New Releases by Catherine D. Hughes

Birds and bugs are some of the first animals little kids encounter in nature. This box set features both, introducing young children to birds and bugs they''re most likely to discover in their own backyards. With big, bright photos and fun, age-appropriate text, kids learn all about each creature''s appearance, behavior, habitat, and more. These books are sure to become a favorite at storytime, bedtime, and any other time.

"Ces pages colorées initieront les jeunes enfants aux merveilles de l''espace avec les illustrations de David Aguilar et des textes simples parfaits pour les lecteurs débutants et la lecture à voix haute. Ce livre débute en explorant les concepts de base de l''espace pour ensuite aborder des notions plus complexes sur l''univers et ses mystères. Quelques exemples de chapitres : La Terre, la Lune et le Soleil D''autres planètes de notre système solaire Les planètes naines, les comètes et la ceinture d''astéroïdes L''Univers, la Voie lactée, les galaxies et les trous noirs Les humains sur la Lune, les vaisseaux spatiaux, la Station spatiale internationale, etc."--

This adorable reference introduces young readers to birds of all kinds: big and small, flyers and swimmers, colorful and plain. They’ll find backyard favorites, such as robins and cardinals and be introduced to more unique species that inhabit rain forests and deserts around the world. Bird behaviors kids can relate to, including singing, dancing, building, swimming, and diving, reveal fascinating insights into the avian world. More than 100 colorful photos are paired with profiles of each bird, along with facts about the creatures'' sizes, diets, homes, and more. This charming book will quickly become a favorite at storytime, bedtime, and any other time.

Get ready to blast off on an outer space adventure! Featuring stunning illustrations and engaging interactivity, this reference book will tap into 4-to-8-year-olds'' curiosity about everything under the sun and beyond. This beautiful book is the latest addition to the National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book series. These colorful pages will introduce young children to the wonders of space, with out-of-this-world illustrations by David Aguilar and simple text that is perfect for beginning readers or for reading aloud. The book will explain basic concepts of space, beginning with what is most familiar to kids and expanding out into the universe. Chapters include: • Chapter 1 focuses on the Earth, moon, and sun. • Chapter 2 introduces kids to the other planets in our solar system. • Chapter 3 explains other objects in our solar system, such as dwarf planets, comets, and asteroid belts. • Chapter 4 voyages even farther afield, touching on concepts such as the universe, the Milky Way, stars, galaxies, and black holes. • The last chapter delves into space exploration: humans on the moon, spaceships, the International Space Station, etc.

Fotografii minunate ilustrează pagini amuzante, familiarizându-i pe cei mici cu zeci de insecte și gâze, de la albine și fluturi la libelule și greieri. În interior vei găsi: • Peste 200 de fotografii incredibile • Explicații adaptate vârstei despre rolul fiecărei insecte în mediul său • Întrebări care încurajează învățarea interactivă • Sfaturi pentru părinți pentru a extinde activitățile dincolo de paginile acestei cărți

This look & learn board book shows the stages of a caterpillar changing into a butterfly.

An introduction to farm animals includes cows, chickens, sheep, and horses, with simple text and color photographs.

Introduces basic concepts about outer space, from the sun and the moon to the planets and space exploration.

The experts at National Geographic present a delightful reference that introduces young children to bugs of all kinds: big and small, jumping and crawling, colorful and creepy. This charming book explores backyard favorites, such as ladybugs and lightning bugs, and introduces kids to more exotic species that inhabit rain forests and deserts around the world. Colorful photos are paired with profiles of each insect, along with facts about the creatures'' sizes, diets, homes, and more. This book will quickly become a favorite at storytime, bedtime, and any other time!

Dive into Earth''s oceans with this delightful introduction to our watery world and some of its most fascinating inhabitants. Brilliant photographs illustrate every fun-filled page, introducing young readers to marine animals large and small. Questions encourage interactive learning, and parent tips extend the experience beyond the book -- Back cover.

Blast off into the wonderful world of space with this beautifully illustrated guide to our 8 planets. Learn about each planet and the latest in space exploration with questions that encourage interactivity and further learning. This first cosmic adventure launches children into a lifetime of discovery. -- Back cover.

Introduces several of the ocean''s species, provides profiles of creatures, from dolphins and sharks to sea otters and penguins, while sharing facts about their characteristics, diets, and habitats.

National Geographic Kids First Big Book of the Ocean is an adorable animal reference that includes the sea''s high-interest animals, such as dolphins, sharks, sea otters, and penguins, and introduces kids to some of its lesser-known creatures. More than 100 charming animal photos illustrate the profiles, with facts about the creatures'' sizes, diets, homes, and more. This book will quickly become a favorite at storytime, bedtime, and any other time.

RASFOIEȘTE ACESTE PAGINI care îti aduc în fata ochilor imaginile a peste 50 de dinozauri erbivori și carnivori, de la cei mai mici (Microraptor) la cei gigantici (precum teribilul Tyrannosaurus), care au populat Pamântul în Cretacic, Jurasic și Triasic. ÎN INTERIOR VEI gasi: • Ilustrații excepționale înfățișând peste 50 de dinozauri • Date știintifice care te vor îndemna să cunoști lumea animală • O hartă a lumii unde au trăit dinozaurii • Sfaturi pentru părinți cu privire la jocuri și la activități cu dinozauri

Provides pictures and brief facts about a variety of different kinds of dinosaurs.

Profiles several different animals from around the world that live in different habitats.