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Kathleen Weidner Zoehfeld

    Kathleen Weidner Zoehfeld is the celebrated author of numerous children's books, consistently delving into the natural world and history. Her work frequently illuminates the captivating realm of dinosaurs, making complex subjects accessible and engaging for young readers. Zoehfeld's writing aims to foster a curiosity for science and natural history, presenting information in a compelling and approachable manner. Her recognized talent lies in her ability to spark wonder and an appetite for learning in children through her extensive and popular narratives.

    What Is the World Made Of?
    How Mountains Are Made
    My Very First Winnie the Pooh: Pooh's Neighborhood
    What Lives in a Shell?
    How Deep Is the Ocean?
    Great White Shark
    • Great White Shark

      • 31 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      Two-day-old White Shark uses her instincts and keen sense of smell to hunt for food.

      Great White Shark
      5.0
    • How Deep Is the Ocean?

      • 40 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      The ocean covers almost three-quarters of the Earth, but how deep does it go? Put on your scuba gear and explore the ocean, from its shallowest waters to its deepest, most mysterious parts. As you dive deeper, you'll discover glowing animals, strange creatures that don't need sunlight to survive, and even the largest hunter in the world.

      How Deep Is the Ocean?
      4.5
    • What Lives in a Shell?

      • 32 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      Exploring the fascinating connection between shells and homes, this book delves into the unique structures and functions of shells in nature. It highlights how these natural creations serve as protective shelters for various creatures, drawing parallels to human architecture. Through engaging illustrations and insightful commentary, readers discover the intricate designs and purposes of shells, encouraging a deeper appreciation for the natural world and its architectural wonders.

      What Lives in a Shell?
      4.5
    • On his way to deliver a neighborly present to Piglet one fine day, Pooh finds all the special places in his neighborhood, including The Sandy Pit where Roo Plays and Eeyore's Gloomy Place. Pooh and Owl end up at the top of the old bee tree, where a Pooh's-eye view provides a splendid map of the hundred-Acre Wood.

      My Very First Winnie the Pooh: Pooh's Neighborhood
      4.3
    • How Mountains Are Made

      • 32 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      The book explores the astonishing height of Mount Everest, which stands at 29,028 feet and continues to rise due to geological activity. It delves into the challenges faced by climbers, the environmental impact of tourism, and the cultural significance of the mountain to local communities. The narrative combines adventure, science, and personal stories, offering insights into both the allure and the dangers of conquering the world's highest peak.

      How Mountains Are Made
      4.4
    • What Is the World Made Of?

      All about Solids, Liquids, and Gases

      • 32 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      Exploring the three states of matter, this Level 2 Let's-Read-and-Find-Out picture book engages young readers with the transformation of an ice cube. It illustrates how the ice cube melts into water on a hot sidewalk and eventually evaporates into gas, making learning about solid, liquid, and gas both fun and informative.

      What Is the World Made Of?
      4.3
    • Finding the First T. Rex

      • 101 pages
      • 4 hours of reading

      The story of dinosaur hunter Barnum Brown and his discovery of the first Tyrannosaurus rex for the American Museum of Natural History in New York.

      Finding the First T. Rex
      4.0
    • On his way to deliver a neighborly present to Piglet one fine day, Pooh finds all the special places in his neighborhood, including The Sandy Pit where roo Plays and Eeyore's Gloomy Place. Pooh and Owl end up at the top of the old bee tree, where a Pooh's-eye view provides a splendid map of the hundred-Acre Wood. --back cover

      Pooh's Neighborhood
      4.2
    • Phones Keep Us Connected

      • 40 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      Explore the fascinating world of phones through vibrant illustrations that delve into the science, technology, and history behind their functionality. This nonfiction picture book offers an engaging and informative journey for readers, uncovering the intricate workings of phones and their evolution over time.

      Phones Keep Us Connected
      4.0
    • Light Bulb

      • 32 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      This STEAM non-fiction title is part of the new 'Eureka!' series, each book covering one ground-breaking, world-changing discovery that millions of people use every single day.

      Light Bulb
      4.1
    • Amazon Fever

      • 48 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      Jeff's Uncle Roy runs a museum and is always zooming off to strange places. Now Uncle Roy is taking Jeff with him to the steamy Amazon jungle. Maybe they'll track down crocodiles or poisonous snakes or jaguars for Uncle Roy's museum. Wrong! On this trip, Uncle Roy is looking for . . . butterflies. "Butterflies?"

      Amazon Fever
      3.0
    • Aspiring astronauts and young explorers are taken on an exhilarating journey that challenges their survival skills in the face of an outer-space disaster. This engaging adventure blends thrilling scenarios with educational elements, making it a captivating read for those fascinated by space exploration and the challenges it entails. Perfect for adventurous young minds, it promises to inspire curiosity and resilience in the face of adversity.

      Apollo 13 (Totally True Adventures): How Three Brave Astronauts Survived a Space Disaster
      4.0
    • Pooh Gets a Checkup

      • 24 pages
      • 1 hour of reading

      Pooh learns that getting a checkup isn’t scary at all, especially when Owl’s the doctor and Christopher Robin is right there to hold his paw.

      Pooh Gets a Checkup
      3.8
    • What Makes a Blizzard?

      • 40 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      This is a Level 2 Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science title, which means the book explores more challenging concepts for children in the primary grades and supports the Common Core Learning Standards, Next Generation Science Standards, and the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) standards.

      What Makes a Blizzard?
      3.9
    • The discovery of King Tut's tomb by Howard Carter unveiled an extraordinary collection of ancient riches, raising questions about a possible deadly curse associated with the treasure. As the story unfolds, it explores the historical significance of mummification and the looting of pharaohs' tombs over centuries, highlighting the tension between archaeological discovery and the legends surrounding ancient Egypt's burial practices.

      The Curse of King Tut's Mummy (Totally True Adventures): How a Lost Tomb Was Found
      3.9
    • Discusses the real-life adventures of a zoologist who studies crocodiles by dressing up in a special crocodile suit, and discusses the behaviors and habitats of the large aquatic reptiles.

      Crocodile Encounters!
      3.5
    • Pooh is having a "nothing" day, so he decides to help each of his friends. At the end of his busy day, Pooh finds it has turned into a very special one after all

      My Very First Winnie the Pooh. Pooh Helps Out
      3.6
    • Exploring the fascinating world of ichnology, this book delves into the significance of dinosaur footprints in understanding prehistoric life. As scientists uncover these ancient tracks, they gain insights into the behaviors and environments of dinosaurs. Readers will embark on a journey through time, discovering how each footprint reveals a story about the creatures that once roamed the Earth and the ecosystems they inhabited.

      Dinosaur Tracks
      3.8
    • Did Dinosaurs Have Feathers?

      • 40 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      Read and find out about the link between dinosaurs and birds in this colorfully illustrated nonfiction picture book. Birds have feathers, but did you know some dinosaurs did too? Recent fossils have shown that as long as 145 million years ago, some dinosaurs had feathers, just as birds do. The birds you see outside your window are relatives of these ancient creatures.  This clear and appealing science book for early elementary age kids, both at home and in the classroom, explores the link between dinosaurs and birds and examines how flight evolved. From the team that created the bestselling Dinosaur Babies . This is a Level 2 Let's-Read-and-Find-Out, which means the book explores more challenging concepts for children in the primary grades. The 100+ titles in this leading nonfiction series Top 10 reasons to love Books in this series support the Common Core Learning Standards, Next Generation Science Standards, and the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) standards. Let's-Read-and-Find-Out is the winner of the American Association for the Advancement of Science/Subaru Science Books & Films Prize for Outstanding Science Series.

      Did Dinosaurs Have Feathers?
      3.7
    • The book explores the astonishing size of dinosaurs, comparing their lengths to four school buses lined up and their weight to that of sixteen elephants. It provides fascinating insights into the scale of these ancient creatures, making it an engaging read for young dinosaur enthusiasts.

      Dinosaurs Big and Small
      3.6
    • Terrible Tyrannosaurs

      • 33 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      Describes what fossils tell us about the physical characteristics and behavior of the large carnivorous Tyrannosaurus rex.

      Terrible Tyrannosaurs
    • Es herrscht Todesangst unter den Eiszeit-Tieren: Das Eis beginnt zu schmelzen! Doch es gibt einen Hoffnungsschimmer: Eine'Arche Noah'wartet abfahrbereit am Rand des großen Gletschers. Wie alle anderen Tiere macht sich auch Manny, das ewig bekümmerte Mammut, mit seinen Freunden Sid und Diego auf den Weg dorthin. Unterwegs müssen sie viele spannende Abenteuer bestehen, und Manny verliebt sich unsterblich in das Mammutweibchen Ellie...Die Fortsetzung des großen Kinoerfolgs Ice Age ist wieder eine überaus komische und unvergessliche Geschichte über Freundschaft und die Notwendigkeit, jederzeit zusammenzuhalten, wenn es darauf ankommt. Ein großer Lesespaß inkl. 8 farbiger Seiten für alle ab 8 Jahren.

      Ice age 2 - das grosse Abenteuer-Lesebuch
      4.0
    • Nach einem schwierigen Jahr im Internat freut sich Katy McLaughlin darauf, den Sommer endlich wieder zu Hause auf der Pferderanch ihrer Eltern zu verbringen - auch wenn ihr wegen ihrer Schulprobleme Streit mit dem Vater droht. Doch als Katy beim morgendlichen Ausritt von einem wilden Mustang vor dem Angriff eines Berglöwen bewahrt wird, ist alles andere vergessen. Sie versucht das Wildpferd einzufangen und zu zähmen. Zwischen Katy und dem Wildpferd Flicka entwickelt sich eine innige Freundschaft, doch Katys Vater hat das Pferd längst an einen Rodeo-Betreiber verkauft. Aber Katy wird um Flicka kämpfen!

      Flicka
      3.0
    • National Geographic Kids. Nauka...

      • 128 pages
      • 5 hours of reading

      Czym jest nauka? Czy każdy może zostać naukowcem? Jak nazywamy badaczy oceanicznych głębin, a jak naukowców, którzy zaglądają do wnętrza wulkanów lub zgłębiają tajemnice kosmosu? Sięgnij po tę książkę, by poznać odpowiedzi nie tylko na te pytania. W środku znajdziesz niezwykłe zdjęcia, mnóstwo ciekawostek, a także pomysły na ciekawe zadania, które zainspirują cię do własnych odkryć i eksperymentów.

      National Geographic Kids. Nauka...