Grace Hansen
Corn Crops
A straightforward nonfiction intro to corn that works well for early readers interested in plants and food sources.
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by David McLimans
Picture book · ages 4–8 · 2006
A visually stunning alphabet that teaches real conservation facts without preachiness—McLimans's art makes each endangered animal unforgettable.
Hungry Ladybugs
by Judith Jango-Cohen
Picture book · ages 3–7 · 300L · 2002
A straightforward, fact-based introduction to ladybugs that respects young readers' intelligence without being dry; the appetite-and-hunting framing hooks curiosity.