Jill Esbaum

¡Ayuda! Los Angry Birds han perdido sus preciosos huevos y necesitan que tú les ayudes a encontrarlos. Recorre el mundo con ellos, desde las praderas africanas y australianas hasta el océano Pacífico, pasando por las espesas selvas tropicales, las arenas del desierto de Mojave en America y las heladas regiones polares. En tu viaje por estos habitats junto a los Angry Birds, conoceras un monton de animales grandes y pequeños y veras todo tipo de huevos.

This lively STEAM picture book is about the life of Gene Stratton-Porter, a pioneering wildlife photographer and popular author from the late 19th and early 20th century, who showed the world the beauty of nature, especially birds, and why it was worth preserving.Gene Stratton-Porter was a farm girl who fell in love with birds, from the chickens whose eggs she collected to the hawks that preyed on them. When she grew up, Gene wanted nothing more than to share her love of birds with the world. She wrote stories about birds, but when a magazine wanted to publish them next to awkward photos of stuffed birds, she knew she had to take matters into her own hands. Teaching herself photography, Gene began to take photos of birds in the wild. Her knowledge of birds and how to approach them allowed her to get so close you could count the feathers of the birds in her photos. Her work was unlike anything Americans had ever seen beforeshe captured the true lives of animals in their natural habitat. A pioneering wildlife photographer and one of the most popular authors of the early 20th century, this bird girl showed the world the beauty of nature and why it was worth preserving.

Welcome to the wild world of sea turtles! In this intro to the species, youngsters discover where on Earth this reptile lives, what it eats, and how big it grows. Cool photos of all the different kinds of sea turtles and adorable photos of just-hatched turtle babies bring the creatures into full focus. After learning the basics, young readers will learn why sea turtles need our help and what people around the world are doing to help save them. Filled with fun facts, games, and an activity focused on making a difference in sea turtles world, Go Wild! will inspire kids to care about this swimmingly cute animal.

In this colorful, photo-packed picture book for preschoolers, curious kids learn all about kangaroos and watch a kangaroo joey as it grows from a tiny baby in its mothers pouch into a big, fast-hopping marsupial.Readers learn all about these marvelous marsupials, including where they live in Australia, what they eat, and how they communicate, play, and grow. Kids will meet red kangaroos, gray kangaroos, tree kangaroos, rat kangaroos, and other members of the kangaroo family. A habitat map shows where kangaroos live. These engaging Explore My World picture books, on subjects kids care about, combine simple stories with unforgettable photography. They invite little kids to take their first big steps toward understanding the world around them and are just the thing for parents and kids to curl up with and read aloud.

A hilarious and factual introduction to the Amazonian hoatzinor stinkbirdand its surprising, incredible superpower. (Spoiler alert: its more than just the stink!)Stinkbirds have a lot in common with other birds: they have feathers, wings, and a beak. But they also have . . . a hidden superpower! This proud stinkbird papa would love to tell you more about itif his adorable chick would quit interrupting him!Is it their stinky, poopy smell?Nope.What about their loud and beautiful song?Negative.Is it the fact that they can swim?Not that either, but youre getting closer.Just what is it that makes stinkbird chicks so special? Youll have to read the book to find out!Discover more wacky animal facts in Parrotfish Has a Superpower and Polecat Has a Superpower.

A factual (and funny) introduction to the horned toad and its gross but cool "superpower."The Texas desert may be hard living for some, but not for a little lizard called the horned toad. Between lounging in the hot sun, snacking on ants, and chatting with his new friend Owlet, things are pretty easy. Some might even say its a laid back life . . . unless of course hes about to get eaten. Then, and only then will he show off a trick so wacky and weird, it will make you run for the hills (just like his predators). Thats right folks, this toad has a superpower!Ready to find out what it is? You wont believe your eyes!

A factual (and funny) introduction to the polecat and its awesome, action-packed superpower, from the team that brought you Parrotfish Has a Superpower.The polecat has a super cool superpower youd probably never guess. Why? Well, first, hes usually only awake when the rest of us are sleeping! Second, he is NOT a baby skunk, despite what everyone says, so he can do more than spray his predators. And third, his superpower isnt something he normally shows to friends. But today hes happy to show you (and one nervous porcupine) what it is! After we get to know him of course.Will you be able to guess the superpower? Read this book to find out!Discover more wacky animal facts in Stinkbird Has a Superpower and Parrotfish Has a Superpower.

From the illustrator of Little Pea comes a gleeful, goofy, gorgeous celebration of being new, curious, and ready to take on the world--perfect for fans of Duck and GooseA baby chick bursts from his egg and into the world with hilarious enthusiasm, awe, and I-cant-help-myself energy, capturing babies delight in new discovery and parents joy in this amazing new person. Rompy, rhyming text evokes the zeal of a toddler whos eager for everything. And Jen Coraces gorgeous artwork is alive with critters and curiosities and surprises--the biggest of which? The hatching of a new baby sister, to the absolute delight of her now "expert" big brother!Breathless, breathtaking, and downright funny, this story is sure to find fans in new moms, toddlers, and big brothers and sisters too.

A factual (and funny) introduction to the parrotfish and its incredible somewhat-squirmy superpower, from the team that brought you Stinkbird Has a Superpower.Just wait till you hear what a parrotfish can do! You may know they live in warm tropical waters, have an interesting trick for hiding from predators, and have crazy-incredible teeth. But they also do something that no other fish can doand Parrotfish is eager to tell you all about it.Theres just one problemnosy Hammerhead Shark keeps interrupting to talk about himself.But even Hammerhead gets intrigued and bellows, WHAT. IS. YOUR. SUPERPOWER!!Want to know what it is? Read this book!Reader beware: you may never look at a day at the beach the same way again.Discover more wacky animal facts in Stinkbird Has a Superpower and Polecat Has a Superpower.

A high-stakes adventure and hilarious ode to self-esteem for fans of Oliver Jeffers, Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type, and Louise, The Adventures of a Chicken.Nadine can talk a blue streak, and one day she tells a real whopper: she isnt afraid of anything--no siree! Then her friends call her bluff, and Nadine must enter. . .The Deep. Dark. Woods. Only the woods arent so scary after all, until the sun sets, that is, and Nadine cant find her friends. What is this boastful bovine to do? Run around in blind terror? Plummet off a cliff? Crash into a stream? Check, check, and check. But is all lost? Doubtful. After all, she is cow, hear her MOOOOOOOOO!

Fly with your favorite Angry Birds characters through the rainforest, over the desert, and into the oceans to help them on their zany search to find their eggs. Kids will be hooked on this wacky mystery as they analyze and observe the diverse habitats of the world while building basic skills through fun and fascinating activities.

Follow along with your favorite Angry Birds characters as they go on an incredible adventure through the rain forest. Kids will be hooked on a wacky mission to learn all about the rain forest so they can protect it from those bad piggies. Readers analyze and explore the most diverse ecosystem in the world as they build basic skills. Packed with learning exercises and fun activities, Angry Birds Playground: Rain Forest will transform kids into adventurers and leave them wanting more. Its a fun-tastic way to learn about a habitat in danger and the tens of thousands of creatures that call it home!

Introduce young readers to some of the worlds most interesting and important people in this bold and lively first biography book. More than 100 colorful photos are paired with age-appropriate text featuring profiles of each person, along with fascinating facts about about their accomplishments and contributions. This book inspires kids about a world of possibilities and taps into their natural curiosity about fascinating role models from education advocate Malala Yousafzai to astronaut Neil Armstrong.

Tom is on the hunt for a tasty morning treat when he spies a flip-flapping, fluttery bird just there for the taking. Hello, breakfast! But little Tweet with his big black button eyes is too skinny to eat. Tom is determined to not get involved, but he cant just leave Tweet there . . . frightened, unhappy, alone. Consarn it! Its just Toms luck to get stuck with a Tweet!

A big-kid dinosaur cant wait to teach the new baby everything in this funny, tender, joyful take on becoming a big sister or brother, from the celebrated artist of I Dont Want to Be a Frog Good news: Your moms hatching a baby! Bad news: Babies take their sweet time. And when they finally do hatch? Theyre too little to play! They dont even know how to be a dinosaur. Thats where you come in. You can teach your baby everythingfrom peek-a-boo to roaring to table manners to bedtime. Growing a dinosaur is a big job, but youre perfect for it. Because one thing the baby wants more than anything? Its to be just like you. Silly humor and sincere, moving moments, make this hilarious, reassuring, and useful guide a must for existing big brothers and sisters and for every big brother and big sister to-be. Great fun for family reading too."Fresh . . . Adorable . . . Funny." Publishers Weekly"Hysterical . . . Tender." Kirkus "Sweet . . . Allow[s] for maximum comic effect. SLJ

Its an extraordinary day on Piggy Island because the Angry Birds havent lost their eggs, theyve found something amazing: a bone! Not a plain old bonea huge and very old bone. What kind of giant creature could this bone have come from? Thats a question for Mighty Eaglethe wisest bird they know. Join the Angry Birds on their imaginary trip through time to discover the most awesome animals ever to roam this planet: the dinosaurs! But why do the Angry Birds feel such a special bond with the ancient beasts? Maybe Mighty Eagle knows the answer!

The world becomes a playground in this incredible book of questions and answers featuring Rovios hugely popular Angry Bird characters. The well-loved characters encourage children to ask big questions, think big thoughts, and get the right answers. A fun-tastic way to help answer the questions kids ask time and time again, this accessible and educational tool allows readers to analyze and explore their immediate world as they build basic skills, and provides hours of engagement for Angry Birds fans and curious young minds! Packed with learning exercises and fun activities, it will prepare them for the bigger questions and world ahead.

Curious kids ages 3 to 7 will learn about a day in the life of a koala, from mamas pouch to the great world beyond. These engaging Explore My World picture books on subjects kids care about combine simple stories with unforgettable photography. They invite little kids to take their first big steps toward understanding the world around them and are just the thing for parents and kids to curl up with and read aloud.

This charming reference book answers questions kids ask every day, taking a closer look at the things that surround them and how they workfrom cars to vacuum cleaners, storms to seasons, animal bodies to humans. More than 100 colorful photos are paired with age-appropriate text featuring answers to questions like "How do chameleons change color?""How do refrigerators stay cold?""How do tornadoes form?""How do submarines stay underwater?""How does food get to the grocery store?" and "How does my body heal?" This book helps parents share fascinating, accurate answers, and inspires kids to be curious, ask questions, and explore the world around them. Games and parent tips encourage interactivity and extend the experience of the book beyond its pages.

Following up on the best-selling Little Kids First Big Book of Why, the next book in the hit Little Kids First Big Book series features even more of the endless "Why?" questions preschoolers love to ask!This charming reference book answers some of kids most burning "Why?" questions. More than 200 colorful photos are paired with age-appropriate text featuring answers to questions like "Why do dogs sniff everything?""Why do I burp?" and "Why is ocean water salty?" This book inspires kids to be curious, ask questions, and explore the world around them.