over the pages of this book, made to be read by a child while lying on the grass. Children interact with the book, with a tip, tap, and turn of the book, moving the critters along. The critters even interact with each other in surprising ways. John Himmelman brings together his expertise as both a naturalist and an artist to encourage children to explore nature in their own backyard.

Humans are ingenious when it comes to meeting challenges. We invent all sorts of useful contraptions from the wheel to the can opener. But some of the things people have come up with are truly odd. Who came up with grass sandals, and why? Have you ever heard of a portable radio hat? Not many people have, but someone invented it. Get the inside scoop on these odd contraptions and many more weird inventions.

Prairies are found around the world! In this title, readers will learn about what makes these vast, grassy expanses special through vivid photos and engaging text. Chapters highlight prairie soil and climate, introduce plants and animals, and explore how humans and prairies interact. Features profile a notable example, show off animal life, and more. Get ready to journey through a sea of grass in this leveled title!

An animal that looks like a turtle munches on some grass. It has scales and a hard shell. But is it a turtle or a tortoise? Turtles and tortoises are similar, but they have some important differences. Find out how their legs, feet, shells, and behaviors can all help you tell these two animal look-alikes apart. Filled with stunning photos and playful text, early learners will be delighted as each page turns.

In the farm fields, many critters creep around. Some prefer to hide in the long grass and are often hard to spot. But the origami animals in this book are front and center! Clear illustrations and easy-to-follow instructions guide you through every step. Whether you are a complete beginner or want to improve your origami skills, this book will show you how to make many animals you can see on a farm.