New Releases by Ruth A. Musgrave

"A Day in the Life of a Scientist will help kids learn about a scientist's important work and includes fun facts and a quiz to support development. It is a motivating introduction to using essential nonfiction reading skills, proving ideal for children ready to enter the riveting world of reading"--

Save the Bees is a beautifully designed reader all about bees, how they pollinate plants and make honey, and how we should look after them. The engaging text has been carefully leveled using Lexile so that children are set up to succeed.

Save the Trees is a beautifully designed reader all about why we need trees, to keep our air clean, provide shade, food, and homes for animals, and how we can grow and protect trees. The engaging text has been carefully leveled using Lexile so that children are set up to succeed.

A prize pumpkin grows from a single seed in this charming board book that introduces babies and toddlers to the life cycle of plants. Bursting with vivid photos and featuring super-simple facts, this charming board book explores how plants grow and what they need to live. Little readers follow the journey from seed to sprout to vine to flower to a big, beautiful pumpkin ready to be picked! Designed to be the stepping stone to the best-selling National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book series, the Little Kids First Board Books take similar subjects and distill them to the simplest nonfiction concepts, taking a fresh new approach to excite a baby’s sense of wonder and make learning about nature and science fun.

Use your reading superpowers to learn all about different kinds of sea turtles and how you can help to keep them safe - a high-quality, fun, non-fiction reader - carefully levelled to help children progress. Save the Sea Turtles is a beautifully designed reader all about different kinds of sea turtles, from the smallest to the biggest, and how we can all help to keep their marine environment clean and safe. The engaging text has been carefully levelled using Lexiles so that children are set up to succeed. A motivating introduction to using essential non-fiction reading skills. Children will love to find out about tiny turtles and the biggest turtles and their lives at sea.

Vibrant photography, colorful illustrations, and simple facts combine to show how a butterfly becomes a butterfly, from egg to caterpillar to chrysalis to an adult ready to spread its wings and fly.--

Learn all about animal claws, the biggest, the sharpest, and the deadliest claws, and some just used for hanging up to sleep.

Use your reading superpowers to learn all about different kinds of sea turtles and how you can help to keep them safe. Learn all about different kinds of sea turtles, from the smallest to the biggest, and how we can all help to keep their marine environment clean and safe.

"Use your reading superpowers to learn all about animals that can run, fly and swim faster than all the others"--

Learn all about animals that sting, poison, and attack, from the well-known tarantula and deadly snakes to the Golden Poison Frog and pufferfish.

"People, animals, and plants need light. From the Sun to fire to electricity, learn how our world is made warm and bright with light."--

"Use your reading superpowers to learn all about pandas, everyone's favorite black-and-white bears"--

In addition to tons of captivating photos and fun facts about sharks, this book also includes replicas of six different shark teeth to help get shark-loving kids started on their own collection! In this detailed reference book with stunning photos, kids will discover tons of fascinating facts about sharks, some of the most fascinating fish that swim in the world’s oceans. They''ll learn about ancient sharks, the nine different groups of sharks that are alive today, and meet some amazing individuals, including the great white shark, the mako shark, and the hammerhead shark. Then readers can use the shark-tooth collecting tips and six different replica shark teeth to get their own collection started. There’s even a slide-out tray for housing future finds. A full-color shark identification poster is also included.

Designed to be the stepping stone to the best-selling National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book series, the Little Kids First Board Book series takes similar big subjects and distills them down to the simplest nonfiction concepts for the youngest audience. Not only will readers learn about a variety of birds, they can also find recurring shapes and patterns in the art, while adults can keep their eyes open for occasional funny commentary from the animals. Sidebar text offers additional learning for older siblings or those ready for more complex information. With their square shape, bright and playful design, awesome photography, clear text, and cues to encourage interactive learning, the Little Kids First Board Books take a fresh new approach to excite a baby''s sense of wonder and make learning about nature and science fun.

Calling all truck fans! From dump trucks to cement trucks to monster trucks, these colorful pages introduce big trucks and their special jobs to the littlest fans. Bursting with vivid photos, each spread in this sturdy book features a terrific truck, along with super-simple facts and lively, age-appropriate language to keep babies and toddlers--and their grown-ups--engaged. Designed to be the stepping-stone to the best-selling National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book series, the Little Kids First Board Book series takes similar subjects and distills them down to the simplest nonfiction concepts for the youngest audience. Not only will little ones learn about different kinds of trucks, but they can also find recurring shapes and patterns in the art, while adults can keep their eyes open for occasional funny commentary. Sidebar text offers additional learning for older siblings or those ready for more complex information. With their square shape, bright and playful design, awesome photography, clear text, and cues to encourage interactive learning, the Little Kids First Board Books mirror the beloved First Big Books while taking a fresh approach to excite a baby''s sense of wonder and make learning about nature and science fun. Complete your Little Kids First Board Book collection with these titles: Little Kids First Board Book Dinosaurs Little Kids First Board Book Weather Little Kids First Board Book Space Little Kids First Board Book Animals on the Go Little Kids First Board Book Insects Little Kids First Board Book Wild Animal Sounds Little Kids First Board Book Ocean

"From dump trucks to cement trucks to monster trucks, these colorful pages introduce big trucks and their special jobs to the littlest fans."--

Vibrant photos and lively text introduce the littlest kids to the weather they experience every day, including rain, clouds, sunshine, snow, and more! These sturdy pages showcase everyday weather with bold photos, super simple facts, and lively, age-appropriate language to keep babies and toddlers--and their grown-ups--engaged. Designed to be the stepping-stone to the best-selling National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book series, the Little Kids First Board Book series takes similar subjects and distills them down to the simplest nonfiction concepts for the youngest audience. Not only will readers learn about several different kinds of weather, they can also find recurring shapes and patterns in the art, while adults can be on the lookout for occasional funny commentary. Sidebar text offers additional learning for older siblings or those ready for more complex information. With a square shape, bright and playful design, awesome photography, clear text, and cues to encourage interactive learning, the Little Kids First Board Books mirror the beloved First Big Books while taking a fresh approach to excite a young one''s sense of wonder and make learning about nature and science fun.

Meet buzzing bumblebees, chirping crickets, and more awesome bugs that fly, hop, crawl, and creep in this colorful book for the very youngest explorers! Bursting with vivid photos, each spread in this sturdy book features a fascinating insect or spider, along with supersimple facts and lively, age-appropriate language to keep babies and toddlers--and their grown-ups--engaged. Designed to be the stepping-stone to the best-selling National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book series, the Little Kids First Board Book series takes similar subjects and distills them down to the simplest nonfiction concepts for the youngest audience. Not only will readers learn about a variety of insects, they can also find recurring shapes and patterns in the art. (Meanwhile, adults can be on the lookout for occasional funny commentary.) Sidebar text offers additional learning for older siblings or those ready for more complex information. With a square shape, bright and playful design, awesome photography, clear text, and cues to encourage interactive learning, the Little Kids First Board Books mirror the beloved First Big Books while taking a fresh new approach to excite a young one''s sense of wonder and make learning about nature and science fun.

"Meet dinosaurs big and small, with claws, feathers, horns, and more!"--Back cover.

"Pictures and names of vehicles of all kinds, for young children"--

National Geographic spins off its best-selling Little Kids First Big Book series into engaging new board books to introduce even the littlest kids to high-quality nonfiction. These sturdy pages explore the basics of the solar system with amazing photographs, super-simple facts, and lively, age-appropriate language to keep babies and toddlers--and their grown-ups--fascinated by every colorful page. With stunning photos of the Earth and other planets, this beautiful book introduces the very youngest explorers to the wonders of the space, beginning right here on Earth and expanding into the universe beyond. Designed to be the stepping stone to the Little Kids First Big Book series, the National Geographic Little Kids First Board Books take similar subjects and drill them down to the simplest nonfiction concepts for the youngest audience. Not only will readers learn about planets and our solar system, they can also find recurring shapes and patterns in the design; occasional callouts will add humor for adults, and sidebar text offers additional learning for older siblings or those ready for more complex information.With their square shape, bright and playful design, awesome photography, clear text, and cues to encourage interactive learning, the Little Kids First Board Books mirror the beloved First Big Books while taking a fresh new approach to excite a baby's sense of wonder and make learning about nature and science fun.

While reading this book, students will explore the Dry Tortugas National Park and learn about the research underway there. From monitoring sea turtles to studying coral reefs, scientists in this national park are making new discoveries and doing their part to protect its ecosystem. The Natural Laboratory: Scientists in National Parks series takes a look at the research and responsibilities of scientists working in U.S. national parks. Each 7.5" x 10" photo-filled book explores the topography of the park, its natural resources, the specific projects that have been undertaken there and why these projects are significant. Each 48-page book in the series also features quotes from scientists working in the featured park, to better explain to readers how and why things are done

While reading this book, students will explore the scientific research underway at the Gates of the Arctic National Park. With no roads, businesses, trails, or campgrounds, this park offers scientists the opportunity to fly, hike, and raft to remote locations to study the animals and ancient lands. The Natural Laboratory: Scientists in National Parks series takes a look at the research and responsibilities of scientists working in U.S. national parks. Each 7.5" x 10" photo-filled book explores the topography of the park, its natural resources, the specific projects that have been undertaken there and why these projects are significant. Each 48-page book in the series also features quotes from scientists working in the featured park, to better explain to readers how and why things are done

"Information about bedtime for very young children"--

Describes the ways in which animals move, including hopping, slithering, and soaring.

While reading this book, students will explore the scientific research underway at the Gates of the Arctic National Park. With no roads, businesses, trails, or campgrounds, this park offers scientists the opportunity to fly, hike, and raft to remote locations to study the animals and ancient lands. The Natural Laboratory: Scientists in National Parks series takes a look at the research and responsibilities of scientists working in U.S. national parks. Each 7.5 x 10 photo-filled book explores the topography of the park, its natural resources, the specific projects that have been undertaken there and why these projects are significant. Each 48-page book in the series also features quotes from scientists working in the featured park, to better explain to readers how and why things are done.

Time to sleep! This book introduces young children the way various animals settle down to rest. From orangutans napping in treetop nests to lions cuddling up for a snooze in the grass, little kids will enjoy finding out how other creatures get ready for slumber before they head to their own beds.

"Information about and pictures of pets for very young children"--

From shaking a tambourine to strumming a ukulele to beating a drum, early readers are introduced to common musical instruments, the way they are played, and the sounds they make.