Did you know that a star-nosed mole can tell when earthquakes are coming? Or that the rosy wolfsnail moves three times faster than other snails? Full of fun facts like these, Animal Planet: Strange, Unusual, Gross, & Cool Animals will introduce young animal lovers to some of the most interesting animals in the world! Discover that no matter how strange, unusual, or gross these animals appear, each one plays a vital part in supporting its ecosystem. Packed with more than 200 beautiful photographs, this book is perfect for readers who love incredible animals.

The world is full of little hearts. Each one a sign of love. Some are found upon the ground. Some are up above. Join a group of animal friends as they explore and discover the many "little hearts" that are found in nature. This gentle introduction to the world of nature for young children, written in rhyming stanzas by Charles Ghigna, is based around a theme that is sure to be popular for Valentine's Day celebrations, but also at any time of the year. It reminds us to take our time and appreciate our surroundings and the beauty of nature. Accompanied by Jacqueline East's charming illustrations, this book is a perfect way to inspire curiosity and foster an early appreciation of our natural world.

These are just three of the reasons why mice are nice. It is indisputable that mice make the best pets of all. The other pets in Babette's pet store will drop feathers everywhere, growl, hide inside their shells, chew your favorite socks, and maybe even make you sneeze! So it's clear that mice are the only pet you will ever need! With its rhyming text and romping animal fun, kids will eagerly tackle this Step into Reading® Step 1 book by award-winning author Charles Ghigna will be grabbed up by kids everywhere.