Books in Smithsonian's Backyard series

Ladybug encounters many predators while hunting for food and searching for a winter home. Ladybug's bright red coloring helps to keep her safe, but will she find enough food and a safe shelter for the winter months ahead? Reviewed by the Smithsonian Institution for accuracy, Ladybug at Orchard Avenue is a fun and informative story with beautifully detailed illustrations.Watch your children have a blast reading and learning about the animals that live in an American backyard! This book includes an audiobook CD with realistic sound effects for added fun.Book Features:- An informative storyline and colorful illustrations- Audiobook CD with sound effects- 32 pages- Appropriate for ages 3-9- Hardcover: 12 x 8 3/4 inches

Beginning her journey in a backyard on Aster Way, Monarch Butterfly flies across the country down to Mexico to spend the winter. Reviewed by the Smithsonian Institution for accuracy, Monarch Butterfly of Aster Way is a fun and informative story with beautifully detailed illustrations. Watch your children have a blast reading and learning about the animals that live in an American backyard! This book includes an audiobook cassette tape with realistic sound effects for added fun.Book Features:- An informative storyline and colorful illustrations- Appropriate for ages 3-9- Hardcover dimensions: 12 x 8 3/4 inches- Cassette Tape

Ladybug encounters many predators while hunting for food and searching for a winter home. Ladybug's bright red coloring helps to keep her safe, but will she find enough food and a safe shelter for the winter months ahead? Reviewed by the Smithsonian Institution for accuracy, Ladybug at Orchard Avenue is a fun and informative story with beautifully detailed illustrations.Watch your children have a blast reading and learning about the animals that live in an American backyard! This book includes an audiobook cassette tape with realistic sound effects for added fun.Book Features:- An informative storyline and colorful illustrations- Appropriate for ages 3-9- Paperback dimensions: 11 1/2 x 8 1/2 inches- Cassette Tape

Children follow the Black Bear family as they cool off in the lake, find honey in the woods and have a fun day of playing and exploring! Reviewed by the Smithsonian Institution for accuracy, Black Bear at Sweet Berry Trail is a fun and informative story with beautifully detailed illustrations. Watch your children have a blast reading and learning about the animals that live in an American backyard! This book includes an audiobook CD with realistic sound effects for added fun.Book Features:- An informative storyline and colorful illustrations- Audiobook CD with sound effects- 32 pages- Appropriate for ages 3-9- Hardcover: 12 x 8 3/4 inches

Growing up on the pond, Mallard Duck and his siblings have all sorts of adventure! Children will follow them as they grow from little hatchlings to young adults ready to migrate south for the winter. Reviewed by the Smithsonian Institution for accuracy, Mallard Duck at Meadow View Pond is a fun and informative story with beautifully detailed illustrations. Watch your children have a blast reading and learning about the animals that live in an American backyard! Also included is an adorable stuffed duck plush toy for hours of playtime fun! Other titles from Smithsonian's Backyard Book & Toy Set series include "Alligator at Saw Grass Road", "Bullfrog at Magnolia Circle", "Cottontail at Clover Crescent", "Red Fox at Hickory Lane", and many more fun and educational Smithsonian Backyard book and toy sets with cute toy animals!

Red Fox makes his way back to his mate and his four small kits. They spend the night feeding their young and teaching them to hunt. When a fierce coyote attacks the fox family, it will be up to their father to save them. Reviewed by the Smithsonian Institution for accuracy, Red Fox at Hickory Lane is a fun and informative story with beautifully detailed illustrations..Watch your children have a blast reading and learning about the animals that live in an American backyard! This book includes an easy to download e-book and read-along audiobook with realistic sound effects for added fun. Other titles in this series include "Black Bear at Sweet Berry Trail", "Chipmunk at Hollow Tree Lane", "Garter Snake at Willow Creek Lane", "River Otter at Autumn Lane", and many more fun and educational Smithsonian Backyard Books!Book Features:- An informative storyline and colorful illustrations- 32 pages- Appropriate for ages 3-9- Paperback dimensions: 11 1/2 x 8 1/2 inches

Firefly crawls out of the ground and flies into the night sky. Flashing his glowing body, he attempts to find a mate. Danger strikes when a little girl tries to catch him. Will he get away? Reviewed by the Smithsonian Institution for accuracy, Firefly at Stonybrook Farm is a fun and informative story with beautifully detailed illustrations. Watch your children have a blast reading and learning about the animals that live in an American backyard!Book Features:- An informative storyline and colorful illustrations- Appropriate for ages 3-9- Hardcover dimensions: 12 x 8 3/4 inches