A rhyming counting story about a group of sandpipers playing on a beach that teaches young readers the numbers one through ten. Includes sandpiper facts and activity pages.

From Ann Cleeves--bestselling and award-winning author of the Vera and Shetland series, both of which are hit TV shows--comes the first in a gripping new series. "Ann Cleeves is one of my favorite mystery writers."--Louise Penny In North Devon, where two rivers converge and run into the sea, Detective Matthew Venn stands outside the church as his father's funeral takes place. Once loved and cherished, the day Matthew left the strict evangelical community...

A brief biography of mechanical engineer Ayanna Howard, discussing how her love of math led her to become a robotics engineer.

"The Arithmechicks are headed to the beach! Their good friend Mouse is going to compete in a sandcastle contest. The chicks are excited to play all sorts of beach games--including volleyball and surfing--as they cheer on Mouse. Readers are invited to addand subtract as these math-loving chicks also explore fact families--and to watch as Mouse, along with their new friend Crab, create a magnificent sandcastle! Will they win a prize?"--

"Hedgehogs are not your typical pet. These interesting and unusual nocturnal animals with bright eyes, sweet faces, and prickly backs require special care and hadling. Did you know that hedgehogs are one of the oldest, most primitive animals to roam the Earth since the time of dinosaurs? Lean more about these cute, quirky little pets and see if a hedgehog is the right pet for you!"--Provided by publisher.

Perhaps they go to the beach, the mountains, or the park? Do they go somewhere warm, or stay in the cold?The playful imagery is sure to captivate and delight readers of all ages. What? When? Where? With rhythmic rhymes and colorful pictures,this story is sure to encourage and imagination through thought-provoking questions.

"A land of Amazonian jungles, Caribbean beaches, and hectic cities, Venezuela is a country of many contrasts. ... Readers will explore the country's love of sports like baseball, learn about its wild animals, and discover more about its complicated political history."--Provided by publisher.

"Made up of more than 7,000 islands, the Philippines is a country well known for its beautiful beaches, a dazzling array of plants and animals, and bustling city life. Books in the Countries of the World series teach readers about countries' unique features through engaging content and pictures. Readers will learn about modern life in the Philippines' cities, and its agricultural past. This book includes a table of contents, activity sections, sidebars,...

"Following the alphabet this book uses poetry and expository text to explore the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, which is located along the northwest coast of the Lower Peninsula of Michigan. Topics include the park's natural features such as dune formations, beaches, forests, and cultural attractions"