New Releases by April Pulley Sayre

A fascinating look at the dangers sea turtles face and the role that humans have in helping with wildlife and ocean conservation. In this re-illustrated edition of the previously published text, author April Pulley Sayre introduces readers to the life of a sea turtle. From the tiny hatchlings being born on the shores of Florida to the turtles making their way through the sea to their journey back to lay eggs of their own years later, the reader sees the dangers that turtles must face and how humans can help. Backmatter includes Information on sea turtle conservation efforts and the seven species of sea turtles. A great introduction to ocean life cycles as well as a perfect resource for building awareness about environmental and nature conservation in and outside of the classroom.

Two Canada geese start a family.

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.

"Leaves and bacteria, insects and fish, bears and people, too--we''re all part of one big circle of growing and eating and living"--Inside front flap.

Introduces young readers to the world of the turkey vulture.

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.

This hilarious fish chant has had fish lovers laughing since 2004 when the hardcover was released. Now available in paperback, the jaunty text still begs to be chanted out loud. Wacky, bold illustrations add even more humor, yet accurately depict dozens of freshwater fish. This unique concept teachers kids the names of fish in an entertaining way. Four pages of fact-filled end matter provide lots of information to satisfy teachers, parents and kids who want more, more, more Even non-fish lovers will giggle their way through this book.

An introduction to bioacoustics that gives young readers “a deeper understanding of what has been, and has yet to be, learned about animal communication” (Kirkus Reviews). Can whales communicate across miles of vast ocean? Can elephants talk to one another with sounds we cannot hear? These are the kinds of questions that drive the work of acoustic biologists. Follow three creative scientists—Christopher W. Clark, Katy Payne, and Bill Evans—as they research why and how animals communicate. Through remarkable photographs and stories about all sorts of animals, this book celebrates the challenges of lab work and fieldwork and the thrill of discovery. “This fascinating title shows the thrill of scientific discovery up close. Sayre profiles three bioacousticians—scientists who study the sounds made by living things, communication that is often outside the range of human hearing . . . this book is part of the consistently excellent Scientists in the Field series; it provides readers with an inspiring introduction to a little-discussed field and to biology in general.”—Booklist “Each of the profiles is filled with absorbing scientific information while also providing insights into the personalities involved in this work—adventurers who work in interesting field locales, sometimes with limited funding, to do what they love.”—Horn Book “Sayre offers good descriptions of work with the various species and its import.”—The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books

Bumblebee queens begin the spring alone, but can create colonies of hundreds throughout the year. Follow one queen as she finds a nest, gathers nectar, lays eggs and tends her colony through spring, summer, and fall.

What is dust? More than you think. What can it do? You will be surprised. Dust may seem small, dark, dirty, and dull. But it''s the secret behind one of the largest, most colorful sights on earth.

This Series, focusing on geographic specifics,

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

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

An introduction to the continent of Europe, focusing on its geography.

A counting book featuring animals with different numbers of feet.

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

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

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.

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

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

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, 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....

The desert Southwest is full of sounds. Skitter, skitter, scratch. A scorpion is crawling. Pop, pop, pop. kangaroo rat is hopping. Tsk, tsk, tsk. A rattlesnake is shaking its tail. But the spadefoot toad is quiet in her underground burrow, listening for one sound in particular... What is that sound? And what will the spadefoot toad do when she hears it?

Describes a young hummingbird''s search for food as he learns what is good to eat, and includes information on attracting hummingbirds by using a hummingbird feeder.

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

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.

This text aims to explore the wonders of six species of North American hummingbirds. It provides a descriptive portrait of the birds and covers every aspect of hummingbird behaviour and daily life, and offers tips on attracting hummingbirds to your garden.

Describes the countries, landscapes, geology, weather, climate, air, soil, plants, and animals of the continent of Africa.

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

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