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Curious About Ice Cream (Smithsonian)
by Bonnie BaderWhat's the Scoop?Americans eat more ice cream than people in any other country (on average 48 pints per person a year). Where did this cool treat come from? And how did its popularity spread? If you're curious about all things ice cream, this fun, visual 8 x 8 developed with the food curators at the Smithsonian is now on the menu!
Curious About Money (Smithsonian)
by Mary E. ReidMoney talks . . . about history!Shells. Coins. Paper bills. Credit cards. Bitcoins. People have used all kinds of objects to buy, sell, or trade. Aren&’t you curious: what is money? Developed with numismatic curators at the Smithsonian, this fascinating book looks at how people, money, and history intersect, right on up to what's current about currency.Penguin-Smithsonian nonfiction: where content meets cool!
Curious About Orangutans (Smithsonian)
by Gina ShawPrimate Power! What's got long red hair, toes that work like thumbs, arms longer than its legs, swings from tree branch to tree branch, and can even use an iPad? The amazing orangutan! Smithsonian's National Zoo is actively working to help save this endangered primate. Curious about how? Check out this 8 x 8 filled with full-color photos and lively text about how orangutans live and how the Zoo provides for their enrichment and survival.
Curious About Pluto (Smithsonian)
by James BuckleyHello, Pluto!What&’s cold, dark, far away, and has a &“heart&” one thousand miles wide? Pluto! In this highly-visual Smithsonian book, kids can check out exciting information and sensational photographs transmitted by the New Horizons spacecraft on its historic fly-by of the distant and mysterious dwarf planet.
Curious About Snow (Smithsonian)
by Gina ShawSnowflakes are falling—and this cool new 8 x 8 in the Smithsonian nonfiction line tells young readers why!When does it snow? Why is snow white? How do we know no two snowflakes are alike? (Hint: the proof is in the photographs, first made in the 1890s!) With full-color photographs and the Smithsonian&’s famous Wilson Bentley snowflake photos, this new Curious About title looks at the science behind snow, and the history of record-setting blizzards and snowstorms—plus how people have fun in the snow!
Curious About Worms (Smithsonian)
by Kate WatersWhat's wiggling around underground . . . and underwater? Worms! They're more than just the squiggly things on a fish hook. Worms live in the earth, in the sea, in other bodies of water, and even inside insects or animals. They can be round or flat, really long or microscopic, colorful or see-through, even glowing. Learn more about how these wigglers live, what they eat . . . and who eats them.
Curious About Zoo Vets (Smithsonian)
by Gina ShawWho's Looking After the Zoo?How do you weigh a panda? Or check a sea lion's tooth? Or figure out why a llama is limping? These are just some of the many tasks veterinarians, technicians, and animal keepers at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo are trained in. With full-color photos and lively, accessible text, this new title looks at the very busy “to do” list of zoo workers as they take care of their creatures large and small.
Curious About the White House (Smithsonian)
by Kate WatersCome on into America's most famous home! Everybody knows the building at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. It's the White House, home to US presidents, first ladies, first children, and even first pets! But aren't you curious: why is the house white (and how many gallons of paint keep it that way)? Who built the place? How many rooms are in there and what are they used for? Where does the president work? Where does the first family live? Is there really a bowling alley in the White House? The lively text and interesting photographs in this fact-filled 8 x 8 will answer all these questions and more about daily life in the most famous house in America.
Curious Constructions: A Peculiar Portfolio of Fifty Fascinating Structures (Uncommon Compendiums)
by Michael HearstAn illustrated collection of unusual architecture, perfect for young builders, written with a &“wry humor&” that is sure to &“keep readers entertained&” (Publishers Weekly). Curious about constructions? Inside this book, you&’ll come face-to-face with fifty incredible structures, including: a fire-breathing octopus sculpture; the skateboard ramp you&’d need to jump the Great Wall of China; a whole community of tree houses in Costa Rica; and a life-size X-Wing Starfighter built of Legos. These and many more fascinating accounts of constructions both fantastically useful and gloriously unnecessary await inquisitive readers, aspiring engineers, and anyone who ever looked at a skyscraper and thought, &“Yeah, but what if it had a roller coaster on top?&” &“Hearst obviously had a lot of fun compiling this interesting assortment of man-made creations, making great use of wit and puns.&” —School Library Journal
Curious Creatures
by Editors at the Cams Publishing CompanyThe book is on various curious creatures around us and some interesting facts about them like symbiotic relationships,unique eating habits of birds, species in Africa etc.
Curious Creatures Down Under: Level 2 (I Can Read! #Level 2)
by ZondervanThese exciting photos and facts show children the wonders of God’s creation. Includes simple text perfect for level two readers. Titles include: Rainforest Creatures; Under the Sea; Birds of the Air; Bugs, Bugs, Bugs; Freezing Friends; and Creatures Down Under. Rainforest Creatures features unusual yet familiar animals like the sloth and the tree kangaroo and facts about their habitat. Under the Sea will feature facts about sea creatures such as the giant squid, baseball fish, and the blue-ringed octopus. Birds of the Air will include facts about flying friends like the macaw, toucan, flamingo, and yellow-bellied sapsucker. Bugs, Bugs, Bugs will tell about stinkbugs, dung beetles, killer bees, and more. Creatures Down Under will tell about the platypus, kookaburra, kangaroo, and crocodile and coral. Freezing Friends will focus on Polar bears, seal, penguin, and walrus. Farm Animal Babies will focus on familiar farm animal babies, their special names, and characteristics. Forest Animal Babies will focus on fun forest animal babies like raccoons, mountain lions, and baby birds and their special characteristics. Jungle Animal Babies will focus on fun jungle animal babies like monkeys, panthers, and baby birds and their special characteristics.
Curious George (Read-aloud)
by H. A. Rey"He was a good little monkey and always very curious." This is how H. A. Rey and his wife, Margret, first introduced their now beloved troublemaker-hero to young readers in 1941. This picture ebook features the Reys' original (quite dramatic!) story of how George first encountered the man in the yellow hat in Africa. For more monkey fun, investigate www.curiousgeorge.com and discover all the latest on Curious George books, promotions, games, activities, and more!
Curious George A Home for Honeybees (CGTV)
by H.A. ReyThe buzz around town is that Curious George and his friend are about to be caught mis-BEE-having! In this springtime adventure based on the Emmy Award–winning PBS TV show, George and Steve find themselves in a sticky situation when they accidentally eat all of Betsy&’s delicious honeycomb for her Earth Day presentation about bees. Now they need to find a way to replace the honeycomb before Betsy gets back from dance class. They head to an Earth Day fair in the park, where they learn all about bees, beehives, and how bees make honey. All they need to do is make their own beehive and they&’ll have plenty of homemade honeycomb! But will they be able to attract enough bees in time for Betsy&’s presentation? Includes two activities that reinforce the concepts in the story. For more monkey fun, check out www.curiousgeorge.com and discover all the latest books, promotions, games, activities, and more! Now streaming on Peacock.
Curious George A Winter's Nap (CGTV Reader)
by H. A. ReyAfter learning about hibernation, George decides that the best way to spend the cold winter months is the way that bears do it--fast asleep! But first it's too bright in his room; then it's not cave-like enough; and then it's too loud. When George finally does get to sleep, he wakes up to discover that he slept only one night, not the whole winter! Will George be convinced that winter can be a wonderland of fun after all? Includes a question-and-answer activity on hibernation as well as a craft project to make your own teddy bear cave.
Curious George Apple Harvest (Curious George)
by H.A. ReyA helpful monkey causes havoc on the farm in this fun-filled story, based on the popular animated series now streaming on Peacock! While helping the Renkinses harvest their apples, George discovers a giant cider press inside the barn! As usual, George&’s curiosity gets the best of him, and he accidentally starts the machine. Suddenly all of the apples they&’ve collected are being washed, chopped, and squished into liquid! Will George be able to collect the cider and stop the machine, or will he find himself in an even stickier situation? This comical adventure is based on the Emmy-winning PBS series, now streaming on Peacock—and includes special activities.
Curious George Builds a Home
by H. A. ReyWhen Curious George meets a homing pigeon, he decides that his home, with im-provements, would be perfect for his new friend. This paperback picture book explores the concepts of planning and design.
Curious George Builds a Home (Read-aloud)
by H. A. ReyWhen Curious George meets a homing pigeon, he decides that his home, with improvements, would be perfect for his new friend. This picture ebook explores the concepts of planning and design. The audio for this Read-Aloud ebook was produced and engineered by Perry Geyer at Cybersound Recording Studios (349 Newbury St., Ste. 201, Boston, MA 02115). Music theme composed by Cybersound Studios (Perry Geyer, Silvio Amato, Michael Africk, Greg Hawkes). Engineers: Perry Geyer (music production and sound design), Rob Whitaker (editing and mixing engineer), Samuel Creager (editing, sound design, and mixing engineer), Marcus Clark, Corey Rupp. Assistant engineers: Dave Chapman, Mike Pekarski, Justin Sheriff, Daniel Wrigley, Andrew Sardinha, Mami Ienaga, Kevin Notar, Maria Goulamhoussen. Sheridan Willard, John Huang, John Schmidt. Voiceover by Joyce Kulhawik.
Curious George Builds an Igloo (CGTV Reader)
by H.A. ReyCurious George wishes for a snowy home that fits all his friends! But can a small monkey make his big dreams come true? In this snowy adventure based on the Emmy Award–winning PBS TV show, Curious George can&’t wait to help his friend Bill build an igloo and sleep in it overnight. But George thinks Bill&’s igloo is too small. He decides to build his own supersized igloo—big enough for a party! Will such a big igloo be too cold for a little monkey? This fun-filled Level 2 Green Light Reader includes an activity that helps kids identify things that melt as well as instructions for making their own mini-igloo out of sugar cubes and icing. For more monkey fun, check out www.curiousgeorge.com and discover all the latest books, promotions, games, activities, and more!
Curious George Car Wash (CGTV)
by H.A. ReyDiscover what drives a young monkey to make his own splishy-splashy car wash in this sparkling Curious George adventure! Curious George and his friend Allie have so much fun at the local car wash, they decided to build one of their own—for toy cars! The young inventors assemble picnic tables, mops, tea strainers, and more until they recreate all the stages of the real car wash. This 24-page picture ebook, based on the Emmy Award-winning Curious George PBS TV show, includes a bonus activity that encourages readers to listen to—and list—the sounds of their household machines. For more monkey fun, investigate www.curiousgeorge.com and discover all the latest on Curious George books, promotions, games, activities, and more!
Curious George Chasing Waves (CGTV)
by H. A. Rey H. A. ReyGet swept away by this summery story based on PBS's award-winning television show! When Curious George, the man with the yellow hat, and their friend Marco visit Professor Wiseman at the beach, they have many new experiences. They dig for clams in a tidal pool, swim with dolphins, and even bury some special treasure. But when the tide comes in and takes their treasure out to sea, George and Marco need their new knowledge of how tides work—and their new dolphin friend—to get it back. Includes bonus activity page with instructions for making your own ocean bottle!
Curious George Christmas Carols
by H. A. ReyThis beautiful holiday ebook includes the songbook lyrics and music notation for ten classic Christmas carols as illustrated by Curious George creator H. A. Rey, with more than 30 minutes of original recordings--just click on the page to play! Carols included are: "O Christmas Tree," "Deck the Halls," "We Three Kings," "Good King Wenceslas," "I Saw Three Ships," "O Come, All Ye Faithful," "The First Noel," "O Little Town of Bethlehem," "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing," and "Silent Night." Joyce Raskin, Chick Graning, Joe Propatier, of the popular band Scarce, and Matt White provide the original music. Singer, songwriter, and guitarist Joyce Raskin says, "Our band has reinterpreted H. A. Rey's traditional Christmas carols as a folksy, lighthearted, and kid-friendly set of recordings--a little Carter family, Mazzy Star, and Buddy Holly mixed together. We hope it's musical fun for kids of all ages." Featuring the playful and curious monkey George and original H. A. Rey illustrations, Curious George Christmas Carols is truly an e-book to treasure.
Curious George Cleans Up
by H. A. ReyGeorge is excited about his new rug, but happiness gives way to dread when he accidentally spills grape juice on it. George tries everything he can think of to clean the stain, with hilarious results!
Curious George Colors Eggs: An Easter And Springtime Book For Kids (I Can Read Level 2)
by H. A. ReyEveryone's favorite curious monkey George explores the wonderful world of colors by dying Easter eggs with friends in the Level Two I Can Read based on the Curious George TV show.George explores the wonderful world of color, but can he do it without getting messy? While dyeing eggs with Steve and Betsy, George accidentally falls into a pot of food coloring and turns yellow! Remembering his promise to the man with the yellow hat to stay clean, George experiments with the different dye colors to see which ones he can mix to turn him brown again. But can George right things before his friend returns to find a multicolored monkey? The animated series Curious George is available to watch on Peacock, NBC Universal’s streaming platform.Curious George Colors Eggs is a Level Two I Can Read book, geared for kids who read on their own but still need a little help. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the engaging stories, longer sentences, and language play of Level Two books are proven to help kids take their next steps toward reading success.
Curious George Curious About Phonics 12 Book Set (Read-aloud)
by H. A. ReyThe Curious About Phonics Learn-to-Read program can help your child master the basic phonics skills that are the building blocks for a lifetime of reading and learning. These twelve books introduce a carefully selected progression of letter sounds; there are repeated examples of the sounds being focused on, and high-frequency words (the, and) are called out, as are challenge words (rabbit, pancake). Challenge words are always referenced in the art. Also included with the set is a handy parent guide. The audio for this Read-Aloud ebook was produced and engineered by Perry Geyer at Cybersound Recording Studios (349 Newbury St., Ste. 201, Boston, MA 02115). Music theme composed by Cybersound Studios (Perry Geyer, Silvio Amato, Michael Africk, Greg Hawkes). Engineers: Perry Geyer (music production and sound design), Rob Whitaker (editing and mixing engineer), Samuel Creager (editing, sound design, and mixing engineer), Marcus Clark, Corey Rupp. Assistant engineers: Dave Chapman, Mike Pekarski, Justin Sheriff, Daniel Wrigley, Andrew Sardinha, Mami Ienaga, Kevin Notar, Maria Goulamhoussen. Sheridan Willard, John Huang, John Schmidt. Voiceover by Joyce Kulhawik.
Curious George Curious About Winter (Curious George)
by H.A. ReySpend a snowy day with George in this picture book for preschoolers! Preschoolers will delight in exploring a typical winter day in this ebook featuring everyone's favorite monkey, Curious George. From shoveling to snow angels, coats to cocoa, little ones will enjoy a perfect day of winter play with Curious George in this ebook! Join George and the man with the yellow hat as they watch the first snowflakes fall, go sledding, and warm up by the fire in this book that incorporates age-appropriate concepts like counting, colors, and seek-and-find.