Bøger af Moira Rose Donohue

Get ready to be dazzled! This lively book for 4 to 8 year olds introduces a fascinating variety of Earth's rocks, minerals, gemstones, fossils, and shells - from granite to gold, marble to malachite, and conchs to clams.

This chapter book is sure to make a splash!

Travel back in time to unlock the secrets of the dinosaurs with these 12 fascinating true tales of prehistoric life!Join National Geographic on an expedition into the past to explore kids’ favorite topic: dinosaurs! These dino-mite true tales are all the ideal length to be read aloud in five minutes, making them perfect for story time, bedtime, or anytime.In these pages, you’ll peer through the leafy prehistoric jungle and glimpse the amazing creatures that lived on Earth long before humans. You’ll meet your dino favorites— T. rex and Velociraptor, Triceratops and Stegosaurus—as well as some dinosaurs you may have never seen before. You’ll find out how paleontologists dig for fossils and how those fossils end up in museums. You’ll follow a dinosaur as it grows up, and you’ll learn about other prehistoric creatures that fly, glide, and swim!This stunning nonfiction storybook is expertly researched and gorgeously illustrated, captivating the imaginations of readers as they dive into page after page, dreaming of life during the Mesozoic era.Young dinosaur enthusiasts will adore these stories—and read them again and again.

"This delightful little nature guide for young children is all about discovering the wonderful world of birds swooping, soaring, fluttering, and flying around your neighborhood and beyond"--

This delightful take-along guide for young children is all about discovering the feathered friends in their neighborhood—and beyond!In this companion to the best-selling National Geographic Little Kids First Big Books, little explorers get to know a variety of common and not-so-common birds through vibrant photos and easy-to-understand profiles. Young explorers can use this sturdy take-along guide to identify birds by their size, coloring, and even their sound, from the kee-kee-kee of a pileated woodpecker to the gobble-gobble of a wild turkey. Readers will also learn about the parts of a bird, their nesting habits, and their stages of growth, from egg to bird. Fun games and a glossary will get little bird-watchers up and moving, walking the walk, and squawking the squawk!

Looks at the state of Virginia, discussing its climate, geography, economy, population, and history.

Though a disability stunted his growth, William Henry "Chick" Webb did not let that get in the way of his musical pursuits. This picture-book biography details the life of black American jazz drummer Chick Webb, who in the 1930s led one of the big bands of the swing era, earning him the nickname the "King of the Savoy."

Explores the Invasion of Normandy of World War II. Authoritative text, colorful illustrations, illuminating sidebars, and questions to prompt critical thinking make this an exciting and informative read.

Based on the hit feature in National Geographic Kids magazine, Amazing Animals, we bring you three heart-warming tales of animals with incredible talents, including the stories of Norman the bike-riding dog and Eddie the otter who shoots hoops!

National Geographic Kids is back with another instalment in the Animal Heroes line of National Geographic Chapters books.

A pig that does math tricks. A parrot that seems to know what she's saying. A flying pig ... um, pug. These animals know what it means to be in the spotlight.