Most Popular Books by Laura F. Marsh

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

Provides facts about wolves, such as their habitat, packs, and feeding habits.

Describes a caterpillar''s four stages of life.

Whales.

"Based on Toot & Puddles created by Holly Hobbie."

Presents the life of the cheetah, including what they look like, how they live, and what they eat.

"Take a dip with turtles in this exciting reader. Packed with beautiful and engaging photos, kids will learn all about these fantastic reptiles. This Level 1 reader is carefully leveled for an early independent reading or read aloud experience, perfect to encourage the scientists and explorers of tomorrow!"--Provided by publisher.

Bright starfish, spiky sea anenomes, sea cucumbers, mussels, and colorful fish! Peak into these vibrant shoreline pools and discover amazing ocean habitats teeming with life! Packed with beautiful and engaging photos, this new Leveled Reader will teach kids how tide pools work, what kinds of animals live in them, and even how to prepare for a tide pool visit of their own. National Geographic Readers'' expert-vetted text, along with brilliant images and a fun to approach to reading, have proved to be a winning formula with kids, parents, and educators. Level 1 text is carefully leveled for an early independent reading or read aloud experience, perfect to encourage the scientists and explorers of tomorrow!

Mama Elephant explains to her son Max that some activities have to wait until he is older; but no matter how old he is, he will never be too big for his mother''s love.

When the animals begin to compare tails, Max the elephant is not happy with his. But Mama Elephant explains that animals use tails in different ways and that Max''s tail carries out it''s purpose by swishing away flies.

While Puddle is busy enjoying the "music" of Woodcock Pocket, Toot is off to the Congo on an African adventure. "Be sure to listen to the music of the jungle " Puddle reminds Toot as he takes off, but Toot isn''t so sure he''s good at listening to the music. That''s until he meets a tribe of Bambuti Pygmy Pigs who are good at two things: gathering honey to trade and playing music They encourage Toot to "get with the beat" and soon he''s singing, dancing, and drumming up a storm all over the jungle. Meanwhile, inspired by a postcard Toot has sent of his new friends, Puddle decides he should find an instrument too. He searches all around the house for something he can play. An over-turned water barrel just might do the trick Boy, will he have a surprise when Toot gets back This musical journey both home and abroad ends with laughter and joy and reminds us that music can be found just about anywhere you''re willing to look.

Introduces the migration patterns of monarch butterfies, describing the vast distances they cover, why they migrate, and the dangers they face along the way.

"Based on the television show Toot & Puddle; characters based on the original series created by Holly Hobbie"--T.p. verso.

Presents the life of sea turtles, including where they travel, how they build nests, and what they eat.

Learn all about the world of meerkats with this fun book designed for young readers. Young children will be wowed by new information and eye-popping illustrations from National Geographic.

While Puddle is busy enjoying the "music" of Woodcock Pocket, Toot is off to the Congo on an African adventure. "Be sure to listen to the music of the jungle!" Puddle reminds Toot as he takes off, but Toot isn''t so sure he''s good at listening to the music. That''s until he meets a tribe of Bambuti Pygmy Pigs who are good at two things: gathering honey to trade and playing music! They encourage Toot to "get with the beat" and soon he''s singing, dancing, and drumming up a storm all over the jungle. Meanwhile, inspired by a postcard Toot has sent of his new friends, Puddle decides he should find an instrument too. He searches all around the house for something he can play. An over-turned water barrel just might do the trick! Boy, will he have a surprise when Toot gets back! This musical journey both home and abroad ends with laughter and joy and reminds us that music can be found just about anywhere you''re willing to look.

Describe the life of cheetahs, including where they live, what they eat, and how they care for their young.

Describes different types of ants and their behavior.

Provides information about red pandas, including their diet, life cycle, physical characteristics, behaviors, and habitat.

National Geographic Primary Readers is a high-interest series of beginning reading books that have been developed in consultation with education experts. The books pair magnificent National Geographic photographs with lively text by skilled children''s book authors across four reading levels.

Explores the customs and history of Halloween.

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Learn about ugly animals and how their strange bodies help protect them.

Introduces animal migration and why some animals migrate, including the zebras in Botswana, the red crabs of Christmas Island, and the walruses in the Bering and Chukchi Seas.

"What''s that buzzing around? It''s a busy bee! With beautiful, engaging, and authentic photos, and accessible text, kids will learn all about these incredible insects in this level 2 reader."--Résumé de l''éditeur.