Books in My Best Book of... series

From Rebecca Emberly, the author-illustrator behind the million-copies selling bilingual board book series, comes a colorful introduction to Spanish for babies! Kids will love learning their very first words in Spanish and English with this colorful bilingual book by beloved author and artist, Rebecca Emberley, whose bilingual board book series has sold over a million copies. This oversized, sturdy board book introduces kids to colors, numbers, animals, and more--a perfect first bilingual baby book!

Egret has LONG legs. Puffin has SHORT legs.Developed in partnership with Ranger Rick and the National Wildlife Federation, this photo-illustrated gem teaches the youngest of children about opposites using examples from the animal kingdom. Vibrant photos paired with sparse, lyrical text introduce the concepts in an easy-to-grasp form for youngsters just beginning to meet the printed page. Representing all seven continents and creatures from a variety of habitats, this board book is a comprehensive introduction to some of childhood's best-loved beasts: penguins and lions and otters, oh my!Families who love nature and the world’s wild places will enjoy sharing these animal opposites.

Trains are a topic of endless fascination for young readers, from the powerful engine to the charming caboose and everything in-between. With accessible text, information that goes beyond the basics, and a small format that's perfect for little hands, The Best Book of Trains covers everything about the history of the rail―a perfect, affordable take along for young train lovers on the go.

Where do clouds come from? Why does the wind blow? Why is snow cold? Walk outside with a child and it will be clear right away that kids want to know all about weather. With an unbeatable combination of age-appropriate writing, solid information, and an affordable and portable format, The Best Book of Weather makes even the biggest weather mystery understandable. Covering subjects from the power of the sun to the changing seasons, climate, and even dramatic events like hurricanes, this is the perfect companion for strolling and observing with young weather bugs. Book Details:Format: PaperbackPublication Date: 9/30/2008Pages: 32Reading Level: Age 5 and Up

Children are very curious about who their prehistoric ancestors were, how they lived, and what they may have looked like, and The Best Book of Early People by Margaret Hynes and Mike White is just the source to satisfy emerging anthropologists. Children will learn how early families survived, hunted, gathered into primitive settlements, began to use tools, and invented farming techniques. Step-by-step illustrations and captions explore ancient villages and the work of the scientists who find and catalog their discoveries.