Books with title Sounds of the Wild: Desert

From the Grand Canyon of Arizona to Death Valley in California, the desert is a remarkable place. Though some may imagine this habitat as desolate, uninhabited, and eerily quiet, the truth is that many animals make their homes in these arid lands--and they make quite a bit of noise! Kids can meet these creatures in Sounds of the Wild: Desert.There’s Bryce Canyon National Park in Utah, which is known for its stunning scenery and large diversity of birds, such as the bluebird, robin, and swallow, and their songs. In Petrified Forest National Park, kids can hear the clicks and whistles of bats, the bleats of toads, and the bark of the pronghorn, the fastest land animal in North America. And in the Rio Grande Basin, it’s the squawk and screech of the harris hawk and the hiss and growl of the ringtail cat that echo through the air.With stunningly beautiful illustrations by acclaimed illustrator Maurice Pledger, Sounds of the Wild: Desert is the perfect book for every child curious about these unique places.

From the Grand Canyon of Arizona to Death Valley in California, the desert is a remarkable place. Though some may imagine this habitat as desolate, uninhabited, and eerily quiet, the truth is that many animals make their homes in these arid lands—and they make quite a bit of noise! Kids can meet these creatures in Sounds of the Wild: Desert. There’s Bryce Canyon National Park in Utah, which is known for its stunning scenery and large diversity of birds, such as the bluebird, robin, and swallow, and their songs. In Petrified Forest National Park, kids can hear the clicks and whistles of bats, the bleats of toads, and the bark of the pronghorn, the fastest land animal in North America. And in the Rio Grande Basin, it’s the squawk and screech of the harris hawk and the hiss and growl of the ringtail cat that echo through the air.With stunningly beautiful illustrations by acclaimed illustrator Maurice Pledger, Sounds of the Wild: Desert is the perfect book for every child curious about these unique places.

Sounds of the Wild: Bugs makes learning fun! With delightful sounds and five stunning pop-up panoramas featuring Maurice Pledger's award-winning art, this book lets kids get up close with the insect world. They'll hear the hum of bees, the ticking of beetles, and the snap of scorpions. They'll see the two-spotted tree cricket and the monarch butterfly, who make their homes in woods and fields, and the desert tarantula and the striped hawk moth, who make their homes in the desert. Bugs from mountains, water, and wetlands are all included.With colorful illustrations by Maurice Pledger, Sounds of the Wild: Bugs is a stunning introduction to this creepy, crawly, and ultimately fascinating world.

Ready to explore? The sounds of the wild are calling! Young animal enthusiasts will go wild over this new auditory adventure by Maurice Pledger. Head out into the wilderness on a journey to discover some of the world’s most fascinating animals. As readers explore the pop-up panoramas, they’ll hear the trumpeting of elephants, the roaring of a Tibetan bear, and the chattering of dolphins. Sounds of the Wild: Animals lets children see and hear their way from the oceans to the mountaintops and learn all about the wide variety of creatures that live in the wild.

Winner of a Parents' Choice Approved Award, this gorgeously illustrated pop-up book takes readers deep beneath the water’s surface where they are greeted with a symphony of new sounds. This aquatic adventure features a humpback whale that communicates with noisy roars and sighs and whose “songs” carry for hundreds of miles underwater. Children also discover the playful chattering of dolphins, the boisterous honking of seals, and much more. Maurice Pledger’s cunningly engineered pop-ups create an unforgettable 3-D seascape.

Discover the hidden secrets of some of the world’s most intriguing forests and the animals that inhabit them. Explore incredible pop-up panoramas, and listen to the call of the cuckoo, the bellow of a majestic moose and the snarl of a cougar! Sounds of the Wild: Forest pairs the stunning artwork of Maurice Pledger with atmospheric sounds and elaborate pop-ups to bring forests around the world to life.Includes 5 pop-up panoramas:A Sunny Clearing: Deciduous forest in EuropeThe Forest Floor: Deciduous forest in EuropeDeep in the North: Boreal forest in the northern U.S., near CanadaWinter in the Forest: Deciduous forest in RussiaMountain Slopes: Mountainous landscape in the Rocky Mountains

Jungles are full of fascinating creatures that make the most interesting sounds. This fun book takes children deep within the jungle with colorful pop-ups intricately illustrated by world-renowned artist Maurice Pledger. As they enjoy the pop-ups, ittle ones thrill to an assortment of authentic animal sounds that perk up the ears and encourage mimicking. They hear monkeys screeching, elephants trumpheting, a leopard's rippling growl, the sound of jungle bugs, the okapi scurrying across the forest floor, and much more.

Young readers go wild over this new auditory adventure by Maurice Pledger. Sail the seas on an adventure to discover some of the world’s most exciting shores. As young adventurers explore the pop-op panoramas, they’ll hear the call of the scarlet ibis, the roar of a polar bear, and the bellow of an alligator. Each page lets children see and hear their way from shore to shore and get to know the many different creatures and animals that live there. For readers ready to explore, the sounds of the wild are calling!

Are you ready to soar? Young readers can let their imaginations take flight in Sounds of the Wild: Birds, the extraordinary new title from acclaimed illustrator Maurice Pledger. Five dazzling 3-D pop-up panoramas are enhanced with real bird sounds, bringing the wondrous world of birds to life. With colorful, detailed artwork and informative text, this book takes readers on a journey across the globe — from lush wetlands and tropical forests to remote deserts and mountains — to discover all types of birds big and small.

What was that sound? It's the scampering hooves of an antelope trying to avoid the clutches of a hungry cheetah! A male lion smells an intruder — ROAR! Young readers experience the amazing sights and sounds of Africa in this entertaining book. As they explore the Masai Mara, the Serengeti, and the Kalahari, young safari-goers meet a menagerie of safari animals, including favorites like giraffes, elephants, and zebras as well as unusual critters like black mamba snakes, dung beetles, and goliath herons. Maurice Pledger's stunning pop-up panoramas, realistic animal sounds, and an informative field guide make this a book young readers will read again and again.

Shh . . . do you hear that? It's the scampering hooves of an antelope trying to avoid the clutches of a hungry cheetah! A male lion smells an intruder — ROAR! Curious kids can experience the amazing sights, and sounds!, of Africa in Sounds of the Wild: Safari, the magnificent new book from acclaimed illustrator Maurice Pledger. As they explore the Masai Mara, the Serengeti, and the Kalahari, kids will meet a menagerie of safari animals, including favorites like giraffes, elephants, and zebras as well as unusual critters like black mamba snakes, dung beetles, and goliath herons. Sounds of the Wild: Safari combines exciting animal sound effects with stunning pop-up panoramas and an informative animal field guide for a truly wild learning experience. Hey, who snorted? It wasn't me — it was the hippo!

Let your imagination take flight in Sounds of the Wild: Birds, the extraordinary new title from acclaimed illustrator Maurice Pledger. Five dazzling 3-D pop-up panoramas are enhanced with real bird sounds, bringing the wondrous world of birds to life. With colorful, detailed artwork and informative text, this book takes readers on a journey across the globe—from lush wetlands and tropical forests to remote deserts and mountains—to discover all types of birds big and small. Are you ready to soar?