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 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.

Little Raccoon has a question. It is a question for his mother. "When do you love me most of all?" he asks. Of course, one question leads to another. "Is it when I wake up?" And another. "Is it when I play in the trees?" And another and another and another. Little Raccoon has lots of questions. How many answers does his mother have? Just one.

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.

Outlines the varied worldwide habitats, differences, and common traits of all kinds of penguins.

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.

Describes fishes, amphibians, and reptiles, all prehistoric animals that came before the dinosaurs

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

Explains the meaning and traditions of the Jewish holiday called Purim which celebrates the courage of Queen Esther and her uncle Mordecai in saving the Jewish people in Persia from cruel extermination.

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.

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.