Slow, sleepy―and adorable. This playful and informative picture book follows the fascinating history of one of the world’s most beloved animals. Many find sloths cute, while some find them just plain bizarre. In The Upside-Down Book of Sloths, Elizabeth Shreeve uncovers their less-well-known evolutionary history and how they became the beloved―and unique―creatures of today. She pairs and compares the six extant modern species, like the...

The science of light might seem complex and intimidating for young readers, but this age-appropriate guide breaks down this essential science curriculum topic using language early learners find accessible and examples they find fun. Important terms are included in a glossary to help expand readers' vocabularies, and diagrams feature simple, informative labels to help readers visualize the concepts they're reading about. In addition, vibrant photographs...

Spark our littlest explorers' curiosity about the planet we call home with this fully updated preschool atlas from the map experts at National Geographic. This updated picture atlas ensures that even the youngest explorers have the most current information to help them understand the world. Simple, colorful maps teach kids about Earth's land, water, and countries. Bright, bold pictures and lively, accessible text showcase the world's people, places,...

Every year as winter approaches, geese return south to avoid the cold and snow. Not Zander, though. Zander declares he wants to stay this year, but first he’ll have to learn how to survive the harsh winter climate. Should he do as Bear suggests and put on a thick layer of fat? Or should he snuggle up with friends like bat does? None of his furred friends seem to have the right answer for Zander, but he’s determined to make the best of a freezing...

Meet Rubi, a tiny ant with a big personality and an even bigger love for stories. Who knew the small world of her colony could be full of unexpected friendships, epic adventures, and death-defying escapes?

Satisfy your canine curiosity with this fully illustrated guide to over 150 of the world's weird and wonderful dog breeds. Large maps of each continent show the origin of each dog and profile pages provide an insight into where they come from, their history, their physical characteristics and their personality traits. It's going to be pawsome!

Told from the perspective of the Earth, this moving picture book-part love letter, part rallying cry-tours the epic and ordinary wonders of the natural world and entreats us to do our bit to help the planet in turn. Combining Frances Stickley's welcoming, rhyming text and spectacular artwork by best-selling illustrator Tim Hopgood, this enchanting celebration is essential reading to connect young minds with the beauty of nature--

It’s a big country, and the cartographic experts at National Geographic want youngsters to have the engaging tools they need to explore and understand it. This fully revised and updated United States atlas features large, vibrant maps custom designed for children, along with bright, bold photographs and lively text that bring the nation’s people, places, and natural wonders to life. Featuring: Empowering instructions for how to read and...