New Releases by DEBORAH UNDERWOOD

From the blare of an alarm clock in the morning to snores and crickets in the evening, simple text explores the many loud noises one might hear during the course of a day.

This title introduces readers to forest habitats and the animals that use camouflage to survive in them.

A picture book about all different kinds of quiet, with illustrations by LITTLE PANDA''s Renata Liwska. There are many kinds of quiet: Quiet can be delicate. Quiet can be thundering! Quiet can be sweet, and cozy, and can most definitely help you fall asleep. With kid-centric descriptions and irresistible artwork, this gentle picture book explores all the different quiets that can fill a child’s days from morning to night.

Granny Gomez''s baby pig, Jigsaw, is the perfect roommate. He eats watermelon and watches cooking shows with her—he even does puzzles. But Jigsaw grows up—and out—quickly. Soon he''s too big to get up Granny''s back steps. It seems the only thing to do is build Jigsaw a barn. But once Jigsaw moves in, the two miss each other like crazy! Surely Granny and Jigsaw can find a solution, if they just put the pieces together. . . . Playful language, subtle repetition, and Scott Magoon''s signature watercolor art make this funny story of friendship a book that kids will want read aloud again and again.

Introduces ballroom dancing, including information on history, training, moves, and competition.

How far does light travel in one year? What is an Astronomical Unit? How many galaxies are there within the Milky Way? The ''Real World Data'' series presents information about familiar curricular topics through charts and graphs. Each title shows how to organize data in different visual forms, and how to interpret and create tables, line graphs, bar graphs, and pie charts.

Examines the concept of migration by looking at the life cycle ofthe monarch butterfly and the migration from Canada to Mexico that the species is known for.

Presents an introduction to safari animals, providing instructions for diagramming facts about them into charts, tables, and graphs.

Take a journey around the earth''s continents and learn about their landforms, climate and weather, plants and animals, countries and cities, people, and famous places. A variety of maps such as political and topographic reinforce key geographical skills. Within each continent, a range of countries and cultures are examined to allow readers to draw comparisons and contrasts.

Do you know....How a peacock makes its beautiful fan? Where peacocks live? What peacocks eat? Read this book to discover the answers!

Describes how Edward Jenner found a vaccine for smallpox with the help of sick cows and the scientific method.

Orangutans are amazing animals. Explore these interesting creatures in their habitat and discover what wild world they call home. Colorful photos and detailed information make these exciting titles for introducing readers to animal behavior.

Is it okay to slurp your noodles in Japan? How do the Maori people say hello? In China, should you give an umbrella as a gift? Social customs can vary greatly from country to country. This entertaining and enlightening book takes readers on a visit to different cultures around the world to learn what they consider good manners when greeting, gift giving, eating, and much more.

When a hypnotist convinces Pete''s mother that she is a pirate, Pete tries to find a way to turn her back into a regular parent.

From pyramids of power and treasure, to pyramids of spiritual enlightenment and human sacrifice, this title examines ancient pyramids in Africa, Asia, and Central America and uncovers their secret meanings.