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Nick Dowson, an English teacher and drama specialist at a secondary school in England, has a passionate interest in natural history and the outdoor world. Of TIGRESS, he says, "I have always been fascinated by tigers, and I continue to be concerned for their future. I even dream of them."
Jane Chapman has illustrated many books for children, including the nonfiction stories THE EMPEROR'S EGG and ONE TINY TURTLE, and the rollicking counting book ONE DUCK STUCK. She lives in England.
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The Emperor's Egg
Format: Trade Paperback, 32 pages
On Sale: August 26, 2002
Price: $6.99
Fabulous facts about nature's most devoted dad, in an utterly charming picture book.
Can you imagine spending the winter outdoors in Antarctica without anything to eat? That’s just what the male Emperor penguin does. While his mate is off swimming and catching loads of fish, he stands around in the freezing cold... Read more >
Format: Trade Paperback, 32 pages
On Sale: August 26, 2002
Price: $6.99
Fabulous facts about nature's most devoted dad, in an utterly charming picture book.
Can you imagine spending the winter outdoors in Antarctica without anything to eat? That’s just what the male Emperor penguin does. While his mate is off swimming and catching loads of fish, he stands around in the freezing cold... Read more >
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One Tiny Turtle
Format: Trade Paperback, 32 pages
On Sale: June 14, 2005
Price: $6.99
"Simple, lyrical words and bright, acrylic doublepage pictures convey the astonishing facts about the loggerhead sea turtle. . . . A powerful nature story for a young audience." —BOOKLIST
Far, far out at sea lives one of the world's most mysterious creatures, the loggerhead turtle. For thirty years she swims the oceans... Read more >
Format: Trade Paperback, 32 pages
On Sale: June 14, 2005
Price: $6.99
"Simple, lyrical words and bright, acrylic doublepage pictures convey the astonishing facts about the loggerhead sea turtle. . . . A powerful nature story for a young audience." —BOOKLIST
Far, far out at sea lives one of the world's most mysterious creatures, the loggerhead turtle. For thirty years she swims the oceans... Read more >
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One Duck Stuck
Format: Trade Paperback, 40 pages
On Sale: March 1, 2003
Price: $6.99
"Perfect for reading aloud, this counting book not only contains bright bold illustrations but also has lots of . . . sound effects that children will love to replicate."— Booklist
Down by the marsh,
by the sleepy,
slimy marsh,
one duck
gets stuck in the muck . . .
Can two fish, tails going swish, help? What... Read more >
Format: Trade Paperback, 40 pages
On Sale: March 1, 2003
Price: $6.99
"Perfect for reading aloud, this counting book not only contains bright bold illustrations but also has lots of . . . sound effects that children will love to replicate."— Booklist
Down by the marsh,
by the sleepy,
slimy marsh,
one duck
gets stuck in the muck . . .
Can two fish, tails going swish, help? What... Read more >
Also available as a
board book and a
hardcover.
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Tigress
Format: Trade Paperback, 32 pages
On Sale: April 10, 2007
Price: $6.99
One of nature’s most magical sights emerges from camouflage in this evocative, informative story about a mother tiger in the wild.
"The zoology is as exciting as the story in this action-packed picture book. . . .Thrilling science." — BOOKLIST
In a lyrical narrative featuring many intriguing facts, Nick Dowson reveals the hidden... Read more >
Format: Trade Paperback, 32 pages
On Sale: April 10, 2007
Price: $6.99
One of nature’s most magical sights emerges from camouflage in this evocative, informative story about a mother tiger in the wild.
"The zoology is as exciting as the story in this action-packed picture book. . . .Thrilling science." — BOOKLIST
In a lyrical narrative featuring many intriguing facts, Nick Dowson reveals the hidden... Read more >
Also available as a
hardcover.
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One Duck Stuck
Format: Board, 32 pages
On Sale: March 1, 2001
Price: $6.99
Exuberant rhythms and vibrant illustrations in a one-of-a-kind counting book!
Can two fish, tails going swish, help? Will three moose, munching on spruce, be able to pull the unlucky duck out of the muck? Now perfectly sized for small hands, this counting rhyme is a feast of sounds and numbers that will... Read more >
Format: Board, 32 pages
On Sale: March 1, 2001
Price: $6.99
Exuberant rhythms and vibrant illustrations in a one-of-a-kind counting book!
Can two fish, tails going swish, help? Will three moose, munching on spruce, be able to pull the unlucky duck out of the muck? Now perfectly sized for small hands, this counting rhyme is a feast of sounds and numbers that will... Read more >
Also available as a
hardcover and a
trade paperback.
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The Emperor's Egg Big Book
Format: Trade Paperback, 32 pages
On Sale: July 28, 2003
Price: $24.99
"Students who are wild about penguins and classrooms doing units on them will find THE EMPEROR'S EGG an action-packed read." - SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL
Can you imagine spending the winter outdoors in Antarctica without anything at all to eat? That’s just what the male Emperor penguin does. While his mate is off... Read more >
Format: Trade Paperback, 32 pages
On Sale: July 28, 2003
Price: $24.99
"Students who are wild about penguins and classrooms doing units on them will find THE EMPEROR'S EGG an action-packed read." - SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL
Can you imagine spending the winter outdoors in Antarctica without anything at all to eat? That’s just what the male Emperor penguin does. While his mate is off... Read more >
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One Tiny Turtle with Audio
Format: Trade Paperback, 32 pages
On Sale: April 8, 2008
Price: $8.99
This vibrant new book-and-CD series brings the best of our Read and Wonder nature stories to life.
Each paperback title in the series includes a CD that features:
- an engaging read-aloud with sound effects
- a segment focusing on fascinating facts
- a read-along opportunity guided by prompts
Journey thousands of miles... Read more >
Format: Trade Paperback, 32 pages
On Sale: April 8, 2008
Price: $8.99
This vibrant new book-and-CD series brings the best of our Read and Wonder nature stories to life.
Each paperback title in the series includes a CD that features:
- an engaging read-aloud with sound effects
- a segment focusing on fascinating facts
- a read-along opportunity guided by prompts
Journey thousands of miles... Read more >
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The Emperor's Egg with Audio
Format: Trade Paperback, 32 pages
On Sale: August 12, 2008
Price: $8.99
Introducing READ, LISTEN, & WONDER!
This vibrant book-and-CD series brings the best of our Read and Wonder nature stories to life.
Each paperback title in the series includes a CD that features:
* an engaging read-aloud with sound effects
* a read-along opportunity guided by prompts
* a segment focusing on fascinating facts
Can you imagine spending... Read more >
Format: Trade Paperback, 32 pages
On Sale: August 12, 2008
Price: $8.99
Introducing READ, LISTEN, & WONDER!
This vibrant book-and-CD series brings the best of our Read and Wonder nature stories to life.
Each paperback title in the series includes a CD that features:
* an engaging read-aloud with sound effects
* a read-along opportunity guided by prompts
* a segment focusing on fascinating facts
Can you imagine spending... Read more >
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The Emperor's Egg with Audio, Peggable
Format: Trade Paperback, 32 pages
On Sale: November 25, 2008
Price: $9.99
Introducing READ, LISTEN, & WONDER now in peggable, polybagged format.
This vibrant book-and-CD series brings the best of our Read and Wonder nature stories to life.
Each paperback title in the series includes a CD that features:
* an engaging read-aloud with sound effects
* a read-along opportunity guided by prompts
* a segment focusing on... Read more >
Format: Trade Paperback, 32 pages
On Sale: November 25, 2008
Price: $9.99
Introducing READ, LISTEN, & WONDER now in peggable, polybagged format.
This vibrant book-and-CD series brings the best of our Read and Wonder nature stories to life.
Each paperback title in the series includes a CD that features:
* an engaging read-aloud with sound effects
* a read-along opportunity guided by prompts
* a segment focusing on... Read more >
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One Duck Stuck
Format: Hardcover, 40 pages
On Sale: May 1, 1998
Price: $15.99
Exuberant rhythms and vibrant illustrations in a one-of-a-kind counting book!
One duck is stuck in the muck. Can two fish, tails going swish, help? What about three moose, munching on spruce? Will four crickets, chirping in the thickets, be able to pull the unlucky duck out of the muck? With bright, spirited... Read more >
Format: Hardcover, 40 pages
On Sale: May 1, 1998
Price: $15.99
Exuberant rhythms and vibrant illustrations in a one-of-a-kind counting book!
One duck is stuck in the muck. Can two fish, tails going swish, help? What about three moose, munching on spruce? Will four crickets, chirping in the thickets, be able to pull the unlucky duck out of the muck? With bright, spirited... Read more >
Also available as a
board book and a
trade paperback.
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One Duck Stuck Big Book
Format: Trade Paperback, 40 pages
On Sale: March 25, 2008
Price: $24.99
"Perfect for reading aloud, this counting book has lots of sound effects that children will love to replicate. . . . Great fun." — BOOKLIST
One duck is stuck in the muck. Can two fish, tails going swish, help? What about three moose, munching on spruce? Will four crickets, chirping in the... Read more >
Format: Trade Paperback, 40 pages
On Sale: March 25, 2008
Price: $24.99
"Perfect for reading aloud, this counting book has lots of sound effects that children will love to replicate. . . . Great fun." — BOOKLIST
One duck is stuck in the muck. Can two fish, tails going swish, help? What about three moose, munching on spruce? Will four crickets, chirping in the... Read more >
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Tigress with Audio
Format: Trade Paperback, 32 pages
On Sale: August 12, 2008
Price: $8.99
"The zoology is as exciting as the story in this action-packed picture book. . . Thrilling science." — BOOKLIST
Introducing READ, LISTEN, & WONDER!
This vibrant book-and-CD series brings the best of our Read and Wonder nature stories to life.
Each paperback title in the series includes a CD that features:
* an engaging read-aloud... Read more >
Format: Trade Paperback, 32 pages
On Sale: August 12, 2008
Price: $8.99
"The zoology is as exciting as the story in this action-packed picture book. . . Thrilling science." — BOOKLIST
Introducing READ, LISTEN, & WONDER!
This vibrant book-and-CD series brings the best of our Read and Wonder nature stories to life.
Each paperback title in the series includes a CD that features:
* an engaging read-aloud... Read more >
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One Tiny Turtle with Audio, Peggable
Format: Trade Paperback, 32 pages
On Sale: March 24, 2009
Price: $9.99
This vibrant new book-and-CD series brings the best of our Read and Wonder nature stories to life.
This vibrant new book-and-CD series brings the best of our Read and Wonder nature stories to life.
Each paperback title in the series includes a CD that features:
- an engaging read-aloud with sound effects
-... Read more >
Format: Trade Paperback, 32 pages
On Sale: March 24, 2009
Price: $9.99
This vibrant new book-and-CD series brings the best of our Read and Wonder nature stories to life.
This vibrant new book-and-CD series brings the best of our Read and Wonder nature stories to life.
Each paperback title in the series includes a CD that features:
- an engaging read-aloud with sound effects
-... Read more >
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Old MacDonald Had a Farm
Format: Trade Paperback, 24 pages
On Sale: September 1, 1999
Price: $3.99
Friendly advice for reading fun included in every book!
READ AND SHARE is a unique first library for parents and children that helps build early readers’ confidence. Grouped in four progressive levels, Read and Share books - available individually for the first time - are specially selected for qualities that encourage literacy... Read more >
Format: Trade Paperback, 24 pages
On Sale: September 1, 1999
Price: $3.99
Friendly advice for reading fun included in every book!
READ AND SHARE is a unique first library for parents and children that helps build early readers’ confidence. Grouped in four progressive levels, Read and Share books - available individually for the first time - are specially selected for qualities that encourage literacy... Read more >
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Sing a Song of Sixpence
Format: Hardcover, 64 pages
On Sale: July 15, 2004
Price: $15.99
Beguiling illustrations by Jane Chapman bring twenty-five of the best-loved nursery rhymes and tales to life.
Humpty Dumpty, Jack and Jill, Little Bo Peep — the nursery-rhyme characters in this bright book are as familiar as a favorite pair of cozy slippers. From the shortest nonsense ditty to full stories like "Goldilocks"... Read more >
Format: Hardcover, 64 pages
On Sale: July 15, 2004
Price: $15.99
Beguiling illustrations by Jane Chapman bring twenty-five of the best-loved nursery rhymes and tales to life.
Humpty Dumpty, Jack and Jill, Little Bo Peep — the nursery-rhyme characters in this bright book are as familiar as a favorite pair of cozy slippers. From the shortest nonsense ditty to full stories like "Goldilocks"... Read more >
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Tigress
Format: Hardcover, 32 pages
On Sale: May 11, 2004
Price: $15.99
One of nature’s most magical sights emerges from camouflage in this evocative, informative story about a mother tiger in the wild.
Moving smooth as a river, her stripy coat bright as fire, a mother tiger runs, then vanishes into the tall grass. With plate-sized paws and a pink nose the size of... Read more >
Format: Hardcover, 32 pages
On Sale: May 11, 2004
Price: $15.99
One of nature’s most magical sights emerges from camouflage in this evocative, informative story about a mother tiger in the wild.
Moving smooth as a river, her stripy coat bright as fire, a mother tiger runs, then vanishes into the tall grass. With plate-sized paws and a pink nose the size of... Read more >
Also available as a
trade paperback.
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Tigress with Audio, Peggable
Format: Trade Paperback, 32 pages
On Sale: November 25, 2008
Price: $9.99
"The zoology is as exciting as the story in this action-packed picture book. . . Thrilling science." — BOOKLIST
Introducing READ, LISTEN, & WONDER now in peggable, polybagged format.
This vibrant book-and-CD series brings the best of our Read and Wonder nature stories to life.
Each paperback title in the series includes a CD... Read more >
Format: Trade Paperback, 32 pages
On Sale: November 25, 2008
Price: $9.99
"The zoology is as exciting as the story in this action-packed picture book. . . Thrilling science." — BOOKLIST
Introducing READ, LISTEN, & WONDER now in peggable, polybagged format.
This vibrant book-and-CD series brings the best of our Read and Wonder nature stories to life.
Each paperback title in the series includes a CD... Read more >
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