New Releases by Kate Petty

Describes how puppies are born and fed, how they grow and communicate, and how they learn to walk.

This complex tale of self-discovery -- considered by the author to be his best work -- traces the path of an aging idealist, Lambert Strether. Arriving in Paris with the intention of persuading his young charge to abandon an obsession with a French woman and return home, Strether reaches unexpected conclusions.

Describes how kittens are born and fed, how they grow and communicate, and how they learn to walk.

Describes how ducklings are hatched and fed, how they learn to walk and fly, and how they communicate.

Explains the differences between frogs and toads, shows how they grow up from egg to tadpole to adult, and looks at some of the more unusual species.

Simple text and illustrations examine the characteristics, behavior, and various kinds of spiders.

A brief introduction to the characteristics and habits of various kinds of snakes throughout the world.

An introduction to guinea pigs for one interested in that animal as a pet.

Présentation attrayante de la vie du hamster dans un texte court et illustré.

An introduction to sharks, their characteristics, and habits.

As a child and her family go through the day we are introduced to the colors of the rainbow--plus pink and black.

Young children are introduced to a range of familiar sounds, including dogs barking, bells ringing, and balloons popping.

An introduction, in brief text and illustrations, to the history and culture of the various Indian tribes that lived on the Great Plains of North America.

Staying overnight at a friend''s home.

Sam learns not to become friendly with strangers and to stay near adults he feels safe with.

Little Maria learns to deal with her parents'' separation.

Includes programs for creating ten puzzles on an Apple IIe computer.

Looks at a variety of airplanes from the Lear jet to the Concorde, describes the parts of an airliner, and suggests possible airliners of the future.

Chantal identifies different sounds and noises at home with her family.

Includes programs for creating number games on an Apple IIe computer.

A simplified presentation of facts about the sun.

Describes several dinsoaurs, comparing their relative sizes, the types of food they eat, their habitat.