Books with author Meredith Costain

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 chicks perspective creates a fun structure for readers to learn about life cycles, habitats, and other key science curriculum topics. An extensive Did You Know? section will fascinate readers with cool facts about this high-interest subject, and an engaging quiz lets them test out their reading comprehension skills.

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 invite readers to engage in critical thinking. The fun quiz allows readers to test their reading comprehension skills for an independent learning experience.