Colorado Parks & Wildlife Research Library

"National Geographic Kids First Big Book of the Ocean is an adorable animal reference that includes the sea's high- interest animals, such as dolphins, sharks, sea otters, and penguins, and introduces kids to some of its lesser- known creatures. More than 100 charming animal photos illustrate the profiles, with facts about the creatures' sizes, diets, homes, and more. This book will quickly become a favorite at storytime, bedtime, and any other time"...

Profiles several different animals from around the world that live in different habitats.

Discover how rocks are formed, the three kinds of rocks, and the difference between rocks and minerals. Learn how rocks and minerals are used in art, architecture, industry, and science. Then journey to the oceans to explore seashells and the amazing animals that once inhabited them. Packed with more than 200 stunning photos, including closeups of each specimen, this colorful book showcases breathtaking natural sites such as the Giant's Causeway and...

Toot meets Rohini the elephant while vacationing in India and is introduced to the rest of the friendly animal's family members.

"How do refrigerators stay cold? How does water come out of the faucet? Answers to these questions and many more will help parents move beyond the stock answer "because" and give level-appropriate, fascinating, true answers. More than 300 photos bring a child's world to life while satisfying kids' curiosity and sense of fun. Questions in each chapter encourage interactivity, and parent tips extend the experience of the book."--

Learn to count from one to ten with the different animals.

Describes the ways in which animals move, including hopping, slithering, and soaring.

"Slither, crawl, swim, and hop into the wild world of reptiles and amphibians! Brilliant photographs illustrate every fun-filled page in this delightful early reference, as young readers meet more than 50 fascinating creatures, from slithery snakes to scaly lizards, bumpy frogs to spotty salamanders." -- Cover.

Introduces the concept of opposites, including big and little, soft and hard, and hot and cold, with colorful illustrations.

These sturdy pages showcase ocean life with amazing photographs, supersimple facts, and lively, age-appropriate language to keep babies and toddlers--and their grown-ups--fascinated by every colorful page. Designed to be the stepping-stone to the best-selling National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book series, the Little Kids First Board Book series takes similar subjects and distills them down to the simplest nonfiction concepts for the youngest...