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Discovering Triceratops

Laura Hamilton Waxman (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781681515199

This book for elementary readers outlines key dates and people that have influenced the information known today about this prehistoric dinosaur species, all tracked throughout the book on a timeline. It explores the history of the triceratops' discovery, how it was a herbivore who used its frill for protection and to communicate with other dinosaurs.

Discovering Tyrannosaurus Rex

Laura Hamilton Waxman (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781681515205

This book for elementary readers outlines key dates and people that have influenced the information known today about this prehistoric dinosaur species, all tracked throughout the book on a timeline. It explores the history of the tyrannosaurus rex's discovery and how fossils show that it was a large carnivore with strong jaws.

Discovering Pterosaurs

Kathy Frost (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781681515175

This book for elementary readers outlines key dates and people that have influenced the information known today about this prehistoric species that lived during the time of dinosaurs, all tracked throughout the book on a timeline. It explores the history of the pterosaurs' discovery and how scientists found out it was a flying reptile.

Discovering Velociraptor

Rachel Grack (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781681515212

This book for elementary readers outlines key dates and people that have influenced the information known today about this prehistoric dinosaur species, all tracked throughout the book on a timeline. It explores the history of the Velociraptor's discovery and how fossils have helped scientists discover more about its hunting and eating habits.

Discovering Stegosaurus

Laura Hamilton Waxman (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781681515182

This book for elementary readers outlines key dates and people that have influenced the information known today about this prehistoric dinosaur species, all tracked throughout the book on a timeline. It explores the history of the stegosaurus' discovery and how fossils have helped scientists learn that its plates were used to communicate.

Discovering Apatosaurus

Kathy Frost (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781681515168

This book for elementary readers outlines key dates and people that have influenced the information known today about this prehistoric dinosaur species, all tracked throughout the book on a timeline. It explores the history of the apatosaurus' discovery, how its fossils were once mistaken for the brontosaurus, and how it belongs to the sauropod group.

Wolves

Rachel Grack (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781681515014

This photo illustrated book will introduce young readers to Wolves that live in North America. Explains their history, life cycle, habitat, and feeding habits. Includes a photo diagram, glossary, further resources, and index.

Bighorn Sheep

Jill Sherman (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781681514970

This photo illustrated book will introduce young readers to Bighorn Sheep that live in North America. Explains their history, life cycle, habitat, and feeding habits. Includes a photo diagram, glossary, further resources, and index.

Do You Really Want to Meet an Anteater?

Cari Meister (author) Daniele Fabbri (illustrator)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781681514765

A child travels to Brazil, observes an anteater's behavior in the wild, and learns about its eating and survival habits. This illustrated narrative nonfiction book includes a range map, glossary, and further resources.

Do You Really Want to Meet a Fox?

Cari Meister (author) Daniele Fabbri (illustrator)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781681514741

A child goes outdoors in North America in the winter to observe a fox's behavior in the wild and learn about its hunting habits. This illustrated narrative nonfiction book includes a range map, glossary, and further resources.

Do You Really Want to Meet an Octopus?

Cari Meister (author) Daniele Fabbri (illustrator)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781681514772

A child travels to Australia, observes a blue-ringed octopus in the ocean, and learns about its eating habits. This illustrated narrative nonfiction book includes a range map, glossary, and further resources.

Do You Really Want to Meet a Weasel?

Cari Meister (author) Daniele Fabbri (illustrator)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781681514758

A child goes to the nearby wilderness in North America to observe a weasel's behavior in the wild and learn about its habits as a predator. This illustrated narrative nonfiction book includes a range map, glossary, and further resources.

Do You Really Want to Meet a Chimpanzee?

Cari Meister (author) Daniele Fabbri (illustrator)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781681514734

A child visits Africa and goes on a safari to observe chimpanzees in the wild. This illustrated narrative nonfiction book includes a range map, glossary, and further resources.

Do You Really Want to Meet a Cheetah?

Cari Meister (author) Daniele Fabbri (illustrator)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781681514727

A child travels to Africa to go on a safari to look for a cheetah in the wild, learns how they catch their prey, and observes how fast they can run. This illustrated narrative nonfiction book includes a range map, glossary, and further resources.

How High up the Mountain? Mountain Animal Habitats

Monika Davies (author) Romina Marti (illustrator)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781681514710

Explore the regions of mountain habitats and the animals that live there, from the foothills all the way up to the mountain peaks. Comparisons to familiar objects give perspective and illustrated rulers show numeric distances. Includes a map, glossary, and further resources.

How High in the Sky? Flying Animals

Monika Davies (author) Romina Marti (illustrator)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781681514703

Explore the skies and learn about the amazing heights insects and birds can achieve while flying. Comparisons to familiar objects give perspective and illustrated rulers show numeric distances. Includes a map, glossary, and further resources.

How High in the Rainforest? Rainforest Animal Habitats

Monika Davies (author) Romina Marti (illustrator)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781681514697

Explore the layers of the rainforest biome and the animals that live there, from the dark forest floor through the understory, canopy, up to the emergent layer. Comparisons to familiar objects give perspective and illustrated rulers show numeric distances. Includes a map, glossary, and further resources.

How Far Underground? Burrowing Animals

Monika Davies (author) Romina Marti (illustrator)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781681514680

Many animals take refuge in underground burrows, from small frog burrows in the desert to the sprawling burrows of prairie animals. Comparisons to familiar objects give perspective and illustrated rulers show numeric distances. Includes a map, glossary, and further resources.

How Far Home? Animal Migrations

Monika Davies (author) Romina Marti (illustrator)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781681514673

From butterflies and snakes to crabs and the arctic tern, find out just how far some animals travel as they migrate with the seasons. Comparisons to familiar objects give perspective and illustrated rulers show numeric distances. Includes a map, glossary, and further resources.

12 Stories about Helping the Planet

Samantha S. Bell (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781645820321

Supermodel Gisele Bündchen started a Clean Water Project in her hometown in Brazil. The Swedish company IKEA is working to reduce air pollution in India. A 12-year-old girl in Indonesia organized a group of her friends to plant hundreds of mangrove trees, which can protect coastal areas from flooding. This book features 12 stories about making a difference for the environment and the earth. Each chapter includes attention-grabbing photos and fascinating facts. Sidebars go beyond the basics, and prompts invite readers to think for themselves. A Ways You Can Help page offers suggestions anyone can try.

12 Amazing Animal Feats

Samantha S. Bell (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781645820208

Chaser, a border collie, learned 1,000 words. Lulu, a pot-bellied pig, stopped traffic and saved her owner’s life. Moko, a dolphin, led a mother whale and her baby to safety in the sea. This book features 12 compelling, moving stories about animals doing amazing things. Each includes attention-grabbing photos and fascinating facts. Sidebars go beyond the basics, and prompts invite readers to think for themselves. Additional mini-stories encourage further exploration.

Komodo Dragons

Elizabeth Raum (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781607537014

Describes Komodo dragons, including what they look like, where they live, how they hunt, how they reproduce, and how they fit in the world.

Green Iguanas

Elizabeth Raum (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781607537007

Describes green iguanas, including what they look like, where they live, some of their behaviors, how they reproduce, and how they fit in the world.

Geckos

Elizabeth Raum (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781607536987

Describes geckos, including what they look like, where they live, some of their behaviors, how they reproduce, and how they fit in the world.

Chameleons

Elizabeth Raum (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781607536970

Describes chameleons, including what they look like, where they live, why they change color, how they reproduce, and how they fit in the world.