Row, row, row your boat . . . in Washington! The sights and scenery of Washington spring to life in this adorable twist on the favorite children's song. Each die-cut page of the layered board book reveals an imaginary boat sailing past Mount Rainier, the Space Needle, the Grand Coulee Dam, Olympic National Park, and more! A delightful children's introduction to the iconic places of Washington. And when you're done with your journey? Row, row, row your boat back around the bend. If you love Washington, sing the song again!
Colorful, clever, and often right in your backyard, North America’s birds are absolutely fascinating! Now it’s your turn to meet them in The Little Book of North American Birds , part of the Little Library of Natural History. Discover dozens of North America’s most remarkable birds with details about their habitats, diets, wingspans, and more. Gorgeous vintage artwork by some of the world’s most enduring nature illustrators fill this irresistible volume. From the The name flamingo originates with the Spanish and Latin word flamenco, meaning “fire.” Their bright-colored feathers are not only glamorous, but the bold, pink color comes from a flamingo’s food. Similar to ibis, flamingos feed on algae and crustaceans that have carotenoid pigments. The pigments, once ingested, create a flamingo’s pink coloring. However, a flamingo’s color doesn’t come at birth. Several years must pass before they reach peak color and grow their distinctive curved bills. Flamingos are incredibly social birds; they congregate in a flock called a flamboyance and are always near bodies of water. Here, flamingos find mates for life and begin families with one egg per year.
Discover the remarkable world of North American mammals in one compact book! The Little Book of North American Mammals , part of the Little Library of Natural History, introduces kids to dozens of North America’s most fascinating creatures with details about their habitats, diets, lifespans, and more. Gorgeous vintage artwork by some of the world’s most enduring nature illustrators fill this irresistible volume. From the Perhaps no North American animal is quite as impressive up close as a fullyantlered bull moose. Moose (Alces alces) are the largest members of the deer family and are often six to seven feet tall at the shoulders. Including the head and antlers, they can tower ten feet high, stretch eight to ten feet in length, and weigh up to 1,800 pounds―in other words, they’re huge! With a long, homely face and a droopy upper lip, a moose’s face looks rather like a horse’s (they’re not related). Since they have such long, lanky legs, moose appear to be walking on stilts, giving them a clumsy appearance. But don’t be fooled―they can run up to thirty-five miles per hour and can easily run you down. These animals don’t mind the cold, even extreme cold, though they do get hot and bothered by warm temperatures. Since moose easily overheat, their range is limited to colder, more northerly places.
Discover the incredible world of insects in one compact book The Little Book of Insects, part of My Little Library of Natural History, introduces kids to dozens of earth's most fascinating creepy crawlies with details about their habitats, diets, lifespans, and more. Gorgeous vintage illustrations by some of the world's most enduring nature illustrators accompany each entry along with charts, maps, and other illuminating graphics.
