Bright idea books

Follows two bears through a time-punctuated day. Supplementary sections include activities associated with time and introduce concepts from a.m. and p.m. to digital clocks.

Illustrations and alliterative text introduce word and number concepts through such combinations as one overeating orangutan and twelve tunneling tapirs. Includes special activities encouraging the reader to respond creatively.

Simple text, illustrations, and special activities introduce early math concepts such as counting and basic arithmetic and encourage the reader to respond creatively.

Introduces the concept and uses of a dictionary. Special activities explore such dictionary techniques as cross-referring and the grouping of words with similar meanings.

Describes the characteristics of the four seasons and their effect on the plant and animal life in the park, the woods, and the meadow.

Contrasting terms and illustrations use children and animals to depict opposites in things, conditions, and moods. Includes special activities encouraging the reader to respond creatively.

A collection of five fairy tales including "Cinderella," "The Sleeping Beauty," "The Little Tin Soldier," "Hansel and Gretel," and "Jack and the Beanstalk." Includes suggestions for discussions and projects.

An introduction for children, grades three and up, to basic cooking and meal-planning principles, presenting recipes and menus with "favorite ingredients.".

Introduces animals to be found at home, in the garden, at the zoo, or on a farm, and offers suggestions for learning more about animals as friends.

Doctor Wotsit's tour of his zoo introduces the organization of zoos, the exotic and common species of animals kept there in their natural habitats, and the philosophy behind their preservation in such an environment.