Deborah Chancellor

"Leo is sad that trees were cut down in nearby woods to make way for new houses. He has lost his special place to play, but more importantly, many animals have lost their homes. Follow his story and find out about the loss of animal habitats, the problem of climate change, and the small steps we can take to protect the planet and its wildlife"--Provided by publisher.

"Molly's bedroom is a mess and her toys are everywhere. She trips over one of them and hurts her knee, so she decides to sort through her toys to see which ones are worth keeping. Follow her story and find out why Molly's mom won't let her just throw hertoys away, and how we should reuse, repair, and share our things"--

"Introduces readers to nine different emergency vehicles, such as police cars, boats, and helicopters, through diagramming and defining the characteristics and emergency situations in which each is used. Includes a reading quiz and web sites"--Provided by publisher.

"Introduces readers to eight different ambulance rescue vehicles, such as helicopters and army ambulances, and explains how each emergency vehicle is used by paramedics to help injured people in different situations. Includes a reading quiz and web sites"--

Tom and his mom usually drive to school, but they always get stuck in traffic. Follow his story and find out what happens when Tom walks to school, and why walking is so much better for our planet - and ourselves!

Maps and Mapping introduces different types of maps and helps children understand how they work. Young map makers will learn about compass points, map keys and scales, colors and contours, and will discover how reading maps can yield a wealth of information about both the natural and man-made world.

"Advice for kids on how to choose and care for several common breeds of pet lizards, including lizard housing, diet, and behavior"--Provided by publisher.