Books in All About...People series

Fact: A flea can leap 12 inches (130 times its height). That’s like a person jumping over a skyscraper! Children learn all about the weird and wacky world of bugs and beetles in this beautifully designed interactive book. Read about bugs that look like aliens from outer space and beetles that are so brightly colored that they’re used for jewelry! Filled with the intricate illustrations of Maurice Pledger, young explorers get a chance to see these amazing creatures up close and understand how bugs work, what they eat, and where they live. Junior entomologists enjoy the fun extras also included in the book — puzzles, learn-to-draw games, a bug diary, 76 stickers, and a wild leaf-shaped pen featuring a dazzling dragonfly!

What do whales eat for lunch? (Here’s a hint: it’s not a peanut butter and jellyfish sandwich!) Young readers will love diving into this undersea odyssey, filled with fascinating facts about all of the amazing creatures that live in — and around — the ocean. Kids will get a chance to explore different environments like the shore, the shallows, reefs, and the open ocean, where they’ll get up close with all kinds of wet and wild animals—from playful sea otters, penguins, and dolphins to deadly jellyfish, polar bears, and sharks. This lovely educational book is illustrated by award-winning artist Maurice Pledger, and includes 11 fun ocean-related activities like puzzles and drawing projects, as well as a diary section, 83 stickers, and a unique dolphin-shaped pen.