Lisa J. Amstutz

"Wesak is about celebrating Buddha. It is a Buddhist holiday. People clean and decorate temples for the celebration. Then, they honor Buddha at temples by making offerings and reciting holy texts. People also do good deeds during Wesak. Readers will discover how a shared holiday can have multiple traditions and be celebrated in all sorts of ways"

Shine the science spotlight on flounders, sharks, eels, and an ocean full of other fish! Organized by reference topics such as habitat, anatomy, and life cycle, Fish introduces young readers and browsers to these aquatic animals through vibrant full-color photos and concise, factual text.

"Amazing Amphibians explores the major amphibian groups-frogs, salamanders and caecilians-including their anatomy, behavior and conservation needs"--

Did you know that scientists are able to build with atoms, the smallest building blocks of the universe? Nanotechnology is changing our future a few molecules at a time. Learn more about how scientists work with the tiniest objects imaginable.

Where are all of those ants headed? Living together in their busy homes, these insects collect food, reproduce, and care for young to keep their colonies going. Appeal to young children's fascination with nature with delightfully simple, fun text and bright, close-up photos. All Little Pebble books have an Accelerated Reader ATOS level of 1.0 or below.

Africa's wild animals are awesome! Bold, vibrant photos and engaging text bring readers up close with lions. Includes information on habitat, behavior, life cycle, and threats to these amazing creatures.

Ladybugs can be red with black spots. But did you know they can have other colors? Appeal to young children's fascination with nature with delightfully simple, fun text and bright, close-up photos. All Little Pebble books have an Accelerated Reader ATOS level of 1.0 or below.

SEASONS AND THE SUN: This nonfiction, photo-filled science book for beginning readers provides an introduction to seasons and explains how Earth's tilt toward the sun causes the seasons to change. SCIENCE READERS FOR CHILDREN: New buds sprout. Leaves turn green. Leaves turn to gold. Snowflakes fall. Why do seasons change? Hint: It's all about the sun! Grab your sunglasses as we explore the Seasons and the Sun. INCLUDES: This 24-page book for grades...

Who's that singing in the backyard? It's a goldfinch! Find out where goldfinches live, what they eat, and how to identify the birds and their eggs.

A pencil is stiff. A rubber band is bendable. Why are some objects stiff and others bendable? Find out in this series about materials and their properties. Informative, at-level text and engaging photographs help readers understand the differences between stiff and bendable objects.