Following the success of "The Burgess Bird Book for Children," Thornton W. Burgess' fans clamored for more, thus prompting the author to produce "The Burgess Animal Book for Children," a work similar to its predecessor. In this work the author instead turns his attention to the four-legged animals that populate the natural landscape of North America. Whimsically told through a conversation between Old Mother Nature and Peter Rabbit, characters that...

"Discusses the animal behavior of hibernation"--Provided by publisher.

Learn the importance of saying "thank you."

Seventh-grader John "Crash" Coogan has always been comfortable with his tough, aggressive behavior, until his relationship with an unusual Quaker boy and his grandfather's stroke make him consider the meaning of friendship and the importance of family.

"Lions, tigers, and bears! Oh my! Even fish, insects and birds battle in this exciting read-aloud written in verse. Young readers can't resist the fascinating topic and will be mesmerized by the vibrant color-blocked pages with amazing close-up photographs."--P. [4] of cover.

Young Kim discovers that there is a difference between being honest and always speaking the truth.

"Describes unusual behavior of animals, including vultures, hippos, parrots, and hagfish"--Provided by publisher.

A simple introduction to the physical characteristics, behavior and habitat of penguins.