Moki the surfing gecko learns the value of friendship when a wise old Menehune man helps him catch the biggest wave in the world and asks for an important favor in return.
"Discusses the life of children's author Bruce Hale, including his works of fiction, how he got into writing, and his tips for aspiring young writers"--Provided by publisher.
This character education program for young children is based on retellings of ancient Hawaiian legends, but emphasizes universal values. Ready-to-color line drawings. Teacher's guide available.
Everything a student, naturalist, or curious observer wants to know about the biology and diversity of geckos. Q: How do geckos walk across ceilings? A: Millions of hair-like setae on each foot. Q: Where do geckos come from? A: Throughout the world. Usually where it’s warm. Q: How many species of geckos are there? A: Close to 1,500 and counting! Q: What do they eat? A: Insects mostly. Discover the biology, natural history, and diversity of geckos—the acrobatic little lizards made famous by a car insurance ad campaign. Lizard biologist and gecko expert Aaron Bauer answers deceptively simple questions with surprising and little-known facts. Readers can explore color photographs that reveal the natural wonder and beauty of the gecko form and are further informed by images of how geckos live in their natural habitats. Although written for nonexperts, Geckos also provides a carefully selected bibliography and a new list of all known species that will be of interest to herpetologists. Anyone who owns a gecko, has seen them in the wild, or has wondered about them will appreciate this gem of a book.
This character education program for young children is based on retellings of ancient Hawaiian legends, but emphasizes universal values. Ready-to-color line drawings. Teacher's guide available.
This character education program for young children is based on retellings of ancient Hawaiian legends, but emphasizes universal values. Ready-to-color line drawings. Teacher's guide available.
This character education program for young children is based on retellings of ancient Hawaiian legends, but emphasizes universal values. Ready-to-color line drawings. Teacher's guide available.
This character education program for young children is based on retellings of ancient Hawaiian legends, but emphasizes universal values. Ready-to-color line drawings. Teacher's guide available.
Moki the Gecko takes a fantastic journey into space to rescue his parents, who have been kidnapped by the Moon. Drawing on his own resources and the help of a friendly asteroid, he fulfills the Moon's demands to win his parents' freedom--and a boon for all geckos.