Kate Petty
1) Elephants
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Describes how elephants are born and cared for and how they learn to find food and cooperate with their herd.
3) On a plane
Author
Series
Publisher
F. Watts
Pub. Date
1984.
Language
English
Description
Describes what happens during an airplane flight, including the checking of bags, the serving of meals on board, the popping of ears, and the landing of the plane.
8) Seals
Author
Series
Publisher
Gloucester Press
Pub. Date
1991.
Language
English
Description
Portrays the lives of seal pups around the world, describing their birth, diet, behavior, and life at sea.
9) Pandas
Author
Publisher
Stargazer Books
Pub. Date
2005.
Language
English
Description
Describes a newborn giant panda as it grows, develops, and matures to the point of setting off to find its own territory.
10) Birds of prey
Author
Series
Publisher
Gloucester Press
Pub. Date
1987.
Language
English
Description
Describes birds, such as eagles, hawks, falcons, vultures, and owls, that hunt and kill other birds and animals for their food.
11) Splitting up
Author
Series
Publisher
Gloucester Press
Pub. Date
1988.
Language
English
Description
Little Maria learns to deal with her parents' separation.
12) Lions
Author
Series
Publisher
Gloucestor Press
Pub. Date
1990.
Language
English
Description
Describes the first few weeks in a lion cub's life; how it is fed, how it learns to walk and run, and how it learns to cooperatewith other members of its pack.
14) Starting school
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Sam goes to his first day of school, makes a new friend, and enjoys all the activities there.
15) Ducklings
Author
Series
Publisher
Gloucester Press
Pub. Date
1990.
Language
English
Description
Describes how ducklings are hatched and fed, how they learn to walk and fly, and how they communicate.
17) Cat
Author
Series
Publisher
Stargazer Books
Pub. Date
2006.
Language
English
Description
Discusses different types of cats and how to care for them.
18) Spiders
Author
Series
Publisher
F. Watts
Pub. Date
1985.
Language
English
Description
Simple text and illustrations examine the characteristics, behavior, and various kinds of spiders.
20) Moving day
Author
Series
Publisher
Stargazer Books
Pub. Date
2008.
Language
English
Description
When the family apartment is sold, Sam is not sure he wants to move, but the experience proves to be exciting and fun.