New Releases by Monica Hughes

Why do we have weather patterns? Where does it rain every afternoon? What is a monsoon? Weather follows patterns. Most parts of the world have a yearly weather pattern. In some places there is also a daily weather pattern. Read this book to find out why these patterns happen.

Describes how animals as different as monarch butterflies and gray whales travel in a similar pattern.

Tells what it is like to take a vacation to another country, from getting ready to going home again.

Illustrations and simple text describe how one family celebrates Hanukkah.

Children love getting a close-up look at fascinating creatures in the world around them. This series allows them to get up close and personal with some of these creepy creatures that they can find in parks, gardens and even their own home. Each book identifies the main physical features of each bug including what they eat, how they change, and how they reproduce.

This book explains the water cycle, defining "evaporates," "water vapor," "condenses," and other terms.

This book introduces the first day of school for two students in different classrooms.

Photographs and simple text explain what a visit to the dentist is like.

Illustrations and simple text describe how one family celebrates Divali.

Illustrations and simple text describe how one family celebrates Rosh Hashanah.

Children love getting a close-up look at fascinating creatures in the world around them. This series allows them to get up close and personal with some of these creepy creatures that they can find in parks, gardens and even their own home. Each book identifies the main physical features of each bug including what they eat, how they change, and how they reproduce.

Children love getting a close-up look at fascinating creatures in the world around them. This series allows them to get up close and personal with some of these creepy creatures that they can find in parks, gardens and even their own home. Each book identifies the main physical features of each bug including what they eat, how they change, and how they reproduce.

This book introduces the birth of a sister to an older brother.

No matter what religious festivals a young reader may take part in, they re sure to love reading about all of the festivals that come to life in this new series. Each title looks at the preparations that go into each festival, what people wear, where it takes place, the food that is eaten, when it happens, who celebrates it, and why it s celebrated. A case study approach is taken, following a young child as they get involved in the preparations and celebrations."

Illustrations and simple text describe how one family celebrates Id-al-Fitr.

Describes the bodies, relatives, diets, and life cycles of pill bugs, and includes color photos.

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"In this chilling, thrilling, underwater adventure, readers explore the world of a sunken wreck and the secrets it holds - secrets that have the power to heal, and to destroy" Cf. Our choice, 2002.

A beginning reader helps develop vocabulary and reading skills for preschoolers.

Discusses various types of transportation.

Sur l''île d''Ariban, l''imagination est interdite. On ne doit jamais raconter ses rêves : c''est une des nombreuses règles imposées par les anciens du village. Colin s''inquiète pour sa sœur, qui fait sans des cauchemars. Si cela se savait, elle serait chassée. Mais l''arrivée d''une mystérieuse étrangère va bouleverser les traditions de la communauté et... La vie de Colin.