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Books in Cat in the Hat's Learning Library series

  • If I Ran the Dog Show: All About Dogs

    Tish Rabe, Aristides Ruiz, Joe Mathieu

    Library Binding (Random House Books for Young Readers, Jan. 10, 2012)
    In this latest installment of the Cat in the Hat's Learning Library,the Cat and Co. attend the Short-Shaggy-Tail-Waggy Super Dog Show, a strictly Seussian-style event where readers learn—among other things—that dogs are mammals who vary wildly in size and shape; the difference between purebreds and mutts (who are both featured throughout); how tails help dogs to balance; that they can see better in dim light than we can; the amazing things they've been trained to do; and much, much more. Fans of the new PBS preschool science show The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That! (which is based on the Cat in the Hat's Learning Library) won't want to miss this doggone good new addition to the series!From the Hardcover edition.
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  • If I Ran the Rain Forest: All About Tropical Rain Forests

    Bonnie Worth, Aristides Ruiz

    Library Binding (Random House Books for Young Readers, April 22, 2003)
    The Cat in the Hat takes Sally and Dick for an “umbrella-vator” ride through the understory, canopy, and emergent layers of a tropical rain forest, encountering a host of plants, animals, and native peoples along the way.From the Hardcover edition.
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  • One Cent, Two Cents, Old Cent, New Cent: All About Money

    Bonnie Worth, Aristides Ruiz

    Library Binding (Random House Books for Young Readers, Sept. 9, 2008)
    THE CAT IN the Hat puts to rest any notion that money grows on trees in this super simple look at numismatics, the study of money and its history. Beginning with the ancient practice of bartering, the Cat explains various forms of money used in different cultures, from shells, feathers, leather, and jade to metal ingots to coins (including the smallest—the BB-like Indian fanam—and the largest—the 8-foot-wide, ship-sinking limestone ones from the Islands of Yap!), to the current king of currency, paper. Also included is a look at banking, from the use of temples as the first banks to the concept of gaining or paying interest, and a step-by-step guide to minting coins. A fascinating introduction is bound to change young reader’s appreciation for change!From the Hardcover edition.
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  • Once upon a Mastodon: All About Prehistoric Mammals

    Bonnie Worth

    Library Binding (Random House Books for Young Readers, Sept. 23, 2014)
    How cool! The Cat and Co. time-travel to the Great Ice Age! The Cat in the Hat visits with Ice Age mammals on a whirlwind tour of the Pleistocene! From ground sloths as big as elephants to bears as heavy as Volkswagens, the Cat introduces young readers to mastodons, mammoths, woolly rhinos, saber-toothed cats, giant horses, and lots more—including humans! In addition, young readers will learn basic facts about the Great Ice Age and early human life, the characteristics of mammals, and the study of fossils. Ideal for supporting the Common Core State Standards and a natural for fans of the hit PBS Kids show The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That!, this is a great way to introduce beginning readers to science!
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  • Miles and Miles of Reptiles: All About Reptiles

    Tish Rabe, Aristides Ruiz

    Library Binding (Random House Books for Young Readers, May 26, 2009)
    Leaping lizards—the Cat and Co. explore the world of reptiles!The Cat in the Hat travels the globe—in his trusty crocodile car—to explore the world of reptiles: lizards, snakes, turtles, and crocodilians. Along the way, young readers learn the characteristics shared by most reptiles; basic information about each group; quirky, fun facts about individual species; and much, much more. Cool creatures featured include komodo dragons, chameleons, geckos, cobras, leatherback turtles, frilled lizards—a virtual Who’s Who of the World’s Most Remarkable Reptiles. Young readers will slither in delight!
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  • Would You Rather Be a Pollywog?: All About Pond Life

    Bonnie Worth, Aristides Ruiz

    Library Binding (Random House Books for Young Readers, April 27, 2010)
    Accompanying the Cat in the Hat to the local pond, Sally and Dick discover how the pond is teeming with life from algae and fish to waterfowl and frogs at various stages of development.
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  • Oh Say Can You Say What's the Weather Today?: All About Weather

    Tish Rabe, Aristides Ruiz

    Library Binding (Random House Books for Young Readers, May 25, 2004)
    The Cat and company travel by hot air balloon up and into various weather phenomena including rain, snow, thunder, tornadoes, and (yikes!) even hurricanes! Along the way they learn about thermometers, anemometers, wind vanes, cloud formations, humidity, fog, smog, weather folklore, and how to stay safe in lightning. Written and illustrated in Seussian style, this a great addition to the Cat in the Hat’s Learning Library!From the Hardcover edition.
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  • Is a Camel a Mammal?

    Tish Rabe

    Library Binding (Random House Books for Young Readers, Oct. 13, 1998)
    The Cat in the Hat takes Dick and Sally on a Seussian safari to observe (and pontificate about) the many different kinds of mammals. An invaluable tour for all animal lovers!
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  • Ice Is Nice!: All About the North and South Poles

    Bonnie Worth, Aristides Ruiz, Joe Mathieu

    Library Binding (Random House Books for Young Readers, Aug. 10, 2010)
    Chill out with the Cat in the Hat as he takes Sally and Dick to visit the North and South Poles in this very cool Cat in the Hat Learning Library book! As the Cat and Co. mingle with reindeer, musk oxen, polar bears, caribou, and all sorts of penguins, they discover how the animals stay warm in freezing temeratures, why it’s colder at the South Pole than at the North Pole, that one pole is located on land and the other isn’t, and how scientists are studying climate change to keep both poles icy cold. Perfect for fans of the hit PBS kids TV show The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That, this is a great choice for curling up with on a winter’s day!From the Hardcover edition.
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  • Cat in the Hat's Learning Library

    Bonnie Worth, Tish Rabe, Aristides Ruiz, Steve Haefele

    Hardcover (Random House (1999, 2001, 2006), March 15, 2006)
    The Cat in the Hat's Learning Library books introduce beginning readers to important basic concepts in science and our world, providing critical foundations for understanding complex facts and ideas. These books are entertaining and educational! Titles include: (1) I Can Name 50 Trees Today: All About Trees; (2) Oh Say Can You Seed: All About Flowering Plants; (3) Oh the Things You Can Do That Are Good for You: All About Staying Healthy; (4) Oh Say Can You Say Di-no-saur: All About Dinosaurs.
  • The Cat in the Hat's Learning Library: Oh, the Pets You Can Get!: All About Our Animal Friends

    Tish Rabe, Aristides Ruiz, Joe Mathieu

    Library Binding (Random House Books for Young Readers, Jan. 25, 2005)
    The Cat and Co. take off to the faraway land of Gerpletz where they know quite a lot about caring for pets—especially cats, dogs, guinea pigs, birds, and bunnies! From the food, shelter, exercise, and medical care they need to the love and companionship they crave, the Cat teaches beginning readers how to keep their pets (and themselves!) healthy, safe, and happy.
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  • Wish for a Fish: All About Sea Creatures

    Bonnie Worth

    Library Binding (Random House Books for Young Readers, April 12, 1999)
    The Cat in the Hat, Sally, and Dick take an undersea voyage aboard the S.S. Undersea Glubber! Travelling down from the Sunny Zone to the Dark Zone to the Trench at the bottom, Captain Cat and his crew get up close and personal with the different life forms found at each level of the ocean. Along the way, they meet sharks, jellyfish, dolphins, manatees, whales, and sea cucumbers, to name just a few!
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