Books with author David Sheldon

"To be a naturalist is better than to be a king."--William Beebe's journal, December 31, 1893William Beebe was a pioneer in the field of ecology, the father of deep-sea exploration, and an avid conservationist. This picture-book biography charts the life of this famous naturalist from his childhood studying animals in New Jersey through his later years studying birds at the research station he started in Trinidad.Back matter includes quotes from Beebe, a glossary of terms, and an illustrated cross section of the Bathysphere, which Beebe helped design.

Barnum Brown had one ambition as a child: to grow up to be a great dinosaur hunter. And that's just what he did when he was hired by the American Natural History Museum―working to build their astounding collection. Barnum had a knack for finding dinosaur bones, a skill that rivaled the paleontologists before him. His most amazing discovery was uncovering the largest carnivore that ever walked the earth: the "tyrant lizard king," Tyrannosaurus Rex! Dig into the life of the greatest dinosaur hunter of all time with this exciting biography of Barnum Brown―the best noses in the business for sniffing out dinosaur bones.

"To be a naturalist is better than to be a king."--William Beebe's journal, December 31, 1893William Beebe was a pioneer in the field of ecology, the father of deep-sea exploration, and an avid conservationist. This picture-book biography charts the life of this famous naturalist from his childhood studying animals in New Jersey through his later years studying birds at the research station he started in Trinidad.Back matter includes quotes from Beebe, a glossary of terms, and an illustrated cross section of the Bathysphere, which Beebe helped design.

William Beebe was a pioneer in the field of ecology, the father of deep-sea exploration, and an avid conservationist. This picture-book biography charts the life of this famous naturalist from his childhood studying animals in New Jersey through his later years studying birds at the research station he started in Trinidad. Back matter includes quotes from Beebe, a glossary of terms, and an illustrated cross section of the Bathysphere, which Beebe helped design.

Barnum Brown had one ambition as a child: to grow up to be a great dinosaur hunter. And that's just what he did when he was hired by the American Natural History Museum--working to build their astounding collection. Barnum had a knack for finding dinosaur bones, a skill that rivaled the paleontologists before him. His most amazing discovery was uncovering the largest carnivore that ever walked the earth: the "tyrant lizard king," Tyrannosaurus Rex! Dig into the life of the greatest dinosaur hunter of all time with this exciting biography of Barnum Brown--the best noses in the business for sniffing out dinosaur bones.

Barnum Brown had one ambition as a child: to grow up to be a great dinosaur hunter. And that's just what he did when he was hired by the American Natural History Museum―working to build their astounding collection. Barnum had a knack for finding dinosaur bones, a skill that rivaled the paleontologists before him. His most amazing discovery was uncovering the largest carnivore that ever walked the earth: the "tyrant lizard king," Tyrannosaurus Rex! Dig into the life of the greatest dinosaur hunter of all time with this exciting biography of Barnum Brown―the best noses in the business for sniffing out dinosaur bones.

This Super Valentine Fun Pack from Peaceable Kingdom Press has a super special element for a super fun Valentine's Day! Includes 24 googly-eye finger puppets, 1 for teacher, 25 envelopes, and stickers to decorate the envelopes. Each set is packaged in a sturdy carry-along tote perfect for transport to and from school. Kids will love giving, receiving, and playing with these cards!

Swim with the ocean's most secret creatures! What mysteries lurk at the bottom of the ocean? Discover some of the world's most fascinating animals, such as anglerfish, luring prey to a toothy doom with a siren's light; vampire squid, peering forth with red eyes; and sea cucumbers, filtering food from the water passing through their bodies. Follow the lanternfish as he lights the way down to the mysterious deep, where whale worms sprout from bones and all varieties of jellies float free. Children will learn about these bizarre bottom-dwellers through clever rhymes and captivating drawings that bring this sunless land to light. Fun, sometimes silly, facts and images accompany each rhyming marine description.

Children love riddles and jokes: collecting them, learning new ones and tormenting just about everyone they know with them! Each riddle in this hilarious picturebook begins with a question and an illustration full of hints. Turn the page to find the answer. Colorful illustrations add to the humor and playful, rhyming answers help budding readers develop an awareness of word patterns which is necessary for early reading. Pig Giggles and Rabbit Rhymes is sure to tickle a new reader s funny bone.