"Pretty much all the stuff you need to know is in Dr. Seuss."
--President Barack Obama
There is a big gap between "concept" books written for preschoolers and nonfiction books that require fluent reading skills. The Cat in the Hat's Learning Library books introduce beginning readers to important basic concepts about the world we live in. They provide the critical foundations upon which complex facts and ideas can eventually be built. In addition, The Cat in the Hat's Learning Library shows young readers that books can be entertaining and educational at the same time.
This 3-set includes:
1. Hark A Shark!: The Cat in the Hat dives deep in this fascinating exploration of the world of sharks. Learn about the different types of sharks, how we study them, and why they aren't so scary after all. Perfect for kids who love sharks and Dr. Seuss alike, and for any kid who loves learning and science.
2. Oh Say Can You Say Di-no-saur?: Journey through the fascinating world of dinos with this positively prehistoric nonfiction book featuring the Cat in the Hat. Learn about how fossils are formed and found, and get an easy introduction to dinosaurs from the flying Archaeoptyerx to the spiky Ankylosaurus. (And not to fear–the Cat in the Hat will break the names down for easy pronunciation for kids and parents.) Perfect for readers who are crazy about dinosaurs (or even just dino-nuggets) and for any kid who loves learning and science.
3. There's No Place Like Space: Au revoir, Pluto! In this beloved revised classic, beginning readers and budding astronomers are launched on a wild trip to visit the eight planets in our solar system (per the International Astronomical Union’s 2006 decision to downgrade Pluto from a planet to a dwarf planet), along with the Cat in the Hat, Thing One, Thing Two, Dick, and Sally. It’s a reading adventure that’s out of this world!
Age recommendation: 5 to 8 years old
GREAT VALUE: $5.33 PER BOOK