New Releases by Kate Petty

Ruby loves radishes, so when her friends Worm and Ladybird suggest she grows her own, she soon sets to work. Join Ruby as she watches her radishes grow, with five flaps to lift to see what''s happening underground and an impressive pop-up surprise. Discover the joy of growing things in this non-fiction nature picture book series from Axel Scheffler and the National TrustRuby loves radishes, so when her friends Worm and Ladybird suggest she grows her own, she soon sets to work. Join Ruby as she watches her radishes grow, with five flaps to lift to see what''s happening underground and an impressive pop-up surprise.With a gentle story and simple facts to explain how plants grow, children will be inspired to get outside and follow the helpful tips to plant their very own vegetables.Featuring artwork from bestselling The Gruffalo illustrator Axel Scheffler, this new nature series from the National Trust is one for all the family to treasure!Other titles in the series include: Sam Plants a Sunflower, Tilly Plants a Tree and Ben Plants a Butterfly Garden.

In this Level 4 DK Reader eBook, your child will be introduced to special horses like Trigger, who knows how to write his name! Trigger''s talent is just one of the real-life stories in Horse Heroes. Level 4 readers have fascinating stories that will capture the interest of this increasingly proficient reader range. From true tales of the bravest ponies to some very clever horses, Horse Heroes is the perfect companion for young horse lovers. With side panels packed with extra background information and fascinating fun facts, these amazing stories are guaranteed to capture a child''s interest while developing reading skills. Introducing a rich vocabulary and challenging sentence structure, Horse Heroes will delight young bookworms who are just getting started.

Sand, sea and holiday romance are in store for four friends one summer. Maddy''s in Barbados, where she''s sure she''ll find a boyfriend - she''s never had any difficulty before.

Sand, sea and holiday romance are in store for four friends one summer. Holly is already in love with a boy she met in Barbados but will her dream last?

Sand, sea and holiday romance are in store for four friends one summer. Charlotte''s in the Lake District as usual... and in love with the boy next door as usual!

Sand, sea and holiday romance are in store for four friends one summer. Zoe is drawn to someone unexpected when she joins a drama project.

Sand, sea and holiday romance are in store for four friends one summer. Hannah''s on a music course but will she find love there?

Sand, sea and holiday romance are in store for four friends one summer. Josie is about to find out what happens when you fall for your best friend''s boyfriend.

Sand, sea and holiday romance are in store for four friends one summer. Alex finds herself getting distracted playing mixed double in a tennis tournament.

Sam learns that a visit to the dentist is nothing to worry about.

"Children from around the world show and tell about how they use bicycles in their everyday lives"--Provided by publisher.

In this fantastic interactive guide--with pop-ups, pull-tabs, wheels, and flaps--children learn all about the origins of food and clothing and discover all the plants that people can''t do without. For those who''ve wondered where sugar grows, what a chocolate tree looks like, or where jeans or bicycle tires come from, the answers are all here and are shared by friendly bees who guide the reader along their way. Inspired by England''s Eden Project Botanic Garden, this ingenious, prize-winning volume is ideal for Earth Day celebrations in April.

Speaking and listening skills are vital for young children. Start Listening stimulates the development of these skills through a variety of exciting titles in various literary genres, including fiction, nonfiction, nursery rhymes, and drama.

The thrill of discovery awaits young children in these easy-to-understand books featuring big, colorful spreads, snippets of fun and fascinating facts, puzzles, quizzes, and engaging educational projects.

This lift-the-flap picture book tells the story of Ben, a bear who lovs butterflies and wants to grow some flowers that will attract them to his garden. Children can read about how he plants his seeds and watches them grow. By lifting the flaps, children can see what is happening under the ground.

Tells seven stories of heroic and amazing horses.

Examines why tidal waves happen, how they form, and what kinds of destruction they can cause, as well as describing some major tidal waves in history.

Explores some of the largest and most powerful trucks in the world today, from oil tankers to dump trucks, and describes the jobs they do.

Examines the many facets of whales and dolphins, including physical characteristics, breathing, hunting, migration, and reproduction.

Provides information about violent weather phenomena such as thunderstorms, lightning, blizzards, monsoons, and sandstorms.

Sam achète des graines de tournesol, cherche l''endroit idéal et les sème. Il attend et les regarde pousser. Grâce à un petit ver de terre, le lecteur peut suivre l''évolution des plantes.

First Pets is an appealing series of books for small children who love animals. The easy-to-read text offers basic information about the animal''s characteristics. Gerbils make especially good first pets for children because they can be housed, fed and cared for with minimal inconvenience, and because they''re fun to watch at play. Full-color art and photos.

Briefly discusses the physical characteristics and habits of owls, vultures, hawks, and eagles.

Little rabbits help explain number concepts such as counting, grouping, matching, etc.

From their balloon, Harry and Ralph find out about the various layers of the Earth''s atmosphere, snow, rain, and other types of weather, and such meteorological devices as weather balloons and weather satellites.

From their balloon, Harry and Ralph look at mountain ranges, an erupting volcano, an earthquake, and other aspects of the Earth.

This is an introduction to the world for young children featuring Harry and Ralph, a young boy and his dog as they journey around the world in a hot-air balloon. On the way they come across all sorts of things, from weather balloons to polar bears and the geographic principles which shape our environment. Children learn how to use maps and globes to find out about the local area and beyond. They find out about the North and South Poles, the Equator, oceans, deserts, continents and countries. They also find out how the globe can be represented as a map.