Lita Judge

"Of all the animals on the planet, dogs have the widest range of roles in our daily lives. They're protectors, helpers, lifesavers-but most of all, they're family. And they've taken a fascinating journey to get to this point. Long ago, early wolves evolved from fierce predators into trusted partners. They became dogs! While we know dogs to be lovable and full of personality, they have also historically improved our lives in many practical ways, like...

"A peek inside the homes--from burrow deep underground to nests high in the trees--where baby animals live and grow"--

Illustrations and easy-to-read text advise the reader to seek self-confidence on the wings of imagination.

An illustrated tribute to birds of all kinds and the funny, fascinating things that they do.

"A lyrical and informational nonfiction picture book that tells the story of trees and the hidden ecosystems they create"--

"Dinosaurs and modern life collide in a very young picture book that clearly illustrates how big dinosaurs really were"--

Hoot the owl cannot remember much about snow to tell his little sister, Peep, so she sets out to compose her own snow song.

A free verse biography of Mary Shelley, the author of Frankenstein, featuring over 300 pages of black-and-white watercolor illustrations.

Through easy to read text, this book shows readers how baby dinosaurs grew up to be giants.

The story of how a painfully shy boy followed his passion and became a brilliant scientist, forever changing our understanding of the world's diversity of creatures.