Gideon is a small gosling who likes to play so much that he will not stop to take a nap.

Otto the toy octopus goes everywhere with Gideon, a small gosling, but while Gideon is playing with some rabbits Otto falls off the wall on which he was left and makes a new acquaintance.

Chickens are birds. They have wings and feathers but do not fly well. This book introduces children to the characteristics of the farm animal known for laying eggs.

Read the story. Then sing the story! It isn't a secret that using songs to teach children pre-reading skills is fun and successful. This classic song is featured as a read-along and a sing-along. Explore Old MacDonald's farm as the dogs "ruff," the pigs "oink," the horses "neigh" and more! All of your favorite farm friends come to life as Old MacDonald takes care of his animals. Bright illustrations coupled with repetitive text make this classic...

Pigs often rest in mud puddles on the farm. Mud baths help them to stay cool. This book teaches children how pigs look, what pigs eat, and how pigs survive hot days.

This book introduces readers to the unique features of parrots. Basic information is covered, such as habitat, life cycle, range, diet, and threats. Table of contents, interesting facts, glossary, and index are included. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Big Buddy Books is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO. Detailed maps Glossary of key words Index Infographics Table of contents This stimulating series...

'Among the Meadow People' includes twenty-eight charming tales about the everyday life of the meadow creatures. The tales are told in such a manner that they seem realistic, and are not only entertaining, but educational.

Some animals look so alike, it's difficult to tell which is which! The Alpaca or Llama book in the Which Is Which? series helps readers discover the similarities and differences between alpacas and llamas. Focused on 21st Century content, the Which Is Which? series encourages readers to ask questions, think more critically and creatively, and use their problem-solving skills. Book includes table of contents, sidebars, glossary, index, and author biography....

Take your readers beyond the world of dogs and cats with Unique Pets! In this title, they will discover the potbellied pig's renowned intelligence and cleanliness and its unique breed history. Easy-to-read text introduces the behaviors, size, appearance, natural habitat, diet, reproduction, development, and care and keeping of this prized mammal. Large, full-color photos show off the potbellied pig's special features. Your readers are unique individuals....

This book introduces readers to the unique features of alligators. Basic information is covered, such as habitat, anatomy, life cycle, habitat, range, diet, predators, and threats. Table of contents, diagrams, interesting facts, glossary, and index are included. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Big Buddy Books is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.