Washoe County Library System

I See a Kookaburra! lets readers search for an oystercatcher, an elephant shrew, and a fierce snapping turtle in the places where they live. Learn how these animals and many others grow and thrive in very different environments. Incorporated into the book is an interactive element. Hidden in the illustrations are animals camouflaged in their surroundings. Turn the page to see if you were able to find them all! Annotation. I See a Kookaburra! lets...

Go wild with incredible untamed animals! Meet awesome wild animals up close. See stunning photographs of animals in their natural habitats and learn how animals survive and thrive all around the world.

Park rangers explain various animals and habitats as the reader searches for pictures and creates crafts.

"In this highly visual, fun, and interactive book, kids will get to know all sorts of animals, from birds and caterpillars in their own backyard, to grizzly bears in chilly Alaska, to puffer fish in the waters of Australia. Through a mix of at-home activities, facts, stories, and pictures,kids will learn: how to spot animal homes and follow their movements, how our actions impact animals and their ability to survive and thrive in nature, about some...

An introduction to wildlife by creating habitats that can be placed in small places, in the city, suburb, or country.

"With all its variety, expanse and wonder, discover how much there is to love about Our Blue Planet. Our oceans are home to the greatest diversity of life on Earth and cover 71 percent of the planet. With so much to discover, this book introduces creatures beyond imagination"-- "Introduce young readers to the variety, expanse, mystery, and wonder that abounds in the depths of the oceans with this picture book companion to the BBC series The Blue...

Sets out across continents to explore cities where populations of bears, monkeys, marmosets, toucans, and honeybees live alongside human residents. This title brings these stories together, making Barilla's yard the centerpiece of a meditation on the struggles between animals and people coexisting in an increasingly urban world.

Introduces the rain forest, describing the different layers of the forest and the various animals, plants, and bugs found there and discussing the current threats to the forest's existence.

Disappearing Acts is a beautifully illustrated search-and-find book. Each page features a densely detailed landscape; rainforest, savannah, coral reef, et cetera Within these landscapes are hiding threatened species.