Böcker av Stephanie Warren Drimmer

Who invented pizza? Why do people shake hands? Why do we wear underwear? You'll find the answers to these questions and more in this new series from National Geographic Kids!

Through stunning images and lyrical text, this beautiful collection celebrates the ocean and the amazing animal and plant life found in its waters, the role the ocean plays on Earth, and the importance of conservation.Open this charming read-aloud book and you''ll find amazing animal profiles, whimsical poetry, stunning photography, plus fascinating information about the wondrous creatures that call the ocean home. Starting with the seashore and journeying through the ocean''s zones, readers will discover mangrove forests, coral reefs, and the deepest ocean depths. On this journey they will discover some of the extraordinary animals that live on shore and under the sea. Along the way, readers will enjoy poems, stories, fun facts, photo galleries, and more. Highlights include a foreword from explorer and renowned photojournalist Brian Skerry; an interview with National Geographic Explorer and marine conservationist Jess Cramp; a poem by former children''s poet laureate J. Patrick Lewis; the work of Explorer-in-Residence and ocean ecologist Enric Sala; and an afterword by renowned ocean conservationist Sylvia Earle. This keepsake treasure is sure to wow readers while also serving as an important reminder to protect this precious and wonderful resource.

Through stunning images and lyrical text, this beautiful collection celebrates the ocean and the amazing animal and plant life found in its waters, the role the ocean plays on Earth, and the importance of conservation.

Jump into the ring to see which creatures earn their stripes in head-to-head matchups. Who will be crowned the next champion?Wolverines and weasels battle it out for nastiest reputation. Chameleons and cuttlefish vie for the most-colorful crown. Scorpions and jellyfish make their case as the venom victor. But wait till you get the 360-degree lowdown on these awesome animals before you pick your winner--you might be surprised by who comes out on top! Stats, fun facts, photos, and in-depth profiles about each creature contender will help you size up each creature in more than a dozen mighty matchups. An epic eating contest provides a superfun ending for this jam-packed book, one that''s perfect for sports fans and animal-crazy kids ready to go to the mat for their favorite species.

National Geographic Primary Readers is a high-interest series of beginning reading books that have been developed in consultation with education experts. The books pair magnificent National Geographic photographs with lively text by skilled children's book authors across four reading levels.

National Geographic Primary Readers is a high-interest series of beginning reading books that have been developed in consultation with education experts. The books pair magnificent National Geographic photographs with lively text by skilled children's book authors across four reading levels.

Everybody needs a role model! Discover true stories of superstars, war heroes, world leaders, gusty gals, and everyday women who changed the world.

Get ready to challenge yourself in this super-fun write-in activity book chock-full of amazing puzzles, games, and brain facts all about the mysteries of your own mind! Follow zany narrator and superbraniac Ima Genius and her talking dog Atom to get snappy explanations of why and how your brain deals with memory, sleep, vision, fear, mind control, and so much more!