Patrick Hely

It might be hard to imagine keeping a spider as a pet, especially one as big as a tarantula. These furry arachnids can grow as large as a dinner plate, but don't worry; they're not dangerous to humans. In this book, readers will learn about the habitat and food that tarantulas need to survive. These and other early elementary life-science topics are enhanced by full-color photographs on each page. Fact boxes provide students with even more information...

What better place to learn about light and dark than in art class? Children will love learning about opposites in this charming book set in a familiar location. Readers follow along as a relatable narrator and his classmates paint pictures and learn about contrasting colors. Bright illustrations and accessible text reinforce the understanding of this important aspect of early elementary curricula. Beginning readers and young listeners alike will enjoy...