New Releases by Catherine Ripley

When Oma arrives to stay with Jake, Lizzie, and their parents, they want to make her visit extra special -- so off the family goes to Jake''s birthday party, the library, the beach, and many other places. These familiar childhood excursions prompt many questions. How do candles stay on fire? How do librarians remember where all the books go? How does the sand get so hot? Curious kids everywhere want to know -- and no adult has all the answers. In the same style as the bestseller Why?, How?provides kid-friendly explanations for nearly 100 everyday mysteries. Bright, playful illustrations complement the clear text. A scrapbook-style page at the end of each chapter offers additional information in snapshots and captions. How?combines the best qualities of non-fiction and picture books to delight young readers again and again.

A bestseller and kid favorite, Why? provides easy-to-understand explanations for nearly 100 questions submitted by kids about the world around them.

Complete Classroom Library includes one each of the following: Math Library Science Library Social Studies Library Content Area Classroom Libraries include: 1 display box containing 10 6-packs (60 little books) 1 Teacher Resource Portfolio 1 Assessment Book (where available) Classroom Library Add-on Packs include 1 copy of each title from the social studies, science, and math libraries. Add-On Packs include 1 copy of each title.

The book "shows signs that have different shapes and tells what those signs mean"--Page 4 of cover.

The book explains what kinds of animals are insects.

Why do cows moo? How does a chick get out of its egg? A visit to the farm means plenty of questions about farm animals! This book provides satisfying answers for young children as well as vibrant illustrations.

Answers scientific questions inspired by the outdoors, including "why does it smell so fresh after it rains?", "why do dandelions turn white and fluffy?", and "what''s that white line in the sky?"

Answers science questions inspired by working in the kitchen, including "Why are peaches fuzzy?" "How does the fridge keep food cold?" and "Why do ice cubes crack?"

As bedtime draws near, an inventive child asks more and more questions, delaying the inevitable moment of sleep. Colorful and playful illustrations help answer the questions, while soothing a child''s concerns about nighttime and the dark. Full color.

Questions and answers discuss scientific concepts about bathrooms, bathing, and cleanliness.

This book answers some of the questions kids ask during a trip to the supermarket. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.

Illustrations and text introduce two dozen dinosaurs to young readers. Includes games and puzzles.

The feeding and sleeping patterns of various animals through-out the day and night are followed in a rural farm setting.