“alison bartlett”

Judy first sees the Martian when her mom's looking for fish fingers. She isn't scared, but he's a bit nervous. His rocket's engine won't start, so Judy takes him back to her house while they think of a plan. They soon become good friends, and avoid detection in ingenious ways. But the Martian soon b... More

A little girl learns how tadpoles grow into frogs in this picture book full of fascinating facts and colorful illustrations that accurately evoke each stage of a frog's growth. A "School Library Journal" Best Book of the Year."Part picture book for pleasure reading . . . and part practical how-to, t... More

While touring a special Tyrannosaurus Rex exhibit, a young boy encounters some fascinating facts and even more intriguing questions about the predator in this lively ode to curiosity.A young boy encounters some fascinating facts -- and even more intriguing questions -- in this lively ode to curiosit... More

This vibrant new book-and-CD series brings the best of our Read and Wonder nature stories to life. Each paperback title in the series includes a CD that features: - an engaging read-aloud with sound effects - a segment focusing on fascinating facts - a read-along opportunity guided by prompts Evoki... More

While touring a special Tyrannosaurus Rex exhibit, a young boy encounters some fascinating facts and even more intriguing questions about the predator in this lively ode to curiosity.A young boy encounters some fascinating facts -- and even more intriguing questions -- in this lively ode to curiosit... More