A mouse escapes from a weasel's soup pot by telling him four stories. To his mother's dismay, a little centipede decides that he must have shoes. Childrens Basic information about the behavior and characteristics of snakes is relayed in this photo-essay. Rhyming text presents unusual insects and their methods of camouflage. An explanation of the differences between frogs and toads.
Transparent pages help to convey information about the ladybug.
A ladybug who picks fights and creates a ruckus wherever she goes finally learns to be nice. When a young gecko becomes separated from his mother, he learns much about his rainforest environment. This Venezuelan myth explains how the firefly got its spark. Harper Arco Iris A look at the fascinating world of ants, from the cities they build to the jobs each ant carries out. A collection of humorous poetry about insects.