New Releases by Ruth Thomson

Explains where rice comes from and how its grown.

Labeled illustrations depict various objects to be used in play, including dolls, toys, gardening equipment, and party items.

Picnicking bears enjoy the green field, yellow bananas, pink cake, and other colorful aspects of their outing.

Text and photographs show, from start to finish, how colored pencils are made in a factory.

Presto the magician performs a number of tricks with circles, triangles, and other shapes.

My Bear is an irresistible teddy bear sure to capture the hearts of young readers and listeners. Each page shows him engaged in a familiar activity and is accompanied by a rhyme that is simple, memoragle, and filled with fun. And because every rhyme ends with a question that cries out for an answer, here is the perfect book for parents to read with their children!

Introduces baby animals of Africa, the polar ice caps, and North America. Suggests activities for readers to find out more about non-domestic animals.

Almost all children are fascinated by living things. This book will help them towards a greater understanding and appreciation of the plants and animals around them.

Captioned illustrations and diagrams explain how farm animals behave and a chart to identify common breeds of farm animals is included.

Special detective Peabody and his assistant, Humbug the dog, cleverly follow the clues to solve a bank robbery.

Illustrated instructions for constructing toys, games, and other amusements that recreate the fun of country fairs.

Illustrated instructions for constructing toys, games, and other amusements that recreate the fun of county fairs.