New Releases by Judith Jango-Cohen

What animal has sharp claws, scaly skin, and likes to bask in the sun? Iguanas! But do you know what iguanas eat? Or how they protect themselves from enemies? Read this book to find out! Learn all about different animals in the Animal Close-Ups series—part of the Lightning Bolt BooksTM collection. With high-energy designs, exciting photos, and fun text, Lightning Bolt BooksTM bring nonfiction topics to life!

Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience! Hear the loud sirens. See the flashing lights. This fire truck is on the move! What kind of gear do firefighters keep in their trucks? And how do the trucks help firefighters battle fires? Read this book to find out! Learn all about mighty machines in the Vroom-Vroom series―part of the Lightning Bolt BooksTM collection. With high-energy designs, exciting photos, and fun text, Lightning Bolt BooksTM bring nonfiction topics to life!

The respiratory system is made up of the nose, the throat, the lungs, and other parts. But what does the respiratory system do? And how do its parts work together to keep your body healthy? Explore the respiratory system in this engaging and informative book.

Its bed is loaded up. The driver''s at the wheel. This dump truck is on the move! What do dump trucks haul? And how do drivers control the trucks? Read this book to find out! Learn all about mighty machines in the Vroom-Vroom series―part of the Lightning Bolt BooksTM collection. With high-energy designs, exciting photos, and fun text, Lightning Bolt BooksTM bring nonfiction topics to life!

Describes the meaning, history, and creation of the stone monument to four American presidents carved into Mount Rushmore, South Dakota.

Kenmerken, leefwijze, levenscyclus en de bedreigingen van de giraffen komen aan de orde. Met, ook grote, kleurenfoto''s. Vanaf ca. 11 jaar.

Kenmerken, leefwijze, levenscyclus en de bedreigingen van de pinguïns komen aan de orde. Met, ook grote, kleurenfoto''s. Vanaf ca. 11 jaar.

Do you know what the Liberty Bell is? Go back in history to understand why Americans fought for freedom from Britain, why the Liberty Bell was important to that time, and more in The Liberty Bell.

Guess Who reinforces literacy skills previously acquired and then playfully lures early readers to the next level of proficiency.

Aan de hand van veel kleurenfoto''s komen onder meer de kenmerken, levenscyclus van en de bedreigingen voor het nijlpaard aan de orde. Vanaf ca. 11 jaar.

Van de kangoeroe komen onder meer de kenmerken, levenscyclus, leefgebieden en de bescherming aan de orde. Met, ook grote, kleurenfoto''s. Vanaf ca. 11 jaar.

Long ago, sailors told tales about terrible monsters that lurked in the sea. Many of their stories may have been based on amazing—but real—sea creatures. Giant squid catch their food with tentacles and fight huge sperm whales. Manatees breathe air and must eat 100 pounds of food every day. Fifty-foot long oarfish have silvery, snakelike bodies. What monsters could they have inspired? Find out more about these real-life sea monsters and the scary stories sailors told about them!

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat of porcupines.

Describes Ben Franklin’s interest in and experiments with electricity, what he learned about electricity, and his famous experiment with lightning.

"Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, and endangered status of hippopotamuses"--Provided by publisher.

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat of bees.

Describes the history of artificial limbs, pumps and chips that allow people with physical disabilities to live more normal lives.

Introduces the functions and parts of dump trucks.

Your respiratory system is what helps you to breathe. It helps you to take in healthy oxygen and get rid of harmful carbon dioxide. Your nose, mouth and lungs are just a few parts of this system. Learn all about how you breath in this informative book.

Describes the respiratory system and how it works.

Describes how clouds, hail, snow, and rain form, and discusses why the water cycle is important.

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat of kangaroos.

Discusses the choice of the bald eagle as the United States'' national symbol and the ways it is used to symbolize the country, such as on the Great Seal of the United States and on the Presidential Seal.

Shows what various flags of the United States have meant, and what the Stars and Stripes means to us today.

Describes inventions that have changed what and how we eat, including canning, pasteurization, and refrigeration.

Looks at librarians and the job they do, dicussing how they keep libraries running and help the community.

Chinese New Year begins each January or February on the first day of the new year in China’s traditional calendar. This 15-day celebration is the most important holiday in Chinese communities all over the world. The celebration includes fireworks, costumes, dancers, parades, gifts of “lucky money”, family gatherings and feasting, and the Festival of Lanterns. It is a time to remember loved ones that have died, celebrate the past year, and look towards the new year to bring good fortune. Encourage understanding of diverse cultures. Featuring full-page illustrations, these beautiful editions look at the history and customs associated with various holidays and present early readers with high-interest offerings.

Dramatic and defining moments in American history come vividly the life in the Cornerstones of Freedom series.

This book describes the life, behavior, and the habitats of camels.

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat of rhinoceroses.