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If bears can hibernate, Curious George thinks he can too! But can a monkey master the art of a season-long sleep? Find out with Read Aloud audio! After learning about hibernation, George decides that the best way to spend the cold winter months is the way that bears do it-fast asleep! But first it's too bright in his room; then it's not cave-like enough; and then it's too loud. When George finally does get to sleep, he wakes up to discover that he...
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Jim was a South African railway inspector in the late 1800s who lost his legs in an accident while at work. Unable to perform all his tasks with his disability but desperate to keep his job, Jim discovered a brilliant solution, a baboon named Jack. Jim trained Jack to help him both at home and at the depot. But when the railway authorities and the public discovered a monkey on the job, Jack and Jim had to work together to convince everyone that they...
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Spend a splashy summer day at the pool with Curious George! In this storybook, George helps his friend Lucy learn to swim, despite her fears. But can our favorite mischievous little monkey follow the pool rules?
Curious George and his friend are spending a fun summer day at their local pool. Kids are swimming, diving, and playing pool games, and there's even a snack stand! George can't wait to spend the whole day in the water, but when he sees...
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Although still listed as critically endangered, the mountain gorilla is the only great ape whose population is increasing in the wild. Humans still pose their greatest threat, but a number of organizations have been collaborating with local people in conservation efforts to bring back their numbers. Learn about the programs that are expanding the mountain gorilla's habitat, reducing poaching, and managing tourism, which provides jobs to replace the...
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Can a hyperactive monkey learn the art of patience and turn a sticky situation into a lesson on teamwork?An entertaining tale featuring Jaxon, a rocket-bound monkey with ADHD!When an exciting trip is on the horizon, Jaxon's boundless energy leads him to the ticket line, accompanied by his trusty friend Bentley Hippo. But amidst the anticipation, Jaxon finds himself struggling to wait his turn, testing his patience with each attempt to jump ahead.In...
306) Squiggle
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When her soul becomes lodged in a stuffed-toy monkey, nine-year-old Lobelia embarks on an outrageous series of New York and Paris adventures, helped by an odd but kindly scientist, before becoming a girl again and being reunited with her family at the top of the Eiffel Tower.
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Animal footprints lure Curious George into a scientific mystery in this exciting adventure based on the Emmy Award-winning PBS TV show. George is taking pictures of wild animals and their tracks for his photo collection. While looking for the fawn his friend Bill spotted, he finds an unusual set of tracks. George thinks he has discovered dinosaur footprints-which would make the perfect addition to his collection! In hopes of getting a photo, he attempts...
309) Lemurs
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Lemurs are small, furry mammals with big eyes and long tails. Like humans, they are primates. These adorable animals settle their arguments with stink fights! Find out more about these curious creatures.
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Will Curious George ever wind down enough to turn into Sleepyhead George? Find out with Read Aloud audio! There is so much to do at bedtime: cleaning up, taking a bath, telling stories, playing peek-a-boo, and more. But a sleepy time routine is just what George needs to wake up with enough energy to play with his toys and friends and embark on new adventures!
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Curious George won the 2010 Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Children's Animated Program on PBS-TV, and this delightful tie-in tells the madcap story of Curious George at the library. Of course, when the librarian Mrs. Dewey leaves George in charge, he's in quite the quandary. How will he organize the books? By color? By size? Will he able to shelve them all before Mrs. Dewey comes back? Activities exploring alphabetizing and classification add...
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Curious George is too young to stay up all night, but before he gets his ZZZs he's going to learn as much as he can about astronomy!
George loves summer nights in the country, that's where he does his best stargazing. When his friend Bill says that nobody knows how many stars there are, George is determined to count! But how will he keep track? Come along as George learns all about stars, constellations, and the night sky. Based on the Emmy-winning...
313) Gorilas
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¡Los gorilas son los primates ma's grandes del mundo! Estos amables mami'feros deambulan por la selva,viven en grupos grandes y buscan frutas y brotes de bambu' para alimentarse. Sube a los a'rboles y conoce a estos poderosos y amigables primates.
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In a rural Indian village, we meet Bapu a courageous and brave young boy, who is shown something so amazing, it makes him determined to follow his dream of rescuing his whole family from poverty.
After plotting an ambitious plan, he sets off in the dead of night to travel to the sacred but dangerous city of Benares, where he is thrown into adventures and perils, and encounters many strange and colourful characters.
Then, in the middle of the...
316) Gorillas
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Gorillas are the largest primates in the world! These gentle mammals roam through the jungle, living in big groups as they search for fruit and bamboo shoots to eat. Climb through the trees to learn all about these strong, social primates.
317) Meet the Howlers!
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Meet the bad boys (and girls) of the primate world. Playful, poetic text and vibrant art introduce young readers to howler monkeys. Extra facts within the text give readers the low-down on these loud, sloppy, and rude rain forest dwellers.
320) Chimpanzees
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Chimpanzees are among the world's smartest animals! These intelligent apes communicate, use tools and show their emotions to survive in the wild. In the lab, they help humans learn about language, learning, and more. This engaging book helps chimps show o
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