This book describes how crows meet, mate, nest, raise their young, learn to fly, and their unique way of communicating. Highly intelligent birds, they are known to roost in large numbers in Fall and Winter for safety, protection from the weather, and to find a mate. Young crows start to fledge when they are 30-40 days old, often tumbling to the ground when their flying skills are still not developed. Mature crows will then surround them and caw incessantly to keep predators away from their young. Their language is unique and not entirely understood by scientists. This is an introduction to the natural history of crows for children and includes a brief discussion of the difference between crows and ravens, as well as other members of the crow family such as magpies and jays.

This glow-in-the dark jellyfish invites you to find light all around, in this foundational science book for young children Sun shines. Stars twinkle. Aurora borealis glimmers. Dramatic paintings of lightning, fire, fireworks and more introduces the sources of light—both natural and manmade—and encourage children to look around and observe. Kids will gasp in surprise at the beautiful glow-in-the-dark cover. Margaret Peot's distinctive art style captures the elusive nature of light. Bioluminescent squid, fireflies and phytoplankton reveal light sources in living things. Fireworks and light bubbles sparkle on the page. This foundational science book will kindle curiosity in physical science and the natural world. The simple text makes science accessible to all ages. Toddlers will delight in the colorful art at storytime. As they grow, kids will return to this nonfiction favorite and discover new ideas each time. Science vocabulary and definitions are included in the back of the book.