Most Popular Books by Kate Petty

1 CopyEngage your students as they develop their inference, comprehension, and vocabulary skills through this high-interest, graphic nonfiction reader. The content is correlated to national Social Studies curriculum standards.

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.

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

Best friends Sarah and Lianne have a great money-making idea - doing makeovers at little girls'' birthday parties. But it''s not an idea that impresses Ruth Miller, the new girl who''s just arrived at their school. To Sarah and Lianne, Ruth is a mess: to Ruth they are overdressed and not in the least cool. Ruth has other things to worry about too - her mum is ill and she''s had to leave her London home and her best friend to live with her Dad and his new family. And that includes her step-brother Matt - a boy factor bound to cause trouble! All girls will relate to Kate''s great girl characters and lively, pacy plot. She gets it just right for 10+ readers.

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.

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

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. Maddy''s in Barbados, where she''s sure she''ll find a boyfriend - she''s never had any difficulty before.

Color photographs and simple text describe the birth and development of a bear cub, its mother''s care, and its social interaction.

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.

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. Holly is already in love with a boy she met in Barbados but will her dream last?

Describes how pony foals are born and grow, how they learn to walk, how they are fed at first, and how they communicate.

Distinguishes between crocodiles and alligators and discusses their habitats, feeding habits, hunting behavior, reproduction, and hibernation.