Dufresne, Emilie

Teaches young readers the rules of volleyball, different player positions, safety tips, and other fun facts about the sport.

Nature is full of amazing creatures. Anyone who has watched an ant colony in action will agree. These busy bugs work together for the survival of their community. Depending on the kind of ant, they perform amazing feats too, like carrying objects 50 times heavier than they are and forming bridges with their bodies! This high-interest book, a great addition to any elementary science collection, will attract bug lovers with its remarkable images of ants at work. Readers will learn about different species, such as army ants, and the best way to spot them and others in the wild.

Butterflies have always been eye-catching insects for young entomologists. Readers of this inviting and accessible volume are introduced to several kinds of butterflies and the unique markings and vivid colorings that have helped them adapt to their different habitats. After learning the rules of a responsible wildlife observer (including "keep your distance"), readers are encouraged to become field scientists by heading out into nature with a magnifying glass to see these bugs for themselves. Beautiful photographs and a vibrant design make the science content especially fun and lively.

Let's head outside with the Bug Patrol! The mission is to spot spiders. This motivating book encourages readers to learn key elementary science concepts in the most fun way possible, outside with real, fascinating creatures. Budding entomologists are introduced to several interesting spider species with close-up images as well as actual size photographs. Through at-level text, beautiful images, and a clever design, they'll learn about these arachnids' cool adaptations, such as their web-building skills and special body parts.

Details how tennis is played, how to stay safe on the court, and other fun facts.

Books are wonderful places to learn about bugs, but sometimes going outside to watch insects in their ecosystem is an even more powerful way to discover more about them. This valuable volume encourages bug lovers to learn from nature (from a respectful and safe distance), but first arms them with need-to-know information about different kinds of bees, their habitats, and their special adaptations. Readers will also learn how to tell the difference between a bee and a hornet. Science vocabulary and concepts are explained in inviting, at-level text with stunning, up-close photographs of these essential insects.

The work of post-impressionists is some of the best known art in the world. Vincent van Goh was a post-impressionist painter, and so was Paul Cezanne! Readers learn all about these famous post-impressionists in this book alongside a friendly gallery worker guide. The main features and techniques of post-impressionism are covered, and activities help readers create their own post-impressionist masterpieces! Including examples of famous post-impressionist works, an explanation of what an art gallery is, and a quiz to aid in comprehension, this book is a great introduction to an important movement in art history.

"Andy Warhol's Cambell's soup cans and bananas grace t-shirts, handbags, and posters all over the world. Roy Lichtenstein's . . . style has influenced . . . artists of all kinds. This is pop art! One of . . . art movements in history, the techniques and personalities of artists will engage readers from their first look. A . . . gallery worker guides readers through the specifics of pop art as well as what an art gallery is. Activities invite readers to try out . . . pop artists' techniques for themselves"--Provided by publisher.

Have you ever wondered how animals protect themselves in the wild? One way they do this is through the power of invisibility. Readers discover this fun fact as they explore different ways animals such as lions, polar bears, sloths, and glass frogs transform to look invisible in order to survive. Through this well-researched text presented to look like an exciting comic book, readers develop a better understanding of the natural world and its inhabitants. Useful fact boxes, a helpful glossary, imaginative illustrations, and bright, full-color photographs make it fun to learn about this fundamental science topic.

Have you ever imagined what it would be like to have night vision? Readers discover how this natural superpower works as they learn about various animals, such as foxes, owls, and cats, which have the amazing ability to see in the dark. Through accessible main text, readers learn how animals use their night vision to pinpoint their prey and also stay safe from predators. Helpful fact boxes, a detailed glossary, striking illustrations, and dramatic, full-color photographs provide extra insight into this interesting science curriculum topic. The creative design of this guide will intrigue young readers.