Thursday 2 June 2011

What's New in Children's Non Fiction Books

Frogs by Emily Green

Frogs are powerful jumpers. They have been known to leap distances over 30 feet! Young learners will discover the physical characteristics of frogs, where they live, and what they eat to get the energy to leap.  "Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces frogs to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--Provided by publisher. 



Skunks by Emily Green

Have you ever smelled the scent of a skunk? There is a reason other animals stay away from skunks! Kids will find out why skunks smell, the physical characteristics of skunks, where they live, and what they eat to survive.  




Chipmunks by Derek Zobel
Small and quick, chipmunks make their homes in burrows, trees, nests, and logs. In some countries, they are sold as pets! Eager readers will find out the physical characteristics of chipmunks and what makes up their diverse diet.


Caring for your Turtle by Colleen Sexton
Both water turtles and land turtles can be kept as pets. These unique creatures are not the most common pets, and it is best to try to re-create their natural environments as much as possible. A happy pet turtle can live for a very long time, sometimes as long as 50 years! 

Caring for your Fish by Kari Schuetz
Goldfish are the most common type of pet fish. Though having a reputation as simple pets, fish do require a fair amount of attention. When you learn what your fish needs in its tank, how to keep its home clean, and how much food to feed it every day, taking care of your pet fish will go swimmingly!

Hello, Baby Beluga by Darrin P. Lunde

PreS-Gr 1-Baby Beluga swims in the ocean while answering nine questions about himself and his kind. After describing his appearance ("I am five feet long./My skin is dark gray./It will turn white like my mother's/when I am older"), and home ("I live in the Arctic Ocean./I like cold water"), he raises his head out of the water to demonstrate how he breathes, makes sounds, and watches for enemies.


B is for Blue Planet by Ruth Strother

Presents alphabetically arranged entries in rhyming text about characteristic features of the Earth, from H for hurricanes, to L for landforms, to R for rainforests, with sidebars containing more complete explanations about each topic. 


Earth's Water Cycle by Robin Nelson


Illustrations and simple text explore the water cycle, covering topics such as condensation, precipitation, and clouds.




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