Austen, Mary

An illustrated introduction to the planet Earth.

Text and color illustrations introduce young children to Saturn, the sixth planet from the Sun.

Photographs and simple text describe some of the characteristics of panda bears, what they eat, and where they live.

The panda bear is one of the most popular bears on Earth, but it's also one of the rarest. Readers discover where pandas live, what they eat, and many other fascinating facts about these cute bears. The fact-filled main text supports common science curriculum topics, such as conservation and animal adaptations. Fun fact boxes and a graphic organizer are included to provide additional information about pandas, and a helpful map allows readers to visualize their natural habitat. Readers will enjoy learning as much as they can about one of Earth's most beloved kinds of bears.

Explains what it's like to live in the country.

Explains what it's like to live in the country.

"Friends can be teachers, too. Readers discover this by following along as a relatable narrator learns important things from friends, including how to share and how to play a new game"--Amazon.com.

Describes the constellation Andromeda, how to find it in the sky, and more, and relates the Greek myth about Andromeda, the woman the constellation was named for.

Discover what it is like to live in a small town.

A library is a fun place to visit, and helpful people work there. Readers learn the many tasks performed by librarians, including helping people use computers and find the books, music, or movies they re looking for. Bright photographs of these community helpers at work are included to enhance the accessible text and aid in the development of reading comprehension skills. Readers also learn new vocabulary words through the use of a detailed picture glossary. Fun facts about libraries and librarians are aligned to common curriculum topics for early learners. This cool career is sure to interest many young readers! Detailed Table of Contents, Picture Glossary, Index, Web Sites.