New Releases by Penelope Arlon

Hundreds of lists--thousands of facts There''s a new online sensibility, and kids are encountering it every day. It''s the "flipped" world of facts--facts presented as instant, cool, unexpected. And in this world of BuzzFeed and YouTube, a big focus of the new factual sensibility is lists. WHAT YOU REALLY NEED TO KNOW is a book of best-ever lists, with a completely different look and feel to reflect today''s digital world. The lists cover topics from science and technology to history and pop culture, and every one of them has a hook. The information appears random, like it''s from an Internet search. But in-depth research and expert writing mean that the book is filled with the most important, most engaging, most up-to-the-minute facts. This is reference reinvented, with supermodern lists, and a supermodern visual presentation to match.

Most animals have many features in common with one another--eyes, noses, ears, mouths--so it''s amazing that there are so many different-looking animal faces in the world!

See hundreds of up-close photos of snakes, crocodiles, lizards, and turtles, and become an instant reptile expert with the most up-to-date facts.

This book explores ordinary life in Egypt and shows, step by step, the extraordinary ways in ways in which Egyptians buried their dead.

Introduces the physical characteristics, habitats, life cycle, and eating habits of dolphins.

"Mira como crecen los perritos y gatitos desde que nacen hasta que se convierten en espléndidas mascotas."-- P. [4] of cover.

Weather is packed with up-to-the-minute information about what happens and why. Eyewitness accounts from around the globe tell you how it really feels to get caught in the world''s worst weather. --

Introduces various breeds of puppies and kittens, and discusses how they learn, feed, and grow.

The ability to read, understand, and interpret informational text will strongly predict success at school, college, and beyond. This Level 3 reader helps to prepare kids for their amazing journey into the world of information in print and on current and future digital platforms.

Introduces the rain forest, and describes the different types of plants, animals, and people that live there.

Summary: Introduces various kinds of sharks, explains how sharks swim, hunt, and travel across the oceans, and discusses why sharks are an endangered species and what can be done to help protect them.

Discusses the vehicles and devices used by fire fighters, police, Coast Guard, and others who help save lives.

Hot Wheels race cars attempt to escape from a shark attack.--

Recognizable animals, such as puppies and chicks, are combined with more unusual babies, such as baby bees and strange shark eggs, to help children learn how animals grow from baby to adult.

Introduces each of the seventeen species of penguin and discusses the habitat, diet, enemies, and life cycle of penguins.

Favorite topics in active and interactive print and digital books, specially designed for newly confident readers. Look closer at the world at your feet and you will find there is more to bugs than meets the eye. BUGS features stunning close-up images combined with weird and wonderful bug facts. The book takes a 360 degree view of the natural history, history, and human impact of mini-beasts. It covers more than just insects, featuring other land invertebrates such as spiders, centipedes, worms, and snails. It delves into prehistory to show the ancient, giant ancestors of today''s creatures. Young naturalists will be inspired by meeting an insect explorer and expert and reading about how a beetle saved Australia. You can even find out how to make a bug snack

Favorite topics in active and interactive print and digital books, specially designed for newly confident readers. Within the last five years, more has been discovered about dinosaurs than ever before. By commissioning brand new digital images and talking to ''in the field'' paleontologists, DINOSAURS is not only up-to-date, but stunning to look at. The book is ordered chronologically and gives the best, current information about which dinosaurs lived when, and what each was like. Details of the fossil record encourages budding paleontologists to think about why we know what we know, and make discoveries for themselves. The book ends with an interview with a dinosaur expert, a look at some dino record breakers, and insight into what happened to the dinosaurs. Is it possible that we still live with dinosaurs today?

My Body answers children''s questions about their own bodies in an incredibly simple and appropriate way. Each spread is focused on a particular part of the body or movement a child understands. Body actions such as breathing, the food journey, and blood are touched on, as well as fun subjects such as hiccups, earwax, and goosebumps. The simple text is perfect for beginning readers. The photographs provide impact for children less interested in reading with big, bright pictures of the inside and outside of the body.

Avec plus de 2500 photographies exceptionnelles, des quiz et des jeux pour apprendre en s''amusant ! Pour tout savoir sur le monde vivant : remonte le temps jusqu''à des centaines de millions d''années en arrière, et découvre la vie des dinosaures grâce à des reconstitutions stupéfiantes ; explore les incroyables mécanismes du corps humain à travers plus de 500 photographies, schémas et explications lumineuses ; pars à la découverte de l''extraordinaire diversité du monde animal, des mammifères aux oiseaux, en passant par les reptiles et les amphibiens, les insectes et les poissons...; plonge au coeur de la nature et parcours ses paysages multiples, des froides régions polaires jusqu''aux déserts les plus brûlants.

"Flip the flaps, fold out the pages, and find out all about mammals!"--Cover back.

Describes the inner workings of various parts of the human body.

Take a giant leap into the animal kingdom, turn and learn with every page. Did you know . . . that a polar bear''s skin is black? That the Arctic tern flies around the world each year? Or that a silky anteater can eat 8,000 ants a day? (yum). Meet a bird that can fly backwards, a butterfly that feeds on an alligator''s tears and turtles that can live up to 100 years. There''s an amazing world of animals to discover and explore. Small enough to pop in your schoolbag, it''s perfect for projects or just for fun! An exciting and colourful introduction to the animal kingdom, ideally suited for younger children. Have all the facts at your fingertips with the new pocket-sized edition of this best-selling encyclopaedia.

Text and photographs describe time and how it is measured.

Discovery starts with a single word - colour Why are flowers so brightly coloured? What is a rainbow? And why do some animals have different-coloured stripes or spots? Take an exciting look at red, blue, yellow, green and more; then follow ideas for crafty fun from mixing paint to making rainbows with water and light. Read it together with your child and discover a surprise on every page; they''ll love getting involved in the activities as they flip the flaps, peep though holes and fold out pages.

Discover space by flipping the flaps and folding the pages.