Shells come in so many beautiful patterns, shapes, and textures, but they can have surprising uses!
This inquisitive, ornithological ode celebrates a love of birds—no matter what we call them and why.
In a world marred by light pollution, this quest for true darkness is a clarion call to turn out the lights—so that all may see.
A baby panda narrates the story of its life, describing how physical features, diet, habitat and familial relationships play a role in its growth and development.
A baby kangaroo narrates the story of its life, describing how physical features, diet, habitat and familial relationships play a role in its growth and development.
A baby panda narrates the story of its life, describing how physical features, diet, habitat and familial relationships play a role in its growth and development.
This revised edition surveys key aspects of bats, describing the flying mammals’ appearance, behaviors, and habitats. A folk tale explains why these creatures are nocturnal.
This revised edition surveys key aspects of sharks, describing the fishes’ appearance, behaviors, and habitats. A folk tale explains why these creatures have a bump on their head.
This revised edition surveys key aspects of sharks, describing the fishes’ appearance, behaviors, and habitats. A folk tale explains why these creatures have a bump on their head.
This revised edition surveys key aspects of snakes, describing the slithering reptiles’ appearance, behaviors, and habitats. A folk tale explains why these creatures do not have legs.
Inspired by the 19th-century lives of artist and scientist Charles Willson Peale's family, this is a tale of a girl and her favorite companion--a fossilized mastodon!
Peer into the nocturnal Tasmanian forests with this high-interest introduction to the sharp-toothed carnivorous marsupials known as Tasmanian devils.
Peer into the nocturnal Madagascan forest canopies with this high-interest introduction to the long-fingered primates known as aye-ayes.
Peer into the nocturnal skies with this high-interest introduction to the large fruit bats known as flying foxes.
Peer into the nocturnal Southeast Asian tropical forests with this high-interest introduction to the venomous primates known as slow lorises.
Peer into the nocturnal North American forests with this high-interest introduction to the green-winged insects known as luna moths.
Peer into the nocturnal forests with this high-interest introduction to the pale, broad-winged birds of prey known as barn owls.
The polar bear is known by many names in different languages—White Bear, Ice Bear, Sea Bear. It is Sailor of the Icebergs, Whale’s Curse, Seal’s Dread. It is the animal deserving of great respect, the Ever-wandering One, the Master of Helping Spirits, Grandfather, or God’s Dog. Whatever its name, what is certain is that this majestic, Arctic animal is threatened by extinction and in need of human protection before it disappears from our world forever.
A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of ostriches, the tall, fast-running African birds. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why ostriches keep their wings close to the body. Una exploración básica de la apariencia, el comportamiento y el hábitat del avestruz, un ave africana grande que corre a gran velocidad. También incluye una cuento folclórico que explica por qué el avestruz mantiene sus alas pegadas al cuerpo.
A brief exploration of what deep-sea fishers do on the job, including the equipment they use and the training they need, plus real-life instances of record-breaking fishing off the coast of New Zealand.
A brief exploration of what cave explorers do on the job, including the equipment they use and the training they need, plus real-life instances of exploring caves such as Kentucky’s Mammoth Cave.
A basic introduction to mites, examining where they live, how they grow, what they eat, and the unique traits that help to define them, such as their ability to live on animals and in dust. Some of our world’s most intriguing animals are among its creepiest. Creepy Creatures looks into the microscope, combs through fur, and investigates the outdoors to spotlight six more mini-beasts that scurry, fly, or jump. Each book matches clear text with up-close (and often startling) photos to give young readers an easy-to-follow introduction to the featured creature’s body, growth process, behavior, food sources, and common habitats. Each title concludes with an activity that emphasizes the animal’s defining physical characteristics.
A brief exploration of what scuba divers do on the job, including the equipment they use and the training they need, plus real-life instances of scuba diving to discover ancient, underwater cities.
A kindergarten-level introduction to the planet Mars, covering its orbital process, its moons, and such defining features as its rocks, dust storms, and name.
A kindergarten-level introduction to the planet Uranus, covering its orbital process, its moons, and such defining features as its sets of rings, gases, and name.
