Gail Gibbons

"Planet Earth is in the Milky Way Galaxy, the cloudy band of light that stretches clear across the night sky. How many galaxies are there in the universe? For years astronomers thought that the Milky Way was the universe. Now we know that there are billions of them. Gail Gibbons takes the reader on a journey light-years away"--

This book about nature and the changing seasons focuses on a young boy and a very special apple tree. In Gail Gibbons's bright illustrations, Arnold collects apple blossoms in spring, builds a tree house in summer, makes apple pie and cider in the fall, and hangs strings of popcorn and berries for the birds in winter, among other seasonal activities. Includes a recipe for apple pie and a description of how an apple cider press works.

From the tiny elf owl to the great gray owl, award-winning narrator George Guidall enlivens this insightful exploration of these creatures of the night who live in North America.

Who knew that pigs are the smartest of the farm animals? Suzanne Toren vibrantly delivers this and more of the author's interesting facts and information about the barnyard's most misunderstood and intriguing animals.

With their striking appearance and distinctive hoot, hoot, owls are one of the most recognizable birds in the world. But did you know there are more than 200 types of owls living in the world? This new and updated edition, vetted by an expert, includes the latest information on owl sizes and statistics, their varied nesting habits, and the current conservation efforts to save these endangered birds. Gail Gibbons' Owls celebrates the similarities and...