Books in Explorers! series

Explorers are designed to stimulate readers in the early elementary grades (ages 6–8), who are beginning to exercise wider reading, research and cross-referencing skills. They can be read from page to page, or – as a fun extra element – the reader can follow special ‘page links' to access information on related topics. Six fabulous artwork scenes are each followed up with photographic information spreads, which provide extra detail and background.Explorers: Dinosaurs - by Dougal Dixon, illustrated by Peter Bull - is a time-travelling adventure, visiting these favourite prehistoric creatures – from huge, gentle vegetarians to dynamic pack-hunters and spectacular, bloodthirsty predators.

Insects have been around for over 300 million years, since before the time of the dinosaurs. Well over a million types of these creepy crawlies have been identified in habitats ranging from the cacophonus rainforest to the arid desert to dark, damp caves. In fact, they’ve colonized every part of the earth except in the ocean. Insects are everywhere, and they’re some of the most fascinating creatures around—especially when you can see them in 3-D!3-D Explorer: Bugs features awesome pop-up scenes that will make kids feel like they’re up close and personal with ants, butterflies, beetles, grasshoppers, and other types of bugs. They’ll learn about wings and other key parts of insect anatomy and antennae and other important aspects of insect senses. They’ll learn about how they attack and kill their prey, and about their flexible feeding habits, including about how some insects even suck blood!Highlighting the dragonfly to the termite, the cricket to the wasp, this is the perfect book for every budding bug explorer.

Perfect for introductory science and biology lessons! Explore science. This nonfiction picture book serves as an introduction to plants that do not have flowers like mushrooms, seaweed, ferns, and more! Vibrant, colorful spreads detail many different types of plants. "A feast for the eyes.... Readers will be entranced with the beauty and breadth of the flowerless plants she describes."—San Francisco Examiner

Explorers: Rainforest by Anita Ganeri, illustrated by Peter BullThis innovative series uses storytelling as the gateway to learning and exploration. Six action-packed story-scenes are followed by photographic information spreads-which provide scientific detail and background. Each title can be read front to back, or the reader can follow special 'page links' for a thematic exploration. This series is perfect for emerging readers who are beginning to exercise wider reading, research and cross-referencing skills.Readers can dive into one of the most biologically diverse environments in the world, and explore the plants, animals, and people of the rainforest through a series of story scenes designed to highlight key topics in rainforest education. From the towering trees, to life in the canopy, dwelling in the dark on the forest floor, and the role the river plays in the rainforest environment

The explorer who discovered his own humanity. In 1528, the conquistador Alvar Nunez Cabeza de Vaca escaped a hostile reception in Florida only to be shipwrecked off the coast of Texas. For the next eight years, he lived among the native tribes of the Southwest while he journeyed towards the safety of the Spanish settlements in Mexico. He and three companions survived starvation, sickness and slavery thanks to the generosity of native peoples along the way. When Cabeza de Vaca finally reached the Spanish, he was a changed man and led the struggle against the feudal-like exploitation of the New World populations. Stuart Waldman tells the fascinating story of two journeys: one covering 2,500 miles through unexplored territory, the other the transformation of a man's heart. Excerpts from Cabeza de Vaca's journals make the reader's immersion into this mystifying world complete. The gatefold map allows the reader to follow the journey while reading.

The perfect companion for children eager to understand where the Earth sits in space.A fantastic first book on our universe. Explore the world of stars, planets, and astronomy. Discover what a star is, how the moon looks close up, and what tools astronomers use to look at space. With exciting activities, like how to look at the sun safely, and plenty of fun facts, this book is a must for children curious about the night sky.

This innovative series uses storytelling as the gateway to learning and exploration. Six action-packed story-scenes are followed by photographic information spreads-which provide scientific detail and background. Each title can be read front to back, or the reader can follow special 'page links' for a thematic exploration. This series is perfect for emerging readers who are beginning to exercise wider reading, research and cross-referencing skills. Explorers: Robots - by Chris Oxlade, illustrated by Peter Bull - is an interactive adventure unveiling the fascinating world of robotics and all it has to offer the 21st century. "How do robots work?" "What jobs can Robots do?" "Can robots work in space?" And: "Are humans and robots related?"-are only a few of the questions young readers can explore in this high-interest and fast paced book chock-full of timely scientific and technological information.

Take a spectacular 3-D tour through the human body and discover how each of the body’s systems functions so that we can see, feel, and experience the world around us. This unique book includes five incredible pop-ups with transparent layers and colorful illustrations that show the inner workings of the skeletal system, brain, digestive system, respiratory system, and the eyes. Packed with fascinating facts and pop-ups from head to toe, 3-D Explorer: Human Body is an innovative introduction for children who are interested in discovering how the body works.

FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Knock once if you can find it --but only members are allowed inside. This is one of those stories that starts with a pig in a teeny hat. It's not the one you're thinking about. (This story is way better than that one.) This pig-in-a-teeny-hat story is filled with adventure and danger. There are missing persons, hired thugs, a mysterious box, a hidden key, famous explorers, a risk-averse boy, and a girl on a rescue mission. Not to mention secrets that are not meant for the faint of heart. But if you are feeling bold, or maybe even a little italic, and if you enjoy derring-dos (and doing dares), this just might be the story for you!

Introducing another book in the LITTLE EXPLORERS series, an interactive nonfiction series for curious youngsters. With more than 30 flaps, FARM provides little ones with hands-on fun!FARM is a lively introduction to life working and living on a farm. Children can lift the flaps to learn about farm animals and what goes in to keeping up a farm, and they will be amazed as they find out all about farm duties such as harvesting and sheep shearing, and much, much more. This book features over 30 sturdy flaps to lift, along with charming, kid-friendly artwork that introduces new concepts and vocabulary in a simple and accessible way.