Books in New Experiences series

Important moments in childhood are depicted lightly, but effectively, in a funny question-and-answer format.Does a hippo go to the doctor? Does a zebra? Everything young readers need to know to prepare for a checkup with their doctors is laid out humorously and realistically. Comparing and contrasting such outrageously silly moments as a hippo and a child saying ahhhh, the author and artist effectively capture important moments of childhood and lay the groundwork for dealing with new experiences.

Journey across oceans and continents to experience the most extreme weather on the planet. Far out to sea, clouds form together as towering thunderheads, building and gathering strength. As the winds climb to incredible speed, the storm is ready to unleash terrible destruction: and it's heading straight for the city! Fantastic digital imagery takes you right into the heart of devastating tornadoes, hurricanes, storm surges, monsoons and blizzards. See lightning strike, find out how rain develops and visit the foggiest place in the world. Eyewitness accounts from a twister survivor and action-packed scenes turn meeting mother nature into an extreme adventure. Bring the weather inside with the gigantic panoramic poster - it'll blow you away! This book is brilliant for homework and school projects or just for fun.

The perfect reference guide for students in grades 3 and up - or anyone! This handy, easy-to-use reference guide is divided into seven color-coded sections which includes New Mexico basic facts, geography, history, people, places, nature and miscellaneous information. Each section is color coded for easy recognition. This Pocket Guide comes with complete and comprehensive facts ALL about New Mexico. Riddles, recipes, and surprising facts make this guide a delight! New Mexico Basics section explores your state's symbols and their special meaning. New Mexico Geography section digs up the what's where in New Mexico. New Mexico History section is like traveling through time to some of New Mexico's greatest moments. New Mexico People section introduces you to famous personalities and your next-door neighbors. New Mexico Places section shows you where you might enjoy your next family vacation. New Mexico Nature section tells what Mother Nature gave to New Mexico. New Mexico Miscellaneous section describes the real fun stuff ALL about New Mexico.

With a friendly and funny question-and-answer format which compares people and animals, this book provides the perfect vehicle for introducing children to experiences they all encounter as they grow and develop. Fred Ehrlich's exaggerated humor leads perfectly to the fact that these are functions each child needs to master. Both author and artist present their material in a manner designed to be informative and reassuring, as well as funny.

I spent one winter researching the holiday history, folklore, legend, and more of each and every state,' says Carole marsh. A great coffee-table book or classroom read, this book-in an edition for each U.S. state-shares a wealth of fascinating historical material and trivia about everything from holiday traditions to how we got the Christmas tree, superstitions, and more. From the Yule logs of Maine to snow on the Alamo, you'll love your own state book, but wish you could read them all. Don't forget to send your favorite teacher or grandchild a copy for their state!

The latest addition to the Early Experiences series takes a look at how and where animals and people find their food, and what they do with their food once they find it. This friendly, fact-filled, question-and-answer format, comparing people to animals, provides the perfect vehicle to introduce young children to the eating habits of a variety of animals. Emily Bolam's humorous drawings illustrate the informative text.