Roly Poly


Book Description

Roly Poly the polar bear gets a little brother he did not ask for, in this charming story about sibling rivalry and the bonds of family from the beloved picture book creators of Time for Bed, Mem Fox and Jane Dyer. Roly Poly the polar bear loves being an only child. His bed is only his. The fish he catches are only his. And he doesn’t have to share his toy walrus tooth with anyone. But then along comes baby Monty. Roly Poly did not ask for a little brother and he certainly does not want one now! What is Roly Poly to do when Monty starts making him share his bed and fish and walrus tooth?




Roly Poly Egg


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A colorful polka-dot egg goes on a crazy adventure in the jungle after Splost the bird celebrates its birth by jumping on a branch, causing the egg beneath her to fall.




Roly Poly


Book Description

Brazilian cartoonist Daniel Semanas’s candy-colored debut graphic novel, influenced by American pop art and manga, is set in South Korea in the near future. A young fighter has a fiercely competitive relationship with her brother. In her effort to top his internet popularity, she gets more than she bargained for.




Roly-Poly Pillbugs


Book Description

Describes the physical characteristics, life cycle, diet, habitat, and lifespan of the pillbug.




Roly Poly Pangolin


Book Description

Roly Poly, a pangolin, is shy and afraid of new things until he discovers that some new experiences are not bad at all. Includes facts about pangolins, an endangered species.




Bear and Roly-Poly


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Bear is happily surprised to learn that Roly-Poly, his baby sister, likes to have him give her attention and even sing her to sleep.




Space Explorers


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The Magic School Bus blasts off on a tour of the Milky Way planets, and the kids discover how the other planets are different from Earth. Not only do they all have different temperatures, but each planet has a different atmosphere as well. Ms. Frizzle's class finds out how far away the planets are, and how long it would really take to get there if they didn't have a Magic School Bus.




The Roly-Poly Spider


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After eating a beetle, a caterpillar, a bumblebee, and other insects, a plump spider gets temporarily stuck in a waterspout.




Pill Bugs Up Close


Book Description

Information about the characteristics of pill bugs with close-up photographs.




Next Time You See a Pill Bug


Book Description

Chances are that just under a nearby rock, you'll spot a roly-poly pill bug. Encourage a child to take a close look, and introduce a fascinating creature. Gently pick it up and watch as it rolls into a ball and unrolls to take a walk. This cousin to lobsters and crabs sheds its crusty skin and will tickle your hand with its 14 (count 'em ) wiggly legs. Awaken a sense of wonder in a child with the Next Time You See series from NSTA Kids. The books will inspire elementary-age children to experience the enchantment of everyday phenomena, such as pill bugs, fireflies, seashells, and sunsets. Free supplementary activities are available on the NSTA website. Especially designed to be experienced with an adult--be it a parent, teacher, or friend--Next Time You See books serve as a reminder that you don't have to look far to find something remarkable in nature.