Arcadia Public Library

Introduces the ancient art of paper folding, teaching the ten basic forms which may be used to create a wide array of animals, with step-by-step illustrations for making more than two dozen figures.

The story of Robert and Margarete and their children Johannes and Dorothea, who emigrate from Germany to the United States in 1850.

"Discusses how to choose and care for a rabbit, including diet, behaviors, housing, grooming, exercise, popular breeds, and vet care"--

While on their way to Bremen, four aging animals who are no longer of any use to their masters find a new home after outwitting a gang of robbers.

Whose foot is this? An intriguing close-up of an animal's foot piques curiosity that's satisfied on the following page with a stunning full-size photo of the animal itself and a brief description of how the foot is used. A tiger stalks its prey on velvet paws. A gecko's ribbed feet enable it to climb walls as smooth as glass. The mole uses its feet for digging. The webbed feet of a duck help it swim. Rabbits and kangaroos have feet adapted for jumping...

"A meditative, immersive take on the weather around us. Sophisticated nonfiction picture book with informational content. Illustrated with striking atmospheric paintings. Includes calls to action for the reader, inviting them to observe and inquire about the outdoors. Through four chapters-sun, rain, ice and snow, and extreme weather-this book explores different weather phenomena, from rainbows and sunsets to clouds, frost, and rainstorms. Evocative...

Retells the story of the race between the tortoise and the hare.

Introduces children to thirteen important artistic techniques via specific works of art. Includes timeline, glossary, and quiz questions.

Presents a collection of questions for young readers to go on a dreamlike wander through the boundaries of possibility and reality.