Best Selling Books by April Pulley Sayre

Introduces the continent of North America, looking at its geography, plant and animal life, weather, and settlement by humans.

Describes how different animals, such as elephants, birds, horses, and fish, keep themselves clean.

Introduces the ecology of the temperate deciduous forest, discusses forest weather, climate, and geology, and surveys forest plants and animals

Describes how a variety of creatures, including a butterfly, a sea turtle, a caribou herd, and an Arctic tern, find their way home.

Describes unique characteristics of the European continent including its landscapes, geology, weather and climate, rivers, coastlines, ocean air, and soils as well as its plants, animals, and people.

In this version of the classic lullaby, a boy tries to settle his puppy down to sleep with a lullaby after a day of splashing in the creek, fetching sticks, and chasing sheep.

"The buggy-eyed insects, crabs, and snails provide an appealing cast of characters who stand up to be counted against a summertime palette of orange sand and blue skies." — Kirkus Reviews If one is a snail and two is a person, we must be counting by feet! Just follow the sign to the beach, where a bunch of fun-loving crabs, lounging dogs, gleeful insects, and bewildered-looking snails obligingly offer their feet for counting in a number of silly, surprising combinations — from one to one hundred!

Describes the landscapes, geology, weather, oceans, coastlines, air, soil, plants, animals, and people of the continent of Asia.

Describes unique characteristics of the Antarctic continent including its landscapes, geology, weather and climate, coastlines, air and soil as well as its plants and animals.

Describes aquatic biomes, focusing on life in rivers and streams, and explains the effect of pollution on these biotic communities and on the lives of people everywhere.

Describes the physical characteristics of seashores, with a focus on North America, and discusses the various plants and animals that inhabit this biome as well as the effects of human use.

Describes the geography, weather and climate, and plants and animals of South America, a continent of contrasts.

Introduces the continent of Australia, looking at its geography, plant and animal life, weather, and settlement by humans.

Describes the physical features of the ocean biome, as well as ocean life, human use, and conservation efforts.

Two friends find that shadows are all around them. "My friend catches my shadow''s hand. Hand in shadow we walk the sand." Dragonflies zip by with their shadows behind them. Toe shadows wiggle along the bottom of a creek. In the shadow of a tree lurks delicious cool shade. On a long sunny day, two friends search for shadows and discover the hidden delights of the everyday world. Lush, sun-soaked illustrations and poetic text capture the childhood delights of a summer day.

What do one hundred sunbathing snails have in common with ten crabs in inner tubes? Check out this mirthful counting book with a focus on feet. If one is a snail and two is a person, we must be counting by feet! Just follow the sign to the beach, where a bunch of fun-loving crabs, lounging dogs, gleeful insects, and bewildered-looking snails obligingly offer their feet for counting in a number of silly, surprising combinations — from one to one hundred!

Depicts an army of ants as it parades through the rain forest in search of a meal.

Features the continent of Africa, discussing its geography, plant and animal life, weather, and settlement by humans.

Examines the El Ni no and La Ni na phenomena, why they occur, how meteorologists track them, how they affect global weather patterns, and their possible effect on global warming.

A book describing the various animals, insects and amphebians found the rain forest.

Describes the work of field scientists who study animals in their natural habitats, discussing the challenges of finding the animals, tracking them, and recording data about them.

Describes the physical features of a coral reef, its community of plants and animals, and environmental threats.

Examination of Hummingbirds and their life.

Discusses the lake and pond biomes and how each is affected by the environment and people.

Photographs and easy-to-read, rhyming text introduce how basic STEAM concepts can be found in the architecture, building, construction, and transportation of city life. Includes notes about what to look for while wandering through a city.

This read-aloud favorite about eating healthy is now available in an oversized trim perfect for classroom and storytime sharing. Rah, rah, radishes, red and white! Carrots are calling. Take a bite! Oh boy, bok choy, Brussels sprout. Broccoli! Cauliflower! Shout it out! Know any kids who don’t like veggies? Here is a book that’s sure to change their hungry minds! With a raucous rhyming text, Rah, Rah Radishes celebrates fresh vegetables, nature’s bright colors, and the joy of healthy eating. The book’s interactive spirit encourages kids to join in on the read-aloud fun, and little ones won’t be able to resist the book’s vibrant photographs—they’re a feast for the eyes!

Acclaimed children’s book author and photographer April Pulley Sayre’s love letter to Earth is a stunning exploration of the beauty and complexity of the world around us. Remarkable photographs and a rich, layered text introduce concepts of science, nature, geography, biology, poetry, and community. April Pulley Sayre, award-winning photographer and acclaimed author of more than sixty-five books, introduces concepts of science, nature, and language arts through stunning photographs and a poetic text structured as a simple thank-you note. Touching on subjects from life cycles to weather, colors, shapes, and patterns, this is an ideal resource for science and language art curriculums and a terrific book for bedtime sharing. Thank You, Earth is a great choice for Earth Day celebrations, as well as family and group read-alouds. Includes backmatter with kid-friendly ideas for conservation projects information about the photographs, and additional resources.

A, tasty frog croaks. Delicious warthogs tromp by, Crocodile doesn''t move. She hasn''t eaten in weeks. But she only lies and listens. Crocodile has a secret hidden in the sand. What could keep such a fearsome, toothy creature from hunting? This craggy crocodile is about to prove she can be as tender, devoted, and motherly as she is dangerous....

¡Las truchas realmente están hechas de árboles! Hojas y bacterias, insectos y peces, osos y personas; todos somos parte de un gran círculo de crecimiento, alimentación y vida –¡ahora en español! Trout are really made of trees! Leaves and bacteria, insects and fish, bears and people, too—we''re all part of one big circle of growing and eating and living--now in Spanish! Un hábil matrimonio entre un texto lírico e ilustraciones de montaje energéticas, este libro explora las formas intrincadas y a menudo sorprendentes en las que las plantas y los animales están conectados en la cadena alimentaria; con texto final que describe los esfuerzos de conservación y el cuidado responsable. A deft marriage of lyrical text, and energetic collage illustrations, this book explores the intricate and often surprising ways plants and animals are connected in the food web, with back matter describing conservation efforts and responsible stewardship.

Turn your garden into a hummingbird hotspot, a haven for butterflies, and a thriving ecosystem that will delight and inspire the young and young-at-heart. Gardening with children is a pleasure in itself, but when you learn to include wildlife in your plans, gardening becomes an even more joyful family experience. Creating a garden that invites wildlife opens up a wider world of nature for investigation, inspiration, and delight. Begin to see your yard from an animal’s perspective; discover plants that attract colorful birds and bugs; embrace sensory experiences that native plants and creatures bring; and understand how your yard fits into the surrounding landscape. Along the way you will discover simple ways you can actively support wildlife in your immediate environment, no matter where you live. This family-friendly guide to wildlife gardening leads you on a path to discovery, where trees are transformed into bird and animal habitats, where sunny spots are revered for dragonfly viewing, and where your entire garden becomes an animal-welcoming kingdom.

Al Dente''s invention of a portable pasta machine turns him into a super hero and helps to save the family fresh pasta business.

A native bee, the bumblebee. takes a starring role in this nonfiction picture book about the bumblebee''s life cycle and natural history. Learn how a queen bumblebee digs out of the ground and starts her year all alone yet builds a colony by summer''s end.

This Series, focusing on geographic specifics,

" Ouit-ah ! ouit-ah ! " appelle l''oiseau. Arrêtez-vous, car c''est vous qu''il appelle. Et suivez-le. Suivez-le dans la nature sauvage de l''Afrique, au milieu des animaux de la savane. N''ayez pas peur, ne vous découragez pas, ne le perdez pas de vue. Car ce n''est pas un oiseau comme les autres : c''est un indicateur, un oiseau à miel ! Si vous avez choisi de lui répondre, une récompense vous attend.