New Releases by Lisa M Herrington

How Do You Know It''s Summer? Through vivid photos and engaging nonfiction text, this fun and fact-filled Rookie Read-About Science book answers the question, How do you know its summer? Covering everything from weather patterns to animal behaviors to seasonal activities, How Do You Know Its Summer? gives kids readers (Ages 6-7) an in-depth look at this sunny season.

Discover countries, cultures, and traditions in this new series! Every day, all around the world, kids go to school, eat lunch and play games... And yet, these universal experiences, can look very different between different countries. These books will take our readers on a trip around the globe to celebrate diverse cultures and traditions, and will show us how different (and how similar) we all are!

Each living thing in nature follows a life cycle. Come with us as we explore growing up from seed to sunflower! A seed is planted in the ground. Before long a shoot grows up toward the sky. Soon it will be a bright sunflower. Get an up-close look at the life cycle of this pretty plant-from seed to sunflower-all in the pages of this book. ABOUT THIS SERIES:Every living thing goes through changes as it grows. Tiny seeds grow into huge pumpkins, beautiful apple trees or tall sunflowers. Little eggs can turn into chickens or frogs. And beautiful butterflies begin life as fuzzy caterpillars. The books in the Growing Up series offer kids the chance to learn what happens at each stage of these life cycles. Engaging text, fascinating facts, and beautiful photos complete these books where readers will discover how the process of a new life starting is always fascinating.

Did you know that kangaroos are the only large animals that hop to moveor that they are unable to jump backward? Learn fascinating facts like theseand moreall in the pages of this book!

Discusses the reasons why animals migrate and provides examples of the migratory behavior of different animals around the world, including monarch butterflies, emperor penguins, wildebeests, and the gray whale.

Young learners will love reading about the amazing animal diversity that can be found across America. They''ll learn about bears, wolves, raptors, and more all in the pages of this fun and fascinating book.

"Introduces the reader to remarkable reptiles."--

They are both insects. They both have wings and antennas and flutter when they fly. So how do you tell the difference between butterflies and moths? One way is to ask yourself if they fly mostly during the day or at night. These identification clues and many more can all be found in What''s the Difference? Butterflies and Moths. Book jacket.

Luckily it''s easy for kids to get moving--and this book tells them how. Everything from walking the dog, to hula-hooping, to a quick game of hide-and-seek can get the blood pumping and strengthen our entire bodies.

The fact-filled Rookie Read-About Health book shows the youngest readers what it might be like to lose a tooth. Colorful photos and comforting text walk kids through what happens when a tooth falls out-and illustrate the best ways for readers to keep all their teeth healthy. Book jacket.

"Introduces the reader to what a cavity is, how to prevent them, and what happens when you get one"--

What''s the best way to avoid a cold? Clean hands! The books in this series help young readers learn about the best ways to stay healthy. They also offer a comforting introduction to what might happen when something unexpected-like a cold or a broken arm-comes along. They give an early introduction to science topics thank to the wonderful see-inside illustrations and easy to understand text. Key Features: Fast facts offering fun, sometimes little-known facts about the subject See-Inside illustrations with call-outs Your Turn section which includes: -Interactive quizzes that help readers retain the information they''ve just read -Activities that make kids get up and exercise their bodies-as well as their brains Strange But True! which highlights more obscure information about the subject Just for Fun which features two silly riddles Glossary with pictures www.factsfornow.scholastic.com See inside front cover for more information.

"Introduces the reader to what stitches are, why they might need them, and how to care for them"--

There are plenty of creatures in the world that somepeople would prefer to live without! Bats and spiders arescary. Bees and snakes can be deadly. But each of thesecreatures plays an important role in its ecosystem. Key Features: Funfactsoffering fun,sometimes little-known factsabout the subject Photos with callouts for bodyparts "Creature Feature Fun" sectionwhich includes: - silly animal riddles - a close-up look at the mostincredible members of eachspecies - a fun habitat quiz andimportant conservationinformation Glossary with pictures www.factsfornow.scholastic.comSee inside front cover for moreinformation.

"Introduces the reader to spiders and explains the roles they play in the environment."--

"Introduces the reader to butterflies and explains the roles they play in the environment."--

Presents an inside look at "the people''s house"--The place where the U.S. President works and lives.

Nothing says summer is here like the big, bright blossoms of a sunflower. In this book, readers learn how this towering plant starts out life as a small black seed. They also learn about the different parts of the plant and how they all work together

Introduces the Statue of Liberty, recounting its history and describing its physical features and what they mean, and the reasons why it is a symbol of the United States.

What are the seven symbols of Kwanzaa? Why do we celebrate Groundhog Day? These all new, modern holiday books give readers the inside scoop on how some of our favorite holidays came to be and how we celebrate them today- from Christmas to Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Calendars that introduce kids to various types of informational text A fun craft themed to each holiday Comprehension activities in the back of the book that help readers recall and locate information relevant to a given topic Fast facts- offering fun, sometimes little known facts about the subject Table of Contents and Chapters Glossary with pictures Additional content for further learning on this subject available at www.factsfornow.scholastic.com

Introduce your learners to science! Through simple text and clear photographs, young minds will learn how some of their favorite things are made.

Key Features:

• Step-by-Step recap with photos at the end of each book
• Fast facts - offering fun, sometimes little known facts about the subject
• Low, accessible reading level for emergent and struggling readers
• Glossary with pictures provides a visual review of important vocabulary terms
• Large, colorful photos provide a visual connection to the text
• Additional content for further learning on this subject available at www.factsfornow.scholastic.com