Lynch, Seth

"Roaming the African grasslands and savannas, giraffes make families for protection. Wandering to look for tall trees to eat from, giraffes usually live in groups called towers. With so many predators around looking for a meal, staying with a tower is an important part of staying safe. . . . Young readers will learn how giraffes are born and grow in their tower"--Provided by publisher.

"Readers of this book learn about what happens at the grocery store and how important they are to the communities they are part of"--Provided by publisher.

Takes a look at the Louisiana Purchase which occurred when the United States acquired the Louisiana territory from France in 1803.

"Sea otters are social creatures, sometimes found by the hundreds resting together on their backs. This is called a raft of otters! Otters sometimes tangle themselves in kelp to keep from drifting apart! Young readers will love learning more about how otters live and grow together. With photographs of otters enjoying their watery home, this volume introduces young readers to how baby otters are born and cared for"--Provided by publisher.

Young readers will discover how camels grow and work together within their caravan.

Simple text and illustrations introduce young readers to toucans at the zoo.

Simple text and illustrations introduce young readers to tigers at the zoo.

Simple text and illustrations introduce young animals to snakes at a zoo.

Simple text and illustrations introduce young readers to reindeer at the zoo.

"Kwanzaa is based on seven principles that aid those celebrating in looking at their past and heritage. They think about who they are now and use this knowledge to plan for a bright future. The holiday's founder, Maulana Karenga, believes that the message of Kwanzaa is universal: 'Any message that is good for a particular people speaks not just to that people. It speaks to the world'"--Provided by publisher.