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Describes Mr. Wishy-washy's talent for washing dishes.

A mother rabbit's five babies hop out of their nest to nibble clover; meet grasshoppers, spiders, and bees; play tag; and then run for shelter when it rains.

Rhyming text and illustrations introduce the numbers one through ten.

Presents an atlas of the Earth with images of continents, 3-D terrain models, and regional maps, and includes photographs, diagrams, and topic maps with brief information on landscapes, the histories of countries and regions, and related topics. Includes an index of over 80,000 cross-referenced geographical names.

A picture atlas for children that provides maps and information about the world's lands, water, and countries, as well as different people, cultures, places, and animals in various regions.

Dinosaurs from the Mesozoic Era. For each, there is a chapter with dinosaur name (e.g., Tyrannosaurus rex), brief description, geographic area where found, meaning of name (e.g., for Tyrannosaurus rex: king of the tyrant lizards), size, diet (what the dinosaur ate).

"Colors don't come out of nothing. They always start somewhere . . . With something . . . With someone. Discover how color is harnessed from nature in this survey of dyes and pigments from around the world. Organized by color--from yellow to purple to red and more--'Before Colors' marries a lyrical core text with tons of informational material for curious readers. In the narrative text, readers will encounter markers and artists as they source and process materials, transforming the most unexpected things into vibrant pigments and dyes. The sidebars offer much more to discover, including extensive lists of specific shades, short bios of colorful characters, and more"--Provided by publisher.

Illustrations and rhyming text describe the activities of animals living in and near a small pond as spring progresses to autumn.

[from back cover]: John James Audubon would be proud to know a book of life-size birds still exists in the twenty-first century. Ninety-five North American species of our feathered friends are contained herein, offering a detailed look at their size, habitat, distribution, and more. Fun facts pepper the pages, and beautiful photographs of their varied plumage accompanies each avian. More detailed information on nests, eggs, and migrations appear on featured spreads. Get an up-close, personal look at the stunning variety of birds that can be found across the entire continent!.