Presents an overview of Chinese New Year, how people get ready for it and the celebration itself, which includes fireworks, parades, family gatherings, and the Festival of Lanterns.

Describes how waves form, what moves them, why they are important, how people and animals use them, and the different types, including tidal, rogue, and breaking waves. Who can resist the hypnotic rhythm of the ocean's waves? To understand why the surf and the sea capture us like they do, Waves takes a closer look at the mystery and mechanics behind waves. Author Drew Kampion examines how waves form, what moves them, and why they are important. Where...

Follow a female platypus as she hunts for food, finds a mate, builds a shelter, and cares for her pups.

Caldecott Honor artist Lewin invites youngsters on a continent-hop ping journey to markets in Thailand, Egypt, and the United States. Beautifully rendered landscapes take readers deep into the heart of each bustling cultural center.

A book about the life of a tree and all it gives us.

I See a Kookaburra! lets readers search for an oystercatcher, an elephant shrew, and a fierce snapping turtle in the places where they live. Learn how these animals and many others grow and thrive in very different environments. Incorporated into the book is an interactive element. Hidden in the illustrations are animals camouflaged in their surroundings. Turn the page to see if you were able to find them all! Annotation.

In Iceland, a young boy goes fishing with his grandfathers.

The author explores the important pathway that air takes in and out of your lungs, and what happens each step along the way.

Readers will discover the secrets of the endangered sea horse, one of nature's most mysterious fish, through clear, engaging text and intricate engravings by the award winning illustrator of This Little Chick.

"Informative passages and lyrical verse explore the history and rhythmic qualities of traditional African dance as performed long ago and today. Note about Harlem-based African dance troupe Batoto Yetu, photographs, and map in backmatter"--Provided by publisher.