Meredith Costain

An ode to fathers and all that they do with--and for--their kids, brought to life by puppy and daddy dog illustrations.

Ancient Egyptians meticulously and extravagantly honored the deaths of their pharaohs. Readers will explore all aspects of this fascinating civilization from details of the mummification process to the building of their pyramids. They will also learn how this great civilization was preserved for millennia.

Readers will encounter the rich history and culture of Native Americans-following inhabitants of the Great Plains through daily life. Readers will also learn about how the Native Americans adapted to new and sometimes volatile situations. Rich text, photographs, and an educational activity will pique the interest of any young historian.

Floppy ears, a curling trunk, and sprouting tusks...it's a baby elephant. This immersive volume delivers essential science curriculum topics through a moving, first-person narrative from the perspective of a newborn elephant. Readers will learn about the life cycle, habitat, and complex social structure of African elephants as they follow their wrinkly gray narrator across the grasslands. Beautiful illustrations of adorable baby elephant baths, wrestling...

A newborn cheetah cub greets readers at the beginning of this immersive book and leads them on a fascinating journey through the life cycle of the world's fastest cats. This playful, first-person narrative introduces readers to important science curriculum topics including the cheetah's camouflage coat, its hot habitat, and its place in the cat family. Gorgeous illustrations will further captivate readers and an extensive "Did You Know?" section will...

Penguins take the term "babysitting" literally. Father penguins will cradle eggs on top of their feet and under their warm stomachs while the mothers go off to feed! Readers will see how hard penguin parents work to protect their babies in this unique text full of lively illustrations. A first-person narration from the baby chick's perspective creates a fun structure for readers to learn about life cycles, habitats, and other key science curriculum...

What's black and white and cute all over? A baby panda! This timely volume introduces readers to China's endangered giant pandas through a unique, first-person narration from the perspective of a newborn cub. Readers follow these graceful giants through the seasons of their mountain habitat. Incredibly realistic illustrations bring these beautiful creatures into sharp focus. An extensive fun facts section provides key details that will tie into any...

Crocodilians, lizards, and snakes are all reptiles, but they're not exactly the same. Their predatory habits, defenses, and biology make them incredibly different and interesting. All of this, and more, is laid out with dynamic illustrations that will capture the attention of any student who likes those cold-blooded, scaly creatures that make so many of us shiver with unease.

Discusses the history of papermaking, the process used to make paper, and why paper is important to us.

Ella is on holiday on a LUXURY cruise ship. It's going to be AMAZING- swimming pools, shopping mall, ice-skating ... and NO school for a week! Best of all, Zoe is coming too! But when a friendship catastrophe strikes, Ella's perfect holiday looks doomed! Can she find a new CRUISE BFF? Or will this voyage be FUN OVERBOARD?