Anne F Rockwell

WILDLIFE (CHILDREN'S / TEENAGE). What makes an insect an insect? What makes a bug a bug? Read and find out! With intricate and vividly colored collages from Caldecott Medal winner Steve Jenkins and engaging text from Anne Rockwell, Bugs Are Insects introduces the youngest readers to the fascinating world of the creepy crawly.

Describes the habitats of these reptiles which scientists call a "keystone species" because they change the environment for their own use in a way that helps many other plants and animals.

A little girl and her family go hiking up a nearby mountain for the very first time.

When the new house needs fixing up, a brother and sister accompany their father on a trip to the hardware store to find the tools and materials needed to get the job done.

A child experiences enjoyable sights and sounds during a day at the beach.

Describes the passing of the seasons through the changes in plants and animals that occur on a farm.

Follows a little boy during his day at preschool, from cheerful hellos in circle time, to painting colorful pictures and playing at the water table, to passing out paper cups for snack.

Morgan Brownbear has trouble playing soccer until his coach, Mr. Monkey, finds the perfect position for him.

A little girl notices all the sights, smells, and sounds along the way when her family takes a ferryboat to their summer island.

Explains how plants and animals of the meadow, woods, and pond grow and evolve, such as caterpillars changing into butterflies, eggs hatching into robins, and acorns becoming oaks.