New Releases by Miriam Schlein

How do lions live their daily lives? What do they eat? How do they rear their young? This book offers a close-up look at the lion; at its senses, its life cycle and its habitat. Jane Goodall, one of the world's foremost naturalists, presents a series of books that explore the wonders of our planet's wildlife. Geared for young readers, each book adheres to Dr. Goodall's principles of learning about animals by observing the way they live. Written by Leslie MacGuire, author of Growing Up in Nature With an introduction by Jane Goodall Photographs by Leonard Lee Rue III and Ben Rue Jr.

An introduction to gorillas, gentle, shy residents of Africa. How do gorillas live their daily lives? How do they rear their young? This book offers a close-up look at the gorilla; at its senses, its life cycle, and its habitat. Jane Goodall, one of the world’s foremost naturalists, presents a series of books that explore the wonders of our planet’s wildlife. Geared especially for young readers, each book adheres to Dr. Goodall’s principles of learning about animals by observing the way they live. Written by Miriam Schlein, author of Project Panda Watch With an introduction by Jane Goodall With full-color photographs throughout A Byron Preiss Book

An introduction to elephants, majestic, intelligent residents of Africa and Asia.

When two lions meet, how do they say hello? Lions greet each other by rubbing their foreheads together. Wolves wave their tails and lick each other''s faces. With this fun and informative look at animal behavior, you can find out how various animals say hello to each other. Then... smile at, wave to, bow for, and hug your friends and family. Hello, hello!

A little cat tries to figure out why his mother loves him even when he is naughty, and if she loves him at other times because he is good.

When Little Raccoon asks his mother when she loves him the most, she finally answers "always right now."

A little girl''s grandmother describes how the different people in her extended family waited for her to be born.

Rhyming text examines the basic shapes round and square and how they appear in things around us, concluding with the recognition that there are many other shapes in the world as well.

Different kinds of young animals, from whale to eagle, sleep safely with their own kind. The book pulls out to reveal a five-foot-long panorama on one side.

Explains how the number one can refer to a single item, the two shoes in a pair, the seven days in a week, the twelve eggs in a dozen, all the trees in a forest, and much more.

As he is cozily curled up in their nest, Little Cottontail's mother tells him the story of another little rabbit and his adventures. Little Cottontail thinks the story is about him. Children will identify with Little Cottontail's mixed desires for independence and security.

Daxiong mao is rare and mysterious, like a god, living in the midst of the mountains. Strange things are happening on Lu Yi's farm. First, some men from the Chinese government ask Lu Yi's father to sell the property that has belonged to the family for generations. Then a giant panda appears in a neighbor's field, A rare occurrence, given the farm's distance from the high-mountain bamboo forests that pandas inhabit.Lu Yi has a feeling that the two mysteries are somehow connected. And before long, an orphaned baby panda he finds in the' woods provides an answer. As the boy nurses the helpless animal back to health, he begins an adventure that may, well change his entire future.

Describes the many different kinds of squirrels and their behavior, including food-gathering, nesting, and the raising of young.

Describes Columbus' first voyage of discovery as seen through the eyes of a twelve-year-old ship's boy.

Mother Kangaroo expresses her confidence in her youngster's ability to achieve great things.

Benjie's goldfish Goldie, believed to be dead, is flushed down the toilet and escapes through the sewer system into the goldfish pond at the Botanical Garden, where she finds a peaceful and happy existence with others of her kind.

A Chinese boy rescues a starving baby panda, and, in the process, learns why pandas are endangered, and what the government is doing to save them.

An introduction to gorillas, gentle, shy residents of Africa.

Introduces the physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, reproduction, and life cycle of the panda.

Follows the life cycle of the sea horse, a fish with a prehensile tail and body armor, describing its physical characteristics, habits, and natural environment.

Discusses a project which attempts to provide food for giant pandas during critical bamboo emergencies, periods when their only natural food dies off during one phase of its growth cycle.

Explains the meaning and traditions of the Jewish holiday of Sukkot, a harvest celebration, and the Simḥat Torah, which celebrates the joy in God's teachings which are contained in the Torah scrolls.

Defines prayer and its role in Judaic tradition.

Discusses several unusual varieties of the more than 800 different kinds of bats, such as the vampire bat, the flying fox, the tomb bat, and the sword-nosed bat.

An introduction to the geography and animal life of the southernmost continent, 95 percent of whose surface is covered with ice.

Introduces the physical characteristics, habits, and natural environment of various species of porcupines.

Explores the reasons, including food, nesting places, mates, rank, and territory, why animals display aggressive behavior and fight with other animals like themselves.

Children identify situations that make them feel negative.