Most Popular Books by APRIL PULLEY SAYRE

Describes how different animals, such as elephants, birds, horses, and fish, keep themselves clean.

Introduces the ecology of the temperate deciduous forest, discusses forest weather, climate, and geology, and surveys forest plants and animals

Come explore the rain forest! The Scholastic Science Readers series was created especially to bring exciting nonfiction to beginning readers. Illustrated with full-color photographs. Young readers can take a journey through the rain forest and discover the wide variety of plants, insects, animals and people that inhabit these tropical areas. From the weather to the "layers" of the forest, and from praying mantises to howler monkeys, kids will see how the plants and creatures work together to maintain life in this amazing ecosystem. They will also learn how people can upset the balance of life in the rain forests, endangering their future.

Describes the physical characteristics of seashores, with a focus on North America, and discusses the various plants and animals that inhabit this biome as well as the effects of human use.

Describes unique characteristics of the Antarctic continent including its landscapes, geology, weather and climate, coastlines, air and soil as well as its plants and animals.

In this version of the classic lullaby, a boy tries to settle his puppy down to sleep with a lullaby after a day of splashing in the creek, fetching sticks, and chasing sheep.

Describes the landscapes, geology, weather, oceans, coastlines, air, soil, plants, animals, and people of the continent of Asia.

Describes how a variety of creatures, including a butterfly, a sea turtle, a caribou herd, and an Arctic tern, find their way home.

Describes aquatic biomes, focusing on life in rivers and streams, and explains the effect of pollution on these biotic communities and on the lives of people everywhere.

Describes the physical features of the ocean biome, as well as ocean life, human use, and conservation efforts.

Depicts an army of ants as it parades through the rain forest in search of a meal.

Introduces the continent of North America, looking at its geography, plant and animal life, weather, and settlement by humans.

Describes unique characteristics of the European continent including its landscapes, geology, weather and climate, rivers, coastlines, ocean air, and soils as well as its plants, animals, and people.

Where in the world can you see the world''s largest rodents, galloping around in herds? Where can you find the world''s largest river or the highest waterfall? The continent of South America!

Introduces the continent of Australia, looking at its geography, plant and animal life, weather, and settlement by humans.

Where in the world can you take a dip in a volcanically heated pool, while snow is on the ground around you? Where can you find the world''s largest country? Where can you sail past ancient ruins? The continent of Europe!

Where in the world can you find the world''s largest flower? Where can you ride a camel to see the oldest and deepest lake in the world? Where can you climb to the highest peak on Earth? The continent of Asia!