Gilda Berger

These animals are so ugly, they're cute! From bulldogs to sloths, lemurs to hippos, there are ugly cute animals all across the animal kingdom. This level 2 reader will feature the cutest of those ugly animals. Kids may recognize some of the animals as their very own pets, while others will be new discoveries for young readers. The reader will feature large full-color photos with fun facts about each creature. Kids will get a kick out of silly creatures...

Describes the origins and ways of celebrating festivals and holidays marking spring around the world in various religions, but emphasizing Easter particularly. Includes some Easter handicraft, games, and recipes.

Describes the many ways animals hide and defend themselves from their prey.

Provides miscellaneous facts about over one hundred baby animals and their parents, including chameleons, sloths, and elephants.

Provides information about various aspects of the world's oceans--waves, tides, the food chain, marine creatures, coastlines, and more.

Provides unusual facts and information about technology, revealing that penicillin was invented by accident, Google answers over three billion questions per day, and the world's highest bridge is in China.

Presents the stories of ten well-known ballets, including Giselle, The Sleeping Beauty, The Nutcracker, Romeo and Juliet, and others.

Asks readers a true-or-false question about the physical characteristics, diet, or behavior of butterflies or caterpillars that the reader can find the answer to by turning the page.

Discusses the manufacture and sale of crack, explains the dangers of crack use and addiction, and describes efforts to treat addicts and end the crack trade.