Heller, Ruth

Text and illustrations introduce animals with fur or hair who nurse their young, breathe fresh air, and except for two species give birth to their young alive instead of laying eggs.

Introduces various types of pronouns, explains how and when to use them, and provides whimsical glimpses of what our language would be without them.

Introduces young readers to the letters of the alphabet, each with a color illustration, and a verse that demonstrates the different sounds the letter makes when spoken.

Presents a full-color illustrated beginner's dictionary that contains nearly one thousand entries, introduction to basic dictionary skills, pronunciation sounds, references to famous stories and fairy tales, and more.

Brief text and lavish illustrations explain adverbs and their uses.

A pictorial introduction to the animals that lay eggs, including chickens as well as other birds, reptiles, amphibians, fishes, insects, and even a few mammals.

Rhymes and pictures describe the Sargasso Sea and the legends surrounding it.

Rhyming text describes how various mammals camouflage themselves to protect against predators.

Rhyming text and pictures demonstrate the camouflage nature provides in the coloration of birds such as the plover, bittern, and potoo.

Rhyming text and pictures demonstrate the camouflage provided by nature for birds such as the plover, bittern, and potoo.