Dufresne, Emilie

"What itty-bitty creatures crawl around along the forest floor and which flit amongst the treetops? Come to forest school to find out! Engage your curiosity about minibeasts with exploration through the forest and hands-on activities. Colorful illustrations paired with bright photos make learning about the forest fun"--.

"To many, impressionist painters are the best known. From Edgar Degas to Mary Cassatt, the impressionists created beautiful works that are found in museums all over the world--and even more prints of them are found in homes! This book profiles some of these big-name impressionists and shows their famous pieces. Guided by a friendly gallery worker, readers investigate what features one finds in impressionist works as well as the differences between a gallery and a museum. Activities throughout the book encourage readers to try their hand at impressionist techniques and ideas"--Provided by the publisher.

"Have you ever wondered how cats always land on their feet? It turns out, they have a very flexible spine and can turn very quickly. In this entertaining book, readers learn this and more through several imaginary match ups between animals known for being especially flexible. From the octopus to the ferret, the bendiest beings are profiled and take each other on for a fun way to learn about interesting features of cool animals. A colorful design and ending activity make this book a unique addition to any library or classroom"--Provided by the publisher.

No matter where you are on Earth, weather matters! It tells us how to dress, what materials are best to build homes out of, and even how to best care for our animals. Readers of this colorful, interesting volume are given a fun, informative overview of weather. How it forms and affects human's and wildlife are covered in accessible language. Activities at the end of the book encourage readers to explore weather further and a quiz aids in memory and comprehension of the topic.

Where do rivers start? This answer and more can be found within the pages of this colorful, engaging introduction to the world's rivers! Readers explore how rivers form and how they affect other geography around them, as well as what parts of a river are called and how humans use and change rivers from their natural state. The main content highlights famous rivers, such as the Ganges, showing them on simple globes to engage readers' in map reading, an essential social studies skill.

About 71 percent of Earth is covered by water, and most of that is found in the oceans! How did these huge bodies of water come to be? And what can be found beneath their vast surface? In this book, readers find a wonderful introduction to Earth's oceans. From where they are found, their parts, and the wildlife that can be found in the many marine habitats of the oceans, the main content gives a comprehensive, but age-appropriate overview of the oceans. Full-color images with helpful labels aid readers' understanding.

One is high and one is low but mountains and valleys have a lot in common as one forms when the other does! Covering parts of mountains and valleys, how they form, common wildlife, and even famous examples of them on Earth, this book offers a comprehensive introduction to these landforms in an age-appropriate, accessible way. A colorful design, complete with diagrams and labeled images, engages readers with the subject matter as activities and a final quiz encourage applying what they've read.

Racism is a complex issue that still affects many in the diverse United States and world. This book helps readers understand this problem from the roots of racial identities to what is being done today to stand up to racism and help people affected by it. Vibrant photographs, diagrams, and a timeline of the U.S. civil rights movement enhance the approachable text. This book helps students understand the progress that's been made to fight racism. They will analyze the steps that still need to be taken. Equipped with this knowledge, readers will feel inspired and empowered to build more compassionate and accepting communities.

"Do you smell that? Did you step in something? Eww, that's poo! Watch your step as you take a journey through the jungle to learn all about poo and the animals who make it!"--Provided by publisher.

Explores the science behind tennis.